What to do or where to go with children? What family-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website is aimed at families with children under ten years old.

The article's cover image is from the final week of the "Tiitiäisen aika" exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022

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Events and Activity Tips

Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 24-30, 2022. Partially paid.

Albertin Lounge, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Mondays).

Dance and Play Workshop for toddlers, children, and their caregivers at Caisa Cultural Center on Monday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free admission, no pre-registration required—spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Art Clinic: In the Realm of the Abstract
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The family's younger children, babies, and toddlers are also welcome to experience the art clinic's atmosphere. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 5-6:30 p.m. from September 5 to December 12, 2022. Free admission.

Final week! Tiitiäisen aika Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.

Exhibition: Color Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo October 20-29, 2022.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo October 20, 2022–March 4, 2023.

Exhibition: Invisible Backpack Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo October 10–December 18, 2022.

Exhibition: Stratifications Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery through November 19, 2022.

Happenings at Playgrounds on Monday

Helsinki City Playgrounds autumn season continues. Playgrounds share their programs on the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until November 11, 2022 as staff fill daycare staffing gaps. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play spaces can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Happenings at Libraries on Monday

Children's events at Helmet Libraries for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022

Events and Activity Tips

Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 24-30, 2022. Partially paid.

Family Fun Activities at Ballmylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf accompanied by their own adult. Free play, stunts, running, or learning to walk. Family Fun Activities on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.

Mobile Farm at Munki Playground (Munkkivuori) on Tuesday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission.

10-Year-Old Observatory Visitor Center Celebrates: Admiring the Solar Eclipse Together at the Observatory Garden (Kopernikuksentie 1) on Tuesday 12-2:30 p.m. Free admission.

Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.

Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the entire duration or just stop by for a bit at a time.

Family Fun Activities at Kankarepuisto Elementary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays 5-6 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not week 42). Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 5-6:30 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not week 42). Free admission.

Final week! Tiitiäisen aika Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.

Exhibition: Color Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo October 20-29, 2022.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo October 20, 2022–March 4, 2023.

Exhibition: Invisible Backpack Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo October 10–December 18, 2022.

Exhibition: Stratifications Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery through November 19, 2022.

Happenings at Playgrounds on Tuesday

Helsinki City Playgrounds autumn season continues. Playgrounds share their programs on the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until November 11, 2022 as staff fill daycare staffing gaps. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play spaces can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Happenings at Libraries on Tuesday

Halloween Night at Jätkäsaari Library on Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m.

Children's events at Helmet Libraries for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022

Events and Activity Tips

Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 24-30, 2022. Partially paid.

Albertin Lounge, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee.

Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays 12-7 p.m. Small admission fee.

Family Fun Activities at Käpylä Elementary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays 5-6:30 p.m. from September 7 to December 14, 2022. Free admission.

Let's Make Art Stuff: Box of Frida at Annantalo on Wednesday 5-7 p.m. Recommended for 6-10-year-old children with their own adult. Free admission.

Free Admission to Cable Museums on Wednesday 5-8 p.m.

Final week! Tiitiäisen aika Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.

Exhibition: Color Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo October 20-29, 2022.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo October 20, 2022–March 4, 2023.

Exhibition: Invisible Backpack Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo October 10–December 18, 2022.

Exhibition: Stratifications Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery through November 19, 2022.

Happenings at Playgrounds on Wednesday

Helsinki City Playgrounds autumn season continues. Playgrounds share their programs on the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until November 11, 2022 as staff fill daycare staffing gaps. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

Happenings at Libraries on Wednesday

For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can bring your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where, for example, the week's movie is posted and voting takes place for upcoming programming. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.

Children's events at Helmet Libraries for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022

Events and Activity Tips

Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 24-30, 2022. Partially paid.

Family Fun Activities at Kurkimäki Cottage Building (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. from September 8 to December 1 (not week 42). Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.

Albertin Lounge, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the entire duration or just stop by for a bit at a time.

Story Time in Simplified Finnish at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets €5.

Art Clinic: Plenty of Rust at Maunula Hall on Thursday 10-11:30 a.m. Participation requires pre-registration.

Family Fun Activities at Ballmylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf accompanied by their own adult. Free play, stunts, running, or learning to walk. Family Fun Activities on Thursday 4-5 p.m. from September 5 to December 16, 2022 (not weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m. from September 22 to December 16, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Pukinmäenkaari Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Malminkartan Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.

Family Fun Activities at Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m. from September 8 to December 15, 2022. Free admission.

Helsinki Book Fair October 27-30, 2022

Final week! Tiitiäisen aika Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.

Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo October 27–November 6, 2022.

Exhibition: Color Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo October 20-29, 2022.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo October 20, 2022–March 4, 2023.

Exhibition: Invisible Backpack Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo October 10–December 18, 2022.

Exhibition: Stratifications Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery through November 19, 2022.

Happenings at Playgrounds on Thursday

Helsinki City Playgrounds autumn season continues. Playgrounds share their programs on the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until November 11, 2022 as staff fill daycare staffing gaps. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play spaces can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Happenings at Libraries on Thursday

Children's events at Helmet Libraries for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022

Events and Activity Tips

Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 24-30, 2022. Partially paid.

Albertin Lounge, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Story Time in Simplified Finnish at Caisa Cultural Center on Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets €5.

Theatre Ilmi Ö.: EKU Performance at Annantalo on Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets €8. The performance is recommended for 9-12-year-olds.

Helsinki Book Fair October 27-30, 2022

Final week! Tiitiäisen aika Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.

Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo October 27–November 6, 2022.

Exhibition: Color Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo October 20-29, 2022.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo October 20, 2022–March 4, 2023.

Exhibition: Invisible Backpack Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo October 10–December 18, 2022.

Exhibition: Stratifications Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery through November 19, 2022.

Happenings at Playgrounds on Friday

Helsinki City Playgrounds autumn season continues. Playgrounds share their programs on the city event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed at least until November 11, 2022 as staff fill daycare staffing gaps. #theworld'smostfunctioningcity

Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcases of Helsinki's newest play spaces can be found at Pienten Helsinki.

Happenings at Libraries on Friday

For babies and parents: Viiki BabyKino at Viiki Library on Friday at 12 p.m.

Children's events at Helmet Libraries for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022

Events and Activity Tips

Also remember Pienten Helsinki's Halloween activity tips!

Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 24-30, 2022. Partially paid.

Fun Sports Activities at Maunula Sports Hall on Saturday 9-10:30 a.m. You can arrive on your own schedule. Admission fee for adults €3.50, others €2, free for children under 9.

Día de Muertos Family Day at Annantalo on Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission.

Story Time in Simplified Finnish at Caisa Cultural Center on Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets €5.

Järvenpää: Family Festival at Järvenpää Hall, Järvenpää Art Museum, and the City Library on Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission, some programs require free tickets to be reserved in advance.

Kids' Saturday: 3D Comic Houses at Comic Center (Herttoniemenranta) on Saturday 12-3 p.m.

Flea market! MLL's Children's Clothing Flea Market at Ruoholahti School on Saturday 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Dance Theatre Raatikko & Ballet Finland: Risto Rapper and the Wild Machine Performance at Kanneltalo on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets €14 / €24. The performance is suitable for children over 3 years old.

Children's DanceAbility - a dance class for all kinds of children at Annantalo on Saturday at 2 p.m. Free admission.

Kino Helios: Supermarsu 2 (S) Movie at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets €7.50.

MLL Puistola Flashlight Hike to Kalkkikallio Nature Reserve on Saturday at 5 p.m.

Espoo: Kummajaiset Event at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday 5-8 p.m. Free admission.

Järvenpää: Light in Sight Light Event in Järvenpää October 29–November 2, 2022.

Helsinki Book Fair October 27-30, 2022

Final weekend! Tiitiäisen aika Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. Extended hours on Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.

Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo October 27–November 6, 2022.

Exhibition: Color Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo October 20-29, 2022.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo October 20, 2022–March 4, 2023.

Exhibition: Invisible Backpack Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo October 10–December 18, 2022.

Exhibition: Stratifications Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery through November 19, 2022.

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Happenings at Libraries on Saturday

Children's events at Helmet Libraries for Saturday can be found on the library's event page

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022

Events and Activity Tips

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Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers October 24-30, 2022. Partially paid.

Children's events at Helmet Libraries for Sunday can be found on the library's event page

Fun Sports Activities at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday 9-10:45 a.m. You can arrive on your own schedule, stroller space is available in the foyer, and it's a good idea to bring your own lock for the changing room. Admission fee for adults €3.50, others €2, free for children under 9.

Children's Halloween Orienteering at Puotila Manor on Sunday.

Kaivopuisto Raking Work Party on Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12-4 p.m. Small admission fee.

KATVE [blind spot]: Invisible Hedgehog & Auraco: Where Are You, Clumsy? Performances at Kanneltalo on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets €14 / €24. The performances are suitable for children over 4 years old.

Helsinki Book Fair October 27-30, 2022

Final day! Tiitiäisen aika Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. Extended hours on Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.

Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo October 27–November 6, 2022.

Exhibition: Color Pasila! Interactive Installation at Annantalo October 20-29, 2022.

Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo October 20, 2022–March 4, 2023.

Exhibition: Invisible Backpack Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo October 10–December 18, 2022.

Exhibition: Stratifications Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo Gallery through November 19