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Free play and Swedish-language cultural activities for ages 1–5 with their own adult.
Things to do with kids in Helsinki
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Helsinki
Helsinki's oldest house is a place to play. At Children's Town beside Senate Square, children can steer a ship or play shop, while the 1970s grandma's home may bring back memories for grown-ups. Free admission makes it easy to fit a shared museum stop into a day in the centre.
Upcoming events in Helsinki
Browse eventsFamily Morning in the Puss in Boots Exhibition
A free family morning for children aged 0-6 with adults at Merkki, where the Puss in Boots exhibition opens early and staff host two story moments.
Storytimes at Pasila Library
Free half-hour storytimes for children of all ages at Pasila Library.
Storytime at Tapulikaupunki Library
A free Finnish-language storytime at Tapulikaupunki Library for children under 7 with their adults.
Art for Toddlers
A free open art workshop for children aged 1.5–3 and their adults at Cultural Centre Caisa.
Da Da Sur — Puppet Theatre Sampo
Wordless object theatre where familiar things turn into imaginative characters. Recommended for ages 2+.
Ideas for your next outing
Browse activitiesWorker's Museum
A free seasonal museum in Alppila where families can explore small worker homes from 1900s Helsinki.
Harakka Nature Centre
A seasonal island nature centre with Baltic Sea and archipelago exhibitions and the children's Vellamo fairy tale house.
Helsinki Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise
A sightseeing cruise from Market Square past Helsinki's waterfront and around Suomenlinna.
Adventure Park Korkee Mustikkamaa
A paid outdoor adventure park on Mustikkamaa where children and adults climb rope courses.
Linnanmäki Amusement Park
A seasonal amusement park in Alppila with rides, play areas, games, and food stalls.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
A seasonal open-air museum on Seurasaari island, with historic houses, farmyards, and summer-cottage culture to explore.
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