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Where to go with children in summer Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The article's cover image celebrates Baltic Sea Day, celebrated on Thursday.
Current highlights
- New in Little Helsinki: Introducing Helsinki's newest playgrounds!
- Museum tips for visiting with children in Little Helsinki's themed article!
- Little Finland - over 800 reasons to explore Finland with children!
- Art in the middle of the city! Kim Simonsson's Peat Giants can be found in Lasipalatsi Square and on the Bio Rex terrace through October. Impressive, engaging, and delightful for children too.
- Skidimarket is open on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall for the time being.
- You can also borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! The Viikin library has a borrowed admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. The Kalasatama library, on the other hand, offers admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo to borrow.
MONDAY 26.8.2024
Events and
activity tips
- New in Little Helsinki: Introducing Helsinki's newest playgrounds!
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Albert's Living Room is open again on Monday 9:30–14 (International Monday).
- Playroom Loru on Monday:
- 10:30–11:15 Loru's games - play or movement for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event hall
- 13–13:30 Peekaboo baby session for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event hall
- 15–15:30 Peekaboo baby session for under 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor event hall - Family centers have programs:
- Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page.
- Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page. - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the center's pages!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
- Espoo: Espoo Ciné Film Festival 23.8.-1.9.2024.
TUESDAY 27.8.2024
Events and
activity tips
- New in Little Helsinki: Introducing Helsinki's newest playgrounds!
- Summer Music at Annantalo's A stage at 9:30 and 10:40. Free admission.
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Baby Coffee on Tuesday at the following locations:
– Vantaa: Robert's Coffee Jumbo at 10
– Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello at 10
– Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Jugend at 10
– Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi at 13 - Free admission to Design Museum & Architecture Museum on Tuesday 11-20.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
- Albert's Living Room evening session on Tuesday 16:30-18:30.
- Playroom Loru on Tuesday:
- 10–10:30 Loru moves - gentle movement with baby, Oodi 3rd floor
- 13-13:30 In Loru's warmth - songs, verses and rhythm for babies, Oodi 3rd floor event hall
- Family centers have programs:
- Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page.
- Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page.
- MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the center's pages!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
- Espoo: Espoo Ciné Film Festival 23.8.-1.9.2024.
WEDNESDAY 28.8.2024
Events and
activity tips
- Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays 9:30–15.
- Helsinki Police Band Children's Group Nallekopla on Espan stage Wednesday at 10. Free admission.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
- Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesday 12-19. Small admission fee.
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Playroom Loru on Wednesday:
- 10:30–11:30 In Loru's enchantment - experiences with different themes for all senses (sensory world, play, movement, music…) The session also includes guided activities, Oodi 3rd floor event hall
- 13:00-14:30 In Loru's enchantment, Oodi 3rd floor event hall.
- Family centers have programs:
- Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page.
- Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page.
- MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the center's pages!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
- Espoo: Espoo Ciné Film Festival 23.8.-1.9.2024.
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THURSDAY 29.8.2024
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Events and
activity tips
- New in Little Helsinki: Introducing Helsinki's newest playgrounds!
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Espoo: Baltic Sea Day: The Baltic Sea Underwater World Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Thursday 9-12. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Thursday 9:30–15.
- Playroom Loru on Thursday:
- 10-10:30 Loru moves - stroller exercises, Oodi courtyard
- 13-13:30 Loru's fun - the joy of doing things together with people of all ages through stories, music, play or art, Oodi 3rd floor - Baltic Sea Fest at Pakkahuone Wharf (Eteläranta 7) on Thursday 12-19. Free admission.
- University of Helsinki Observatory at Star Tower is open Thursday 12–20. Museum admission fee applies.
- Baltic Sea Day Craft Workshop at Kallio Library 16-18. Free admission.
- Baltic Sea Day: Finland's Biggest Splash at Hietaniemi Beach on Thursday 17-18:30. Free admission.
- Baltic Sea Day: Mermaid Splash at Hietaniemi Beach on Thursday 17:30-18:30. Free admission.
- Espoo: Espoo Ciné Film Festival 23.8.-1.9.2024.
- Family centers have programs:
- Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page.
- Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page. - MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the center's pages!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
FRIDAY 30.8.2024
Events and
activity tips
- New in Little Helsinki: Introducing Helsinki's newest playgrounds!
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Espoo: Espoo Day Friday and Saturday - LOTS of programs for all ages.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Friday 9:30–15.
- Playroom Loru on Friday:
- 10-11 Loru's games - play or movement for over 1-year-olds, Oodi 3rd floor
- 13-13:30 Loru's songs for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor Story mat
- 14:30-15:30 Loru creates - art for all ages, Oodi 3rd floor children's area - Espoo: Speed Wheels - Bike Customization Workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Friday 10-12. Free admission.
- University of Helsinki Observatory at Star Tower is open Friday 12–16. Museum admission fee applies.
- Espoo: Espoo Ciné Film Festival 23.8.-1.9.2024.
- Family centers have programs:
- Family Center Neighbor (Kivikonkaari 11, Kivikko) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page.
- Family Center Sahrami (Kangasalantie 11, Vallila) weekly program available on the center's Facebook page.
- MLL's Family Center Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the center's pages!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
SATURDAY 31.8.2024
Venetians and Night of Ancient Fires
Finland's Nature Day
Espoo Day
Events and
activity tips
- Helsinki Comic Festival at Kaapelitehtaa Merikaapelihalli on Saturday and Sunday. Free admission.
- New in Little Helsinki: Introducing Helsinki's newest playgrounds!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
- Helmet library events for children can be found on Helmet's events page.
- Espoo: Espoo Day Friday and Saturday - LOTS of programs for all ages.
- Espoo Day From Toki to Tapiola Event at Museum of Play 10 – 17. Free admission.
- Kantsu Village Festival at Sitratori, Kanneltalo and church park on Saturday 10 onwards. Free admission.
- Espoo Ciné Family Day on Espoo Day Saturday 10:30 onwards at Kino Tapiola and Tapiola Library both indoors and outdoors. Free admission. For the afternoon free screening, however, you need to redeem a free ticket.
- Espoo: Espoo Ciné Film Festival 23.8.-1.9.2024.
- Espoo: Espoo Day: Maltti and Valtti Show in Tapiola at Espoo Cultural Center's Amfi (outdoors) Saturday at 11 and 13. Free admission.
- Annantalo Art Saturday: SAMPO Festival Puppet Workshop at Annantalo Saturday 11-14. Free admission.
- Vuosaari Harbor Day Saturday 11-15. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Estate on Saturdays and Sundays 11–16. Free admission.
- Espoo: Espoo Day at Talo Museum Glimsis Saturday 11-17. The program includes lots of animals. Free admission.
- MoPo Rock at Roihuvuori Senior Center corner Saturday 11-18. Free admission.
- Lauttasaari Day and Venetians around Casino Beach Saturday 12-21:30. Free admission.
- Porvoo: Porvoo River Carnival on Saturday starting at 12.
- Viapori Jazz: Masmalo and Syreeni - Children's Concert in Tenalji von Fersen Hall at Suomenlinna on Saturday at 13. Free admission, but free tickets must be reserved in advance from Lippupiste, which charges a small service fee.
- Espoo: The Sea Eagle's Spring Migration - Story Concert at Kauklahti Chapel Saturday at 13 and 15. Espoo Chamber Music Festival program. Free admission.
- Espoo: Finland's Nature Day and Night of Lights at Haltia 11-22. Some programs may be paid.
- Krunika Children's Venetian Festival on Tervasaari Saturday 13-17. The program includes, for example, Aarne Alligator and jungle drum (bilingual), Siina and Magic Radio, Milli Laulumaa children's music, Ville Karttunen children's music, music class, Circus Helsinki's young circus artists and a dance session. PlayCafe Park is also part of the event! Free admission.
- Track and Field Area at Bollisk Field Saturday 14-17:30. The event is part of the Swedish Match. Free admission.
- The Peculiar Ski Game Media Museum and Archives Merkin 8.5.–27.10.2024. Free admission.
Let's Play The Peculiar Ski Game Together: Game Guide on Hand Saturday 14-16. - Metropolitan Puppets Puppet Theater House's 2nd Birthday Celebration in Pakila Saturday 16-21. Free admission.
- Reposalmen Venetians Saturday starting at 16. Programs both at Laajasalon Reposalmi and at Vartiosaaari (ferry fee 2 € / 1 €).
- Espoo: Espoo Day: Aurora's Night Party at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 18-20. Free admission.
Saturday Fireworks
- Restaurant Löyly on Hernesaari organizes fireworks Saturday at 21:50. Best viewing spots at Kaivopuisto Beach.
- Hamarin Seo in Porvoo organizes fireworks Saturday at 21.
SUNDAY 1.9.2024
Events and
activity tips
- New in Little Helsinki: Introducing Helsinki's newest playgrounds!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link.
- Helsinki Comic Festival at Kaapelitehtaa Merikaapelihalli on Saturday and Sunday. Free admission.
- Espoo: Newt or Unlocked - Studying Bugs in Villa Elfvking's landscapes Sunday 10:30-12:30. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Estate on Saturdays and Sundays 11–16. Free admission.
- Family Fishing Day on Haraka Island Sunday 12-16. The event is free to enter, ferry trip to the island is paid.
- Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.
- The Peculiar Ski Game Media Museum and Archives Merkin 8.5.–27.10.2024. Free admission.
The Peculiar Posters - Workshop at Merkin Sunday 14-16. Free admission. - Espoo: Espoo Ciné Film Festival 23.8.-1.9.2024.
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