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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. The website is aimed at families with children under ten years old.
MONDAY 31.10.2022
Halloween
Events and Activity Tips
Swedish Week 31.10.–6.11.2022.
Don't forget Pienten Helsinki's Halloween and All Saints' Day week activity tips!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays from 9.30am-2pm (International Monday's).
Dance and Play Workshop for toddlers, children and their caregivers at the Caisa cultural center on Monday at 10am and 11am. Free admission, no advance registration—places filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Art Clinic: Light in the Windows
Art Clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays at 10am and 12:30pm. Younger family members, babies and toddlers can also join to experience the art clinic atmosphere. Free admission.
Family Fun at Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 5-6:30pm during 5.9.-12.12.2022. Free admission.
Järvenpää: Lights Visible - Light Event in Järvenpää 29.10-2.11.2022.
Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo 27.10.-6.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds Offer Events on Monday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' fall season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs at the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 11.11.2022 as staff cover daycare personnel shortages. #worldsbestcity
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries Offer Events on Monday
Helmet Library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
TUESDAY 1.11.2022
Events and Activity Tips
Swedish Week 31.10.–6.11.2022
Don't forget Pienten Helsinki's Halloween and All Saints' Day week activity tips!
MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia UAS HyMy Village Family Café at Myllypuro's Metropolia premises (next to the metro station) on Tuesday from 9-11am. Each session also includes varying programs for families. Free admission.
Family Fun at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move around with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running or even practicing walking. Family Fun on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30am and 4-6pm during 5.9.-16.12.2022 (not weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-7pm. Small admission fee.
Art for Toddlers Workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30pm. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can come for the whole time or just for a moment.
Family Fun at Kankarepuisto Primary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays from 5-6pm during 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm during 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Järvenpää: Lights Visible - Light Event in Järvenpää 29.10-2.11.2022.
Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo 27.10.-6.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds Offer Events on Tuesday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' fall season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs at the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 11.11.2022 as staff cover daycare personnel shortages. #worldsbestcity
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries Offer Events on Tuesday
City Orchestra in Your Library: Malmi Library on Tuesday at 6pm.
Helmet Library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
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WEDNESDAY 2.11.2022
Events and Activity Tips
Swedish Week 31.10.–6.11.2022.
Don't forget Pienten Helsinki's Halloween and All Saints' Day week activity tips!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30am-3pm.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-7pm. Small admission fee.
Family Fun at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays from 5-6:30pm during 7.9.-14.12.2022. Free admission.
Vantaa: Open MLL Family Event in Kuusijärvi on Wednesday from 5-7pm.
Let's Make Art: Pylons at Annantalo on Wednesday from 5-7pm. Recommended for 6–10-year-old children with their own adult. Free admission.
Järvenpää: Lights Visible - Light Event in Järvenpää 29.10-2.11.2022.
Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo 27.10.-6.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds Offer Events on Wednesday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' fall season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs at the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 11.11.2022 as staff cover daycare personnel shortages. #worldsbestcity
Libraries Offer Events on Wednesday
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can bring your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12pm and 2:30pm. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example the week's movie is published and you can vote on the upcoming program. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Helmet Library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
THURSDAY 3.11.2022
Events and Activity Tips
Swedish Week 31.10.–6.11.2022.
Don't forget Pienten Helsinki's Halloween and All Saints' Day week activity tips!
Family Fun at Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays from 9:30-11am during 8.9.-1.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Tali Sports Park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9:30-11am during 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays from 9:30am-3pm.
Art for Toddlers Workshops (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Caisa Cultural Center on Thursdays from 10am-12pm. The workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can come for the whole time or just for a moment.
Art Clinic: Underwater Visions at Maunula House on Thursday from 10-11:30am. Free admission, participation requires advance registration.
Art Clinic: Celebrations Around the World at Malmitalo on Thursday from 10:30am-12pm. Free admission, participation requires advance registration.
Family Fun at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball play, all children under 9 move around with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running or even practicing walking. Family Fun on Thursday from 4-5pm during 5.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 5-6:30pm during 22.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 5-6:30pm during 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 5-6:30pm during 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family Fun at Kampi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 5-6:30pm during 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Garden of Horrors at Kumpula School Garden on Thursday 3.11.2022 from 6:30-8pm. This event is not recommended for children under school age. Free admission.
Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo 27.10.-6.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds Offer Events on Thursday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' fall season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs at the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 11.11.2022 as staff cover daycare personnel shortages. #worldsbestcity
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries Offer Events on Thursday
City Orchestra in Your Library: South Haaga Library on Thursday at 12pm.
Helmet Library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
FRIDAY 4.11.2022
Events and Activity Tips
Swedish Week 31.10.–6.11.2022.
Don't forget Pienten Helsinki's Halloween and All Saints' Day week activity tips!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays from 9:30am-3pm.
Kekri Celebration at Annala Manor and its surroundings on Friday 4.11.2022 from 3-7:30pm.
Glitter Night at Children's Traffic City on Friday from 5-7pm. Free admission.
Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo 27.10.-6.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Playgrounds Offer Events on Friday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' fall season continues. Playgrounds announce their programs at the city's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Note! Some playgrounds are closed until at least 11.11.2022 as staff cover daycare personnel shortages. #worldsbestcity
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries Offer Events on Friday
City Orchestra in Your Library: Roihuvuori Library on Thursday at 12pm.
Helmet Library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
SATURDAY 5.11.2022
All Saints' Day
Events and Activity Tips
Don't forget Pienten Helsinki's All Saints' Day activity tips!
Swedish Week 31.10.–6.11.2022.
Sports Fun at Maunula Sports Hall on Saturday from 9-10:30am. You can arrive whenever it suits you. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
In Swedish! Family Carnival at Central Library Oodi on Saturday from 12-4pm. Robin Hund & His Happy Orchestra concerts at 1pm and 3pm. Free admission, concert seats must be reserved in advance via the link in the event.
Sea Rescue Vessels All Saints' Day Parade on Saturday from 12-2:30pm. The vessel parade departs from the tip of Hernesaari led by the rescue ship Jenny Wihuri and makes a flag salute at the Seafarers' Monument at Eiranranta at 12:10pm. At the same time, representatives of maritime organizations lay wreaths at the Seafarers' Monument at Uršini Rock. The vessels continue to the South Harbor where they are open to the public from 1-2:30pm.
Vantaa: Whole Family Glow Disco at Vernissa (Tikkurila) on Saturday from 12-4pm. Free admission.
Kino Helios: My Friend Crocodile (K7) at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3pm. Tickets 7.50 €.
Creepy for Little Ones Event at Stoa Cultural Center courtyard on Saturday from 4-7pm. Free admission.
Viapori Kekri in Suomenlinna on Saturday from 2-9pm for the sixth time. The event is mostly free admission, some programs are paid and require advance registration. It's a good idea to bring your own flashlight to Suomenlinna.
Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo 27.10.-6.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
Libraries Offer Events on Saturday
Helmet Library children's events for Saturday can be found on libraries' events page.
SUNDAY 6.11.2022
Swedish Heritage Day
Events and Activity Tips
Don't forget Pienten Helsinki's Halloween and All Saints' Day week activity tips!
Swedish Week 31.10.–6.11.2022.
Helmet Library children's events for Sunday can be found on libraries' events page
Sports Fun at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday from 9-10:45am. You can arrive whenever it suits you, there is space for bikes in the entrance hall and you should pack your own lock for the locker room. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, others 2 €, free for children under 9.
Family Hubbub at Tapuli Sports Center on Sunday from 9-11am. Tickets 5 €/family.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-4pm. Small admission fee.
Lantern Festival at Steiner Kindergarten Karits (Herttoniemenranta) on Sunday from 3-5:30pm. Free admission.
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Exhibition: Día de Muertos - Traditional Mexican Altar at Annantalo 27.10.-6.11.2022.
Exhibition: Layers - Workshop Exhibition at Vuotalo gallery until 19.11.2022.
Exhibition: Invisible Backpack - Illustration Exhibition at Annantalo 10.10.-18.12.2022.
Exhibition: Square / Cube Exhibition at Annantalo 20.10.2022-4.3.2023.
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