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What suitable activities for children can be found 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 website is preschool-aged children and families with young children.
Where to go this week -article continues to be published with a slightly modified concept. The article lists the highlights of the week's events and the week's most interesting activity tips. Also included are highlights from Pienten Helsinki's new articles, news, and as a new feature each week, a rotating "Have you ever visited" location. The site's future is still open, but we'll continue with this concept for the spring.
New in Pienten Helsinki:
- Easter in Helsinki!
NEW: Families' Helsinki group on Facebook is a place for discussion about Helsinki for families with children: daycare spots, hobbies, transportation, everyday tips and ideas. Things that families encounter in daily life. The group is a place to celebrate but also to raise awareness of shortcomings in family matters. The group is also a place to share news and information related to family life. You can join the group here.
Important citizen initiative! Pienten Helsinki exceptionally highlights an important citizen initiative on behalf of all small daycare children. Please sign the citizen initiative for more specific definition of early childhood education ratios. Read more here! Feel free to share the link as well :)
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MONDAY 8.4.2019
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the metropolitan area for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki city's event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Albertin Living Room is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open Monday 9.30-15. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL Dad Cafe at playground Iso-Antti in Itäkeskus on Mondays 10-12. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Hospital Clowns in the World of Biomina at Oodi on Monday 10-12. The event is part of the Be Part of Science - Biobank Day. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Art Clinic for 3-6 year olds in Annantalo on Monday at 10 and 12.30. This week at the art clinic we think about whether trees can wear clothes? And how can a tree make facial expressions? Guest artist Emilia Laitasalmi. You can participate in the art clinic weekly or just occasionally, but you should arrive on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about Art Clinic activities from Annantalo's website.
Puppet Theater Music at Sampo's aula gallery on Monday at 10 and 11. Paid (8€/session or 80€/whole season). Read more from Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Museums open on Mondays are Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex, and Päivälehti Museum.
At the end of the article you'll find Remember these tips for exhibitions and more link tips!
TUESDAY 9.4.2019
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the metropolitan area for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki city's event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Family Ball Games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on soft artificial grass. Free play, acrobatics, running, or practicing walking. Family ball games on Tuesdays 9.30-11.30 and 16-18. Morning ball games are free for everyone, afternoon ball games cost adults the Pallomylly admission fee (3.50 €). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves - tips for activities with children article.
MIAU! Easter at the Puppet Theater -performance at Malmitalo on Tuesday at 10. Tickets 12 €. Tickets and more information from Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
WEDNESDAY 10.4.2019
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the 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 and 14.30. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where for example the week's movie is published and voting takes place on upcoming programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki city's event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
MIAU! Easter at the Puppet Theater -performance at Stoa on Wednesday at 9 and 10. Tickets 12 €. Tickets and more information from Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Albertin Living Room is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open Wednesdays 9.30-15. This place is going to get its own article in Pienten Helsinki too, as the PH background team fell in love with the place! Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Vantaa: Little Art Mornings at children's culture center Toteem from 9.30 onwards. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Fallkullan Farm Animals is open to the public on Wednesday 10-18. Free admission.
Helsinki Rescue Department Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Admission 2 €, under 15 year-olds free. Read more from Helsinki city's website.
Daycare Museum's Easter is celebrated on Wednesday 10.4.2019 12-18. More information will be published closer to the event on e.g. Daycare Museum's Facebook page. Information on events is still awaited due to the Sörnäisten pipe break.
Wednesday Hassle-Free Gallery Workshop decorates Easter eggs at Vuotalo gallery at 16. Read more about the workshop suitable for all ages from Vuotalo's website.
THURSDAY 11.4.2019
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the metropolitan area for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki city's event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Albertin Living Room is a meeting place open to families with children and seniors in Kamppi. Open Thursday 9.30-15. This place is going to get its own article in Pienten Helsinki too, as the PH background team fell in love with the place! Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
For babies: All Aboard! - baby concert at Arabiasali on Thursday at 10 and 11. The concert is free admission, but participation requires pre-registration. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Fallkullan Farm Animals is open to the public on Thursday 10-18. Free admission.
Family Ball Games at Pallomylly indoor hall in Myllypuro sports park. In family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on soft artificial grass. Free play, acrobatics, running, or practicing walking. Family ball games on Thursdays 16-17. Afternoon ball games cost adults the Pallomylly admission fee (3.50 €). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves - tips for activities with children article.
Fathers and Children's Sports Group at Puotila Elementary School gym on Thursdays 17-18. Organized by MLL Uusimaa. Free admission. Read more from MLL father activities' Facebook page.
FRIDAY 12.4.2019
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the metropolitan area for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in Helsinki city's event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Naperokinon Kössi Kangaroo - Special Screening at Annantalo's festive hall on Fridays at 10. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. Movies are free admission. More information from Annantalo's website.
MIAU! Easter at the Puppet Theater -performance at Puppet Theater Sampo on Friday at 10. Tickets 12 €. Tickets and more information from Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Colorful Everyday Workshop makes colorful Easter eggs from sheep's wool at Stoa on Friday 10-12. The workshop is open to everyone. Read more from Stoa's website.
Fallkullan Farm Animals is open to the public on Friday 10-18. Free admission.
Kids Expo and ELMA, HupiCon, OutletExpo and My Pet (Sat-Sun) at Messukeskus 12.-14.4.2019. Admission fee for children over 4 years old.
SATURDAY 13.4.2019L
Library Events
Story hours and children's events at Helmet libraries in the metropolitan area for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and Activity Tips
Sports Fun in Maunula Saturday mornings 9-10.30 at Maunula sports hall. Admission fee for adults 3.50 €, children under 9 play free. You can come at your own pace. Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki moves - tips for activities with children article.
Colors Kosmos - Sensory Space for families at Central Library Oodi on Saturday from 10 onwards. Read more from the library's website.
MLL's Family Café at Central Library Oodi on Saturday 10-12. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Virvon, Varvon Fun -event at playground Kimmo on Saturday 10-13. More detailed information about the event from the organizer's website.
Flea Market: MLL Pakila Children's Clothing and Supply Flea Market at Helsinki NMKY Pakila activity center on Saturday 10-13. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Visseli Instrument Presentation Day at Helsinki Conservatory in Ruoholahti on Saturday 10-13. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Forest Sprites Family Day for 5-7 year-olds with their families at Bisan cabin in Vantaa on Saturday 10-14. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Tatu and Patu - Family Day at Vuosaari Library on Saturday 10-14. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Teurastomo Easter Market on Saturday 10-17. Easter treats, tableware flea market, and other programs, plus activities for children such as pony riding. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Lauttasaari Spring Market next to Gyldenintie metro entrance on Saturday 10-18. At Lahnahti playground field also Tivoli Seiterä (Saturday open 11-19).
MLL's Family Floorball at Pukinmäenkari elementary school gym on Saturday 10.30-12. Free family floorball is aimed at parents and approximately 3-6 year-old children. No pre-registration required. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Bokbio: The Wonderful Mr. Happy - short film and craft activity at the Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu on Saturday at 11. The event is free admission. More information from the Nordic Cultural Center's website.
Flea Market: MLL Pasila Children's Supply Flea Market at Pasila resident hall on Saturday 11-14. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Art Carnival at Cultural Factory Vernissa on Saturday 11-14. The event is free admission and suitable for all ages. More information from Vernissa's website.
Vuotalo Easter 2019: At Vuotalo's Easter event on Saturday at 11, the whole family celebrates Easter. The program includes Easter crafts, crepe workshops, and a bilingual children's band Flip Flop (tickets 6 €). The program will be finalized closer to the event. More information and exact times from Vuotalo's website.
Take a look at Päivälehti Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä - new exhibition! The exhibition is open Saturday 11-17.
MIAU! Easter at the Puppet Theater -performance at Puppet Theater Sampo on Saturday at 12. Tickets 12 €. Tickets and more information from Puppet Theater Sampo's website.
Kids Saturday at Central Library Oodi on Saturday 12-15. Read more from the library's website.
Espoo: Spring Kutitus - Disco at Ruskasal on Saturday 13-15. The disco is free admission and recommended for all ages. Read more from Kulttuuri Espoo's website.
Scarf Marionette Workshop at Puppet Theater Sampo on Saturday at 13.15. Tickets 15 €. The workshop is suitable for over 4 year-olds, younger children with an adult. Read more from Sampo's website.
DanceAbility Dance Class at Annantalo 14-15. The class is suitable for all 3-12 year-olds with an adult, regardless of disability or no disability. Read more about DanceAbility classes from Annantalo's website. Free admission.
Kids Expo and ELMA, HupiCon, OutletExpo and My Pet (Sat-Sun) at Messukeskus 12.-14.4.2019. Admission fee for children over 4 years old.
Remember also: Pienten Helsinki's Easter in Helsinki article!
Spring children's clothing and supply flea markets in the metropolitan area are listed under one link.
SUNDAY 14.4.2019
Palm Sunday. Virvon, Varvon....
Events and Activity Tips
Flea Market in Espoo: MLL Central Espoo Spring Flea Market at VPK Building (Itäinen Jokitie) on Sunday 10-13. More information about the event.
Fallkullan Farm Animals is open to the public on Sunday 10-15. Free admission.
Lauttasaari Spring Market next to Gyldenintie metro entrance on Sunday 10-16. At Lahnahti playground field also Tivoli Seiterä (Sunday open 11-16).
Kattila Hall Easter Market is held on Palm Sunday 10-17. More information from the event's Facebook page. At the market there's also a branch decoration workshop!
In Espoo: Welcome back – whole family bird watching at Laajanlahti on Sunday 10.30-12.30. The outing is especially suitable for families with young children. One of the highlights of the outing is definitely a snack break, so bring along small travel snacks. The free outing starts from the Villa Elfvik nature center's yard. More information from Elfvik's website.
Flea Market in Sipoo: Sipoo MLL Everything Flea Market at Söderkulla S-market parking hall on Sunday 11-13.30. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Virvon Varvon Fresh and Healthy! at Annala Villa on Palm Sunday 11-17. Small reward for kids who collect branches and sing, Easter market and Easter wreath making (material fee). Read more from Annala's website.
IceBREAK 2019 - Rapid Water Event at Vanhankaupunginkoski on Sunday 12-15. IceBREAK 2019 brings daredevils to the rapids and plenty to see for the audience. Free admission. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Due to the event, the Museum of Technology and Power Museum also have free admission 11–17.
Signe Brander's Birthday and Aikakone 2.0 Opening at Helsinki City Museum on Sunday 12-16. The family-friendly event has programs for all ages and cake service. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Helsinki Rescue Department Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12-16. Admission 2 €, under 15 year-olds free. Read more from Helsinki city's website.
Espoo: Spring Kutitus - Disco at Karata Hall on Sunday 13-15. The disco is free admission and recommended for all ages. Read more from Kulttuuri Espoo's website.
Kids Expo and ELMA, HupiCon, OutletExpo and My Pet (Sat-Sun) at Messukeskus 12.-14.4.2019. Admission fee for children over 4 years old.
Remember also: Pienten Helsinki's Easter in Helsinki article!
Remember These Too
In Espoo: Toy Museum Horseshoe new Game Toy Play - special exhibition. Museum admission fee.
Exhibition: Take a look at Päivälehti Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä - new exhibition!
Exhibition: Future Laboratory at Annantalo 1.3.-31.12.2019. The exhibition is open according to Annantalo's opening hours. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Terra Unknown – a clay-built unexplored island is a collaborative clay work and will be built starting March 18 at Annantalo's second floor southern glass end. The public can follow the construction of the work and view the finished green island as follows:
18.3.–5.4. construction and sowing work
8.4.–28.4. the work's nature grows and lives
More information from Annantalo's website.
Children's Art Festival Spring Kutitus in Espoo 17.3.-4.5.2019.
Helsinki Places Article is a lifesaver for boring days with kids!
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