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With the kids in Helsinki

Family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki this week.

2 picks · updated 15 October

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Halloweeks 2026Thu 15 October · Puotilan kartano · From €12The Carnival of LightThu 15 October · Linnanmäki · From €25
What’s On HelsinkiEverything on in Helsinki this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in Helsinki?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Family in Helsinki, answered

What are the best family picks in Helsinki?

Right now: Halloweeks 2026 and The Carnival of Light. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Helsinki and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Helsinki, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.