Helsinki in October | 29 plans to go out

When

Times vary by programme

Where

Helsinki City Museum, Aleksanterinkatu 16

Entry

Free entry; some workshops require booking

Booking

Check booking for individual workshops

Language / age

English talks/workshops on 2–3 October; check other sessions

Still to confirm: Other programme languages and venue accessibility need checking.

When

15:00–20:00

Where

Heureka, Tiedepuisto 1

Entry

Evening ticket €10

Booking

Check official ticket page

Language / age

Artist discussion language not announced

Still to confirm: Discussion language and accessibility details not confirmed.

When

Weekdays only, 1–30 October; check daily hours

Where

Marsio, Otakaari 2

Entry

Free exhibition; Tuesday guided tours also free

Booking

Tuesday guided tours require registration

Language / age

Finnish / English

Still to confirm: Daily opening hours and tour availability need checking; closed at weekends.

When

Check daily opening hours

Where

Wanha Satama, Pikku Satamakatu 3–5

Entry

Adults €20; students, seniors and ages 7–16 €15

Booking

Check official tickets and workshop conditions

Language / age

On-site languages not announced

Still to confirm: Sampling/workshop conditions, languages and accessibility need checking.

When

10:00–16:00

Where

Musiikkitalo, Mannerheimintie 13a

Entry

Free entry; purchases extra

Booking

Public shopping entry; possible crowd limits

Language / age

All ages; English service not confirmed

Still to confirm: Not a full anime convention; no cloakroom; small programme and English service unconfirmed.

When

Check daily programme

Where

Market Square / Kauppatori

Entry

Free browsing; food, purchases and some experiences cost extra

Booking

Check individual experiences

Language / age

Browsing is less language-dependent; check programme languages

Still to confirm: Individual experience costs and outdoor access depend on the programme.

When

Selected sessions on 8, 10 and 11 October

Where

Artsi Museum / Myyrmäkitalo, Paalutori 3

Entry

Free; booking required

Booking

Advance booking required; read data-consent terms

Language / age

18+; English guidance; violent imagery warning

Still to confirm: Equipment accessibility and available appointment slots need checking.

When

Check daily opening hours

Where

Linnanmäki, Tivolikuja 1

Entry

Admission from €25; rides purchased separately

Booking

Buy the appropriate dated ticket

Language / age

9 October: 18+ only; from 10 October: all ages

Still to confirm: Check ride accessibility, daily hours and current ticket availability.

When

16:00–21:00

Where

Suomen ilmailumuseo, Karhumäentie 12

Entry

Meal €26.90 includes exhibitions; exhibition only €14/concession €7/Museum Card €0; quiz €5 extra; drinks extra

Booking

Meal tickets online or at venue; check availability

Language / age

Quiz language and overall event age conditions not confirmed

Still to confirm: Ticket availability, quiz language and accessibility not confirmed.

When

Friday 18:00–21:00; Saturday 09:00–21:00; Sunday 09:00–16:00

Where

Kaapelitehdas Merikaapelihalli, Kaapeliaukio 3

Entry

Free

Booking

Casual visitors welcome; competitions may require separate registration

Language / age

All ages; beginners and solo visitors welcome; English teaching unconfirmed

Still to confirm: English teaching unconfirmed; older generic Info page lists a different venue.

When

Varies by session

Where

Lapinlahden Lähde, Lapinlahdenpolku 8

Entry

Main admission free; some activities require payment

Booking

Some workshops/sauna sessions may need booking

Language / age

Music, film and workshops; languages vary by session

Still to confirm: Individual session fees, bookings, languages and accessibility need checking.

When

Rice: 11:30–13:00 or 14:00–15:30; salt: 13:00–15:00

Where

EMMA / WeeGee, Ahertajantie 5

Entry

Included in museum admission €0–20

Booking

Rice: maximum 24 per session, first come first served

Language / age

Salt art does not require Finnish; rice guidance language unannounced

Still to confirm: Rice guidance language and current ticket eligibility need checking.

When

Varies by programme

Where

WeeGee, Ahertajantie 5

Entry

13 October: free throughout; other days €0/10/20 by ticket type

Booking

Check booking for individual sessions

Language / age

Architecture tours, music and children’s creativity; languages vary

Still to confirm: Check each session’s language, time and booking requirements.

When

17:00–22:00; tournament starts 18:00

Where

Tiivistämö, Sörnäisten rantatie 22 / Kaasutehtaankatu 1

Entry

Free

Booking

Casual play welcome; tournament registration via official Start.gg link

Language / age

All ages; beginners welcome; staff language unconfirmed

Still to confirm: Tournament rules/capacity need checking; venue calendar time differs from city event page; use city local time.

When

Check daily opening hours

Where

Messukeskus, Messuaukio 1

Entry

Adult €19 through 1 October; later prices vary by date/channel, up to €26

Booking

Buy official admission tickets

Language / age

Talk languages vary; check individual sessions

Still to confirm: Current ticket price, availability and talk languages need checking.

When

18:00–22:00

Where

Tiivistämö, Sörnäisten rantatie 22 / Kaasutehtaankatu 1

Entry

Free

Booking

Check official venue programme; capacity unconfirmed

Language / age

All ages; everyone welcome; interview language unconfirmed

Still to confirm: Interview language, accessibility and capacity not confirmed.

When

Check daily opening hours

Where

Cable Factory, Kaapeliaukio 3

Entry

Adults €10; under-18s free with an adult

Booking

Check official entry information

Language / age

Under-18s must accompany an adult for free entry

Still to confirm: Daily hours and venue accessibility need checking.

When

13:00–18:00

Where

Tiivistämö, Sörnäisten rantatie 22

Entry

Free

Booking

No clothing contribution required; bring clean, intact clothes if contributing

Language / age

Browsing is less language-dependent; discussion language unconfirmed

Still to confirm: Discussion language and venue accessibility not confirmed.

When

Check daily opening hours

Where

Messukeskus, Messuaukio 1

Entry

Adult advance €21 through 21 October; event online €23; gate €26

Booking

Buy admission; check individual sessions

Language / age

Many talks in Finnish; Wine & Food under-18s need a guardian

Still to confirm: Session languages and current ticket availability need checking.

When

15:00–17:00; tours at 15:00 and 16:00

Where

Space21 / TiLa!, Vuorimiehentie 2a

Entry

Fee not confirmed; do not assume free

Booking

Register by 21 October, 23:59 via official form

Language / age

Finnish / English; no Aalto affiliation requirement shown

Still to confirm: Fee, capacity and accessibility not confirmed.

When

Friday 16:00–21:00; Saturday 12:00–18:00

Where

Hakaniemi Market Hall, Hämeentie 1a

Entry

Free entry; purchases and some experiences cost extra

Booking

Check individual experience requirements

Language / age

Saturday includes family activities; programme languages unannounced

Still to confirm: Individual experience fees, capacity and languages need checking.

When

10:00–15:00

Where

Arcada, Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1

Entry

Adults €6; ages 7–15 €3

Booking

Check organiser entry information

Language / age

Market browsing is less language-dependent

Still to confirm: Organiser summary advises confirming details; accessibility not confirmed.

When

Adult start provisionally 18:15; children’s times separate

Where

Kalasatamanpuisto

Entry

5/10 km: €40/45 through 30 September; €45/50 on 1–22 October; late €55/60

Booking

Race registration required; children register separately

Language / age

5 or 10 km adult races; costumes optional; children’s race also offered

Still to confirm: 18:15 start is provisional; check children’s times and current fees.

When

12:00–16:00

Where

Finnbrit, Fredrikinkatu 20 B

Entry

Visitors free; purchases extra; €30 fee applies to sellers

Booking

No explicit visitor booking rule published; check organiser

Language / age

Visitor age rules and working language not specified

Still to confirm: Stall line-up and language pending; access involves stairs or a lift.

When

16:00–20:00; English introduction at 17:00

Where

Architecture & Design Museum, Korkeavuorenkatu 23

Entry

Free

Booking

Check official programme for participation conditions

Language / age

English Moomin exhibition introduction at 17:00

Still to confirm: Check current programme and accessibility details before visiting.

When

Detailed 2026 timetable not announced

Where

Suomenlinna

Entry

Individual programme fees pending; ferry transport extra

Booking

2026 booking requirements pending

Language / age

Programme languages not announced

Still to confirm: 2026 programme, prices and languages pending; older 2025 programme is not current.

When

12:30–16:30

Where

EMMA / WeeGee, Ahertajantie 5

Entry

Included in museum admission €0–20

Booking

Booking requirements not announced

Language / age

Programme languages and age conditions not announced

Still to confirm: Detailed programme, language and booking requirements not announced; no specific workshops promised.

When

13:00–20:00

Where

Espoo Cultural Centre, Kulttuuriaukio 2 / Kulttuuriaukio

Entry

Free entry; food and purchases extra

Booking

Check official detailed programme when published

Language / age

All ages; Finnish / English

Still to confirm: Detailed timetable not yet published.

When

Doors 19:00; performance 20:00

Where

Korjaamo Kulmasali, Töölönkatu 51 A–B

Entry

Advance €16 / door €18 plus cloakroom €3.90; order fees to confirm

Booking

Official ticket link; check availability

Language / age

18+; instruction language not explicitly confirmed; costumes optional

Still to confirm: Ticket availability, order fees and instruction language not confirmed.