Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

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MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Magic week at Helsinki libraries March 24–30, 2025.
  • Albert's lounge is open on Mondays 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).
  • Programs at playground Loru at Central Library Oodi on Monday:
    - 10:30–11:00 Loru's fun, play for over 1-year-olds
    - 1–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 3–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Family Fun Times offers children under school age and their parents a space to move around freely and together for free.
    Family Fun Times on Mondays:

    - Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 5–6:30 p.m., January 13–April 28 (no activity April 21).

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Magic week at Helsinki libraries March 24–30, 2025.
  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS premises (next to the metro station) Tuesdays 9–11 a.m. Each session also features varying programs for families led by early education, social services, health care and culture students. 
  • Albert's lounge Nurse Park at Kamppi Family Center Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–noon.
  • Programs at playground Loru at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday:
    - 10–10:30 a.m. Loru moves, gentle movement for parent and baby (0–9 months)
    - 1–1:30 p.m. I Ramsan's warmth -Swedish-language music play session, music, rhymes and songs for babies
    - 3–3:30 p.m. In Loru's warmth -baby session, music and songs for babies
  • Final week! Vantaa: Happiness is being -exhibition at Children's Culture Center Totemi (Myyrmäki) is open Tuesdays 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. Beautiful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12–7 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
  • For babies and parents! Baby café on Tuesday at the following locations:
    – Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo 1 p.m.
    – Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello 1 p.m.
    – Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi 1 p.m.
  • Art for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 p.m. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No prior registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full duration or just drop by.
  • Free evenings at the Architecture and Design Museum Tuesday 4–8 p.m.
  • Family Fun Times offers children under school age and their parents a space to move around freely and together for free.
    Family Fun Times on Tuesdays:

    - Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 4–6 p.m., January 7–April 24, 2025.

    - Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays 4:30–6 p.m., January 7–April 22, 2025. Käpylä Family Fun Times is closed due to student exams March 4–25, 2025!

    - Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesday 5–6:30 p.m., January 7–April 24, 2025.

    - Kannelmäki Primary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 5–6:30 p.m., January 7–April 22, 2025.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 5–6:30 p.m., January 7–April 24, 2025.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Magic week at Helsinki libraries March 24–30, 2025.
  • Programs at playground Loru at Central Library Oodi on Wednesday:
    - 10:30–11:30 a.m. Loru enchanted, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    - 1–2:30 p.m. Loru enchanted, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Albert's lounge is open Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Final week! Vantaa: Happiness is being -exhibition at Children's Culture Center Totemi (Myyrmäki) is open Wednesdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
  • Science Museum Liekki has free admission on the University of Helsinki's anniversary Wednesday. Science Museum Liekki is located in the University of Helsinki's main building on Fabianinkatu.
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. Beautiful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12–7 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Eurovision representative KAJ performs at Forum shopping center Wednesday 5 p.m. Free admission.

  • Family Fun Times offers children under school age and their parents a space to move around freely and together for free.
    Family Fun Times on Wednesdays:

    - Kurkimäki block house (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesday 9:30–11 a.m., January 8–April 23, 2025.

    - Merilahti Primary School at Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 5–7 p.m., January 8–April 23, 2025.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Magic week at Helsinki libraries March 24–30, 2025.
  • Programs at playground Loru at Central Library Oodi on Thursday:
    - 10:30–11 a.m. Loru moves, gymnastics for parent and baby
    - 3–3:30 p.m. Loru songs, bilingual music session, for all ages, tvåspråkig musikstund för alla
  • Albert's lounge is open Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Art for toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10 a.m.–noon. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No prior registration required, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full duration or just drop by.
  • Vantaa: Poetry lounge at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila), February 1–May 25, 2025. Open Thu–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. Free admission to the exhibition.
  • Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–7 p.m. Beautiful children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained with a valid ID.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12–8 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Evening at the museum: Hey, let's fly! At the Natural History Museum extended opening hours Thursday 5–8 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Family Fun Times offers children under school age and their parents a space to move around freely and together for free.
    Family Fun Times on Thursdays:

    - Tali sports park soccer hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30–11 a.m., January 9–April 24, 2025.

    - Kamppi sports center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m., January 9–April 24, 2025.

    - Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 4:30–6 p.m. and 6–7 p.m. (school-age children), January 7–April 24, 2024.

    - Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m., January 9–April 24, 2025.

    - Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) Thursdays 5–6:30 p.m., February 6–April 24, 2025.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Magic week at Helsinki libraries March 24–30, 2025.
  • Vantaa: Kestikievari family morning: Wow Vantaa! Wow Vanda! -performance for the whole family at Övre Nybacka Friday 10 a.m. Free admission.
  • Programs at playground Loru at Central Library Oodi on Friday:
    - 10:30–11 a.m. Loru on the waves, story-based play session for over 2-year-olds
    - 1:30–1 p.m. Loru songs, musical session for all ages
    - 2:30–3:15 p.m. Loru plays, fun for over 1-year-olds
  • Albert's lounge is open Friday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. 
  • Vantaa: Poetry lounge at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila), February 1–May 25, 2025. Open Thu–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and at Pessi's evening and weekend events. Free admission to the exhibition.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12–4 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025

Events and
activity tips

  • Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Magic week at Helsinki libraries March 24–30, 2025.
  • Sports Fun Times at Maunula sports hall (Maunulanmäki 3) Saturday 9–10:30 a.m. Sports Fun Times offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule. Cash is not accepted as payment at Maunula Sports Fun Times. Lockers work with 1-euro coins.  Admission fee for adults 3.60 €, others 2.10 €, free for children under 9.
  • Flea market! MLL Kontula spring flea market at Kide Foundation Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Roihuvuori book fair held Saturday. Children's programs at Roihuvuori Primary School's lower school 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission.
  • Helsinki Dollhouse Fair at Education Center Arcada premises in Arabianranta Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Tickets 3–6 €.
  • Espoo: Children's book adventure at Hanasaari - Barnboksdagen på Hanaholmen at Hanasaari Swedish-Finnish cultural center Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission. Poetry bus runs between Koivusaari metro station and Hanasaari all day.
  • Espoo: RootFest-JuuriJuhla: Espoo Folk Music Club's Pilpatussoitot at Lippalaivainen Library Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free admission.
  • Open doors at the presidential residence in Munkkiniemi Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (visitors arriving by 3 p.m. will still be admitted). Free admission.

    - Pienten Helsinki recommends: On the same trip you can also visit another presidential home, Tamminiemi next to Seurasaari Bridge. Uncle Urho and Aunt Sylvi's home was also enjoyed by children!
  • Alma Pöysti reads The Moomins and the Great Flood at Rikhardinkatu Library Saturday as part of Artek and Moomins event. Between reading sessions, there is the opportunity to participate in My Moomin Home workshops. Free admission.
    - Reading sessions in Finnish: 12 noon and 2 p.m.
    - Reading sessions in Swedish: 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
  • Espoo: Aurora's Spring Prances at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 2–5 p.m. Free admission, concerts ticketed (and sold out).

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025

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