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What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with children on the weekend? What to do on a rainy day? The Little Helsinki weekly series looks for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with preschool-age children.
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Family City Routes: The first four Family City Routes have now been published! The first city routes take you on adventures in Helsinki: to Haaga, Pitäjänmäki, Ruskeasuo, and Vuosaari. Family City Routes are a new type of urban tourism concept that takes you on a discovery journey to new places and shows your local neighborhoods in a new light. It also challenges you to think about whether it's always necessary to travel far to experience something new and unprecedented. The city routes are part of Heidi Säynätkari's restaurant management thesis, which is being carried out in cooperation with Little Helsinki. "The idea of city routes came from my own interest in urban tourism with children, and especially from a desire to get to know cities outside their city centers."
You can also create your own route and share it with other adventurers!
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Happy Father's Day on Sunday, November 10, 2019
to all types of fathers!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playgrounds Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 1-10, 2019.
Swedish Week November 4-10, 2019
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Read more on the Helsinki Mission website.
MLL's Dad Cafe at Iso-Antinleikkipuisto playground on Mondays at 10 a.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Puppet Theatre Musical at Sampo Hall Gallery on Monday at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Fee-based (€8/session or €80/whole autumn). Read more on the Puppet Theatre Sampo website.
Art Clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You can participate in the Art Clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. No advance registration required. Read more about Art Clinic activities on the Annantalo website.
Espoo: Children's Saturday: Maukka, Väykkä and Bear Murhinen at Sellosali on Monday at 10:15 a.m. Tickets €7. More information on the Sellosali website.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex, and Newspaper Museum.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playground Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. You can browse Tuesday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 1-10, 2019.
Swedish Week November 4-10, 2019
For Babies: Aboard! Baby Concert at Arabia Hall on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Free admission. The concert is organized by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences students in early childhood music education. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Family Ball Games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 years old move with their own adult on a soft artificial turf. Free play, tricks, running, or even learning to walk. Family ball games on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Morning games are free for everyone, afternoon games cost adults the Pallomylly per-visit fee (€3.50). Read more in Little Helsinki's Helsinki Moves guide.
Exhibition: We Have Something to Say exhibition from Vironniemi Daycare at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is published and voting for upcoming programs. More information is also available on the BabyKino Facebook page.
Playground Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. You can browse Wednesday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 1-10, 2019
Swedish Week November 4-10, 2019
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Read more on the Helsinki Mission website.
Art Clinic for 3-6 year-olds at Malmitalo on Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. You can participate in the Art Clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. No advance registration required. Read more about Art Clinic activities on the Malmitalo website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Wednesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission.
Theater Tre: Bo Performance at Annantalo on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Read more and register on the Annantalo website.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays 12-4 p.m. Admission fee €2, children under 15 free. More information on the museum website.
Daycare Museum is open on Wednesdays 12-6 p.m. Small admission fee. The museum hosts Father's Day celebrations on Wednesday.
Exhibition: We Have Something to Say exhibition from Vironniemi Daycare at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playground Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. You can browse Thursday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 1-10, 2019.
Swedish Week November 4-10, 2019
MLL Family Cafe at Kruuni's Mesta (Meritullinkatu 6) on Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. More information from the family cafe Facebook group.
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Read more on the Helsinki Mission website.
Vantaa: Little Art Morning at Children's Culture Center Pessi in Vantaa on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Visual Art Adventure for children and adults at Kannelmäki Youth Center's Workshop on Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission to the art course by North Helsinki Art School. Recommended age is 3–6 years old, and you can participate in just one or multiple sessions. More information on the Kanneltalo website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Thursdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission.
Register in advance! Salsnamia Children's Concerts at Arabia Hall on Thursday at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. The concert is suitable for children over 5. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: For Babies: Baby Meetup at Kamu at Espoo's WeeGee Museum Center on Thursday at 12 p.m. Free admission. More information on the WeeGee website.
Bank Museum Open Doors at Aleksanterinkatu 36 B on the first Thursday of the month 3-5 p.m. Free admission to the museum. Read more on the museum website.
Family Ball Games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro Sports Park. In family ball games, all children under 9 years old move with their own adult on a soft artificial turf. Free play, tricks, running, or even learning to walk. Family ball games on Thursdays 4-5 p.m. Free admission for children, adults pay the Pallomylly per-visit fee (€3.50). Read more in Little Helsinki's Helsinki Moves guide.
Exhibition: We Have Something to Say exhibition from Vironniemi Daycare at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Playground Events
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki event calendar. You can browse Friday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 1-10, 2019.
Swedish Week November 4-10, 2019
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Read more on the Helsinki Mission website.
Naperokino at Annantalo on Friday at 10 a.m. Age recommendation: 0–3 years old with an adult; older children are also welcome. Movies are free. More information on the Annantalo website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The whole autumn program can be found on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Fridays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission.
Finland Hockey Day at Hartwall Arena on Friday starting at 2 p.m. Free admission, but remember to print your free admission ticket. More information on the Hartwall Arena website.
Martinmas Lantern Procession at Kruunuvuorenranta on Friday at 6 p.m. Bring your own lantern! More information on the Roihuvuori Parish website.
Exhibition: We Have Something to Say exhibition from Vironniemi Daycare at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019
Library Events
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the Helsinki metropolitan area for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 1-10, 2019.
Swedish Week November 4-10, 2019
Maunula Sports Shenanigans. You can join in the fun on Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m. at Maunula Sports Hall. A joint sports activity for the whole family, with fun activities for even the smallest ones. Free admission for children, adults €3.50. More information on the Helsinki Moves website.
Skate School from babies to grandparents at Kontula Skate Hall, also known as Luuppi Skate, on Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Course fee. More information, registrations, and course times on the Helride website.
Skidikori Event for 2-6 year-olds at Herttoniemi Elementary School on Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free admission. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Haltiala Farm is practically always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at the Haltiala playground.
Vamla 130: Accessible Children's Celebration at Musiikkitalo on Saturday 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free admission. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Saturday Workshop and the Hilarious Police and Firefighter Work Day at Children's Culture Center Pikku-Aurora on Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Read more on the Aurora website.
Flea Market! Big Children's Flea Market Event at Herttoniemenranta Elementary School on Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Jazz for Kids - whole family jazz session at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) on Saturday at 11 a.m. Free admission. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Moomins' Song Journey at musical theater Kapsäkki on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets €20/€14, family ticket €65. Read more on the Kapsäkki website.
DanceAbility Dance Class at Annantalo at 2 p.m. The class is suitable for all 3-12 year-olds with their own adult, regardless of disability or ability. Read more about DanceAbility classes on the Annantalo website.
MLL Puistola Flashlight Hike at Kalkkikalli on Saturday at 5 p.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Exhibition: We Have Something to Say exhibition from Vironniemi Daycare at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Father's Day
Events and Activity Tips
Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 1-10, 2019.
Swedish Week November 4-10, 2019
Sports Shenanigans at Sports Mill in Myllypuro on Sunday mornings 9-10:45 a.m. Admission fee €3.50 for adults, children under 9 play for free. You can arrive on your own schedule, and there's plenty of room for strollers. Remember to bring your own lock for the changing room. Read more in Little Helsinki's Helsinki Moves guide.
Animal Dads on the Go on Father's Day at the Natural History Museum on Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission for fathers, others pay the museum admission fee. More information on the museum website.
Father's Day Sports Event at Pallomylly on Sunday 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Pallomylly has a 40-meter-long rope adventure course, dancing, various ball games like soccer and four square, and exciting event atmosphere, so these sports festivals have activities for all ages. More information on the Helsinki Moves website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Sundays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.
Haltiala Farm is practically always open. Stop by to say hello to the farm animals and play at the Haltiala playground.
Kummitus' Family Day at the Museum of Technology on Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission to the family day. Read more on the museum website.
Children's Sunday at Art Gallery Kirpilä at Töölo on Sunday 12-4 p.m. Free admission. More information on the Kirpilä website.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays 12-4 p.m. Admission fee €2, children under 15 free. More information on the museum website.
Espoo: Father's Day at Löylymäki at Toy Museum Horse Shoe on Sunday 12-4 p.m. Model Train Club members will operate trains from different decades on the track and members will tell about model building. Museum admission fee applies. More information on the WeeGee website.
Sunday Meetups: Cirque des Puces: Astra, Contemporary Circus Performance for Children at Annantalo on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets €10. More information on the Annantalo website.
Children's Etnosoi! Event at Malmitalo on Sunday 2-5 p.m. This year's children's day program has especially focused on the family's smallest members – babies – and other age groups with them. Free admission. The full program for the event can be found on the Malmitalo website.
Movie with Dad at Clarion Hotel Helsinki on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Advance registration required, movies are free. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Riikka and VAUTSI Orchestra Music Class Concert at Lauttasaari Church on Sunday at 3 p.m. Free admission, program €10. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Father's Day Concert – Song for Father at Cultural Center Martinuksen on Sunday at 4 p.m. Free admission. More information on the event's Facebook page.
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Exhibition: We Have Something to Say exhibition from Vironniemi Daycare at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Also Remember
Vantaa: Kukkuu! Art Festival for babies and toddlers November 1-10, 2019.
Exhibition: We Have Something to Say exhibition from Vironniemi Daycare at Annantalo November 5-30, 2019. The exhibition is open during Annantalo's opening hours.
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