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What family-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with kids on weekends? What to do on a rainy day?
Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series returns after a break that began during the corona spring, searching for activity tips and suggesting child-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always check the latest information on the organizer's website,
as sudden cancellations are possible.
The article's cover photo is from Kruunuvuorenlake, where autumn colors are at their best right now.
MONDAY 28.9.2020
At the libraries
Helmet libraries have returned to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to the library programs. Children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi, 1.6.-31.9.2020.
At the playgrounds
Monday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Virtual event: Art Hall's Baby Monday art tips encourage you to experiment and create art together.
Albertin lounge is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albertin lounge is open on Mondays 9.30-15, taking the current situation into account.
Art clinic: Treasure found. Art clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 and 12.30. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. Pre-registration is required due to the current situation.
Puppet theater music class at Sampo's lobby gallery on Mondays at 10.30. Music class fee 8 €/session.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Aurora, 15.8.-23.10.2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
TUESDAY 29.9.2020
At the libraries
Helmet libraries have returned to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to the library programs. Children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi, 1.6.-31.9.2020.
At the playgrounds
Tuesday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on a soft artificial turf. Free play, gymnastics, running or practicing walking. Family ball games on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and 16-18. Morning sessions are free for all, evening sessions cost adults Pallomylly's entry fee.
Espoo: Count of the Bouncy Castle at Sello Hall on Tuesday at 10.15. Tickets 5 €.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center on Tuesdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Tuesdays: group 1 at 13.30-14.30 and group 2 at 14.30-15.30. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3 year-old children with a guardian. No pre-registration needed, free admission.
Family fun sessions at Sakarinmäki Primary School in Östersundom on Tuesdays 17-18.30 from 8.9.–8.12.2020. Family fun sessions are aimed at families' joint movement, and they provide a space where preschool children and their guardians can move together freely and at no cost.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Aurora, 15.8.-23.10.2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY 30.9.2020
At the libraries
Helmet libraries have returned to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to the library programs. Children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 14.30. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example this week's movie is published and upcoming programs are voted on. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi, 1.6.-31.9.2020.
At the playgrounds
Wednesday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Albertin lounge is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albertin lounge is open on Wednesdays 9.30-15, taking the current situation into account.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee, children under 15 free.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
Family fun sessions at Käpylä Primary School (2.9.-9.12.2020) and Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (2.9.-9.12.2020) on Wednesdays 17-18.30. Family fun sessions are aimed at families' joint movement, and they provide a space where preschool children and their guardians can move together freely and at no cost.
Dads' After Work with kids - Fathers' and children's park meetup at Iso-Antti playground on Wednesdays 17-19.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Aurora, 15.8.-23.10.2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
THURSDAY 1.10.2020
At the libraries
Helmet libraries have returned to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to the library programs.
Children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi through November.
At the playgrounds
Thursday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Albertin lounge is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albertin lounge is open on Thursdays 9.30-15, taking the current situation into account.
Family ball games at Tali sports park soccer hall on Thursdays 9.30-11. In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on a soft artificial turf. Free play, gymnastics, running or practicing walking. A tool bag can be picked up from the supervisor when the session starts and returned to the same place when the session ends. No structured activities. Free admission.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Culture Center on Thursdays. Group size is limited due to the current situation, so two workshops are held on Thursdays: group 1 at 10-11 and group 2 at 11-12. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3 year-old children with a guardian. No pre-registration needed, free admission.
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on a soft artificial turf. Free play, gymnastics, running or practicing walking. Family ball games on Thursdays 16-17. Evening sessions cost adults Pallomylly's entry fee.
Family fun sessions at Kamppi Sports Center indoor hall (from 3.9.-10.12.2020) and Porolahti Primary School (from 10.9.–15.10.2020) on Thursdays 17-18.30. Family fun sessions are aimed at families' joint movement, and they provide a space where preschool children and their guardians can move together freely and at no cost.
Family fun sessions at Malminkartano Primary School on Thursdays 18-19.30 from 3.9.-10.12.2020. Family fun sessions are aimed at families' joint movement, and they provide a space where preschool children and their guardians can move together freely and at no cost.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Aurora, 15.8.-23.10.2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
FRIDAY 2.10.2020
At the libraries
Helmet libraries have returned to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to the library programs.
Children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi through November.
At the playgrounds
Friday events at playgrounds can be found in the city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Events and activity tips
Espoo: Kutitus - Children's Art Festival 2.-4.10.2020.
Albertin lounge is an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Albertin lounge is open on Fridays 9.30-15, taking the current situation into account.
Napero Cinema at Annantalo on Friday 10-12. Age recommendation: 0–3 years old with an adult, older children also welcome. Free admission.
Silo Sounds: Chrono – Echo of Light. A light and sound artwork Chrono – Echo of Light will be built in the Oil Tank 468 at Kruunuvuorenniemi from 2.10.–11.10. for ten days. The artwork's sounds will play daily from ten in the morning to ten in the evening. In the evenings, as the sun sets, the artwork's lights will also turn on in the tank as the city darkens into evening.
A fun adventure spot for kids!
At the Day Press Museum there is an exhibition of The Seven Dog Brothers 1.6.-31.12.2020. Free admission, also open on Mondays.
Flea market: MLL Herttoniemi Children's clothing and supplies flea market days 30.9.–12.10.2020 at the Eighth Sense self-service flea market on Siilintie.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Aurora, 15.8.-23.10.2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
SATURDAY 3.10.2020
At the libraries
Helmet libraries have returned to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to the library programs.
Children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi through November.
Events and activity tips
Espoo: Kutitus - Children's Art Festival 2.-4.10.2020.
Flea market: MLL Herttoniemi Children's clothing and supplies flea market days 30.9.–12.10.2020 at the Eighth Sense self-service flea market on Siilintie.
Silo Sounds: Chrono – Echo of Light. A light and sound artwork Chrono – Echo of Light will be built in the Oil Tank 468 at Kruunuvuorenniemi from 2.10.–11.10. for ten days. The artwork's sounds will play daily 10-22. In the evenings, as the sun sets, the artwork's lights will also turn on in the tank as the city darkens into evening.
A fun adventure spot for kids!
Espoo: Kutitus Festival program: Master Builders workshop| at the Espoo Culture Center AHJO exhibition space on Saturday 10-15. Recommended for builders of all ages, including the family's youngest. The workshop lasts 45 minutes and they are held on the hour at 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14. Pre-registration on the same day at the Espoo Culture Center lobby. Free admission.
Espoo: Kutitus Festival program: Hilla and the Mysterious Ash at Espoo Culture Center Louhisali at 10. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Tickets 12 €.
Espoo: Saturday workshop: Crafts and Animation workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 10-14. Free admission.
Craft workshop for children and adults at Hakaniemi Hall on Saturday 11-13. Free admission.
Pomppulinnan kreivi – Mandarin Day album release concert at Kapsäkki music theater on Saturday at 13. Tickets 14 €/ 20 €.
Espoo: Kutitus Festival program: Tapiola Sinfonietta: Lost Key children's concert on Saturday at 15. Tickets from 10 €.
For babies and toddlers! Espoo: Round like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale world for babies and toddlers at Children's Culture Center Aurora, 15.8.-23.10.2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
SUNDAY 4.10.2020
National Pulla Day
Events and activity tips
Espoo: Kutitus - Children's Art Festival 2.-4.10.2020.
Silo Sounds: Chrono – Echo of Light. A light and sound artwork Chrono – Echo of Light will be built in the Oil Tank 468 at Kruunuvuorenniemi from 2.10.–11.10. for ten days. The artwork's sounds will play daily from ten in the morning to ten in the evening. In the evenings, as the sun sets, the artwork's lights will also turn on in the tank as the city darkens into evening.
A fun adventure spot for kids!
Stadin Herring Market at Market Square 4.-10.10.2020.
Flea market: MLL Tapaninkylä Fall Flea Market at playground Kurranuume on Sunday 10-12.
Espoo: Kutitus Festival program: Kutitus Disco at Espoo Culture Center Louhisali on Sunday 10-13. Free admission.
Espoo: Kutitus Festival program: Master Builders workshop| at the Espoo Culture Center AHJO exhibition space on Sunday 10-15. Recommended for builders of all ages, including the family's youngest. The workshop lasts 45 minutes and they are held on the hour at 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14. Pre-registration on the same day at the Espoo Culture Center lobby. Free admission.
MLL Haaga Fall Races all around Haaga on Sunday 10-16. The first race is at Artturi Kannisto street playground and the last race has a surprise in store. Free admission.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee, children under 15 free.
Espoo: Kutitus Festival program: Little Grandpa Orchestra and Satu Tuomisto Project present: Dancing Backyard performance at Espoo Culture Center (Tapiola) on Sunday at 13. Tickets 12 €.
Herttoniemi Hill Day at Herttoniemi ski jump on Sunday 13-16.
Eppel & Peppelin Celebration Performance at the Helsinki City Museum on Sunday at 15.
Kerava: Mystery on the Farm performance at Kerava High School auditorium on Sunday at 15 and 17. Tickets 14 €.
Ode to Nature exhibition in the Brygga space of the Central Library Oodi through November.
