What to do with the kids?

Wed 28 Oct, 10:00

Tänään Tavataan café

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

Wed 28 Oct, 10:00

Singing or Rhyme Time

Everyone is welcome to the playground's music sessions! In these sessions, we'll do rhymes, sing, and make music – the rhythm will get your toes and fingers tapping! 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 Laurinniitty, Laurinniityntie 14 P · Helsinki

Wed 28 Oct, 10:00

Music and Movement

Everyone is welcome to the playground's music and movement sessions! The sessions combine music and movement; we sing, make music, tell stories, and move around. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and kids will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.

Leikkipuisto Arabia, Arabianpolku 1 A · Helsinki

Wed 28 Oct, 10:00

Toddler Activities

There will be various guided sessions, such as play, singing, or activity sessions, held either indoors or outdoors. You can find the detailed weekly programme on the playground's social media. Instagram: leikkipuisto_orava Facebook: Leikkipuisto Orava

Leikkipuisto Orava, Karhutie 11 · Helsinki

Wed 28 Oct, 10:15

Play, Song, or Rhyme Time

A play, song, or rhyme session, either outdoors or indoors.

Leikkipuisto Kesanto, Kesantotie 13 · Helsinki

Wed 28 Oct, 10:15

Baby Morning

All families with babies are welcome to the playground's baby morning! Babies from the lying-down stage to crawling age can join in with a parent for play, movement, exploration, and expression during music, exercise, craft, and story time sessions. 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 Brahe, Porvoonkatu 4 · Helsinki

Wed 28 Oct, 13:30

TODAY WE MEET CAFÉ at Sahrami Family House

TODAY WE MEET CAFÉ from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The family house's Today We Meet Café is a meeting place for cultures for all families with babies and children. In guided sessions, children learn language in a fun and diverse way through stories, songs, and rhymes. Adults have the opportunity to practice their Finnish language skills. Children will find playmates, and while they play, parents can get to know other families. The activity is free of charge. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has diaper changing facilities. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We use the premises in cooperation with Päiväkoti Viola, and the family house has its own entrance. Note! Strollers can be left in the fenced area under the canopy in the inner courtyard (shared with Päiväkoti Viola). We are open Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 4 PM. You can always drop in to play and have fun according to your own schedule!

Perhetalo Sahrami, Haukilahdenkuja 3 · Helsinki

Thu 29 Oct, 10:00

Baby Morning

Time to be together with guided play, movement, rhymes, art, or music indoors at the staffed playground. The guided session is from 10:30–11:00 AM. You can find more details about this session's activities on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and the playground's notice board.

Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki

Fri 30 Oct, 10:00

Song session for families at Torpparinmäen leikkipuisto

Welcome to Torppis's song session! During the session, we'll sing, chant rhymes, and play music together. The session is held indoors and is suitable for all ages. Before and after the song session, there's a chance to play and meet others indoors from 9 AM to 12 PM. In the common room, you can enjoy your own snacks and have coffee. Dishes, a microwave, a fridge, and a coffee maker are available for use. Welcome! Changes are possible. Please only come if you are healthy.

Leikkipuisto Torpparinmäki, Käräjätuvantie 3 · Helsinki

Tue 3 Nov, 18:00

Conservatory Concerts at the Library

Come and enjoy wonderful performances by talented students from Helsingin Konservatorio in the atmospheric setting of the library. The concerts feature a variety of music, and each evening offers a unique experience. Tue 3.11. at 6:00 PM Jätkäsaaren kirjasto Wed 4.11. at 6:00 PM Kallion kirjasto

Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki

Fri 6 Nov, 15:00

Girls’ Friday!

Girls’ Fridays will be held at Maunula Youth Center on 11.9 & 6.11. For grades 3–6, the event is from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM, and for 7th grade to 18-year-olds from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During Girls’ Friday, all girls and those who identify as girls are welcome at the youth center. The activities are based on the wishes of the participants, such as crafts, cooking, and listening to music. Remember to tell the instructors what else you would like to do! Girls’ Friday is substance-free, and participation requires a membership card.

Maunulan nuorisotalo, Maunula-talo, Metsäpurontie 4 · Helsinki

Mon 9 Nov, 10:00

Music session

Everyone is welcome to the playground's music sessions! In these sessions, we'll do rhymes, sing, and make music – the rhythm will get your toes and fingers tapping. Parents will have a chance to meet other families with children, and kids will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. There's a possibility to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.

Leikkipuisto Mellunmäki, Pyhätunturintie 2 · Helsinki

Fri 13 Nov, 20:00

Sampo Soikoon! concert: Mood Suprim x Asa

Description in Finnish

Mood Suprim x Asa Mood Suprim x Asa yhdistävät voimansa Mood Suprimin on musiikillinen tutkimusmatka identiteettiin, suomalaisuuteen ja eri kulttuurien väliseen vuoropuheluun. Konsertissa yhtye kohtaa suomalaisen hiphopin omaleimaisimpiin ääniin kuuluvan Asan . Illassa sykkii energinen ja monimuotoinen äänimaailma, jossa itämaisten Sufi-melodioiden mystiikka kohtaa modernin rytmin ja Itä-Helsingin katutodellisuuden. Mood Suprim kuljettaa yleisön hypnoottisen grooven, runollisen herkkyyden ja improvisaation läpi, kun taas Asa liittää kokonaisuuteen oman terävän kielensä, yhteiskunnallisen näkemyksen ja ainutlaatuisen, vuosien varrella hioutuneen läsnäolon. Yhdessä he rakentavat lavalle kokemuksen, joka ei ole pelkkä keikka, vaan räjähdysvoimainen, hengittävä show, jossa rytmi, runous ja rajoja rikkova ilmaisu sulautuvat hetkessä kuultavaksi ja koettavaksi. Yhtye on julkaissut kolme singleä legendaarisen räpartisti Asan kanssa. Mood Suprim julkaisee 16.10. ensimmäisen fyysisen levykokonaisuutensa Mustien perhosten silta. Julkaisulla yhtye yhdistää omaa musiikillista ilmaisuaan saamelaisartistien kanssa. Marouf Majidin, Esko Grundströmin ja Tomi Saikkosen muodostama Mood Suprim yhdistää sufilaisen musiikkiperinteen, suomalaisen kansanmusiikin, hiphopin, elektronisen musiikin ja Lähi-idän rytmit omaleimaiseksi nykyilmaisuksi. https://www.instagram.com/asapinnallinen https://www.instagram.com/moodsuprim

Nukketeatteri Sampo, Erottajankatu 7 · Helsinki

Sat 14 Nov, 14:00

Pinkki & Fankki - villikissaduo

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Pinkki ja Fankki ovat kaksi hulvatonta villikissaa, jotka laulavat omia lastenlaulujaan. Duon muodostavat Mia Kavasto ja Tiina Ryyppö. Keikalla lapset pääsevät mukaan tanssimaan ja laulamaan kissojen kanssa. Ohjelmassa on aina myös pieni Pinkin tietovisa. Duo on julkaissut neljä sinkkua vuosina 2021–2023: Funkykatti, Vaskitsa, Mukava kana ja Kanihanibani. Laulut ovat kuunneltavissa Spotifyssa ja Apple Musicissa. Duo on niittänyt menestystä myös Salon lastenlaulukilpailussa. Ikäsuositus 3–8 vuotta, kesto noin 30 minuuttia.

Kannelmäen kirjasto, Klaneettitie 5 · Helsinki

Mon 16 Nov, 18:00

Children’s Rights Week concert

The Käpylä Music Institute’s Children’s Rights Week concert will feature performances by the school’s students as well as a sing-along. Monday’s concert will take place at Koskela Church. The concert does not contain any religious content and is suitable for everyone. See you there!

Koskelan kirkko, Käpyläntie 11 · Helsinki

Mon 16 Nov, 18:40

Cantando con Corocó

Bring the whole family along to enjoy songs, games, rhythms and dancing in Spanish and Finnish at the Helsinki YMCA Music College.

Helsingin NMKY:n musiikkiopisto, Vuorikatu 17 · Helsinki

Tue 17 Nov, 09:00

Instrument demonstrations at Latokartano Comprehensive School

During Children’s Rights Week, the Meri-Helsinki Music Institute will host musical activities for students at schools in Helsinki, both during music lessons and throughout the school day. Latokartano Comprehensive School will host musical instrument demonstrations as part of the school day. The students’ parents and guardians and other family members are also welcome to attend, if there is room. The instrument demonstrations are aimed specifically at students of Latokartano Comprehensive School, but anyone else wishing to take part can confirm their attendance by emailing ville-veikko.ijas@mehmo.fi. The school will be informed of more detailed times at a later date.

Latokartanon peruskoulu, Agronominkatu 22 · Helsinki

Tue 17 Nov, 09:00

Band and percussion workshop and concert during break time at Kankarepuisto Comprehensive School

During Children’s Rights Week, the Meri-Helsinki Music Institute will host musical activities for students at schools in Helsinki, both during music lessons and throughout the school day. Kankarepuisto Comprehensive School will host a drum and percussion workshop, as well as a concert during break time in the school playground. The students’ parents and guardians and other family members are also welcome to attend, if there is room. The workshop is aimed specifically at students of Kankarepuisto Comprehensive School, but anyone else wishing to take part can confirm their attendance by emailing ville-veikko.ijas@mehmo.fi. The school will be informed of more detailed times at a later date.

Kankarepuiston peruskoulu, Jakomäenpolku 6 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 09:00

Piano taster session at Puistola Comprehensive School

During Children’s Rights Week, the Meri-Helsinki Music Institute will host musical activities for students at schools in Helsinki, both during music lessons and throughout the school day. Puistola Comprehensive School will host a piano taster session as part of the school day. The students’ parents and guardians and other family members are also welcome to attend, if there is room. The taster session is aimed specifically at students of Puistola Comprehensive School, but anyone else wishing to take part can confirm their attendance by emailing ville-veikko.ijas@mehmo.fi. The school will be informed of more detailed times at a later date.

Puistolan peruskoulu, Suuntimotie 28 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 09:00

Band and instrument demonstrations at Aurinkolahti Comprehensive School

During Children’s Rights Week, the Meri-Helsinki Music Institute will host musical activities for students at schools in Helsinki, both during music lessons and throughout the school day. Aurinkolahti Comprehensive School will host band and instrument demonstrations as part of the school day. The students’ parents and guardians and other family members are also welcome to attend, if there is room. The band and instrument demonstrations are aimed specifically at students of Aurinkolahti Comprehensive School, but anyone else wishing to take part can confirm their attendance by emailing ville-veikko.ijas@mehmo.fi. The schools will be informed of more detailed times at a later date.

Aurinkolahden peruskoulu, Iiluodonpiha 1 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 16:00

Instrument Adventure

Instrument Adventure is an event for the whole family that gives visitors a chance to try different musical instruments and experience music and music teaching with a relaxed approach. It offers a unique chance to try out several different instruments, listen to performances and chat with the music teachers.

Helsingin kristillinen musiikkikoulu, Näkinkuja 3 · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 18:30

Wednesday's Piano Concert

The Sandels Music and Culture School invites you to a free concert in the Gyllenberg Hall. No advance registration is required. Welcome! For more information: kansli@moks.fi

Musik- och kulturskolan Sandels · Helsinki

Wed 18 Nov, 19:00

Children’s Rights Week concert

The Käpylä Music Institute’s Children’s Rights Week concert will feature performances by the school’s students as well as a sing-along. Wednesday’s concert will take place at Oulunkylä Church. The concert does not contain any religious content and is suitable for everyone. See you there!

Oulunkylän kirkko, Teinintie 10 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 09:00

Instrument demonstrations at Myllypuro Comprehensive School

During Children’s Rights Week, the Meri-Helsinki Music Institute will host musical activities for students at schools in Helsinki, both during music lessons and throughout the school day. Myllypuro Comprehensive School will host instrument demonstrations as part of the school day. The students’ parents and guardians and other family members are also welcome to attend, if there is room. The instrument demonstrations are aimed specifically at students of Myllypuro Comprehensive School, but anyone else wishing to take part can confirm their attendance by emailing ville-veikko.ijas@mehmo.fi. The school will be informed of more detailed times at a later date.

Myllypuron peruskoulu, Yläkivenrinne 4 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 10:00

Music play session with Ludde, Sussi and Macke, and a family café

In autumn 2026, music play sessions and a family café will be held on Thursdays at 10.00 at Malm Svenska Ungdomsförening’s house Solhem in Malmi in northern Helsinki. The music play session is aimed at children aged 0 to 5 and their carers, but anyone who is at home during the day and would like to come along and enjoy some cheerful songs and the lovely hustle and bustle of the little ones – followed by an informal coffee break afterwards – is also very welcome! The singing session starts at 10.00, and afterwards there is an opportunity to socialise freely in the family café. No booking required; free entry (with a voluntary coffee fund). Please notice that the event is in Swedish. Several bus routes stop right by Solhem (Malmin sairaala bus stop) and there is also plenty of parking at Solhem. The music play sessions are jointly arranged by Norr om Stan, Malm Svenska Ungdomsförening and Olaus Petri, with support from the foundation Brita Maria Renlunds minne, Tre Smeder and the Swedish Cultural Foundation. Norr om Stan and Malm Svenska Ungdomsförening run the café. Learn more about the event at nos.fi (www.nos.fi).

Solhem, Kirkonkyläntie 23 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 10:00

Lelukavereiden laulukerho’s Töttöröö concert

Welcome to Kapsäkki for the Töttöröö concert by Lelukavereiden laulukerho (‘Toy Friends’ Singing Club’). The concert is a musical treat for children, the young at heart, and soft toys and mascots. Hobby horses and action figures are also welcome! Please sign up in advance by emailing stiina.laakso@kapsakki.fi

Musiikkiteatteri Kapsäkki, Hämeentie 68 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 16:00

Children’s Rights walking concert

Children play for other children at the walking concert, which you can join or leave at any point during the performance. During the concert, visitors can admire the artwork created by daycare children, which adorns the walls of the Central Helsinki Music Institute and showcases children’s perspectives on the theme of Children’s Rights Week. In the walking concert, children perform for other children. The concert will be organised in collaboration with the Central Helsinki Music Institute, Daycare Ebeneser and the Kindergarten Museum.

Keski-Helsingin musiikkiopisto, Helsinginkatu 3-5 · Helsinki

Thu 19 Nov, 16:30

Cantores Minores boys’ choir open day for children of early childhood education age and young people

The Cantores Minores boys’ choir will be celebrating its 75th anniversary next year. You are welcome to come and watch the various choir groups’ rehearsals and music playgroup sessions and find out more about the choir’s activities as part of the Children’s Culture for All! campaign.

Meritullin seurakuntatalo, Meritullintori 3 · Helsinki

Fri 20 Nov, 09:00

Children’s creative trail

Explore circus, music, art and gymnastics! The Pakila Music Institute, Pakilan voimistelijat, Art School of Northern Helsinki and Pukinmäen taidekoulut will join forces to organise the ‘Children’s creative trail’, which gives children the chance to try their hand at and learn about various art forms. The interactive tour will take place at the art centre at Ohrahuhdantie 4. The event is aimed at the pre-primary and 5-year-old groups at local daycare centres.

Pakilan musiikkiopisto, Ohrahuhdantie 4 A 2 · Helsinki

Fri 20 Nov, 16:00

Jamkids music workshop

The Jamkids music workshop is an immersive musical experience designed for the whole family. During the session, children get to play a variety of instruments, as well as sing and move around. The music workshop will be organised as part of the World Children’s Day event at Cultural Centre Kanneltalo. For more information: tapahtumat@jamkids.fi

Kanneltalo, Klaneettitie 5 · Helsinki

Fri 20 Nov, 16:00

Music School Demo: Pädipaja workshop

At Music School Demo’s iPad jam session, people create music together. The idea behind the jam session is to make music freely: rather than rehearsing set pieces, the music is created and takes shape in the moment based on the ideas of the participants. Thanks to user-friendly apps, the end result will sound great, even if you have no prior knowledge or experience of playing music. You can come and go as you please at the non-stop workshop, but the music never stops. The instructors at Music School Demo offer guidance and also play along themselves. The workshop will be organised as part of the World Children’s Day event at Cultural Centre Kanneltalo. For more information: tapahtumat@jamkids.fi

Kanneltalo, Klaneettitie 5 · Helsinki

Fri 20 Nov, 16:30

World Children’s Day at Kanneltalo

Come and celebrate World Children’s Day at Kanneltalo with music, creativity and a fun time together! The afternoon starts with free music workshops from 16.30 to 18.00. In Jamkids’ exciting non-stop music workshop, children of all ages can try out different instruments, sing and move to the beat of music. You can join the workshop at any time while it is open. At the same time, Demo Music School’s songwriting workshop provides school-age children and young people with an opportunity to create their own music under guidance and discover the creative process of making music in a fun way. The workshops are also held free of charge as a pre-event related to the Wednesday Club event series on Wednesday 11 November. During the event, the gallery of Kanneltalo features a Skidimarket exhibition where children and families can let their imaginations run wild while playing shop. From 18.00 onwards, the evening continues with Global Club Nights (GCN), a club event aimed at music lovers of all ages, featuring performances by the contemporary folk music group Tell Your Birds and Argentinian composer, guitarist and singer Manu Rosales with his band. The free club starts early so that children can also take part in the company of an adult. You can look forward to captivating world music, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and experiences shared with others. Free entry to all events. Come and celebrate World Children’s Day with your whole family! Global Club Nights är en klubbserie där människor som arbetar med musik och som älskar musik samlas för att fira musiken tillsammans. Målet för klubbarna är att skapa en trygg, inkluderande och kreativ miljö samt att bygga broar mellan alla musikälskare och deras gemenskaper. Kulturcentret Gamlasgården arrangerar Global Club Nights-kvällarna i samarbete med Sibeliusakademins utbildningsprogram Global Music samt Maailman musiikin keskus. Global Club Nights is a series of club events where people who work in the music industry and those who love music come together to celebrate music. The aim of the events is to create a safe, participatory and creative environment and build bridges between all music lovers and their communities. Cultural Centre Kanneltalo organises the Global Club Nights events in collaboration with the Sibelius Academy’s Global Music education programme and the Global Music Centre.

Kanneltalo, Klaneettitie 5 · Helsinki

Fri 20 Nov, 17:00

Welcome to Uudenmaan CP-yhdistys's Christmas Party on Fri, Nov 20!

Grab your Santa hat and a cheerful mood, and come spend a nice evening at Uudenmaan CP-yhdistys's Christmas party! There will be relaxed get-together, some savory snacks, Christmas porridge, star tarts, and glögi, as well as background music. We are also aiming to arrange suitable activities for children: a Christmas drawing corner and elf checkpoints are in development! You can participate in the Christmas party according to your own schedule. The event is aimed at new and old members of the association, as well as others belonging to the activity circle. Welcome to get to know the association's people and activities! Register by Nov 8 at the latest with Aro Penttilä at uudenmaancpyhdistys@outlook.com or tel. 040 148 9782. When registering, please inform us of your and your assistant's food allergies and any assistive devices you will bring.

Malmin kauppatie 26, Helsinki, Malmin kauppatie 26 · Helsinki

Fri 20 Nov, 18:00

Friday's Piano Concert

The Sandels Music and Culture School invites you to a free concert in the Gyllenberg Hall. No advance registration is required. Welcome! For more information: kansli@moks.fi

Musik- och kulturskolan Sandels · Helsinki