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Events from the last week of April
What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with small children on weekends? What can you do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity tips and suggests child-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets preschool-aged children and families with children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly modified concept. The article lists the week's event highlights and the week's most interesting activity tips. It also includes highlights from Pienten Helsinki's new articles and news. The site's future is still open, but we'll continue with this concept through spring.
NEW: Family City Routes
Over the coming months, Pienten Helsinki will be publishing a new urban tourism concept when catering student Heidi Säynätkari creates city routes for families in several Helsinki neighborhoods as her thesis project. We are now looking for interview subjects. Would you be willing to participate in a short interview about family tourism and help Heidi complete her work? Read Heidi's greetings and more information about the thesis project and city routes in Finnish and English. www.pientenhelsinki.fi/kaupunkipolut
Helsinki Families -group on Facebook is a place for discussion about families in Helsinki: daycare spaces, hobbies, transportation, everyday tips and ideas. Issues that families face in daily life. In the group you can celebrate but also raise concerns about family matters. The group is also a place to share news and announcements related to families' lives. You can join the group here.
Important citizen initiative! Pienten Helsinki exceptionally highlights an important citizen initiative on behalf of all small daycare children. Please sign the citizen initiative for more precise definition of early childhood education ratios. Read more here! Feel free to share the link :)
The article's cover photo from Suomenlinna's dry dock. During the last week of April, there's something interesting to see at Suomenlinna's dry dock, as traditional vessels that have been maintained over the winter get back to sea. This is worth experiencing! More information from the Suomenlinna Foundation's website.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playgrounds Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Tuesday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Last week! Family Ballplay at Pallomill's indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ballplay, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running, or even learning to walk. Family ballplay on Tuesdays at 9:30-11:30 and 4-6 PM. Morning ballplay is free for everyone, afternoon ballplay costs adults a Pallomill single entry fee (€3.50). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki liikkuu article.
Winter Garden Easter splendor can still be admired on Tuesday at 9-3 PM. Free entry.
Helsinki City Museum's Children's City reopens after renovations.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 2:30 PM. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is published and you can vote on the upcoming program. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Playgrounds Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Wednesday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Ruutia! International Dance Festival for children and young people at Cable Factory April 24-27, 2019. The festival's full program is available on the Hurjaruuth Dance Theater's website.
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open Wednesdays 9:30 AM-3 PM. The Pienten Helsinki team is getting its own article about this place because we loved it! Read more from the Helsinki Mission website.
In Vantaa: Little Art Mornings at children's culture center Totemi at 9:30 AM. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open to the public Wednesday at 10 AM-6 PM. Free entry.
Helsinki Fire Department's Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12-4 PM. Admission €2, under 15s free. Read more from the City of Helsinki's website.
Kindergarten Museum has playtime every Wednesday 12-6 PM. Museum admission €4, under 16s free.
Free entry to Cable Factory museums Wednesday 5-8 PM. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playgrounds Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Thursday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Ruutia! International Dance Festival for children and young people at Cable Factory April 24-27, 2019. The festival's full program is available on the Hurjaruuth Dance Theater's website.
Children's Carnival at Helsinki's downtown Academic Bookstore Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28, 2019. Thursday features Scarry's Busy Thursday. More information and detailed program on the event's Facebook page.
North Helsinki Art School students' spring exhibition at Malmitalo April 25-May 11, 2019. More information on Malmitalo's website.
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open Thursday 9:30 AM-3 PM. The Pienten Helsinki team is getting its own article about this place because we loved it! Read more from the Helsinki Mission website.
Fallkulla Farm is open to the public Thursday at 10 AM-6 PM. Free entry.
Last week! Family Ballplay at Pallomill's indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ballplay, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running, or even learning to walk. Family ballplay Thursday at 4-5 PM. Afternoon ballplay costs adults a Pallomill single entry fee (€3.50). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki liikkuu article.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playgrounds Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Friday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Ruutia! International Dance Festival for children and young people at Cable Factory April 24-27, 2019. The festival's full program is available on the Hurjaruuth Dance Theater's website.
Children's Carnival at Helsinki's downtown Academic Bookstore Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28, 2019. Friday features Moomins Friday. More information and detailed program on the event's Facebook page.
New! Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Now ALSO open Fridays 9:30 AM-3 PM. Read more from the Helsinki Mission website.
Napero Cinema at Annantalo Fridays at 10 AM. Age recommendation: 0-3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. Movies are free. More information on Annantalo's website.
Colorful Everyday -workshop at Stoa Friday 10 AM-12 PM. The workshop is open to everyone. Read more on Stoa's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open to the public Friday at 10 AM-6 PM. Free entry.
Pukinmäki Art School Spring Show at Malmitalo Friday at 5 PM and Montaasi performance at 7:30 PM. Tickets €7.50-€13.50. The performance is suitable for the whole family. Tickets and more information on Malmitalo's website.
Linnanmäki opens again for the 2019 season Friday at 4 PM. The amusement park area is free to enter and there are free rides for little thrill-seekers. Linnanmäki also has lots of programs during the Opening Carnival.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019L
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and Activity Tips
MLL's Family Coffee and Dance Baby sessions at Central Library Oodi Saturday 10 AM-12 PM. Read more on the library's website.
Kindergarten Museum Saturday on Saturday 10 AM-1 PM. This time the theme is water (which had to be canceled earlier in March). Admission to the event is free. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Vappu Pranks at Intia playground Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. More detailed information on the event's Facebook page.
Flea market! Vappu Flea Market at Arabian Youth Center Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Little Aurora Saturday Workshops features a carefree workday Superhero style 10 AM-2 PM. Read more on Aurora's website.
Children's Carnival at Helsinki's downtown Academic Bookstore Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28, 2019. Saturday features Risto Räppääjä's rap Saturday. More information and detailed program on the event's Facebook page.
For parents: Domestic Spring Pop-Up event at Kääntöpaikka (Intiankatu 1) Saturday 11 AM-4 PM. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Maunula Markets - stories and circus at Maunula House Saturday 11 AM-5 PM. The day's program includes things to do and experience for the whole family. Detailed program and more information on the event's Facebook page.
Pukinmäki Art School Spring Show at Malmitalo Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM and Montaasi performance at 7:30 PM. Tickets €7.50-€13.50. The performance is suitable for the whole family. Tickets and more information on Malmitalo's website.
Check out what the Daily Paper Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä exhibition looks like! The exhibition is open Saturday 11 AM-5 PM.
Fitness for the Family -event at Merikylpylä Park in Lauttasaari Saturday 12-2 PM. Physical activity programs for the whole family. Tickets €10/family or €5/person. The event is organized by Lions Club Lauttasaari. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Vappu Celebration at Strömberg Playground Saturday 12-4 PM. More information on the playground's Facebook page.
Children's Saturday at Comic Center on Porthaninkatu Saturday 12-4 PM. More information on the Comic Center's website.
Learning Day at Oodi event at Central Library Oodi Saturday 12-5 PM. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
DanceAbility Dance Class at Annantalo 2-3 PM. The class is suitable for all 3-12-year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability or non-disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes on Annantalo's website. Free entry.
ToPo Toddler Club at Munkkiniemi Grammar School Hall Saturday 2:30-4 PM. The open event promises fun, games, obstacle courses and ballplay. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Linnanmäki opens again for the 2019 season Friday, April 26, 2019 and the Opening Carnival continues until May 12, 2019. The amusement park area is free to enter and there are free rides for little thrill-seekers. Linnanmäki also has lots of programs during the Opening Carnival.
Spring children's clothing and equipment flea markets in the metropolitan area are listed under one link.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019
Events and Activity Tips
Flea market! MLL Lauttasaari children's clothing and equipment flea market at Myllykallion Elementary School Sunday 10 AM-12 PM. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open to the public Sunday 10 AM-3 PM. Free entry.
Helsinki Farmer's Market at Old Market Hall Sunday 10 AM-4 PM.
Flea market! Old Herttoniemi Yard Flea Market Day is held Sunday starting at 10 AM around the yards and parks of Old Herttoniemi. More information on the event's Facebook page, the participating yards can be found on the event map.
Espoo: Open Doors at Karhusaari Art Center Sunday 10 AM-5 PM. At the same time you can explore the wonderful Karhusaari and see for example the horizontally growing pine tree. More information on the event's Facebook page. Note! The art center is not accessible, so this should be taken into account, especially with the youngest visitors.
Children's Carnival at Helsinki's downtown Academic Bookstore Thursday-Sunday, April 25-28, 2019. Sunday features Supermarsupilami's super Sunday. More information and detailed program on the event's Facebook page.
Mörrintuvа Daycare's Busy Times at Vanhankaupunginkoski Sunday 11 AM-3 PM. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Nature Walk: Hara Island's Spring Opening Sunday 12-2 PM. The connecting boat to the island departs from Ullanlinnan pier at 12 PM, next to Café Ursula. The walk is free, the connecting boat fare is charged separately (card payment). More information on the event's Facebook page.
Helsinki Fire Department's Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Sundays 12-4 PM. Admission €2, under 15s free. Read more from the City of Helsinki's website.
Espoo: Spring Kutitus Disco at Saunalahti School Sunday 1-3 PM. Admission to the disco is free and it is recommended for all ages. Read more from Espoo Culture's website.
Tapanila Sera Ballet Groups' Spring Show at Malmitalo Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets €5.50. More information on Malmitalo's website.
Espoo: Karakemut at Espoo's Karatalo Sunday at 2 PM onwards. Mr. Heinämäki's Barn Orchestra performs at 4 PM, tickets €6. Read more on Karatalo's website.
Dance Schools' BallettiPaletti Performance at the Opera House main stage Sunday at 6 PM. Tickets €12.50 - €25. More information on the Opera and Ballet's website.
Linnanmäki opens again for the 2019 season Friday, April 26, 2019 and the Opening Carnival continues until May 12, 2019. The amusement park area is free to enter and there are free rides for little thrill-seekers. Linnanmäki also has lots of programs during the Opening Carnival.
Also Remember
North Helsinki Art School students' spring exhibition at Malmitalo April 25-May 11, 2019. More information on Malmitalo's website.
In Espoo: Toy Museum Horseshoe new Menopelileikki special exhibition. Museum admission charge.
Exhibition: Check out what the Daily Paper Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä new exhibition looks like!
Exhibition: Future Laboratory at Annantalo March 1-December 31, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's regular opening hours. Read more on Annantalo's website.
Terra Unknown – a clay-built unexplored island is a community clay sculpture and it has been built since March 18 in Annantalo's second-floor southern glass end. The public can follow the sculpture's creation and view the finished green island as follows:
March 18-April 5 sculpture construction and planting work
April 8-28 the sculpture's nature grows and lives
More information on Annantalo's website.
Children's Art Festival Spring Kutitus in Espoo March 17-May 4, 2019.
Helsinki Places article is the rescue for boring days with children!
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