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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly Where to go this week series searches for tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
MONDAY 5.9.2022
Events and activity tips
At Malminkartano apple orchard, the harvest season is underway and you can pick apples for your own use for free.
Albert's living room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays 9:30-14 (International Mondays).
Art clinic: Soft toy kingdom
Art clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo on Mondays 10-11:30 and 12:30-14. Younger family members, babies, and toddlers can also join to experience the art clinic atmosphere. Free admission.
Open doors at Parliament House on Monday 14-18.
Family fun activities at Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays 17-18:30 from 5.9.-12.12.2022. Free admission.
The tit time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Happenings at playgrounds on Monday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season begins. For more detailed information on morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and the latest play areas can be found on Little Helsinki.
Happenings at libraries on Monday
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays 9-15 the game is available for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play on their own.
Helmet library events for children on Monday can be found on the Helmet events page.
Remember also:
Little Finland - over 650 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
TUESDAY 6.9.2022
Events and activity tips
Family fun activities at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with an adult. Free play, acrobatics, running or learning to walk. Family fun activities on Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 and 16-18 from 5.9.-16.12.2022 (not weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.
Kindergarten museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
Family fun activities at Kankarepuisto Primary School (Jakomäenpolku 6) on Tuesdays 17-18 from
5.9.-16.12.2022 (not week 42). Free admission.
Family fun activities at Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays 17-18:30 from 5.9.-16.12.2022 (not week 42). Free admission.
Museum tickets to borrow? You can now borrow tickets to the Natural History Museum from Viikki Library, for more information see the museum's website. Also read Little Helsinki's article about the Natural History Museum.
Happenings at playgrounds on Tuesday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season begins. For more detailed information on morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and the latest play areas can be found on Little Helsinki.
Happenings at libraries on Tuesday
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays 9-15 the game is available for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play on their own.
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet events page.
WEDNESDAY 7.9.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's living room opens after its summer break. Family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays 9:30-15.
Fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten museum is open on Wednesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
Junnusoppa, free football for children and youth at Töölö ball field at 15:00. Suitable for over 9-year-olds. Free admission.
Wednesday relaxed gallery workshops in Vuotalo's lobby on Wednesday 16-18. Free admission.
Family fun activities at Käpylä Primary School (Untamontie 2) on Wednesdays 17-18:30 from 7.9.-14.12.2022. Free admission.
The tit time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Happenings at playgrounds on Wednesday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season begins. For more detailed information on morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Happenings at libraries on Wednesday
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 the week's film is published and upcoming programs are voted on, for example. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays 9-15 the game is available for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play on their own.
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
THURSDAY 8.9.2022
Events and activity tips
Family fun activities at Kurkimäki courtyard house (Karpalokuja 7) on Thursdays 9:30-11 from 8.9.-1.12. (not week 42). Free admission.
Family fun activities at Tali sports park football hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays 9:30-11 from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Albert's living room opens after its summer break. Family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays 9:30-15.
Read Hour - Literacy Day event at the City Museum on Thursday 11-20.
Family celebration: Mickey Milkman's 50th birthday party at the Nordic Cultural Center premises (Kaisaniemi) on Thursday 16-18:30. Free admission.
Family fun activities at Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with an adult. Free play, acrobatics, running or learning to walk. Family fun activities on Thursday at 16-17 from 5.9.-16.12.2022 (not weeks 41 and 42). Free admission.
Family fun activities at Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 17-18:30 from 22.9.-16.12.2022. Free admission.
Family fun activities at Pukinmäenkaar Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 17-18:30 from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family fun activities at Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays 17-18:30 from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
Family fun activities at Kampi sports center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays 17-18:30 from 8.9.-15.12.2022. Free admission.
The tit time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Happenings at playgrounds on Thursday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season begins. For more detailed information on morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and the latest play areas can be found on Little Helsinki.
Happenings at libraries on Thursday
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays 9-15 the game is available for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play on their own.
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on the Helmet events page.
FRIDAY 9.9.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's living room opens after its summer break. Family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays 9:30-15.
Foreign peoples dance and music performance at Maunulahti on Friday at 15:00. The performance is aimed at children aged 3–8 years. Free admission.
Swimming Stadium moonlight swimming on Friday until 23:00. Admission fee.
Night of Cats at Korkeasaari Zoo. Admission fee.
Happenings at playgrounds on Friday
Helsinki city playgrounds' autumn season begins. For more detailed information on morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and the latest play areas can be found on Little Helsinki.
Happenings at libraries on Friday
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays 9-15 the game is available for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play on their own.
Helmet library events for children on Friday can be found on the Helmet events page.
SATURDAY 10.9.2022
Happenings at libraries on Saturday
Helmet library events for children on Saturday can be found on the Helmet events page.
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays 9-15 the game is available for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play on their own.
Events and activity tips
To Lauttasaari's secret island, a small island called Sisä-Hattu can now be walked to with dry feet when the water level is low. A trip to the secret island is a real adventure!
Helsinki Comic Festivals at Suvilahti Kattilahalli and Tiivistämö 10.-11.9.2022. Free admission.
Kirkkonummi: Rural markets at Kirkkonummi square on Saturday 9-13.
Flea market! Children's goods flea market at Rudolf playground's (Laajasalo) yard on Saturday 10-14.
Chapman event day at Suomenlinna on Saturday 10-16. Partially free admission.
Kerava: Circus markets in Kerava on Saturday and Sunday.
Tuusula: Children's museum festival at Tuusulanjärvi museums on Saturday 10-17. The children's museum festival program is free and admission to the museums is free with a child for the entire day.
Annala's traditional harvest markets (Hämeentie 15) on Saturday 11-15. Pony rides for children (paid).
Vantaa: "At Dog Hill Manor" exhibition at Håkansbölen manor area (address: Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) on summer weekends (Sat+Sun) 11–16 until 11.9.2022. Free admission to the Dog Hill exhibition.
Kino Helios at Malmitalo on Saturday. The program includes The Moomins' Great Adventures – tales of a young mummy's adventures (G) at 15:00 and DC Super Pets League (7) at 18:00. Tickets 7.50 €.
Night of Cats at Korkeasaari Zoo. Admission fee.
Light Circus invites to Käpylä - performance at Akseli Toivonen field (Sampsantie, Helsinki) on Saturday at 21:00. Free admission.
SUNDAY 11.9.2022
Events and activity tips
To Lauttasaari's secret island, a small island called Sisä-Hattu can now be walked to with dry feet when the water level is low. A trip to the secret island is a real adventure!
Helsinki Comic Festivals at Suvilahti Kattilahalli and Tiivistämö 10.-11.9.2022. Free admission.
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays 9-15 the game is available for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play on their own.
Kerava: Circus markets in Kerava on Saturday and Sunday.
Flea market! Old Herttoniemi yard flea market day on Sunday 10-16.
Vantaa: "At Dog Hill Manor" exhibition at Håkansbölen manor area (address: Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) on summer weekends (Sat+Sun) 11–16 until 11.9.2022. Free admission to the Dog Hill exhibition.
Fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.
The tit time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Admission to the Päivälehti Museum is free.
Remember also:
Little Finland - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
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