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What to do or where to go with children during winter break? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki during winter break? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where this week" series looks for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
The cover image of the article is from Finland's largest miniature railway exhibition in Espoo, which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Aino shopping center.
Exhibition tips with kids
Museum tips with children can be found in Little Helsinki's museum theme article!
Final week! Everything Glass exhibition at Annatalo November 11, 2022 - February 25, 2023. In the interactive Everything Glass exhibition, created in collaboration between the Finnish Glass Museum and Annatalo, you'll get to know glass and its many dimensions.
Square / Cube exhibition at Annatalo October 20, 2022 - March 4, 2023. Is a square too rigid or a cube too angular? What if you put them in motion? Annatalo's autumn exhibition presents and simultaneously doesn't present – it opens the door to an abstract world!
MONDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Events and activity tips
Also remember: Winter break in Helsinki and the metro area article!
Sledding hills? Little Helsinki's theme article recommends the city's best places for sledding!
Current information about skating rinks and ski trails in the metro area can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays 9:30 am-2 pm (International Monday's).
Espoo: Hop on Hop off sports event at Esport Arena Monday to Friday 10 am-3 pm. You can come move around anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you'd like. Free admission.
Espoo: Espoo City offers a wide range of activities during winter break for all ages! Read more on Espoo's website!
Traffic City family days during winter break Monday to Friday and Sunday 10 am-4 pm. Free admission.
MiniPunttis in Malmitalo meeting room 3 on Monday 11 am-2 pm.
Lift shiny dumbbells, giant candy weights, flexible noodle bars and spin hula hoops. At family MiniPunttis, everyone can skip and bounce! You can hop along geometric shapes that inspire movement and play together! Sometimes you even get to roll on a roller! At MiniPunttis reception, you can make funny fitness equipment. Free admission.
EasySport week at Töölö Kisahalli for ages 6-13, Monday to Friday 11 am-2 pm. Tickets €2/€3.50.
Playground activities on Monday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, north end of 3rd floor) in playground Loru activities on Monday:
10 am–12 noon Crafts for all ages
1 pm–3 pm Crafts for all ages
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.
Playgrounds open during winter break February 20-24, 2023 include:
Taivallahti, Loru, Piika, Vähätupa, Arabia, Brahe, Orava, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Viikkari, Etupelto, Maunula, Lohikäärmepuisto, Myllynsiipi, Isonneva, Ida, and Kesanto. All playgrounds' outdoor areas are always freely accessible.
Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on December 8, 2022 that it is continuing playground closures and since January, 39 city playgrounds have been closed until at least summer 2023.
Library activities on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Shrove Tuesday
Events and activity tips
Also remember: Winter break in Helsinki and the metro area article!
Clinic Park in Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 am-1 pm.
Espoo: Winter break movie: Red (7) at Sellosaali 9:30 am. Free admission.
Microscopic Worlds – Aalto University Junior children's workshop in Oodi's 3rd floor event space on Tuesday at 10 am.
Espoo: Hop on Hop off sports event at Esport Arena Monday to Friday 10 am-3 pm. You can come move around anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you'd like. Free admission.
Traffic City family days during winter break Monday to Friday and Sunday 10 am-4 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Shrove Tuesday at Glimss on Tuesday 10 am-4 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
MiniPunttis in Malmitalo meeting room 3 on Tuesday 11 am-2 pm.
Lift shiny dumbbells, giant candy weights, flexible noodle bars and spin hula hoops. At family MiniPunttis, everyone can skip and bounce! You can hop along geometric shapes that inspire movement and play together! Sometimes you even get to roll on a roller! At MiniPunttis reception, you can make funny fitness equipment. Free admission.
EasySport week at Töölö Kisahalli for ages 6-13, Monday to Friday 11 am-2 pm. Tickets €2/€3.50.
Espoo: Light sculpture winter break workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday February 21-23, 2023 daily 11 am-2 pm. Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12 pm-7 pm. Small admission fee.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Aino shopping center (Tapiola) 1st floor, behind Kaisa Café on Tuesday 2 pm-6 pm. Free admission.
Current information about skating rinks and ski trails in the metro area can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
Espoo: Espoo City offers a wide range of activities during winter break for all ages! Read more on Espoo's website!
Playground activities on Tuesday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, north end of 3rd floor) in playground Loru activities on Tuesday:
10 am–10:30 am Winter song time for all ages
1 pm–1:30 pm Baby time – songs and rhymes for under 1-year-olds
3 pm–3:30 pm Baby time – songs and rhymes for under 1-year-olds
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.
Playgrounds open during winter break February 20-24, 2023 include:
Taivallahti, Loru, Piika, Vähätupa, Arabia, Brahe, Orava, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Viikkari, Etupelto, Maunula, Lohikäärmepuisto, Myllynsiipi, Isonneva, Ida, and Kesanto. All playgrounds' outdoor areas are always freely accessible.
Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on December 8, 2022 that it is continuing playground closures and since January, 39 city playgrounds have been closed until at least summer 2023.
Library activities on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Vantaa: Lego workshop at Martinlaakso Library on Tuesday 12 pm-3 pm.
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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Events and activity tips
Also remember: Winter break in Helsinki and the metro area article!
Sledding hills? Little Helsinki's theme article recommends the city's best places for sledding!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays 9:30 am-3 pm.
Microscopic Worlds – Aalto University Junior children's workshop in Oodi's 3rd floor event space on Wednesday at 10 am.
Vantaa: Winter break games at Energia Arena on Wednesday 10 am-1 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Hop on Hop off sports event at Esport Arena Monday to Friday 10 am-3 pm. You can come move around anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you'd like. Free admission.
Espoo: Espoo City offers a wide range of activities during winter break for all ages! Read more on Espoo's website!
Traffic City family days during winter break Monday to Friday and Sunday 10 am-4 pm. Free admission.
Winter surprise creatures workshop in Malmitalo's lobby on Wednesday 11 am-2 pm. A tiny fluffy thing, a giggling snowflake, a sparkling curly one! Welcome to Malmitalo's non-stop workshop to create winter surprise creatures together! Pick a name for your creature from containers and choose just the right materials for your creature. Is your creature soft and fluffy or fun and rustly? Is it gently sparkling or wild and colorful? Then you can even write your own surprise creature poem! The workshop combines crafts and creative writing in a fun way. Free admission.
EasySport week at Töölö Kisahalli for ages 6-13, Monday to Friday 11 am-2 pm. Tickets €2/€3.50.
Espoo: Light sculpture winter break workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday February 21-23, 2023 daily 11 am-2 pm. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12 pm-4 pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday 12 pm-7 pm. Small admission fee.
Stadi Winter Fun at Paloheinä on Wednesday 3:30 pm-6:30 pm. Free admission.
Free admission to Cable Museums on Wednesday 5 pm-8 pm.
Current information about skating rinks and ski trails in the metro area can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
Playground activities on Wednesday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) in playground Loru activities on Wednesday:
10 am–10:30 am Story massage for ages 2+
2 pm–2:30 pm Toddler dances for ages 1+
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.
Playgrounds open during winter break February 20-24, 2023 include:
Taivallahti, Loru, Piika, Vähätupa, Arabia, Brahe, Orava, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Viikkari, Etupelto, Maunula, Lohikäärmepuisto, Myllynsiipi, Isonneva, Ida, and Kesanto. All playgrounds' outdoor areas are always freely accessible.
Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on December 8, 2022 that it is continuing playground closures and since January, 39 city playgrounds have been closed until at least summer 2023.
Library activities on Wednesday
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Vantaa: Lego workshop at Martinlaakso Library on Wednesday 12 pm-3 pm.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Events and activity tips
Also remember: Winter break in Helsinki and the metro area article!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays 9:30 am-3 pm.
Winter fun for the whole family at Maunula Church and Maunula playground on Thursday 10 am-2 pm. Free admission, some activities cost a few euros.
Espoo: Hop on Hop off sports event at Esport Arena Monday to Friday 10 am-3 pm. You can come move around anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you'd like. Free admission.
Traffic City family days during winter break Monday to Friday and Sunday 10 am-4 pm. Free admission.
Winter surprise creatures workshop in Malmitalo's lobby on Thursday 11 am-2 pm. A tiny fluffy thing, a giggling snowflake, a sparkling curly one! Welcome to Malmitalo's non-stop workshop to create winter surprise creatures together! Pick a name for your creature from containers and choose just the right materials for your creature. Is your creature soft and fluffy or fun and rustly? Is it gently sparkling or wild and colorful? Then you can even write your own surprise creature poem! The workshop combines crafts and creative writing in a fun way. Free admission.
EasySport week at Töölö Kisahalli for ages 6-13, Monday to Friday 11 am-2 pm. Tickets €2/€3.50.
Espoo: Light sculpture winter break workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday February 21-23, 2023 daily 11 am-2 pm. Free admission.
For babies and parents: Baby cinema at Kino Regina in Oodi on Thursday at 1 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Aino shopping center (Tapiola) 1st floor, behind Kaisa Café on Thursday 2 pm-6 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Espoo City offers a wide range of activities during winter break for all ages! Read more on Espoo's website!
Family playtime at Porolahti Elementary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays 5 pm-6:30 pm from January 12 – April 27, 2023. Family playtime offers young children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Family playtime at Pukinmäenkaar Elementary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays 5 pm-6:30 pm from January 12 – April 27, 2023. Family playtime offers young children and their parents a space where they can move together independently and free of charge. Free admission.
Assembly Winter 2023 gaming festival at Helsinki Convention Center Thursday to Sunday. Admission fee applies.
Current information about skating rinks and ski trails in the metro area can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
Playground activities on Thursday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, north end of 3rd floor) in playground Loru activities on Thursday:
10 am–10:45 am Baby circus 1: for ages 6-9 months
(advance registration [email protected] by Tuesday, February 21. Registration requires your name, phone number, baby's name, and baby's age)
11 am–11:30 am Ages 1+ moving and playing
2 pm–2:45 pm Baby circus 2: for ages 6-9 months
(advance registration [email protected] by Tuesday, February 21. Registration requires your name, phone number, baby's name, and baby's age)
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.
Playgrounds open during winter break February 20-24, 2023 include:
Taivallahti, Loru, Piika, Vähätupa, Arabia, Brahe, Orava, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Viikkari, Etupelto, Maunula, Lohikäärmepuisto, Myllynsiipi, Isonneva, Ida, and Kesanto. All playgrounds' outdoor areas are always freely accessible.
Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on December 8, 2022 that it is continuing playground closures and since January, 39 city playgrounds have been closed until at least summer 2023.
Library activities on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Vantaa: Lego workshop at Martinlaakso Library on Thursday 12 pm-3 pm.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Events and activity tips
Also remember: Winter break in Helsinki and the metro area article!
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays 9:30 am-3 pm.
Espoo: Hop on Hop off sports event at Esport Arena Monday to Friday 10 am-3 pm. You can come move around anytime and stay as long as you like. You'll need indoor shoes, a water bottle, and snacks or money if you'd like. Free admission.
Espoo: Espoo City offers a wide range of activities during winter break for all ages! Read more on Espoo's website!
Traffic City family days during winter break Monday to Friday and Sunday 10 am-4 pm. Free admission.
EasySport week at Töölö Kisahalli for ages 6-13, Monday to Friday 11 am-2 pm. Tickets €2/€3.50.
Kino Helios: Risto Räppääjä and Wild Machine (S) movie in Malmitalo's small theater on Friday at 3 pm. Tickets €8.50.
Espoo: Ice disco at Espoonlahti Forum ice rink on Friday 5 pm-7 pm. Free admission.
Light defeats darkness event at Senate Square on Friday at 5:45 pm. Come light a candle to honor the victims of Russia's attack and show support for Ukraine.
Assembly Winter 2023 gaming festival at Helsinki Convention Center Thursday to Sunday. Admission fee applies.
Current information about skating rinks and ski trails in the metro area can be found at ulkoliikunta.fi service.
Playground activities on Friday
Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 3rd floor north end) in playground Loru activities on Friday:
10 am–10:30 am Animal yoga for ages 2+
1 pm–1:30 pm Baby dances
3 pm–3:30 pm Baby dances
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the newest playgrounds can be found in Little Helsinki.
Playgrounds open during winter break February 20-24, 2023 include:
Taivallahti, Loru, Piika, Vähätupa, Arabia, Brahe, Orava, Kiiltotähti, Kotinummi, Viikkari, Etupelto, Maunula, Lohikäärmepuisto, Myllynsiipi, Isonneva, Ida, and Kesanto. All playgrounds' outdoor areas are always freely accessible.
Playgrounds inform about their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
The City of Helsinki announced on December 8, 2022 that it is continuing playground closures and since January, 39 city playgrounds have been closed until at least summer 2023.
Library activities on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2023
Events and activity tips
Also remember: Winter break in Helsinki and the metro area article!
Winter fun at Oulunkylä artificial ice rink on Saturday 10 am-1 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Finland's largest miniature railway in Aino shopping center (Tapiola) 1st floor, behind Kaisa Café on Saturday 11 am-5 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Snowwhite craft workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 10 am-2 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: At Oittaa, next to the Angry Birds playground, you can still see ice sculptures from the ice sculpture championships. Free admission.
Sledding hills? Little Helsinki's theme article recommends the city's best places for sledding!
Comic Center's Kids Saturday 12 pm-3 pm. The Comic Center is located at Herttoniemi waterfront at Laivalahden puistotie 7. Free admission.
Three Little Pigs puppet show in Oodi's Maija Hall (1st floor) on Saturday at 1 pm and 2 pm. Free admission.
Kino Helios: Viiru and Pesonen's House Residents (S) movie in Malmitalo's small theater on Saturday at 3 pm. Tickets €8.50.
Assembly Winter 2023 gaming festival at Helsinki Convention Center Thursday to Sunday. Admission fee applies.
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Library activities on Saturday
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on the libraries' event page.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Events and activity tips
Also remember: Winter break in Helsinki and the metro area article!
Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on the libraries' event page.
Sports playtime at Sports Mill (Jauhokuja 3) in Myllypuro on Sunday 9 am-10:45 am. Sports playtime offers children under 9 and their families the opportunity to move in various ways and have fun. You can arrive on your own schedule, there's space for strollers in the lobby, and you should remember to bring your own lock for the locker. Admission: €3.50 for adults, €2 for others, free for children under 9.
What to do today? Check out tips for boring days in Little Helsinki!
Mauka and Väyka's Hut Day concert at music theater Kapsäkki on Sunday at 10 am. Tickets €14/€20.
Traffic City family days during winter break on Sunday 10 am-4 pm. Free admission.
Uutela hut is open on Sunday 11 am-3 pm. Free admission, bring your own snacks!
Espoo: Winter games for the whole family in Villa Elfvik's surroundings on Sunday 11 am-1 pm. Free admission.
Espoo: At Oittaa, next to the Angry Birds playground, you can still see ice sculptures from the ice sculpture championships. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12 pm-4 pm. Small admission fee.
Tuusula: Kite flying club flies kites on Lake Tuusulanjärvi near Järvenpää Beach Park on Sunday around 1 pm onwards.
Winter break movie Brother Bear 2 (S) is shown in Oodi's children's event space (3rd floor) on Sunday at 2 pm. Free admission.
Assembly Winter 2023 gaming festival at Helsinki Convention Center Thursday to Sunday. Admission fee applies.
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