Today we play! At the playground, experience the joy of imaginative play with changing themes and other fun activities together. In the Today We Play! activity, children and adults can immerse themselves in the world of play and imagination. Families, together with the leaders, build inviting play environments: a shop, a harbor, a home play area, a traffic city, animal nests, and all sorts of other things. Themes change according to the season and participants' wishes. Children will find playmates, and during play, parents can get to know other families with children. Children and parents can participate in planning and implementing the activities with the leaders. Opportunity to heat up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Playing in colourful shadows and playing tricks in mirrors. In the little ones' very own light bath, they marvel at the magical winter lights together with their own adult. Age recommendation 0-3 years. Sessions at 10-11:30 and 13:30-15. The light bath operates on a non-stop principle. Active exploration time is approx. 30 min. Instructor: Jenni Vilander. Free entry.
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
Time together with guided play, movement, rhymes, art, or music for families, either in the playground yard or indoors. More detailed information about the day's session can be found in the weekly program on Leikkipuisto Seppä's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
The Friday 'Let's Move Together' session is held in the yard of Leikkipuisto Strömberg on Fridays from 10-11 AM. You can always come to play in the playground yard! There will be shared activities for children and their own adults with changing themes in the park's yard area for all ages on Fridays from 10-11 AM. Come and develop play ideas together with the leaders. Children will find playmates, and while playing, parents can get to know other families with children. There's an opportunity to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Strömberg, Strömberginpolku 5 · Helsinki
Fun nursery rhyme games and the joy of rhymes in a relaxed rhyme session (approx. 30 min) for 0-3 year old babies and toddlers with their own adult. After the rhyme session, it's possible to stay and hang out in the space. Free entry! No advance registration! Welcome!
Activity Workshop: Crafts and Handicraft for All Ages
Everyone is welcome to the playground's activity workshop; it's suitable for all ages! In the activity workshop, you can try out various art and craft activities with changing themes. Parents have the opportunity to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing activities together with the leaders. There's an opportunity to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Kipinäpuisto, Kivikonkaari 31 · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground's art morning; it's suitable for all ages! In the art morning, you can try out various art and craft activities with changing themes. Parents have the opportunity to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing activities together with the leaders. There's an opportunity to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
All toddlers and their parents are welcome to the playground's toddler morning! During the sessions, we play, move, sing, recite rhymes, have fun, explore, and learn. Parents have the opportunity to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing the activities together with the leaders. Opportunity to heat up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Get-togethers and guided activities at the staffed playground. The guided session might include things like scavenger hunts, art, or physical activities. More detailed descriptions can be found in the playground's weekly program on Facebook & Instagram, and on the notice board. You can warm up and eat your own packed lunches inside the playground building.
A get-together with guided play, movement, rhymes, arts, or music for families, held in the playground yard or indoors. More detailed information about the day's session can be found in the weekly program on Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti, Lauttasaarentie 40a · Helsinki
Welcome to play, sing, move, create art, do nursery rhymes, and explore at the leikkipuisto's family morning! Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning activities together with the leaders.
Leikkipuisto Rusthollari, Rusthollarintie 15 · Helsinki
A meeting place for families with small children and different cultures. Adults have the opportunity to practice Finnish. You can also come without children. Enjoy coffee, getting to know each other, and chatting. There are changing activity sessions at 10 AM.
Leikkipuisto Maatulli, Maatullinkuja 8 K · Helsinki
Singing and movement on the terrace/playground yard
Singing, movement, play, and rhyming sessions with changing themes. For more information, ask the session leaders or email lp.etupelto@hel.fi. Follow our social media for weekly updates. Changes are possible.
Singing and music for schoolchildren, held either outdoors or indoors at the Leikkipuisto. You can find more detailed information about this session on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki
Joy of Movement exercise group for 2-3 year olds. Pre-registration required.
The Joy of Movement exercise sessions are for children and their parents. The goal of the sessions is to find joy in movement and strengthen the interaction between child and parent. At the same time, participants get to try out different exercise equipment, practice motor skills, and learn to function in a group. Pre-registration is required for this group, and one session period lasts 5-6 weeks. Registration for the next exercise groups will be in December, and new groups will start in January 2027.
Perhetalo Kajuutta, Kaivonkatsojanpolku 4 · Helsinki
All baby families are welcome to the playground's baby meet-up! At the baby meet-up, babies who are still at the lying-down stage and crawling age can participate with a parent in playing, moving, exploring, and expressing themselves in music, movement, and story time sessions, among others. Parents have the opportunity to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing the activities together with the leaders. Opportunity to heat up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Iso-Antti, Valkovuokonpolku 20 · Helsinki
An open church music group for families with babies, Fridays from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Rekolan kirkko (for babies 3-12 months). In the church music play school, or 'kirkkomuskari', we sing, play, move, rhyme, play instruments, and listen to music. Children participate in these music groups with a parent or another familiar adult. The church music groups are held in conjunction with the family living room, which is open from 9 AM to 12 PM. Welcome!
An outdoor park (Maistraatinkatu 2) picture hunt for all ages, with changing themes. You're always welcome to come and play in the playground yard! Children can find playmates, and parents can meet other families with children while they play. Inside the Leikkipuisto (Pasilan puistotie 8), you can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. There are also restrooms inside.
Leikkipuisto Sanna / Koripallokenttä, Maistraatinkatu 2 · Helsinki
Welcome to the photography session on Fri 23.10. from 10:30 AM onwards – book a time in advance on site or by message. Photos will be taken at the family club from 10:30 AM onwards. You can inquire about available times by message or in advance on site. There's an opportunity to take individual photos, sibling photos, or family photos. Message: 044-907 4886/ Sanna Enbacka. Welcome to the family club and photoshoot on Fri 23.10. from 10:30 AM onwards.
Welcome to sound bowl relaxation! Allow yourself a moment to calm down. The sound of the bowls will guide you into a gentle state of relaxation. The relaxation session is held in Vaahterasali, and exercise mats are provided by the house. You only need to bring comfortable clothes.
Stadin yhteisötalo Saunabaari, Metsäpurontie 25 · Helsinki
Welcome to the Weaving Kiosk! Come and try weaving on a loom – whether you have previous experience or not! Weaving is a craft that connects cultures and people worldwide. The Weaving Kiosk is an open and temporary public space where weaving tools and materials are readily available. You can stay as long as you like and enjoy the joy of creating with your hands. Looms are available for everyone on a first-come, first-served basis. Location: Vuosaari Library's youth space, Naava. Dates: Fri 23.10. from 12 PM to 5 PM, Sat 24.10. from 11 AM to 4 PM, Fri 20.11. from 12 PM to 5 PM, Sat 21.11. from 11 AM to 4 PM, Fri 4.12. from 12 PM to 5 PM, Sat 5.12. from 11 AM to 4 PM. More information: https://rosatolnovclausen.com/Weaving-Kiosk. The Weaving Kiosk is a project by Danish textile artist Rosa Tolnov Clausen, who lives in Finland, and has toured various parts of the world to explore weaving spaces and the future of weaving. Free entry.
Welcome to play Nintendo Switch in the children's section, Satulinna, together with library staff! Free entry, no advance registration. Note! Game Friday will exceptionally not be held on Fri 30.10.2026. * Kallion kirjasto Viides linja 11 09 310 85053
Once a month on Fridays, there's guided activities and treats! Expect board games, crafts, and more. You can bring a small amount of sweets, biscuits, or other treats with you.
Oulunkylän kirjasto, Kylänvanhimmantie 27 · Helsinki
All families with babies are welcome to the family house's baby meet-ups! At these meet-ups, babies who are still lying down or crawling can, together with a parent, participate in playing, moving, exploring, and expressing themselves through music, movement, crafts, and story times, among other activities. Children will find playmates, and while they play, parents can get to know other families with babies. Children and parents can participate in planning and implementing activities with the session leaders. More detailed information, schedules, and program descriptions are available on the family house's own Instagram and Facebook pages. There's a possibility to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has suitable facilities for changing diapers. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We use the premises in cooperation with päiväkoti Viola; the family house has its own entrance. Note! Prams can be left in the fenced area under a canopy in the inner courtyard (shared with päiväkoti Viola).
Riimi open sports club on Fridays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Welcome to join. The Riimi open sports club offers diverse play and movement on Fridays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM for preschool-aged children with their guardians. The sports club is led by an early childhood education teacher from the City of Turku and a children's instructor from Maarian parish. The activity is open and free of charge. Welcome to play and move together with other families. The sports club meets in Riimi's Kaleva-sali (entrance from door E3).
The only limit is your imagination! Come and build with Museum Leikki’s wide selection of Lego bricks. Duplo bricks are also available for children under 3. Museum Leikki, Espoo 9.10.-18.12.2026 (except 16.10.) Fridays 14.00-16.00 Admission fee 0-15€
Welcome to our afternoon activities for primary school-aged children at Kalasataman kirjasto! We'll do crafts, play games, and other fun things based on what you want to do. You can come for the whole time or just drop in as your schedule allows. The library staff will be leading the activities.
Kalasataman kirjasto, Hermannin rantatie 5 · Helsinki
Welcome to the movies! The movie is chosen by vote from films requested by children. The movies have age recommendations of S or K7. The youngest children can participate under the supervision of their own adult. The movies are shown in Finnish, and the subtitle language is chosen according to the children's wishes.
Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki
Hey school kid, come craft and create in the library's children's area. We'll craft together, inspired by the world of fairy tales and our own imagination. In addition, the workshop will feature fun art experiments, making jewelry, and scrapbooking cards. No registration is needed for the club, welcome!
An open living room for all 3rd-7th graders, Fridays from 3 PM to 6 PM, except during school holidays. Snacks, games, and free hanging out. No need to register in advance.
Gaming hobby group for Minecraft adventurers for 3.-6. graders
In the Minecraft gaming groups, you’ll jump into the untamed and unpredictable wilderness of Minecraft with nothing but fellow gamers to rely on and face all the challenges posed by the game together with others! Everyone is welcome to hobby groups regardless of their language skills, functional capacity or past hobbies. We want to support the child’s participation in the best possible way. When registering, please let us know about the child’s support needs or other things that we need to take into account. This allows the hobby organiser to address children’s different needs. The Espoo Hobby Path offers popular, free-of-charge hobbies for children in grades 3–9, arranged after school days at school premises, near the school or via remote connection. The Espoo Hobby Path is a way of implementing the Finnish model for leisure activities in Espoo. The principles of a safer space are applied in the hobby groups.