What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

Current News

  • Skidimarket has opened again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall!
  • You can also borrow museum tickets from the library!
    Viikin Library lends admission tickets to the Natural History Museum: family tickets (2 adults, 4 children) or single tickets. Ticket borrowing period is 7 days. Admission tickets cannot be reserved in advance.

MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024

Events and 
Activity Tips

  • Skidimarket has opened again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall and is looking for staff!
  • Dance and Play workshops for toddlers and their parents at cultural center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) in the Maissi room on Mondays at 9:15 am and 10:15 am.
    The Dance and Play workshop inspires and guides Helsinki families and children to create and experience dance art together. You can participate in the workshop teaching whenever it suits you, attending all sessions or just some. Choose a time that works for you and arrive on time. No advance registration required; spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to 12 people can join. Free admission.
  • Albertin Lounge is open on Mondays from 9:30am–2pm (International Monday).

Activities at Playgrounds on Monday

  • Playgrounds: Indoor areas of playgrounds are open to families on weekdays mostly from 9am-12pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Monday:
    10:30am-12pm Loru Creates – May Day crafts for all ages
    1:30pm-3pm Loru Creates – May Day crafts for all ages
  • Activities at Family Centers:
    - Family Center Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.

    - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family center's website!

Library Activities on Monday

  • Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
    (Due to the Helmet website update, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)

TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024

May Eve

Events and 
Activity Tips

Tips for celebrating May Day can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article! Happy May Day!

  • Skidimarket has opened again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall and is looking for staff!
  • Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Café at Metropolia's Myllypuro facilities (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays from 9am-11am. Each session also includes varying activities for families. Free admission.
  • Neuvolapark on Tuesdays from 9:30am–1:00pm in the lower lobby of Kamppi Family Center. Free admission.
  • Haltiala Farm's lamb pen is open for admiring sheep and lambs on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm until mid-May. Haltiala Farm is open daily from 7am-10pm. Cows in the pasture, barbecue facilities (bring your own wood), nice playground, and a café-restaurant on the farm. Near Haltiala you can also find Niskala Arboretum, where spring is slowly awakening. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.
  • Free admission to Design Museum & Architecture Museum on Tuesday from 11am-3pm.
  • Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at cultural center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the full time or just drop in for part of it.

Activities at Playgrounds on Tuesday

  • Playgrounds: Indoor areas of playgrounds are open to families on weekdays mostly from 9am-12pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Tuesday:
    10:30am-12pm May Day Celebration - Oodi 3rd floor event space
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family center's website!

Library Activities on Tuesday

  • Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
    (Due to the Helmet website update, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024

May Day

Events and 
Activity Tips

Tips for celebrating May Day can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article! Happy May Day!

  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on May Day from 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.

Activities at Playgrounds on Wednesday

  • Playgrounds and family centers are closed on May Day, but you can always play in the playground yards!

Library Activities on Wednesday

  • On May Day libraries are closed.

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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Events and 
Activity Tips

  • Skidimarket has opened again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall and is looking for staff!
  • Haltiala Farm's lamb pen is open for admiring sheep and lambs on Thursdays from 10am-2pm until mid-May. Haltiala Farm is open daily from 7am-10pm. Cows in the pasture, barbecue facilities (bring your own wood), nice playground, and a café-restaurant on the farm. Near Haltiala you can also find Niskala Arboretum, where spring is slowly awakening. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.
  • Albertin Lounge is open on Thursdays from 9:30am–3pm.
  • Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at cultural center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Thursdays from 10am-12pm. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the full time or just drop in for part of it.
  • Vantaa: Tuntupolku - Experience space for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Pesis (Tikkurila) April 5-June 30, 2024. Open Wed-Fri 10am–4pm and at Pesis evening and weekend events. Free admission.
  • University of Helsinki Observatory on Tähtitorninmäki is open on Thursday from 12pm–8pm. Museum admission fee.

Activities at Playgrounds on Thursday

  • Playgrounds: Indoor areas of playgrounds are open to families on weekdays mostly from 9am-12pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Thursday:
    11:00am–11:30am Loru's Warmth – baby session for under 1-year-olds
    2:30pm–3:15pm Loru's Games – activity session for over 1-year-olds
  • Activities at Family Centers
    - Family Center Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family center's website!

Library Activities on Thursday

  • Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
    (Due to the Helmet website update, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024

Events and 
Activity Tips

Activities at Playgrounds on Friday

  • Playgrounds: Indoor areas of playgrounds are open to families on weekdays mostly from 9am-12pm; afternoons are reserved for school children. For more specific information, check the playgrounds' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • At Playground Loru on Friday:
    10:30am-11:00am Loru's Songs - sing-along session, Oodi 3rd floor                     
    1:00pm-1:30pm Loru's Songs - sing-along session for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor
    3:00pm-3:30pm Loru's Magic – activity session with a changing theme including play, movement or stories for over 2-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor 
  • Activities at Family Centers
    - Family Center Naapuri (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
    - Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program can be found on the center's Facebook page.
  • MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family center's website!

Library Activities on Friday

  • Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
    (Due to the Helmet website update, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024

Events and 
Activity Tips

  • Helmet Library's children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
    (Due to the Helmet website update, day-specific event linking is no longer possible.)
  • Skidimarket has opened again on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall and is looking for staff!
  • Day at the Fire Station event at Lauttasaari, Vuosaari, West Helsinki, and Tapanil VPK stations on Saturday. Free admission.
  • Nature Adventure for Families to Kallahdenniemi on Saturday from 10am-12:30pm. Departure point: Kallahdenniemi beach parking lot (Rantapaadentie 7). Tickets €14 (includes one adult and max two children). Requires advance registration.
  • Espoo: The Mystery of the Lost Dance: Movement Adventure at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday from 10am-1:30pm. Sessions start at 10:15am, 11:30am, and 12:45pm. Free admission.
  • Haltiala Farm's lamb pen is open for admiring sheep and lambs on Saturday from 10am-2pm until mid-May. Haltiala Farm is open daily from 7am-10pm. Cows in the pasture, barbecue facilities (bring your own wood), nice playground, and a café-restaurant on the farm. Near Haltiala you can also find Niskala Arboretum, where spring is slowly awakening. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024

Events and 
Activity Tips

  • Find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips here.
  • Haltiala Farm's lamb pen is open for admiring sheep and lambs on Sunday from 10am-2pm until mid-May. Haltiala Farm is open daily from 7am-10pm. Cows in the pasture, barbecue facilities (bring your own wood), nice playground, and a café-restaurant on the farm. Near Haltiala you can also find Niskala Arboretum, where spring is slowly awakening. Free admission to Haltiala Farm.
  • Flea Market! Old Herttoniemi Yard Flea Market on Sunday from 10am-4pm.
  • Espoo: The Badger's Forest Fairy Tale in Villa Elfvik's scenic settings on Sunday at 11am. Free admission.
  • Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.
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