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I've decided to continue making the "Where to go this week" articles throughout the spring, as I know they bring joy to children through quality time spent together. Since normalizing children's lives is now important, I want to do this and hope it will also help the culture sector that has been struggling. Making these articles has also been important for me – I felt empty without them.
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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
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MONDAY 7.3.2022
Events at the libraries
Helmet library events for children on Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds as well as a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Little Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli – a literacy adventure at Kanneltalo from 5.3.-19.3.2022. Note! On weekdays, the game is mainly used by school classes.
Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until 27.3.2022. Gallery is open daily 10am-8pm. Free admission.
On the same trip, you should also visit Hanaholmen's art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on nearby Karhusaari on nice days.
Albert's Living Room, a wonderful meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Mondays 9:30am-2pm.
Art clinic: Hand open, hand closed
Art clinic for 3-5-year-olds at Annantalo Mondays 10am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2pm. Younger siblings, babies and toddlers can also join to experience the art clinic atmosphere. The activity is free.
Color and Layers visual art workshop for elementary school children and their families Monday at 5:30pm. Free admission, advance registration required.
TUESDAY 8.3.2022
Women's Day
Events at the libraries
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds as well as a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Little Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli – a literacy adventure at Kanneltalo from 5.3.-19.3.2022. Note! On weekdays, the game is mainly used by school classes.
Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until 27.3.2022. Gallery is open daily 10am-8pm. Free admission.
On the same trip, you should also visit Hanaholmen's art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on nearby Karhusaari on nice days.
Family Fun at the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. During family ball play, all children under 9 move on artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even learning to walk. Family ball play Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30am and 4pm-6pm until 28.4.2022.
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12pm-7pm. Small admission fee.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Culture Centre Caisa Tuesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission. You can attend the workshops for the whole time or just for a bit.
Child and family circus at Stoa Tuesdays at 4:30pm. Free admission, advance registration required.
Family Fun at Sakarinmäki Primary School in Östersundom Tuesdays 5pm-6:30pm until 26.4.2022. Family Fun offers free self-guided sports for families with pre-school children.
WEDNESDAY 9.3.2022
Events at the libraries
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio library. You can attend movies with your baby Wednesdays at 12pm and 2:30pm. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example the week's film is posted and voting takes place for upcoming programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Children's library bus travels around the city and stops in different neighborhoods on its own schedule.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds as well as a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Little Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli – a literacy adventure at Kanneltalo from 5.3.-19.3.2022. Note! On weekdays, the game is mainly used by school classes.
Albert's Living Room, a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Wednesdays 9:30am-3pm.
Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until 27.3.2022. Gallery is open daily 10am-8pm. Free admission.
On the same trip, you should also visit Hanaholmen's art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on nearby Karhusaari on nice days.
The Magic of Circus! – circus course for 0-2-year-olds at Stoa Wednesday at 10:15am. Free admission, advance registration required.
The Magic of Circus! – circus course for 2-4-year-olds at Stoa Wednesday at 11:30am. Free admission, advance registration required.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays 12pm-7pm. Small admission fee.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping centre is open Wednesdays 3:30pm-6pm. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Hobbyists' website.
Wednesday's relaxed gallery workshops: Star Mist pillow case workshop at Vuotalo Wednesday at 4pm. Free admission.
THURSDAY 10.3.2022
Events at the libraries
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds as well as a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Little Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Skidipeli – a literacy adventure at Kanneltalo from 5.3.-19.3.2022. Note! On weekdays, the game is mainly used by school classes.
Exhibition: ATTILAND LEGO world at Malmitalo from 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until 27.3.2022. Gallery is open daily 10am-8pm. Free admission.
On the same trip, you should also visit Hanaholmen's art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on nearby Karhusaari on nice days.
Albert's Living Room, a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Thursdays 9:30am-3pm.
Family Fun at Tali sports park soccer hall Thursdays 9:30am-11am until 28.4.2022. Family Fun offers free self-guided sports for families with pre-school children.
Open Studio for Toddlers workshops at Culture Centre Caisa Thursdays 10am-12pm. Workshops are suitable for 1.5-3-year-old children with their own adult. No advance registration, free admission.
You can attend the workshops for the whole time or just for a bit.
Family Fun at the Pallomylly indoor hall at Myllypuro sports park. During family ball play, all children under 9 move on artificial grass with their own adult. Free play, stunts, running or even learning to walk. Family ball play Thursdays 4pm-5pm.
FRIDAY 11.3.2022
Events at the libraries
Helmet library events for children on Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events at playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more information, check the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips on the best playgrounds as well as a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Little Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Exhibition: ATTILAND LEGO world at Malmitalo from 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Albert's Living Room, a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open Fridays 9:30am-3pm.
Skidipeli – a literacy adventure at Kanneltalo from 5.3.-19.3.2022. Note! On weekdays, the game is mainly used by school classes.
Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until 27.3.2022. Gallery is open daily 10am-8pm. Free admission.
On the same trip, you should also visit Hanaholmen's art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on nearby Karhusaari on nice days.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping centre is open Fridays 3:30pm-6pm. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Hobbyists' website.
SATURDAY 12.3.2022
Events at the libraries
Helmet library events for children on Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events and activity tips
HURRAA! festival for children and young people 12.–20.3.2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. Partially paid.
Exhibition: ATTILAND LEGO world at Malmitalo from 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Skidipeli – a literacy adventure at Kanneltalo from 5.3.-19.3.2022. Note! On weekdays, the game is mainly used by school classes.
Sports Fun at Maunula sports hall Saturday mornings 9am-10:30am. Admission fee for adults 3.50€, children under 9 play free. You can arrive on your own schedule; lockers at Maunula sports hall work with one-euro coins.
Espoo: Saturday Creativity: Illustration Workshop at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre Saturday at 10am and 1pm. The workshop is free and suitable for all ages, even the youngest in the family! Advance registration requested.
Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until 27.3.2022. Gallery is open daily 10am-8pm. Free admission.
On the same trip, you should also visit Hanaholmen's art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on nearby Karhusaari on nice days.
Whole family activity day at Steiner Kindergarten Sirius' yard in Ruskeasuo Saturday 10am-1pm.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Tapiola at Länsituuli shopping centre is open Saturday 11am-2pm and 3pm-6pm. More detailed directions can be found on the Alpine Railway Hobbyists' website.
Cinema Helios: Ella's Adventures (7) at Malmitalo Saturday at 3pm. Tickets 7.50€.
Don't forget! Little Finland is Little Helsinki's little sister, offering activity tips and experiences throughout Finland. Also includes plenty of tips for nearby areas and day trips, plus a comprehensive list of the best playgrounds throughout Finland!
SUNDAY 13.3.2022
Events and activity tips
Helmet library events for children on Sunday can be found on Helmet's event page.
HURRAA! festival for children and young people 12.–20.3.2022. Festival events are held in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen. Partially paid.
Exhibition: ATTILAND LEGO world at Malmitalo from 10.3.-2.4.2022. The exhibition is open according to Malmitalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Skidipeli – a literacy adventure at Kanneltalo from 5.3.-19.3.2022. Note! On weekdays, the game is mainly used by school classes.
Color and Layers visual art workshop at Annantalo for elementary school children and their families Sunday at 10am and 1pm. Free admission, advance registration required.
Espoo: Children's Book Illustrations exhibition at Hanaholmen Cultural Centre until 27.3.2022. Gallery is open daily 10am-8pm. Free admission.
On the same trip, you should also visit Hanaholmen's art park through the art treasure hunt and enjoy the outdoors on nearby Karhusaari on nice days.
Sports Fun at Liikuntamylly in Myllypuro Sunday mornings 9am-10:45am. Admission fee for adults 3.50€, children under 9 play free. You can arrive on your own schedule; strollers are welcome in the foyer and you should bring your own lock for the locker.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.
Circus Sunday HURRAA! festival family day at Malmitalo Sunday 1pm-5pm. Most of the program has free admission.
Espoo: Moments V: Winter children's concert at Sello hall Sunday at 3pm. Tickets 10-15€.
Tips on the best playgrounds as well as a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Little Helsinki.
