Evening story times are starting again on Tuesday, September 1st, at 6:00 PM. We'll be reading various fairy tales and stories. Each child gets a story passport and a sticker at the end of the session. Come and journey into the world of stories!
Arabianrannan kirjasto, Hämeentie 135 A · Helsinki
Open evening muskari at Hannunniitun seurakuntatalo
Everyone is welcome to this open evening muskari for families with children, held on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Hannunniitun seurakuntatalo. Doors open at 5:45 PM, and after the music session, you can stay to play and chat until 7:00 PM. The evening muskari is free.
Yläkoulukino: A Light That Never Goes Out (12) – Film screening for school groups
“How many people from Rauma have made a record that will one day be sent into space?” Pauli (Samuel Kujala), a classical flutist, returns to his small Finnish hometown to recover after a breakdown. Unable to play, he feels like a failure. Pauli runs into Iiris (Anna Rosaliina Kauno), who makes experimental music by herself. Iiris starts persuading him to try and make some music together, and she’s convinced that by joining forces, they’d be able to create something completely new and unique. Pauli, who has always sought perfection, is drawn to her chaotic energy and finds comfort in their sonic experiments. The film won a total of seven Jussi Awards, including in the categories of Film of the Year, Best Director and Best Screenplay (Lauri-Matti Parppei), Lead Actor of the Year (Samuel Kujala) and Breakthrough Performance of the Year (Anna Rosaliina Kauno). You can find learning materials related to the film via Koulukino (in Finnish). The learning material is aimed at general upper secondary schools and other upper secondary education institutions. Themes in the learning materials: experimental music, sound art, art, artistry, friendship, self-destruction, resources. Register your group via kultus.hel.fi. Year of release: 2025 Age rating: 12 Duration: 110 min Directed by: Lauri-Matti Parppei Written by: Lauri-Matti Parppei Cast: Samuel Kujala, Anna Kauno, Camille Auer, Kaisa Koskenkorva, Mari Rantasila, Jarkko Pajunen
Karaoke open to everyone and free of charge once a month on Wednesdays at the Hakunila resident farm: 27.3. at 10-12, 24.4. from 10 to 12 and 22.5. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Welcome to sing, listen and dance.
The family club is a meeting place for children and their loved ones, where a parent, grandparent, or caregiver can come with their child or children. It's free of charge, and no registration is needed. Coffee, tea, and juice are available, and you're welcome to bring your own snacks. The sessions are led by children's instructors from the parish's early childhood education. Clubs run from week 33 to week 50.
Vauva-aamussa leikkipuiston sisätilat ovat varattu vauvaperheille klo 9.00-10.30. Ohjatun osuuden jälkeen myös isommat lapset perheineen ovat tervetulleita sisälle leikkimään. Ohjatut tuokiot vaihtelevat viikoittain. Osa tuokioista (esimerkiksi vauvasirkus) vaatii ennakkoilmoittautumisen. Katso tarkempi ohjelma Facebookista, Instagramista tai leikkipuiston ilmoitustaululta.
Our toddler classes are for mini circus superstars who have lots of energy and want to gain strength, coordination, dexterity, and more. We teach classes for children aged 1,2 years to 2 years and they then join our Circus Sensory Classes with elements of acrobatics, and psychomotricity, among others. Our program builds confidence and resilience not only in the kids but also in the parents/tutors who are involved in the activities and performing a big part of the course objectives. Note: Parents or tutors are required to perform physical movements with their kids and is imperative to practice at home the exercises and tricks for the optimal result. Instructor: circus instructor and performer Enrique Salas Age recommendation: 1-2-year-olds with an adult Duration: 5x45 min Languages: English, Spanish, Finnish Free entry Pre-registration starting from Tue 4.8. at 12 a.m. stoa.fi/en/events. NOTE! PLEASE RESERVE ONLY ONE PLACE FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CHILD TOGETHER. More info: hanna.westerholm@hel.fi
We'll explore different art techniques and materials together with your child. For example, painting, drawing, and crafts. Themes change weekly. Welcome!
The Tänään tavataan café meets every Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Coffee and biscuits are available. Children can play, and adults can get to know other families. It's a relaxed time for togetherness, activities, and making new connections. The Tänään tavataan café is a multicultural meeting place for all families with babies and children. Weather permitting, the café is held in the yard of Leikkipuisto Lampi at Leikkikuja 4. In winter, it moves indoors to Leikkipuisto Lampi at Sakara 3. For more details, check Instagram @leikkipuisto_lampi.
The Activity Fun at Kurkimäen korttelitalo (Karpalokuja 7) is for the youngest family members to enjoy with a parent. The sports hall has various equipment to try, plus a very popular bouncy castle. Music plays and disco lights flash along with the activities. There's also a small play area and a café, and you can warm up your own snacks. Please note: No session during autumn holiday week (week 42).
Perhetalo Naapuri / Asukastila Kivenkolo, Kivikonkaari 11 · Helsinki
At the family café, you can meet other parents with children and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with snacks. Children can play while parents have time to chat. The family café in S:t Karins is organized in collaboration with Folkhälsan in S:t Karins. You can easily get there by bus 801, right next to Papinholma from Turku, and there's free parking available for cars.
A morning for babies under 1 year old, with activity sessions starting at 10:30 AM. It's a peer group for baby families; a chance to spend time together, meet new people, and get peer support. The activity sessions have varied programs, including rhymes, songs, movement, purée painting, color play, and relaxation moments. Check the park's social media for the detailed program!
Leikkipuisto Mäkitorppa, Mäkitorpantie 42 · Helsinki
Art games – a space for playing – Children aged 0–2 with an adult
In art games, we set off on a journey – our imagination can take us anywhere! Games starting at 9.40, 10.20 and 11.00. The play time is approximately 20 minutes per session. No registration required; each session has room for the first 15 children and their accompanying adults. You can pick up a free ticket for the sessions at the information desk, and Café Napero serves as the waiting area – both are on the ground floor of Annantalo. You can also have something to eat at the café before and after the games. Please note that during the guided session, you will take part with your own child. The art games are aimed at children aged 0–2 and their own parent or other close adult. Instruction: Noora Puranen Time: 9.40, 10.20 and 11.00 Target group: ages 0–2 Instruction language: Finnish Duration: playtime in the guided sessions roughly 20 min
At the playground, we'll enjoy the fun of imaginative play with changing themes. In the 'Today We Play!' activities, children and adults can dive into the world of games and imagination. Families, together with the session leaders, will build inviting play environments: a shop, a harbour, a home play area, a traffic city, animal nests, and all sorts of other things. Themes change with the seasons and according to participants' wishes. Kids will find playmates, and while they play, parents can get to know other families. Children and parents can help plan and run the activities with the session leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea.
Welcome to the playground from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. From 10 AM to 11 AM, there will be activities for families with babies, such as baby circus or colour play. Register by emailing lp.kannelmaki@hel.fi.
On Wednesdays, we head outside to move and play! There will be varied outdoor activities, shared games, and things to do for toddlers of all ages. We'll jump, run, explore the surroundings, and enjoy the fresh air together. You can come just as you are – the most important thing is the joy of doing things together! Program changes are possible. See the updated weekly program on Facebook: Leikkipuisto Santahamina or Instagram: leikkipuistosantahamina.
Leikkipuisto Santahamina, Kadettikouluntie 5 · Helsinki
You're always welcome to come and play in the playground's yard! During our yard activity sessions, we'll play with different toys and themes, based on what everyone wants to do – maybe obstacle courses, bike games, or anything else! Come and help us come up with play ideas with our leaders. Kids will find playmates, and parents can get to know other families. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea here.
Leikkipuisto Kipinäpuisto, Kivikonkaari 31 · Helsinki
You can always come and play in the playground's yard! During the yard activity session, we play with different toys and themes based on what participants want – obstacle courses, bike games, or anything else! Come and help develop play ideas with the leaders. Children will find playmates, and parents can get to know other families with children while they play. You can warm up your own food.
Leikkipuisto Mellunmäki, Pyhätunturintie 2 · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to our Art Buzz sessions – they're for all ages! We'll try out various art and craft activities, enjoying the fun of creating together and having little art experiences. It's a great chance for parents to meet other families and for kids to find playmates. Parents and children can even help plan and run the activities with our leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea here.
Leikkipuisto Strömberg, Strömberginpolku 5 · Helsinki
During the meet-up, you can join a guided session if you like, which usually starts at 10:15 AM and lasts until 11 AM at the latest. The guided session might involve music, movement, circus activities, water play, painting, or crafts. Families can also suggest ideas for the session content. On Wednesday, September 16th, there's an Early Childhood Education info session starting at 10:30 AM. Photography will be on Wednesday, November 11th, from 9 AM to 2 PM. Programmes and schedules for other sessions are always posted in advance on our social media channels. No advance registration needed.
Perhetalo Kajuutta, Kaivonkatsojanpolku 4 · Helsinki
Come along to the playground's family morning to play, sing, rhyme, move, create art, and explore! The play and activity environment allows parents and children to do things and play together, and kids can find playmates. Parents can get to know other families, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can help plan and run the activities with the session leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea.
Arts and crafts for all ages, held indoors at the playground. You can find more details about this session in the weekly programme on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki
The Tänään Tavataan café is a meeting place for different cultures, for families with babies and young children. The guided session at 10:00 AM includes songs, rhymes, and crafts.
Leikkipuisto Trumpetti, Trumpettikuja 5 · Helsinki
You can always come and play in the playground's yard! During the yard activity session, we play with different toys and themes based on what participants want – obstacle courses, bike games, or anything else! Come and help develop play ideas with the leaders. Children will find playmates, and parents can get to know other families with children while they play. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Art Morning – Crafting, Painting, and Other Art Activities for All Ages
Everyone is welcome to the playground's art morning – it's for all ages! We'll try out various art and craft activities with changing themes. It's a great chance for parents to meet other families and for kids to find playmates. Parents and children can even help plan and run the activities with our leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea here.
Come along to the MLL family café at Torpparinmäen leikkipuisto! At the MLL family café, you can meet other parents from the area, find playmates for your child, and just take a breather. There'll be some snacks available. For more info, ask the session leaders or call 0403344256. Please only come if you're feeling well.
Leikkipuisto Torpparinmäki, Käräjätuvantie 3 · Helsinki
Free0–6 yrs
Leikkipuisto Torpparinmäki ja Mannerheimin lastensuojeluliitto, Pakilan yhdistys
Welcome to the world of stories, brought to life with books, table puppets, and shadow theatre! Everyone is welcome to story time! Pasilan kirjasto's story aunt Elo will be hosting story times in Sanna on September 2nd, 16th, 30th; October 28th; November 11th, 25th; and December 9th. Parents can get to know other families, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can help plan and run the activities with the session leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea.
Leikkipuisto Sanna, Pasilan puistotie 8 · Helsinki
Come and relax, immersing yourself in the world of stories. Finnish-language story time at Pohjois-Haagan kirjasto on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, between September 2nd and November 25th, 2026. Free entry, no pre-registration needed. Welcome! Photo: Lille Santanen.
Changing play themes and movement for children over 1 year old, either in the playground yard or indoors. You can find more detailed information about the day's session on Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti, Lauttasaarentie 40a · Helsinki