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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image for this article is from the grounds of Håkansbölen Manor on the Vantaa side, which is also home to the children's culture center Pyykkitupa.
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Play Café play park café operating this week:
Summer café in Vantaa in Hämeenkylä at Tuomela School (Ainontie 44) is open Monday to Tuesday 10am-6pm.
Exhibition tips with children
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbölen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm. Free admission. Note! The exhibition is closed during Midsummer weekend!
Museum tips with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023
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At the children's traffic city Monday and Tuesday 9am-4pm supervised pedal car driving for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
MLL summer activities for families on the 3rd floor of the central library Oodi Monday 10am-12pm.
Stoa square art workshops Monday to Thursday June 19-22, 2023, 10am-12pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Aurora Street Circus Tour
Contemporary circus group Race Horse Company: Circus as it is at Matinkylä resident park (Matinraitti 12) Monday 10am. Free admission.
Skateboard Container at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11am-7pm.
Espoo: Aurora Street Circus Tour
Contemporary circus group Race Horse Company: Circus as it is at Palttina Cottage resident park (Tegelhagen 4) Monday 1pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Pasture visit at Katrineberg Manor's 4H farm Monday 5pm. Voluntary donation.
Helsinki City Folk on Espa stage Monday 6pm. The capital region's folk dancers and musicians bring their Midsummer greetings to city dwellers and tourists visiting Helsinki.
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Happenings in play parks Monday
Play park meal lunch menu Monday: chicken soup (M G N S K). Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
Theatre Rollo Play Park Tour: Lahnalahti Play Park (Lauttasaari) 10:30am-11:15am. Free admission.
Play parks' summer season begins and the play parks open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Dragon Park, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Tractor, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpet, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play places and the newest play places can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Monday
Helmet library events for children on Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
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At the children's traffic city Monday and Tuesday 9am-4pm supervised pedal car driving for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Stoa square art workshops Monday to Thursday June 19-22, 2023, 10am-12pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Summer Kuvis: Aurora residents – lasting sculpture from clay at Aurora Children's Culture Center Wednesday 10am-1pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Aurora Street Circus Tour
Contemporary circus group Race Horse Company: Circus as it is at Karakalli resident park (Kotkatie 10) Tuesday 10am. Free admission.
Summer music on the A stage of Annantalo courtyard Tuesday 10:30am. Free admission.
Skateboard Container at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11am-7pm.
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesday 12pm-7pm. Small entrance fee.
Espoo: Aurora Street Circus Tour
Contemporary circus group Race Horse Company: Circus as it is at Perkkaa resident park (Majurinpolku 3) Tuesday 1pm. Free admission.
Fox Käreittä's magic path on Seurasaari Tuesday and Wednesday 2pm. Free admission.
Pasture visit at Skatan 4H farm in Vuosaari's Uutela Tuesday 5pm. Voluntary donation.
Happenings in play parks Tuesday
Play park meal lunch menu Tuesday: Lentil vegetable soup (M G K Veg).
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
Theatre Rollo Play Park Tour: Sanna Play Park (West Pasila) Tuesday 11am-11:45am. Free admission.
Theatre Rollo Play Park Tour: Kotinummi Play Park (Malmi) Tuesday 1pm-1:45pm. Free admission.
Play parks' summer season begins and the play parks open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Dragon Park, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Tractor, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpet, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Other play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play places and the newest play places can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Tuesday
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023
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At the children's traffic city Wednesday and Thursday 9am-4pm supervised cycling for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Stoa square art workshops Monday to Thursday June 19-22, 2023, 10am-12pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Aurora Street Circus Tour
Contemporary circus group Race Horse Company: Circus as it is at Souka resident park (Soukankaari 10) Wednesday 10am. Free admission.
Espoo: Summer Kuvis: Summer book or card workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center Wednesday 10am-1pm. Free admission.
Skateboard Container at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11am-7pm.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12pm-7pm. Small entrance fee.
Midsummer talkoot on Seurasaari at Antti's square Wednesday and Thursday 12pm-4pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Aurora Street Circus Tour
Contemporary circus group Race Horse Company: Circus as it is at Tapiola resident park (Louhenkuja 4) Wednesday 1pm. Free admission.
Fox Käreittä's magic path on Seurasaari Tuesday and Wednesday 2pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Pasture visit at Glims 4H farm 3:30pm-4:30pm. Voluntary donation.
Happenings in play parks Wednesday
Play park meal lunch menu Wednesday: ground beef risotto (M G S K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
Theatre Rollo Play Park Tour: Arabia Play Park 11am-11:45am. Free admission.
Play parks' summer season begins and the play parks open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Dragon Park, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Tractor, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpet, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Other play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play places and the newest play places can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Wednesday
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023
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Stoa square art workshops Monday to Thursday June 19-22, 2023, 10am-12pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Aurora Street Circus Tour
Contemporary circus group Race Horse Company: Circus as it is at Hiirisuo resident park (Pohjoisentie 1) Thursday 10am. Free admission.
Espoo: Summer Kuvis: Midsummer wreath workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center Wednesday 10am-1pm. Free admission.
At the children's traffic city this Thursday is exceptionally a family day, meaning children of all ages can drive in the traffic city supervised by their own adult 10am-2pm. Free admission.
Skateboard Container at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11am-7pm.
Midsummer talkoot on Seurasaari at Antti's square Wednesday and Thursday 12pm-4pm. Free admission.
Happenings in play parks Thursday
Play park meal lunch menu Thursday: Archipelago soup with char (M G N S K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
Theatre Rollo Play Park Tour: Ulvila Play Park (Munkkivuori) 1pm-1:45pm. Free admission.
Play parks' summer season begins and the play parks open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Dragon Park, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Tractor, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpet, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Other play parks announce their programs on the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on play parks' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play places and the newest play places can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Thursday
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY 23.6.2023
Midsummer Eve
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Happenings in play parks Friday
Due to Midsummer Eve, play parks are closed and play park meals will not be served on Friday. However, you can still play freely in play park areas anytime!
Tips for Helsinki's best play places and the newest play places can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Friday
Midsummer Eve, libraries are closed.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023
Midsummer Day
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Horse riding and pony riding on Seurasaari Saturday 11am-5pm. Paid admission.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023
Events and activity tips
Espoo: Adventure forest nature walk in the Villa Elfvik landscapes Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm. Free admission.
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