Leikki, Museum of Play, will be open with extended hours during the Christmas holiday and offers a variety of enjoyable activities for the whole family. Expect fun events such as the Cucumber Scooter Hunt, Lego-building workshops, guided tours, various other workshops, and New Year’s celebrations on December 30–31.
(Note: The museum is closed December 23–25, 2024, and on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.)
Daily Activities (Included in Admission Fee):
Cucumber Scooter Hunt (non-stop):
Moon animals from Cucumberland! The tiny cucumber scooter critters have escaped into the Leikki exhibits. Join the hunt and find all the hidden scooterlings.
Lego-Building Workshop (non-stop, except Dec. 30–31):
We are all Lego Masters! Come build at Leikki’s Lego workshop where only your imagination limits what you can create.
Snowman Treat Workshop (11:00 AM–1:00 PM, except Dec. 26):
Rati riti rallaa! In this sweet workshop, create an edible snowman. Ingredients are provided by Dr. Oetker.
Special Daily Programs:
Saturday, Dec. 21:
Reindeer Hobby Horse Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Make a cute cardboard-headed reindeer hobby horse for your winter playtime. Workshop fee: €2 per hobby horse.
Sunday, Dec. 22:
Reflector Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Create a personalized reflector using reflective fabric and felt. Workshop fee: €2 per reflector.
Thursday, Dec. 26:
No guided activities.
Friday, Dec. 27:
Snow Globe Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Create a playful snow globe. Workshop fee: €2 per snow globe.
Guided Tour: From Tokyo to Tapiola (5:00 PM):
A 15-minute overview of the museum’s special exhibition, suitable for all ages. Included in the admission fee.
Saturday, Dec. 28:
Reindeer Hobby Horse Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Workshop fee: €2 per hobby horse.
Sunday, Dec. 29:
Reflector Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Workshop fee: €2 per reflector.
Monday, Dec. 30:
Glitter Tattoo Station (11:30 AM–1:00 PM):
Get a sparkling temporary tattoo! One tattoo per person is included in the admission fee.
New Year’s Disco (1:00–2:00 PM):
Start the New Year celebrations with dancing, including a guided dance session followed by free dancing. Included in the admission fee.
Party Mask Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Create a fun mask for New Year’s festivities. Workshop fee: €2 per mask.
Tuesday, Dec. 31:
Glitter Tattoo Station (11:30 AM–1:00 PM):
Included in the admission fee.
New Year’s Disco (1:00–2:00 PM):
Included in the admission fee.
Party Mask Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Workshop fee: €2 per mask.
Thursday, Jan. 2:
Memory Game Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Create a fun memory game to enjoy during winter playtime. Workshop fee: €2 per game.
Guided Tour: From Tokyo to Tapiola (5:00 PM):
Included in the admission fee.
Friday, Jan. 3:
Snow Globe Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Workshop fee: €2 per snow globe.
Guided Tour: From Tokyo to Tapiola (5:00 PM):
Included in the admission fee.
Saturday, Jan. 4:
Reindeer Hobby Horse Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Workshop fee: €2 per hobby horse.
Sunday, Jan. 5:
Reflector Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Workshop fee: €2 per reflector.
Monday, Jan. 6:
Memory Game Workshop (2:00–4:00 PM):
Workshop fee: €2 per game.