Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go" series finds tips for activities and recommends family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

Article cover photo: A free carousel will be running at the St. Thomas Market, which opens on Friday!

What's Happening Now

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Dance and Play workshop for toddlers (ages 1-3) and their parents at Caisa on Monday at 10:15 and 11:15 AM. Free entry, space for 12 first arrivals.
  • Albertin Living Room is open on Monday from 9:30 AM–2 PM (International Monday).
  • Family library mornings at Puistokatu on Monday from 10 AM–12:30 PM. A wonderful meeting place for children and parents in Kaivopuisto that invites you to relax and play. Pienten Helsinki recommends!
  • Play Forest Loru on Monday:
    10:30–11:15 AM Loru's Games for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    1–1:30 PM Kukkuluuruu Baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
    3–3:30 PM Kukkuluuruu Baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Family Movement Sessions provide space for children under school age and their parents where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Mondays, Family Movement Sessions are held at:

    - Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 5–6:30 PM, November 4 – December 9, 2024.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9–11 AM. Each session also features varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social, health, and culture students. Free entry.
  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Play Forest Loru on Tuesday:
    10–10:30 AM Loru's Warmth, Oodi 3rd floor children's area
    1–1:30 PM Loru's Warmth- songs, nursery rhymes, and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event space, bilingual session - Finnish/Swedish
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12–7 PM. Small entry fee.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 PM. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No advance registration required, free entry. You can participate for the full duration or just pop in.
  • Bat Evening at Science Corner on Tuesday 6–8 PM. The event can also be followed remotely. Free entry.
  • Family Movement Sessions provide space for children under school age and their parents where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Tuesdays, Family Movement Sessions are held at:

    - Pallomylly Indoor Hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 AM and 4–6 PM, September 3 – December 12, 2024.

    - Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesdays 5–6:30 PM, September 3 – December 3, 2024.

    - Kannelmäki Elementary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 5–6:30 PM, September 3 – December 10, 2024.

    - Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 5–6:30 PM, September 3 – December 14, 2024.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Play Forest Loru on Wednesday:
    - 10:30–11:30 AM Loru's Songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • Albertin Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30 AM–3 PM.
  • Naperokino at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 AM. Free entry.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesdays 12–4 PM. Small entry fee.
  • Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12–7 PM. Small entry fee.
  • Espoo: Alppirautatiet Model Railway Exhibition at Espoo Niittykummu, in Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3–6 PM and Saturdays 12–6 PM. The location is a small shop between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the mall. Free entry.

  • Family Movement Sessions provide space for children under school age and their parents where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Wednesdays, Family Movement Sessions are held at:

    - Kurkimäki Courtyard Building (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesdays 9:30–11 AM, September 4 – November 27, 2024.

    - Merilahti Elementary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 5–7 PM, September 4 – December 11.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Play Forest Loru on Thursday:
    - 10–10:30 AM Loru Moves- stroller exercise, Oodi courtyard
    - 1–2 PM Loru's Fun- Crafts for all ages, event space Oodi 3rd floor
  • Albertin Living Room is open Thursday 9:30 AM–3 PM.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10 AM–12 PM. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No advance registration required, free entry. You can participate for the full duration or just pop in.
  • Helsinki University Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12–8 PM. Museum entry fee.
  • Family Movement Sessions provide space for children under school age and their parents where they can move together independently and free of charge. On Thursdays, Family Movement Sessions are held at:

    - Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9:30–11 AM, September 5 – December 12, 2024.

    - Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 5–6:30 PM, September 5 – December 12, 2024.

    - Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 4:30–6 PM and 6–7 PM (school-aged children) September 5 – December 14, 2024.

    - Pukinmäenkaari Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 5–6:30 PM, September 5 – December 12, 2024.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

Christmas openings are held on Saturday at many shopping centers.

  • Helmet Library events for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
  • Last of the season! Sports Movement Sessions at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) Saturday 9–10:30 AM. Sports Movement Sessions offer 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 at Maunula Sports Movement Sessions. Lockers operate with 1 euro coins. Entry fee: adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
  • St. Thomas Market at Senate Square November 29 - December 22, 2024. The market has a carousel too! Free entry.
  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna Visitor Center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Espoo: Gnome Door workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10 AM–2 PM. Free entry.
  • Alppirautatiet Model Railway Exhibition opens at Red shopping center in Kalasatama on Saturday. The exhibition will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays 3–6 PM and Saturdays 10 AM–4 PM. The exhibition space is on the second floor of Red, next to Specsavers, across from Synsa.
  • We Jazz 2024: Children's Concert: Aino at Korjaamo Saturday at 11 AM and 2 PM. Tickets 12 € / 16 €. One adult can bring up to three children under 12 to the concert with one ticket.
  • Annantalo Art Saturday: Moving Sound – Workshop at Annantalo Saturday 11 AM–2 PM. Free entry.
  • Dramatic Christmas Atmosphere at Sinebrychoff Art Museum Saturday 11 AM–3 PM. Museum entry fee.
  • Paradise Day at HAM Helsinki Saturday 12–8:30 PM. Museum entry fee, children under 18 free. Skid's Hattifatt Disco is unfortunately fully booked.
  • Gingerbread Decorating Workshop at Hotel and Restaurant Museum Saturday 12–3 PM. Museum entry fee for ages 18+.
  • Espoo: Alppirautatiet Model Railway Exhibition in Espoo Niittykummu, at Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 3–6 PM and Saturdays 12–6 PM. The location is a small shop between K-Supermarket and Alko on the ground floor of the mall. Free entry.
  • Old-Time Christmas Tree Ornaments Workshop at Ruiskumestarin House Saturday 2–3 PM. Free entry.

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  • Christmas Ball – the Most Enchanting Christmas Story - Performance at Kulttuurimylly in Myllypuro Saturday 3 PM and 4:30 PM. Tickets 15 €.
  • Pihliksen Lights - Sorsalahti Lights Event at Kiille Park Saturday 6–7 PM. Free entry.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2024

Events and
activity ideas

  • Last of the season! Sports Movement Sessions at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro Sunday 9–10:45 AM. Sports Movement Sessions offer children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in diverse ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, strollers have space in the lobby and you should pack your own lock for the locker. Entry fee: adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
  • St. Thomas Market at Senate Square November 29 - December 22, 2024. The market has a carousel too! Free entry.
  • Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna November 29, 2024 - January 30, 2025. You can get a map for the Lighthouse Keeper's Route from the Suomenlinna Visitor Center, located in the light pink Rantakasarmi building near the HSL ferry dock.
  • Adventure at Uunisaari Island located off Kaivopuisto is accessible again via a bridge!
  • Tapiola Ice Garden has opened for the skating season!
  • Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor Christmas Sunday 11 AM–2 PM. Free entry, some paid activities available.
  • Christmas Fair at Meilahti Elementary School Sunday 11 AM–2 PM.
  • Helsinki Rudolf Steiner School Christmas Fair Sunday 11 AM–3 PM.
  • Christmas Mood at Oodi - festive pop-up performances by choirs filling Oodi's floors Sunday 12–4 PM. Free entry.

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