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Autumn Week Activities
What child-friendly things to do can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with small children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the site is preschool-aged children and families with young children.Where to go this week returns to its familiar rhythm after a short break and lists 31 autumn week events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. This week you can go to the Herring Markets, have adventures at the Light Carnivals, jump around at Movement Parties, dance at Children’s Music Festivals, and create art at Art Clinics and workshops. Pienten Helsinki’s Where to go this week article tips you on everything happening in the city for families with preschool-aged children.
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MONDAY 8.10.2018
Library events:
Story yoga at Kallio library at 9.30. Story time at Puistola library at 10.Library news: Libraries invite their friends to join the Library Community to develop and brainstorm the library. Skidi Community is also included! Get to know Library Community and join here.
Playpark events:
-Family cafes:
MLL family cafe at Itäkatu family centre on the first floor, Mondays 9.30-11.30.Pienten Helsinki-maintained list of MLL family cafes in Helsinki is currently being updated and all information is gladly received!
Other events:
Herring Markets in the City at Market Square 7.-13.10.2018. In addition to the market hustle and bustle, there is lots of other programming around Market Square. More information and schedules on the Herring Markets' own website.Puppet theatre musicals at Sampo aula gallery on Monday at 10 and 11. Paid (€8/time or €80/whole spring). Read more on Puppet Theatre Sampo’s website.
Art Clinic for 3-6 year olds at Annantalo on Monday at 10 and 12.30. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. No pre-registration. Read more about Art Clinic activities on Annantalo’s website.
Museums open on Mondays include Päivälehti newspaper museum and Amos Rex.
Go on an autumn hike! Helsinki’s parks and forests are now glowing with beautiful autumn colors! Pienten Helsinki recommends hiking to at least Tulisaari in Laajasalo, Hertoniemi manor park, and Sibelius Park in Töölö. Espoo’s Träskanda manor park is also a wonderful experience!
TUESDAY 9.10.2018
Library events:
In Swedish: Story hour at Maunula library at 9.15 and 10. Story time led by Jussi Ollila at Itäkeskus library at 9.30. Story time at Kallio library at 9.30. Story time at Malmi library at 9.30. Story time at Hertoniemi library at 9.45. Story time at Kannelmäki library at 10. Story time at Töölö library at 10.15. Story time led by Jussi Ollila at Vuosaari library at 9.30.Library news: Libraries invite their friends to join the Library Community to develop and brainstorm the library. Skidi Community is also included! Get to know Library Community and join here.
Playpark events:
-Family cafes:
Family group at Itäkatu family centre on the first floor, Tuesdays 13.30-15.Tip for Espoo: International family cafe at Sello library Tuesdays 10-12.
Pienten Helsinki-maintained list of MLL family cafes in Helsinki is currently being updated and all information is gladly received!
Other events:
Herring Markets in the City at Market Square 7.-13.10.2018. In addition to the market hustle and bustle, there is lots of other programming around Market Square. More information and schedules on the Herring Markets' own website.Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, tricks, running or even learning to walk. Family ball games Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and 16-18. Morning ball games are free for everyone, afternoon ball games cost adults a Pallomylly single ticket (€3.50). Read more about Pienten Helsinki’s Helsinki on the move tips.
Art for toddlers - Open Studio for Toddlers workshop for 1.5–3 year olds (with an adult) at cultural centre Caisa on Tuesday 10-11.30. More information on the event’s Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY 10.10.2018
Library events:
Story time at Arabianranta library at 9.30. Story time at Tapanila library at 9.30. Estonian story time at Pasila library at 9.30. Circus room opening at Konttula library at 9.30. Story time at Rikhardinkatu library at 9.30. Story time at Roihuvuori library at 9.45. Story time at Lauttasaari library at 10. Story time at Oulunkylä library at 10. FOR BABIES: Baby rhyme time at Vuosaari library at 10.30.Library news: Libraries invite their friends to join the Library Community to develop and brainstorm the library. Skidi Community is also included! Get to know Library Community and join here.
Playpark events:
-Family cafes:
Pienten Helsinki-maintained list of MLL family cafes in Helsinki is currently being updated and all information is gladly received!Other events:
Herring Markets in the City at Market Square 7.-13.10.2018. In addition to the market hustle and bustle, there is lots of other programming around Market Square. More information and schedules on the Herring Markets' own website.FOR BABIES: Mom-baby yoga at Skidilä in Annantalo on Wednesday at 10. Free entry. Read more on the event’s Facebook page.
Daycare museum is open Wednesday 12-18.
Wednesday relaxed gallery workshop making your own stamps and fabric painting at Vuotalo gallery at 4 pm. Read more about the workshop suitable for all ages on Vuotalo’s website.
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THURSDAY 11.10.2018
Library events:
Story time at Pasila library at 9.30. Story time at Tapiola library at 9.30. FOR BABIES: Baby rhyme time at Roihuvuori library at 10.30.Library news: Libraries invite their friends to join the Library Community to develop and brainstorm the library. Skidi Community is also included! Get to know Library Community and join here.
Playpark events:
In Swedish: Elmer the vet - story theater at Iso-Antti playpark at 10.30.Family cafes:
MLL family cafe in Kruunuhaka at Krunan mesta (Meritullinkatu 6) Thursdays 9.30-11.30. MLL family cafe at Kurkimäki apartment house (Musikantti entrance) Thursdays 9.30-11.30. Almost every week the family group has a music play session by Hupsansaa ry at 10. MLL family cafe in Töölö at Ruusulassa (Ruusulankatu 10, annex building) Thursdays 10-12. Tip for Espoo: MLL Leppävaara family cafe at Sello library Children's Area Thursdays 10-12.Pienten Helsinki-maintained list of MLL family cafes in Helsinki is currently being updated and all information is gladly received!
Other events:
Herring Markets in the City at Market Square 7.-13.10.2018. In addition to the market hustle and bustle, there is lots of other programming around Market Square. More information and schedules on the Herring Markets' own website.The ship is loaded - puppet theater concert at Malmitalo on Thursday at 10. Tickets €12. More information and ticket reservations on Malmitalo’s website.
Family ball games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move on soft artificial turf with their own adult. Free play, tricks, running or even learning to walk. Family ball games Thursdays 4-5 pm. Afternoon ball games cost adults a Pallomylly single ticket (€3.50). Read more about Pienten Helsinki’s Helsinki on the move tips.
Three little pigs at Puppet Theatre Sampo on Thursday at 6 pm. The classic tale has acquired new, surprising twists. Tickets €12. Tickets and more information on Puppet Theatre’s website.
Light Carnivals at Linnanmäki 11.-21.10.2018. More information and the carnival’s detailed schedule and opening hours can be found on Linnanmäki’s website.
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Linnanmäki’s season closing event Light Carnivals 11.-21.10.2018.[/caption]
FRIDAY 12.10.2018
Library events:
Toddler time at South Haaga library at 10. Departure party at Laajasalo library and youth centre on Friday 5-7 pm. Read more on the library's website.Tip for Vantaa: Singing together with children at Tikkurila library at 10.
Library news: Libraries invite their friends to join the Library Community to develop and brainstorm the library. Skidi Community is also included! Get to know Library Community and join here.
Playpark events:
-Family cafes:
MLL family cafe at Itäkatu family centre Fridays 9.30-11.30.Pienten Helsinki-maintained list of MLL family cafes in Helsinki is currently being updated and all information is gladly received!
Other events:
Herring Markets in the City at Market Square 7.-13.10.2018. In addition to the market hustle and bustle, there is lots of other programming around Market Square. More information and schedules on the Herring Markets' own website.Art Clinic for 3-6 year olds at Lamma playpark (Konttula) on Friday at 10. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you need to arrive on time. No pre-registration. Read more about Art Clinic activities on Stoa’s website.
Napero cinema at Annantalo Fridays at 10. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. Free admission to films. This week’s theme is courage and helping. More information on Annantalo’s website.
Three little pigs at Puppet Theatre Sampo on Friday at 10. The classic tale has acquired new, surprising twists. Tickets €12. Tickets and more information on Puppet Theatre’s website.
Light Carnivals at Linnanmäki 11.-21.10.2018. More information and the carnival’s detailed schedule and opening hours can be found on Linnanmäki’s website.
SATURDAY 13.10.2018
Library events:Toddler time at Roihuvuori library at 10.30. Story time at Munkkiniemi library at 11.
Tip for Espoo: Story bugs – fathers and children’s multilingual reading park at Sello library 11-1 pm. Tip for Espoo: Open family workshop at Sello library Saturday 2-4 pm.
Other events:
Herring Markets in the City at Market Square 7.-13.10.2018. In addition to the market hustle and bustle, there is lots of other programming around Market Square. More information and schedules on the Herring Markets' own website.Taito sports centre’s Play Days Saturdays and Sundays for preschool children: 1-3 year olds 10-11 and 3-6 year olds 11-12. Tickets €10/child. More information on Taito sports centre’s website.
Farm animals playpark Sanna in Pasila Saturday 10.30-1.30 pm. More information on the event’s Facebook page.
Kiasma’s Saturday workshops continue and are open to all with a museum ticket and suit children over 3 years old. Read more about Kiasma’s workshop activities on the museum’s website. Museum entrance fee applies.
Three little pigs at Puppet Theatre Sampo on Saturday at 12. The classic tale has acquired new, surprising twists. Tickets €12. Tickets and more information on Puppet Theatre’s website.
Ala-Malmi square opening Saturday 1-3 pm. Programming for all ages at the celebration. Read more on Malmitalo’s website.
Meeting Point Café at Annantalo Saturday 1-4 pm. Read more on Annantalo’s website.
DanceAbility dance class at Annantalo 2-3 pm. The class is suitable for all 3-12 year olds with an adult’s company, regardless of ability or disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes on Annantalo’s website. Free admission.
Light Carnivals at Linnanmäki 11.-21.10.2018. More information and the carnival’s detailed schedule and opening hours can be found on Linnanmäki’s website.
Traditional Sailing Ship Day at Market Square and South Harbour area Sunday 10-4 pm. Tip: The sailing ships start arriving at Market Square on Saturday afternoon as Herring Markets close, accompanied by the Purha parade. More information on the event’s Facebook page.
Tip for Espoo: Little Aurora’s Saturday Workshop adventure in a soft cloud castle Saturday 10-2 pm. What this means is revealed on Little Aurora’s website.
Tip for Espoo: Children’s Clock Day at exhibition centre WeeGee Saturday 11-3 pm. Adults pay museum exhibition ticket price, under 18s free. More information about the event on WeeGee’s website.
Tip for Espoo: WeeGee exhibition centre’s birthday celebration lots of programming 11-5 pm at museum ticket prices. More information on WeeGee’s website.
Tip for Vantaa: Detective office Nappi & Pair Relativity at Children’s Cultural Centre Totee’s family day Saturday 11-1 pm. Read more about the day’s programming on the event’s Facebook page.
Tip for Vantaa: Traffic safety day at Science Centre Heureka Saturday 11-5 pm. During the Friends with traffic event, science centre admission is discounted. More information on Heureka’s website.
SUNDAY 14.10.2018
Other events:
Movement parties continue at Sports Mill in Myllypuro Sunday mornings 9-10.45. Admission €3.50 for adults, children under 9 frolic for free. You can arrive on your own schedule, there is space for strollers in the lobby and you should bring your own lock for the locker room. Read more on Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki on the move article.Taito sports centre’s Play Days Saturdays and Sundays for preschool children: 1-3 year olds 10-11 and 3-6 year olds 11-12. Tickets €10/child. More information on Taito sports centre’s website.
Flea market! MLL Pihlajamäki children’s supplies flea market at Pihlajisto elementary school Sunday 10-1 pm. More information on the event’s Facebook page.
Traditional Sailing Ship Day at Market Square and South Harbour area Sunday 10-4 pm. Tip: The sailing ships start arriving at Market Square on Saturday afternoon as Herring Markets close, accompanied by the Purha parade. More information on the event’s Facebook page.
In Swedish: From 0 to 101 children’s music concert at Savoy Theatre Sunday at 11. Tickets €14.50/€17. Read more and book tickets on Savoy Theatre’s website.
Children’s Music Festivals at Savoy Theatre Sunday at 2 pm. Featuring Robin Rekku & Jekkuorkesteri, Aarne Alligaattori & Jungle Drum, Sotta & Pytty, Päistikka, and Gommi and Pommi. Tickets €14.50/€17. More information and ticket reservations on Savoy Theatre’s website.
In Swedish: Children’s Sundays at Kino Engel at 1 pm. Children’s film screenings at Kino Engel in Swedish. Tickets €10.50. Read more and see the programme on Kino Engel’s website.
Light Carnivals at Linnanmäki 11.-21.10.2018. More information and the carnival’s detailed schedule and opening hours can be found on Linnanmäki’s website.
Tip for Espoo: Badger’s forest story time at nature house Villa Elfvik Sunday at 11. More information on Elfvik’s website.
Remember these too:
Herring Markets in the City at Market Square 7.-13.10.2018. In addition to the market hustle and bustle, there is lots of other programming around Market Square. More information and schedules on the Herring Markets' own website.Circus Finlandia at Kaisaniemi field 28.9.-28.10.2018. Ticket prices and more information can be found on the circus’s own website.
Skidilä, a new child-friendly cafe in Annantalo invites you to visit and spend a delicious bun time!
Amos Rex’s opening rush is beginning to ease and TeamLab’s art experience can be seen for a few more months.
Light Carnivals at Linnanmäki 11.-21.10.2018. More information and the carnival’s detailed schedule and opening hours can be found on Linnanmäki’s website.
Go on an autumn hike! Helsinki’s parks and forests are now glowing with beautiful autumn colors! Pienten Helsinki recommends hiking to at least Tulisaari in Laajasalo, Hertoniemi manor park, and Sibelius Park in Töölö. Espoo’s Träskanda manor park is also a wonderful experience!
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