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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series finds activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
This article contains commercial partnership advertising and an activity tip.
The article's cover image is from Kiasma, from Monira Al Qadiri's Deep Fate exhibition. Additionally, Scissors, Paper, Rock - At Kiasma's collection exhibition there is an opportunity to try and touch the materials used in the exhibition as well as to explore among silk ribbons. These are suitable for experiencing with children, although there are no truly child-friendly exhibitions at Kiasma at the moment.
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What would a time travel to the past sound like? JT-Line operates a total of ten archipelago cruises from July to August 2025 from Helsinki Market Square to the Archipelago Museum Pentala.
A trip to Pentala island and the archipelago museum is full of experiences, stunning scenery and interesting history.
And sheep, which spend the summer on Pentala island!
This week cruises to Pentala on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 and Friday, August 1, 2025. A half-day trip and adventure starts from Market Square at 10 am and returns at 3 pm. You have two hours to explore Pentala. The archipelago cruise is also a good experience to enjoy with children.
Tickets from adults 44.50€, children 7-16 years 19.50€, pensioners/students 39.50€.
Read more about the adventure in the archipelagos of Helsinki and Espoo and book your places for a summer trip to the past from JT-Line's website.
Current News
- Summer in Helsinki - series already contains over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
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- Swimming places without blue-green algae? Pienten Helsinki's theme article has many different swimming place tips for hot days!
- Museum tips can be read with children in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
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- Picking peas and flowers from the city's fields has started again! This year the flower field can be found in Tuomarinkylä along Vanha Tuusulantie. The pea fields are located next to the flower field and on the Haltiala side near Kuninkaantammentie. Please pick only the flowers and peas for your own use so there is enjoyment for as many people as possible. Sunflowers are still waiting to open.
- At Lasipalatsi square, around the Amos Rex museum mounds, Yinka Ilori's Transparent Happiness artwork opened on Midsummer's Eve, which emphasizes play, interaction and togetherness. You can bring your own basketball or table tennis rackets, as this artwork allows play. Gaming equipment can also be borrowed from Amos Rex museum for a deposit during museum hours. Free admission.
- Museum tickets to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo can also be borrowed from the library! From Viiki Library you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Finland's Highest Bungee Jump can be seen at Kaivopuisto beach next to Cafe Ursula from July 25 to August 10, 2025.
- Last week! Playpark summer meals lunch menu this week:
- Monday, July 28, 2025: Italian stew (M S K)
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Lentil vegetable soup (M G K Veg)
- Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Clear broth Arctic char soup (M G N S K)
- Thursday, July 31, 2025: Vegetable spaghetti stew (M K Veg)
- Friday, August 1, 2025: Sausage stew (M G N K)
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Summer in Helsinki - series already contains over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Last week! Playpark meals lunch menu on Monday: Italian stew (M S K).
Lunch is served at all open playparks. Bring your own cookware, eating utensils and drinks!
- Playparks open in July:
Playparks Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa. - Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet event page.
- Tuusula: Come to the Museum - weeks July 21 - August 3, 2025 at Tuusula area museums. Partially paid.
- Last week! Explore Animals! - workshop at the Natural History Museum Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11 am-4 pm. Museum admission fee.
- Vantaa: Skatan 4H Farm Pasture Visit Monday 3:30-4:30 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Katrinebergin 4H Farm Pasture Visit Monday 3:30-4:30 pm. Free admission.
- HELSINKI MUSEUMS open on Monday include the Sign and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, Amos Rex and during the summer season also the Natural History Museum and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum. Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden's outdoor park now has beautiful flower beds (free admission to outdoor garden!). More museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Summer in Helsinki - series already contains over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Last week! Playpark meals lunch menu on Tuesday: Lentil vegetable soup (M G K Veg).
Lunch is served at all open playparks. Bring your own cookware, eating utensils and drinks!
- Playparks open in July:
Playparks Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa.
- Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet event page.
- Tuusula: Come to the Museum - weeks July 21 - August 3, 2025 at Tuusula area museums. Partially paid.
- Last week! Explore Animals! - workshop at the Natural History Museum Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11 am-4 pm. Museum admission fee.
- Vantaa: Skatan 4H Farm Pasture Visit Tuesday 3:30-4:30 pm. Free admission.
- Allsång på Puotilan Kartano Tuesday 6-8 pm. Free admission.
- Open Air Cinema: Inside Out at Kauppatori Wharf on Tuesday at 6 pm. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Summer in Helsinki - series already contains over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Last week! Playpark meals lunch menu on Wednesday: Clear broth Arctic char soup (M G N S K). Lunch is served at all open playparks. Bring your own cookware, eating utensils and drinks!
- Playparks open in July:
Playparks Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa. - Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet event page.
- Tuusula: Come to the Museum - weeks July 21 - August 3, 2025 at Tuusula area museums. Partially paid.
- Last week! Explore Animals! - workshop at the Natural History Museum Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11 am-4 pm. Museum admission fee.
- Kerava: Children's Music Picnic with Ville Karttunen & nature trail at Heikkilä Home Museum Wednesday 12-7 pm. Ville Karttunen performs at 1 pm (30 min). Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open in the Håkansbölen Manor landscapes on Wednesday 1-6 pm. Free admission.
- Espoo: Leevi Flying Squirrel Family Trip at Nature Center Haltia in Espoo Wednesday 2-3 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Katrinebergin 4H Farm Pasture Visit Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm. Free admission.
- Espoo: Glimsin 4H Farm Pasture Visit to Sheep Pasture Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm. Free admission.
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THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Summer in Helsinki - series already contains over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Last week! Playpark meals lunch menu on Thursday: Vegetable spaghetti stew (M K Veg).
Lunch is served at all open playparks. Bring your own cookware, eating utensils and drinks!
- Playparks open in July:
- Playparks Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa. - Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet event page.
- Espoo: Glimsin Workshop with Changing Theme: Crochet at Manor Museum Glimsin Thursday 11 am-1 pm. Museum admission fee, under 18s free.
- Tuusula: Come to the Museum - weeks July 21 - August 3, 2025 at Tuusula area museums. Partially paid.
- Espoo: Glimsin 4H Farm Pasture Visit to Sheep Pasture Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm. Free admission.
- Assembly Gaming Event at Helsinki Fair Center Thursday to Sunday. Find the Assembly KIDS program here. Tickets from 20 €.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Summer in Helsinki - series already contains over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Last week! Playpark meals lunch menu on Friday: Sausage stew (M G N K).
Lunch is served at all open playparks. Bring your own cookware, eating utensils and drinks! - Playparks open in July:
- Playparks Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa. - Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet event page.
- Guard Parade: Finnish Armed Forces Military Musicians Band Friday at 12:20 pm. The 2025 summer guard parades start at Senate Square, where light music, formation marching and gun salutes are performed. The parade then continues in marching rhythm around Esplanade Park and to Helsinki's main guard. From the main guard, the parade goes along North Esplanade back to Senate Square, where the parade ends.
- Assembly Gaming Event at Helsinki Fair Center Thursday to Sunday. Find the Assembly KIDS program here. Tickets from 20 €.
- Tuusula: Come to the Museum - weeks July 21 - August 3, 2025 at Tuusula area museums. Partially paid.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Summer in Helsinki - series already contains over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet event page.
- Espoo: Laguuni WakeBattle at Keilaniemi Laguuni Saturday from 10 am. Free admission for spectators.
- Dinosaur Day at Kontula Library Saturday 11 am-3 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open in the Håkansbölen Manor landscapes Saturday and Sunday 11 am-4 pm. Free admission.
- Assembly Gaming Event at Helsinki Fair Center Thursday to Sunday. Find the Assembly KIDS program here. Tickets for Saturday 29 €, under 7s free.
- Children's Kallio Block Party at playpark Linja Saturday 12-4 pm. Families are welcome to spend time at the playpark, which also has indoor facilities available during the event. Free admission.
- Kallio Block Party takes place Saturday in the Tokoiranta – Toinen Linja area. Free admission.
- Kamarikesä Full Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals at the Knight House Saturday 1 pm. Tickets from 27.50 € / 20.50 € / 14.50 €, family package 50 € (includes 2 regular tickets + unlimited children under 12).
- Espoo: AMFI Alive: Dan+Claudia Zanes at Tapiola Amphitheatre Saturday 2 pm. Free admission.
- Jazz-Espan Children's Saturday: Jazzkamelit and Django Collective Helsinki at Espan Lava Saturday 2-4 pm. Free admission.
- Tuusula: Come to the Museum - weeks July 21 - August 3, 2025 at Tuusula area museums. Partially paid.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025
Events and
Activity Tips
- Summer in Helsinki - series already contains over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Assembly Gaming Event Family Day at Helsinki Fair Center Sunday. Find the Assembly KIDS program here. Tickets from 15 €, family ticket Sunday 40 €.
- Espoo: Slug or Snail - Insect Trip in the Villa Elfvik landscapes Sunday 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open in the Håkansbölen Manor landscapes Saturday and Sunday 11 am-4 pm. Free admission.
- Espoo: Glimsin Workshop with Changing Theme: Crochet at Manor Museum Glimsin Sunday 12-2 pm. Museum admission fee, under 18s free.
- Vantaa: Juperojuhlat - Children's Multi-Art Festival at Myyr York Park in Vantaa's Myyrmäki Sunday 12-2:30 pm. Free admission.
- Tuusula: Come to the Museum - weeks July 21 - August 3, 2025 at Tuusula area museums. Partially paid.
- Finland's Highest Bungee Jump can be seen at Kaivopuisto beach next to Cafe Ursula until August 10, 2025.
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