Pienten Helsinki
Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image for this article is from Kiasma contemporary art museum, where a free admission day is held on Friday.
The museum recommends experiencing the exhibition "Rock, Paper, Scissors" together with children, and particularly memorable was the "Wonderful World of Abstraction" artwork made of ribbon, which you could dive into.
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- New in Pienten Helsinki: Care rooms on the map article has been updated!
- Exhibition: Members of Parliament through the eyes of art school students at the Parliament Library Monday to Thursday 12-18. Free admission. There is a security check at the library entrance.
- Museum tips for visiting with children at Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- Museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari can also be borrowed from the library! From Viik Library you can borrow admission tickets to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Go ice skating at an ice hall? Public skating sessions are held at several ice halls.
- The season for artificial and natural ice rinks is mostly over now, but this week (week 10) you can still ice skate in Helsinki at Jätkäsaari, Kontula, Käpylä, and Brahenkenttä. In Espoo you can still ice skate at Laaksolahti, Säteri, Matinkylä, Tapionkenttä, Otaniemi, Espoonlahti artificial ice rinks and Tapiola ice garden (last day March 9, 2025).
- Adventure to Uunisaari island located in front of Kaivopuisto can be reached by bridge for about another month!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- 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 page!
- MLL's family cafes schedule can be found on MLL Uusimaa's website.
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MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Albert's Living Room is open Mondays 9.30–14 (International Monday).
- Korkeasaari free admission day Monday 10-15 (zoo closes at 16).
- In the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi Monday's program:
- 10.30–11 Loru's Fun, active play for children over 1 year old, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 13–13.30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 15–15.30 Kukkuluuruu baby session, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Family Fun Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge.
Family Fun Sessions on Mondays:
- Tapanil Elementary School (Veljestenpiha 2) Mondays 17-18.30, January 13 - April 28 (no activities April 21).
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025
Shrove Tuesday
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Metropolia's HyMy Village Family Group Metku at Myllypuro Metropolia UAS facilities (next to the metro station) Tuesdays 9-11. Each session also includes varying programs for families led by early childhood education, social services, health and culture students.
- Albert's Living Room's Health Clinic Park at Kampi Family Center Tuesdays 9.30-12.
- In the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi Tuesday's program:
- 10–10.30 Loru Moves, gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft
- 13–13.30 In Loru's Warmth - bilingual baby session, music, rim och ramsor för bebisar, Oodi 3rd floor children's area loft - Royal visitors in the city! The Danish Royal Couple's state visit begins at the Presidential Palace Tuesday at 10. After the reception ceremony, the presidential couple and royal couple will wave from the Presidential Palace balcony.
- Espoo: Shrovetide traditions and sledding at Glims manor museum Tuesday 10.30-12.30. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Happiness is Being exhibition at Totem Children's Culture Center (Myyrmäki) open Tuesdays 11-16. Free admission.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section and you can borrow many children's books in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card which can be obtained in exchange for an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12-19. Museum admission fee.
- Cancelled!
Art for Toddlers workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Tuesdays 13.30-15.30. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full time or just drop by.
- Family Fun Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge.
Family Fun Sessions on Tuesdays:
- Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and 16-18, January 7 – April 24, 2025.
-Käpylä Elementary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) Tuesdays 16.30-18, January 7 - April 22, 2025.Käpylä family fun sessions are closed for school exams March 4-25, 2025!
- Sakarinmäki Elementary School (Knutersintie 924) Tuesday 17-18.30, January 7 – April 24, 2025.
- Kannelmäki Elementary School (Kuninkaantammenkierto 22) Tuesdays 17-18.30, January 7 - April 22, 2025.
- Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Tuesdays 17–18.30, January 7 - April 24, 2025.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
- In the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi Wednesday's program:
- 10.30–11.30 In Loru's Enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space
- 13–14.30 In Loru's Enchantment, play and sensory experiences for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor event space - Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9.30–15.
- Vantaa: Happiness is Being exhibition at Totem Children's Culture Center (Myyrmäki) open Wednesdays 10-16. Free admission.
- Immersive story session at Tapanil village garden Wednesday 11.15. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section and you can borrow many children's books in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card which can be obtained in exchange for an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12-19. Museum admission fee.
- Espoo: Alpine Train Enthusiasts' Miniature Railroad Exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The place is a small shop unit between K-Supermarket and Alko in the basement of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is April 23, 2025.
- Nordic Musical Greeting in honor of the state visit of the King and Queen of Denmark to Finland at the Cathedral Wednesday at 16. Free admission.
- Family Fun Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge.
Family Fun Sessions on Wednesdays:
- Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) Wednesday 9.30–11, January 8 – April 23, 2025.
- Merilahti Elementary School in Meri-Rastila (Jaluspolku 3) Wednesdays 17-19, January 8 – April 23, 2025.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
- In the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi Thursday's program:
- 10.30–11.00 Loru Moves, exercise for parent and baby
- 15.00–15.30 Loru's Songs, bilingual music session for all ages, tvåspråkig musikstund för alla - Albert's Living Room is open Thursday 9.30–15.
- Art for Toddlers workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center (Kaikukatu 4 B) Thursdays 10-12. Workshops are suitable for children aged 1.5–3 years with their own adult. No pre-registration, free admission. You can participate in the workshops for the full time or just drop by.
- Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Totem Children's Culture Center (Tikkurila), February 1 – May 25, 2025. Open Thu-Fri 10–16 and at Totem's evening and weekend events. Exhibition always has free admission.
- Pienten Helsinki recommends! Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12-19. A wonderful children's section and you can borrow many children's books in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card which can be obtained in exchange for an ID.
- University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Thursday 12–20. Museum admission fee.
- East Helsinki Music Institute (IHMO) young trumpet students take everyone of all ages on a music adventure at Itäkeskus Library Thursday at 13. Free admission.
- Family Fun Sessions provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together freely and free of charge.
Family Fun Sessions on Thursdays:
- Tali Sports Park soccer hall (Purotie 8) Thursdays 9.30-11, January 9 - April 24, 2025.
- At Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) Thursdays 17-18.30, January 9 - April 24, 2025.
- At Malminkartano Elementary School (Puustellintie 6) Thursdays 16.30–18 and 18–19 (school-age children), January 7 - April 24, 2024.
- Pukinmäki Circle Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) Thursdays 17-18.30, January 9 - April 24, 2025.
- Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) Thursdays 17-18.30, February 6 – April 24, 2025.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
- In the Loru playground at Central Library Oodi Friday's program:
- Loru closed on Friday due to a development day! - Albert's Living Room is open Friday 9.30–15.
- Vantaa: Poetry Lounge at Totem Children's Culture Center (Tikkurila), February 1 – May 25, 2025. Open Thu-Fri 10–16 and at Totem's evening and weekend events. Exhibition always has free admission.
- University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open Friday 12–16. Museum admission fee.
- Espoo: Alpine Train Enthusiasts' Miniature Railroad Exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The place is a small shop unit between K-Supermarket and Alko in the basement of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is April 23, 2025.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Helmet library children's events can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Vantaa: Family Hustle at Vantaa Myyrmäki sports hall Saturday 8.30-11.30. The event is aimed at families with children under school age. Free admission.
Pienten Helsinki's note: The event is sometimes cancelled, so always check current information from the organizer's website before attending. - Sports Fun Sessions at Maunula Sports Hall (Maunulanmäki 3) Saturday 9-10.30. Sports Fun Sessions offer children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in varied ways and have fun. You can come on your own schedule. Cash is not accepted at Maunula sports activities. Lockers operate with a 1 euro coin. Admission 3.60 € for adults, others 2.10 €, children under 9 free.
- Espoo: Common Rug Workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center Saturday 10-14. Free admission.
- Family Instrument Path event at Iiris Center Saturday 10.30-14. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Air Guard: Scout Wings 2025 at Aviation Museum in Vantaa Saturday 11-15. Tickets 5 €.
- Espoo: Alpine Train Enthusiasts' Miniature Railroad Exhibition at Niittykummu in Espoo, Niitty shopping center, is open Wednesdays and Fridays 15-18 and Saturdays 12-18. The place is a small shop unit between K-Supermarket and Alko in the basement of the shopping center. Free admission. Last opening day is April 23, 2025.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Sports Fun Sessions at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro Sunday 9-10.45.
Sports Fun Sessions offer children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in varied ways and have fun. You can come on your own schedule, there is space for strollers in the foyer and you should bring your own padlock for the locker. Tickets 3.60 € adults, others 2.10 €, children under 9 free. - Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.
- Pentti Rasinkangas and Scattered Rabbits concert at Lapinlahti Spring Sunday at 13. Free admission.
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