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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 finds tips for activities and highlights child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website is aimed at families with children under ten years old.
The article's main image is from Tuomas Market a few years ago. This year too, a carousel is running at the market for children's enjoyment! Tuomas Market on Senate Square 1.-22.12.2022.
Visit exhibitions with children this week!
Exhibition: A Hundred Pictures for You, Be My Friend! Virpi Talvitie's Illustration Exhibition at Kanneltalo 17.11.2022-8.1.2023.
Exhibition: All Glass Exhibition at Annantalo 11.11.2022-25.2.2023.
Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's museum feature!
MONDAY 28.11.2022
Events and activity tips
Skating season has opened! You can already skate in Helsinki in Oulunkylä, and on the Espoo side at places like Tapiola ice park! Current field condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays 9.30-14 (International Monday's).
Dance and Play Workshop for toddlers, children and their guardians at Caisa Cultural Center on Monday at 10 and 11. Free admission, no pre-registration needed—places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Art Advice: Paradise Birds
Art Advice for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays at 10 and 12.30. The family's younger children, babies, and toddlers can also join to experience the atmosphere of art advice. Free admission.
Family Fun at Tapanila Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 17-18.30 during 5.9.-12.12.2022. Free admission.
Christmas Sing-Along at the Music Hall on Monday at 17 and 19. Free tickets for the event are available at the Music Hall box office.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna during 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Activity at playgrounds on Monday
Helsinki city playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds share information about their programs through the city's event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 23.12.2022 as staff cover day care staff shortages. #worldsbestcity
The program for Loru playground at the Central Library Oodi during 28.11.-2.12.2022.
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and features on the newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY 29.11.2022
Events and activity tips
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia UAS HyMy-Village Family Café at Metropolia's Myllypuro premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday 9-11. Each session also features changing programs for families. Free admission.
Family Fun in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their adult. Free play, stunts, running, or even walking practice. Family Fun on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and 16-18 during 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Puppet Theater Sytkyt: Christmas Tale - Puppet Theater Performance at the Winter Garden (Hammarskjöldintie 1 A) on Tuesday at 10.30. Free admission to the performance.
Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays 13.30-15.30. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can come for the full duration or just drop in for part of the session.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19. Admission fee.
Free admission to the Design Museum on Tuesday 16-20.
Family Fun at Kankarepuisto Primary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays 17-18 during 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 17-18.30 during 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna during 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Activity at playgrounds on Tuesday
Helsinki city playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds share information about their programs through the city's event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 23.12.2022 as staff cover day care staff shortages. #worldsbestcity
The program for Loru playground at the Central Library Oodi during 28.11.-2.12.2022.
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and features on the newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY 30.11.2022
Events and activity tips
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Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays 9.30-15.
Art Advice: Like Two Berries at Kanneltalo Gallery on Wednesday 10-11.30.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12-19. Small admission fee.
Family Fun at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays 17-18.30 during 7.9.-14.12.2022. Free admission.
Let's Make Art Stuff at Annantalo on Wednesday 17-19. Recommended for 6–10-year-olds with an adult. Free admission.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna during 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Activity at playgrounds on Wednesday
Helsinki city playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds share information about their programs through the city's event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 23.12.2022 as staff cover day care staff shortages. #worldsbestcity
The program for Loru playground at the Central Library Oodi during 28.11.-2.12.2022.
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and features on the newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Wednesday
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. Movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 14.30. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example the week's film is posted and voting happens for future programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY 1.12.2022
Events and activity tips
Skating season has opened! You can already skate in Helsinki in Oulunkylä, and on the Espoo side at places like Tapiola ice park! Current field condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Last week! Family Fun at Kurkimäki Block Building (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays 9.30-11 during 8.9.-1.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Tali Sports Park Football Hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9.30-11 during 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays 9.30-15.
Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays 10-12. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can come for the full duration or just drop in for part of the session.
Try Sustainability Workshop Event at the Science Corner on Thursday 16-19. Free admission.
Family Fun in the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their adult. Free play, stunts, running, or even walking practice. Family Fun on Thursday 16-17 during 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 17-18.30 during 22.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Pukinmäki Arch Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 17-18.30 during 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 17-18.30 during 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 17-18.30 during 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Espoo: Opening of Christmas at Espoo City Garden on Thursday 17.30-19. Free admission.
Poetry Christmas Calendar at Malmitalo 1.-23.12.2022.
Tuomas Market on Senate Square 1.12.–22.12.2022. Free admission. There's also a carousel at the market!
Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna during 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Activity at playgrounds on Thursday
Helsinki city playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds share information about their programs through the city's event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 23.12.2022 as staff cover day care staff shortages. #worldsbestcity
The program for Loru playground at the Central Library Oodi during 28.11.-2.12.2022.
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and features on the newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY 2.12.2022
Events and activity tips
What to do today? Check out tips for boring days on Pienten Helsinki!
Skating season has opened! You can already skate in Helsinki in Oulunkylä, and on the Espoo side at places like Tapiola ice park! Current field condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays 9.30-15.
Young Musicians Play! Concert at Annantalo's Grand Hall on Friday at 18. Free admission.
Poetry Christmas Calendar at Malmitalo 1.-23.12.2022.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna during 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Tuomas Market on Senate Square 1.12.–22.12.2022. Free admission. There's also a carousel at the market!
Activity at playgrounds on Friday
Helsinki city playgrounds continue their autumn season. Playgrounds share information about their programs through the city's event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 23.12.2022 as staff cover day care staff shortages. #worldsbestcity
The program for Loru playground at the Central Library Oodi during 28.11.-2.12.2022.
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and features on the newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY 3.12.2022
Events and activity tips
The Christmas bazaar and market season begins! You can find Helsinki and the surrounding area's Christmas bazaars in Pienten Helsinki's first article about this Christmas.
Skating season has opened! You can already skate in Helsinki in Oulunkylä, and on the Espoo side at places like Tapiola ice park! Current field condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Espoo: West Metro Opening The opening of the West Metro from Matinkylä to Kivenlahti is celebrated on Saturday!
Oodi's Book Festival from Saturday to Sunday 3.-4.12.2022. Free admission.
Skateboarding School at Kontula Skate Hall on Saturday 10-12. Suitable for all ages, smaller children with an adult. Course fee 20 €.
Kindergarten Museum Christmas on Saturday 10-13. Free admission.
Espoo: Family Event: Christmas Dreams! at Café Kaisa in Espoo Kivenlahti on Saturday 10-13. Free admission.
Espoo: Jazz Magic - Interactive Children's Jazz Concert at Children's Cultural Center Aurora in Espoo on Saturday at 11. Free admission.
Lighthouse Keeper's Tour on Suomenlinna on Saturday at 11. Tickets 9 €.
Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna during 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Malmitalo Christmas: Houses of Light Workshop at Malmitalo on Saturday 12-15. Free admission.
Christmas Path - Julstigen on Herttoniemi Manor grounds on Saturday 12-16. Free admission.
Gingerbread Markets at Karhupuisto Park (Kallio) 12-16.
Cinema Helios: The Wonderful World (7) Film at Malmitalo on Saturday at 15. Tickets 7.50 €.
Tuomas Market on Senate Square 1.12.–22.12.2022. Free admission. There's also a carousel at the market!
Poetry Christmas Calendar at Malmitalo 1.-23.12.2022.
Library events on Saturday
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on libraries' event page.
SUNDAY 4.12.2022
Events and activity tips
Second Sunday of Advent
The Christmas bazaar and market season begins! You can find Helsinki and the surrounding area's Christmas bazaars in Pienten Helsinki's first article about this Christmas.
Skating season has opened! You can already skate in Helsinki in Oulunkylä, and on the Espoo side at places like Tapiola ice park! Current field condition information from www.ulkoliikunta.fi service!
Lighthouse Keeper's Route on Suomenlinna during 26.11.2022 – 6.1.2023.
Espoo: Badger's Forest Story Time at Villa Elfvik in Espoo on Sunday at 11. Free admission.
Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on libraries' event page.
Oodi's Book Festival from Saturday to Sunday 3.-4.12.2022. Free admission.
Tatu and Patu at Oodi on Sunday 12-14.45
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.
Tuhkimo Park's Christmas Path in Roihuvuori on Sunday 14-16. Free admission.
Tuomas Market on Senate Square 1.12.–22.12.2022. Free admission. There's also a carousel at the market!
Poetry Christmas Calendar at Malmitalo 1.-23.12.2022.
What to do today? Check out tips for boring days on Pienten Helsinki!
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