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Where to go with kids in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series finds activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Cover image: The cows at Viikin Research Farm are heading to the summer pasture again on Saturday.
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- You can also borrow a museum pass to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! You can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum from Viikin Library. From Kalasataman Library, you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Going ice skating at the ice hall? Public skating sessions are held at several ice halls.
- MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more from the family house's Facebook pages!
- Schedule for MLL's family cafés can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
MONDAY APRIL 28, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
Albertin Lounge is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).Closed on Monday as an exception.- In the Loru Playground at Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Monday program includes:
- 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Loru's Fun, play for children over 1 year old
- 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space - MLL Ruoholahti-Jätkäsaari May celebration in Hyväntoivonpuisto in Jätkäsaari Monday from 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Last week of spring! Family Hulinat offer a space for preschool-aged children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge.
Family Hulinat is held on Mondays:
- At Tapiola Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. from January 13–April 28, 2025.
TUESDAY APRIL 29, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Last week of spring! Metropolia's HyMy-Village Family Circle Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) Tuesday 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by students in early childhood education, social services, health, and culture fields.
- Haltiala Farm petting zoo is open Tuesday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. from April 1–May 4, 2025. Free admission.
- Albertin Lounge's Health Clinic Park at Kamppi Family Center, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
- At the Loru Playground at Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Tuesday program includes:
- 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Friends' Nature Adventure 2, participatory music theater performance for all ages, Kino Regina, Oodi 1st floor (no advance registration required) - Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12 p.m.–7 p.m. A wonderful children's section and many children's books available for loan in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which can be obtained in exchange for ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesday 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
- Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesday 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. The workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 together with an adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full time or just drop by.
- Vantaa: May Hikes at the Aviation Museum Tuesday 4 p.m.–7 p.m. You can enter the museum during the event on a pay-what-you-wish basis.
- Free Night at the Architecture and Design Museum Tuesday 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Family Hulinat offer a space for preschool-aged children and their parents to move together independently and free of charge.
Family Hulinat is held on Tuesdays:
- Käpylä Elementary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesday 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. from January 7–May 13, 2025.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2025
May Eve
Events and
Activity Tips
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- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- At the Loru Playground at Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Wednesday program includes:
- 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Loru's May Party, Marian Hall, Oodi 1st floor - Albertin Lounge is open Wednesday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Olkkari's May hikes are held 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Fallkulla Farm and the farm's indoor spaces are open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open Wednesday 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Small admission fee applies.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Now We Play Outdoors! event in the museum courtyard Wednesday 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission to the outdoor event, admission fee applies to enter the museum.Closed on May Eve!
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THURSDAY MAY 1, 2025
May Day
Events and
Activity Tips
All tips for celebrating May with kids can be found in Pienten Helsinki's May special!
- On May Day, libraries are closed.
- On May Day, indoor spaces of playgrounds are closed, but kids can play freely in the outdoor areas!
- Haltiala Farm petting zoo is open Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. from April 1–May 4, 2025. Free admission.
- Fallkulla Farm and the farm's indoor spaces are open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
FRIDAY MAY 2, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- At the Loru Playground at Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Friday program includes:
- 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Loru's Waves, storytelling play session for children over 2 years old
- 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Loru's Songs, musical session for all ages
- 2:30 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Loru's Play, fun for children over 1 year old - Albertin Lounge is open Friday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Fallkulla Farm and the farm's indoor spaces are open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Children's Culture Center Pessi (Tikkurila) from February 1–May 25, 2025. Open Thu–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and at Pessi evening and weekend events. Free admission to the exhibition.
- University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
SATURDAY MAY 3, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Haltiala Farm petting zoo is open Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. from April 1–May 4, 2025. Free admission.
- Espoo: Play and Story Event at Aurora Children's Culture Center Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
- Tuusula: Spring Carnival at Tuusula Sports Center Saturday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Pasture Release at Viikin Research Farm Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. The cows are released to the pasture around 11:15 a.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor Spring at the Håkansböle Manor area Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
SUNDAY MAY 4, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Fallkulla Farm and the farm's indoor spaces and café are open Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
- Last day of spring! Haltiala Farm petting zoo is open Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. from April 1–May 4, 2025. Free admission.
- Flea market! Old Herttoniemi Courtyard Flea Market Day Sunday starting at 10 a.m.
- Espoo: May the 4th Be With You Celebration at Museum Play Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
- Espoo: Badger's Forest Story Time Sunday at 1 p.m. Free admission.
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