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The newest family city route takes you on a different adventure along Uutela Star Trail!
Family city routes: The four first Family city routes have been joined by a fifth route that takes you on adventures to new corners of the city in Jätkäsaari. The Jätkäsaari city route is also the first commercial route. Check out what Jätkäsaari has to offer from a child's perspective here.
You can also create your own route and share it with other adventurers!
Read more about city routes and go on an adventure!
Christmas in Helsinki article series!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Monday can be found at Helmet's event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Monday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Annantalo Christmas December 9-20, 2019. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Theatre Horseshoe: Viiru and Pesonen at Annantalo at 10 a.m. Tickets €11.50/€14.50. More information from Annantalo's 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 occasionally, but you need to be on time. No pre-registration required. Read more about the Art Clinic from Annantalo's website.
St. Thomas's Market at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Future City Workshop at Annantalo on Monday from 4-7 p.m. More information from Annantalo's website.
Puppet Theatre Sytkyt: Celebrating Minnie! -puppet theatre performance at Annantalo on Monday at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. More information and registration from Annantalo's website.
Christmas sing-alongs at the Music Centre on Monday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Free tickets to the event are distributed at the Music Centre's ticket office. Read more from the Music Centre's website.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on adventures outdoors and stargazing by flashlight. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Playful Christmas Orienteering at the Helsinki City Museum December 1, 2019–January 6, 2020 during museum hours. Free admission.
Fort Elf's Self-Guided Route on Suomenlinna November 30, 2019–January 6, 2020.
Museums open on Mondays include Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex, Tram Museum, and Päivälehti Museum.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Tuesday can be found at Helmet's event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Tuesday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Annantalo Christmas December 9-20, 2019. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Family Ball Games at Pallomylly's indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. During family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running, or practicing walking. Family Ball Games on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Morning ball games are free for everyone, evening games cost adults Pallomylly's single-entry fee (€3.50). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki Moves article.
Theatre Horseshoe: Viiru and Pesonen at Annantalo on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets €11.50/€14.50. More information from Annantalo's website.
St. Thomas's Market at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
MLL Oulunkylä Whole Family Christmas Event at Playpark Mäkitorppa on Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Playful Christmas Orienteering at the Helsinki City Museum December 1, 2019–January 6, 2020 during museum hours. Free admission.
Fort Elf's Self-Guided Route on Suomenlinna November 30, 2019–January 6, 2020.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on adventures outdoors and stargazing by flashlight. More information from the event's Facebook page.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Wednesday can be found at Helmet's event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can take your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where, for example, the week's film is published and voting takes place on upcoming programs. More information is also available from BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Wednesday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Annantalo Christmas December 9-20, 2019. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Vantaa: Puppet Theatre Sampo: Christmas comes jollily -performance at Lumosal in Vantaa on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Tickets €12. More information from Sampo's website.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Wonderful Christmas -performance at Sampo on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Tickets €12. More information from Sampo's website.
Theatre Horseshoe: Viiru and Pesonen at Annantalo on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets €11.50/€14.50. More information from Annantalo's website.
St. Thomas's Market at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 p.m. Admission €2, children under 15 free. More information from the museum's website.
Christmas Atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin House (Kruunuhaka) Wednesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m. Always free admission.
Vantaa: Sointu – Christmas Circus Concert is a celebration of circus arts, music, and art education at Tikkurila Theatre on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Tickets €10. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Playful Christmas Orienteering at the Helsinki City Museum December 1, 2019–January 6, 2020 during museum hours. Free admission.
Fort Elf's Self-Guided Route on Suomenlinna November 30, 2019–January 6, 2020.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on adventures outdoors and stargazing by flashlight. More information from the event's Facebook page.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Thursday can be found at Helmet's event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Thursday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Annantalo Christmas December 9-20, 2019. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Theatre Horseshoe: Viiru and Pesonen at Annantalo on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Tickets €11.50/€14.50. More information from Annantalo's website.
MLL Family Café at Kruun Mesta (Meritullinkatu 6) on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. More information from the café's Facebook group.
Albert's Living Room, an open meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi, is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website. Albert's Living Room closes for the Christmas break after Thursday and reopens on January 13, 2020.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Christmas comes jollily -performance at Kanneltal on Thursday at 10 a.m. Tickets €12. More information from Sampo's website.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Wonderful Christmas -performance at Sampo on Thursday at 10 a.m. Tickets €12. More information from Sampo's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
St. Thomas's Market at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Christmas Atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin House (Kruunuhaka) Wednesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m. Always free admission.
Family Ball Games at Pallomylly's indoor hall at Myllypuro Sports Park. During family ball games, all children under 9 move with their own adult on soft artificial turf. Free play, stunts, running, or practicing walking. Family Ball Games on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Free for children, adults pay Pallomylly's single-entry fee (€3.50). Read more from Pienten Helsinki's Helsinki Moves article.
Järvenpää: Old Village Christmas Trail Event on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Playful Christmas Orienteering at the Helsinki City Museum December 1, 2019–January 6, 2020 during museum hours. Free admission.
Fort Elf's Self-Guided Route on Suomenlinna November 30, 2019–January 6, 2020.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on adventures outdoors and stargazing by flashlight. More information from the event's Facebook page.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019
St. Lucia Day
Events at Libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Friday can be found at Helmet's event calendar.
Events at Playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. You can browse Friday's events here.
Events and Activity Tips
Annantalo Christmas December 9-20, 2019. Read more from Annantalo's website.
St. Lucia at the Nordic Cultural Contact on Friday from 9-10 a.m. Read more from the cultural center's website.
Theatre Horseshoe: Viiru and Pesonen at Annantalo on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Tickets €11.50/€14.50. More information from Annantalo's website.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Wonderful Christmas -performance at Sampo on Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets €12. More information from Sampo's website.
Toddler Cinema at Annantalo on Friday at 10 a.m. Age recommendation: 0–3 years with an adult, older children also welcome. Movie admission is free. More information from Annantalo's website.
Children's Fridays at Alppila Church on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The entire autumn program can be found from the event's Facebook page.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
St. Thomas's Market at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Vantaa: Puimala's Christmas Land December 13-15, 2019, at Restaurant Backas. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Gingerbread House Workshop at Asukastalo Myllär (Myllypuro) on Friday from 12-3 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Christmas Atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin House (Kruunuhaka) Wednesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m. Always free admission.
St. Lucia Performance and Public Ice Skating at Ice Park on Friday from 4-6 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Järvenpää: Old Village Christmas Trail Event on Friday from 4-7 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
St. Lucia Procession departs from Senate Square on Friday at 6 p.m. and follows the route shown on the map. The Lucia Queen is crowned at Tuomiokirkko at 5 p.m., and there is free admission to the event, but seating is limited. Read more from the event's website.
Vantaa: Sointu – Christmas Circus Concert is a celebration of circus arts, music, and art education at Tikkurila Theatre on Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets €10. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019
Events at Libraries
Story times and children's events at Helmet libraries in the capital region for Saturday can be found at Helmet's event calendar.
Car Clinic for children at Oulunkylä Library on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Events and Activity Tips
Christmas Markets and Sales in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Annantalo Christmas December 9-20, 2019. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Skateboard School from babies to grandparents at Kontula Skate Hall Luuppi Skate on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Course fee. More information, registration, and course times on Helride's website.
Loviisa: Loviisa Christmas & Old-Time Christmas Homes on Saturday and Sunday. Read more from the event's website.
Children's Christmas Event and Sales at Ketutie Youth Center (Herttoniemi) on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Kuusijärvi Traditional Christmas Event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
The event continues from 2-2:30 p.m. with Sipoonkorpi Bridge Opening.
Espoo: Aurora's Christmas Village at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more from Aurora's website.
Vantaa: Whole Family Christmas Event at Fazer's Visitor Centre on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information from Fazer's website.
Kerava: Kerava Christmas and Christmas Markets on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes free Tivoli Sariola amusement park rides and Santa. More information from the event's Facebook page.
MLL Munka: Sparkle Christmas Tree -puppet theatre performance at Munkkivuori Parish Hall on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Tickets €5, children under 1 free. The performance is suitable for all ages. More information from the event's Facebook page.
St. Thomas's Market at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Vantaa: Puimala's Christmas Land December 13-15, 2019, at Restaurant Backas. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Vironiemi Daycare's Christmas Park at Säätytalo Park (Kruunuhaka) on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Keppari Sales & Flea Market and Whole Family Little Christmas Fun at Vermon Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Christmas Atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin House (Kruunuhaka) on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Always free admission.
Rainy Day Tip for Home: Pippi Longstocking Ballet Live Stream from the Opera House on Saturday at 12 p.m.
Pukinmäki Circus School: Puksu's Circus Christmas Show at Malmitalo on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets €10.50/€13.50. The performance is suitable for the whole family. Read more from Malmitalo's website.
Satu Sopanen & Tuttiorkesteri: Elf's Antics Concert at Vuotalo on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets €10.50. More information from Vuotalo's website.
Järvenpää: Old Village Christmas Trail Event on Saturday from 1-6 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Fortress Elf Kaarle's Tour on Suomenlinna on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Tickets €8. Read more from Suomenlinna's website.
Little Ones' Christmas Carols Sing-Along and Siina & Magic Radio at Temppeliaukio Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. The event is free. More information from Töölö Parish's website.
Espoo: Finland's Biggest Children's Festival at Metro Arena on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets from €29. More information from the event's website.
ToPo Toddler Group at Munkkiniemi United School Hall on Saturday from 2:30-4 p.m. Open to everyone, expect activities, games, obstacle courses, and ball games. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Sointu – Christmas Circus Concert is a celebration of circus arts, music, and art education at Tikkurila Theatre on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tickets €10. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Grand Christmas Concert at Helsinki Conservatory in Ruoholahti on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. Free admission. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on adventures outdoors and stargazing by flashlight. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Fort Elf's Self-Guided Route on Suomenlinna November 30, 2019–January 6, 2020.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019
Events and Activity Tips
Christmas Markets and Sales in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Annantalo Christmas December 9-20, 2019. Read more from Annantalo's website.
Playful Christmas Orienteering at the Helsinki City Museum December 1, 2019–January 6, 2020 during museum hours. Free admission.
WB-Panthers Decoration Event for ages 2-6 at Kallahti Sports Hall in Vuosaari on Sunday at 10 a.m. (from 12 p.m. for children over 7). Free admission. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Christmas Event at Maunula Outdoor Lodge on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information from the organizer's website.
Fallkulla Farm is open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Loviisa: Loviisa Christmas & Old-Time Christmas Homes on Saturday and Sunday. Read more from the event's website.
Kerava: Kerava Christmas and Christmas Markets on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes free Tivoli Sariola amusement park rides and Santa. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Christmas Atmosphere at Ruiskumestarin House (Kruunuhaka) on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Always free admission.
St. Thomas's Market at Senate Square December 6-22, 2019.
Haltia Christmas Event at Haltia Farm on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Puimala's Christmas Land December 13-15, 2019, at Restaurant Backas. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. Admission €2, children under 15 free. More information from the museum's website.
Seurasaari Christmas Trail traditionally on Sunday from 12-6 p.m. Children should pack their own plate and spoon, as Christmas porridge is served at the event. More information from the classic event's website.
Satu Sopanen & Tuttiorkesteri: Elf's Antics Concert at Kanneltalo on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets €10.50. More information from Kanneltalo's website.
Benny Törnroos & Moomin's Star Moment Concert at Hartwall Arena on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets starting from €20. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Järvenpää: Old Village Christmas Trail Event on Sunday from 1-6 p.m. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Puppet Theatre Sampo: Wonderful Christmas -performance at Sampo on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Tickets €12. More information from Sampo's website.
Fort Elf's Self-Guided Route on Suomenlinna November 30, 2019–January 6, 2020.
Pukinmäki Circus School: Puksu's Circus Christmas Show at Malmitalo on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets €10.50/€13.50. The performance is suitable for the whole family. Read more from Malmitalo's website.
Vantaa: Korso Christmas Trail on Sunday from 3-6 p.m. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Vantaa: Sointu – Christmas Circus Concert is a celebration of circus arts, music, and art education at Tikkurila Theatre on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets €10. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Uutela Star Trail takes you on adventures outdoors and stargazing by flashlight. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Helsinki Places Article is a lifesaver for boring days with children!
Remember Also
Uutela Star Trail takes you on adventures outdoors and stargazing by flashlight. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Playful Christmas Orienteering at the Helsinki City Museum December 1, 2019–January 6, 2020 during museum hours. Free admission.
Fortress Elf Kaarle's Tour on Suomenlinna in November-December (paid event).
Helsinki's outdoor ice skating season has already started and you can ice skate at artificial ice rinks and at Ice Park!
Helsinki Places Article is a lifesaver for boring days with children!
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