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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity ideas and tips for child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
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MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022
Things happening at libraries
Events for children at Helmet libraries on Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Children's library van travels around the city and stops at various locations in different neighborhoods.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest story suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Bilingual cloud workshop: Pumpula puff, bommul buff at Annantalo on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Prior registration is requested. Age recommendation: 6 months - 2 years old. Free admission.
Albertin olohuone is a meeting place for families with small children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin olohuone is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Art Advisory Clinic: Butterfly Disco
Art Advisory Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Younger siblings, babies, and toddlers can also participate in the art clinic experience. The activity is free of charge.
MLL Ruoholahti-Jätkäsaari May Day Fun at Ruoholahti playground on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Last week! Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Last week! Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustrations: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free admission.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022
Things happening at libraries
Events for children at Helmet libraries on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences HyMy Village Family Café at Metropolia's premises in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each time there is also a program organized by Metropolia's social and health students for families. Free admission.
Haltiala farm animal farm lamb flock opens to the public on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
You can admire lambs on the following times:
- Tuesdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Sundays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
More detailed information about the lamb flock visits can be found on Haltiala's website. Free admission to Haltiala farm.
Museum passes to borrow? You can now borrow passes to the Natural History Museum from Viikin library, more information on the museum's website. Also read Pienten Helsinki's story about the Natural History Museum!
Last week! Family fun activities at Pallomallia indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 years old move on soft artificial turf accompanied by their adult. Free play, stunts, running, or learning to walk. Family ball sports on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. until April 28, 2022.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Open studio workshop for toddlers (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No prior registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the full time or just for a moment.
Last week! Family fun activities at Sakarinamäki Primary School in Östersundom on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. until April 26, 2022. Family fun activities offer independent and free physical activity for families with pre-school children.
Annantalo Spring Festival: Sirius: The Noidat performance at Annantalo on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Prior registration is requested.
old ships that have wintered in Suomenlinna set sail again.
Photo of an empty dry dock from a few years ago.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Last week! Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Last week! Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustrations: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022
Things happening at libraries
Events for children at Helmet libraries on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can take your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group can be found on Facebook here, where, for example, the week's movie is published and voting takes place for future programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest story suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Albertin olohuone is a meeting place for families with small children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin olohuone is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway at Tapiola in Länsituuli shopping center is open on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Detailed directions to the location can be found on Alppirautatieharrastajien's website.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Last week! Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Last week! Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustrations: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free admission.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022
Things happening at libraries
Events for children at Helmet libraries on Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Events and activity tips
Haltiala farm animal farm lamb flock opens to the public on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
You can admire lambs on the following times:
- Tuesdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Sundays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
More detailed information about the lamb flock visits can be found on Haltiala's website. Free admission to Haltiala farm.
Last week! Family fun activities at Tali sports park ice hockey hall on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. until April 28, 2022. Family fun activities offer independent and free physical activity for families with pre-school children.
Albertin olohuone is a meeting place for families with small children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin olohuone is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open studio workshops for toddlers (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children together with their own adult. No prior registration required, free admission. You can come to the workshops for the full time or just for a moment.
Last week! Family fun activities at Pallomallia indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball sports, all children under 9 years old move on soft artificial turf accompanied by their adult. Free play, stunts, running, or learning to walk. Family ball sports on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Last week! Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Last week! Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustrations: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free admission.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022
Things happening at libraries
Events for children at Helmet libraries on Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Albertin olohuone's May Day celebration (Albertinkatu 33) on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In Swedish: Dance Day at Arcada on Friday starting at 10 a.m. Registration deadline April 28, 2022.
Art Advisory Clinic: Mom's Morning
Art Advisory Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Malmitalo on Friday at 10 a.m. Prior registration is required for Malmitalo's art advisory clinic.
Pihlajamäki May Day celebrations on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pihlajamäki youth center.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway at Tapiola in Länsituuli shopping center is open on Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Detailed directions to the location can be found on Alppirautatieharrastajien's website.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest story suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Visiting exhibitions with children
Last week! Exhibition: The Nordic Book Lover and Friends exhibition until April 30, 2022 at the Nordic Cultural Center (Kaisaniemenkatu 9). Open according to the cultural center's opening hours. Free admission.
Last week! Exhibition: Anne Vaskos Illustrations: PAPER AND SCISSORS at Kanneltalo Gallery from March 26 - April 30, 2022. Open according to Kanneltalo's opening hours. Free admission.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022
May Day Eve
Things happening at libraries
Saturday for children: May Day celebrations at Viikin library on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Events for children at Helmet libraries on Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events and activity tips
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest story suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Spring Flea Market at Puistolan Nurkkaa (Nurkkatie 2) on May Day Eve Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Saturday for Children - Children's Theater Festival on Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. at Laajasalo VPK (Yliskylänkaari 10). Tickets 2 €.
May Day event in Saätytalon park (Ritarikatu 9) in Kruunuhaka on May Day Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. The event is organized by Vironniemi daycare support association.
MLL Myllypuro MAY DAY at Myllynsiivea playground on May Day Eve Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Espoo: May Day Festival! at Aurora Children's Cultural Center on May Day Eve from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets 10 €, free for children under 2 years.
Find more May Day activity tips in the May Day in Helsinki story!
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022
May Day
Events and activity tips
May Day - libraries are closed!
Find more May Day activity tips in the May Day in Helsinki story!
Haltiala farm animal farm lamb flock opens to the public on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
You can admire lambs on the following times:
- Tuesdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Sundays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
More detailed information about the lamb flock visits can be found on Haltiala's website. Free admission to Haltiala farm.
Vantaa: MLL Aviapolis Traditional Children's May Day Event at Illenpuisto on May Day, May 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Illenpuisto is famous from the Risto Räppääjä movies!
May Day Frolics on May Day, May 1, 2022 at Kumpula Botanical Garden (Jyrängöntie 2) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets 4 € (children) and 2 € (adults), free for babies in arms.
Kangaroo Fun at Helsinki Workers' May Day event at Railway Square on May Day, May 1, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Free admission.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest story suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
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