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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The article cover image is from the playground at Tullisaari Park in Laajasalo.
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Play Café play park café on the road this week:
Monday at Etupelto playground.
Tuesday at Isonneva playground.
Wednesday at Traktori playground in Malmi.
Thursday Play Café heads to Järvenpää Rantapark from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday at Espoo's Hiirisuon residents' park.
Summer café in Vantaa in Hämeenkylä at Tuomela school (Ainontie 44) serves Wednesday to Sunday.
Exhibition tips with children
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Museum tips with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023
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Children's traffic city summer begins on June 5, 2023! Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. guided pedal car driving for ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Albertin living room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday's).
MLL's Summer opening at Ruoholahti playground Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Skeittikontti at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Helsinki Samba Carnaval June 5-11, 2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Monday
Playground restaurant lunch menu on Monday: Arctic char soup (L G N S K)
Bring your own pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
Playground summer season begins and this week's open playgrounds are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Playgrounds share their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Monday
Helmet library's children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023
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Children's traffic city summer begins on June 5, 2023! Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. guided pedal car driving for ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Espoo: Summer images: Natural forms and traces workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Summer music class on Annantalo's yard A stage on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
Suomenlinna Museum Day is celebrated on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All six Suomenlinna museums have free admission on the event day. The Suomenlinna Museum, Ehrensvärd Museum, Customs Museum, Toy Museum, War Museum, and the historic submarine Vesikko operate in Suomenlinna.
Skeittikontti at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Skeittikontti's opening is celebrated on Tuesday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kindergarten museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Karhupuisto flower planting work party Tuesday from 3 p.m. onwards.
Helsinki Samba Carnaval June 5-11, 2023.
At Malminkartano apple orchard (address Kartanonkaari 29, entrance is among the hedges on the street side of the park) the apple trees are now in full bloom.
Playgrounds have activities on Tuesday
Playground restaurant lunch menu on Tuesday: Broiler soup (M G N S K)
Bring your own pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
Playground summer season begins and this week's open playgrounds are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds share their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet library's children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023
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Children's traffic city summer begins on June 5, 2023! Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. guided cycling for ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Albertin living room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Samba class for children at Vuotalo on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Summer images: Summer verses workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Skeittikontti at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten museum is open on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Samba class for young people (ages 9-12) at Vuotalo on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Free admission.
Helsinki Samba Carnaval June 5-11, 2023.
Playgrounds have activities on Wednesday
Playground restaurant lunch menu on Wednesday: Beef soup (M G K Veg)
Bring your own pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
Playground summer season begins and this week's open playgrounds are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds share their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Wednesday
Helmet library's children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023
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Children's traffic city summer begins on June 5, 2023! Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. guided cycling for ages 5 and up. Free admission.
Albertin living room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Skeittikontti at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Litter work party at Eira beach on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Helsinki Samba Carnaval June 5-11, 2023.
At Malminkartano apple orchard (address Kartanonkaari 29, entrance is among the hedges on the street side of the park) the apple trees are now in full bloom.
Playgrounds have activities on Thursday
Playground restaurant lunch menu on Thursday: Turkey and root vegetable soup (M G N S K)
Bring your own pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
Playground summer season begins and this week's open playgrounds are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds share their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet library's children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023
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Albertin living room, a family meeting place open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Malmi summer event: Fabric bag workshop at Ala-Malmi Park on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Children's traffic city summer begins on June 5, 2023! Fridays and Sundays are family days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no instruction and no age restrictions. Free admission.
Espoo: Aurora summer stage: Dust talk concert at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
Navy band guard parade procession departs Friday at 12:30 p.m. from Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard and back along Esplanade to Barracks Square.
MIL-Espa: Navy band on the Espa stage at 2 p.m. Helsinki Samba Carnival also participates. Free admission.
Helsinki Samba Carnaval June 5-11, 2023.
At Malminkartano apple orchard (address Kartanonkaari 29, entrance is among the hedges on the street side of the park) the apple trees are now in full bloom.
Playgrounds have activities on Friday
Playground restaurant lunch menu on Friday: Sister sausage soup (M G K)
Bring your own pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
Playground summer season begins and this week's open playgrounds are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Playgrounds share their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Friday
Helmet library's children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023
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Espoo: Saturday summer stage: summer music class at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
Flea market! Konepaja district flea market Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Konepajanraitti next to Konepaja Park.
Konepaja Festival continues with the area's program from 2 p.m. onwards.
Vantaa: King's picnic at Håkansbölen Manor on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Inkoo: Sotta and Pytty perform at Inkoo Moomin Park on Saturday at 12 p.m. Free admission.
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Espoo: Following the flying squirrel in Villa Elfvik's surroundings on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Children's event at Oulunkylä allotment garden on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Malmi summer event: Ala-Malmi Park picnic day on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Särkiniemi cottage residents 60 years at Särkiniemi in Lauttasaari on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. A family theater performance, Diggers (Teatro Rollo) is held near Vattuniemi beach from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Free admission.
Moon's strange summer children's theater performance on the Tervasaari outdoor stage on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets 5 €.
Helsinki Samba Carnaval carnival procession departs from Senate Square on Saturday at 3 p.m. and marches along the route Pohjoiseplanadi-Mannerheimintie-Aleksanterikatu returning to Senate Square.
Helsinki Samba Carnaval June 5-11, 2023.
Nest box watching June 10-11, 2023.
At Malminkartano apple orchard (address Kartanonkaari 29, entrance is among the hedges on the street side of the park) the apple trees are now in full bloom.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023
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Espoo: Mr. Kivi's garden gnomes perform on Espoo Cultural Center's Amfi stage (Tapiola) on Sunday at 11 a.m. Free admission, the performance is recommended for ages 4-8, but suits the whole family.
Children's traffic city summer opening is celebrated on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. On Sunday, as is customary, traffic city is celebrating a family day with pedal car driving from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On family days there is no instruction and no age restrictions; driving happens under adult supervision. Free admission.
Central Library Oodi renovated children's area opening is celebrated on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Loose or stuck - studying creatures in Villa Elfvik's surroundings on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Flea market! Sunday flea market on Puotila Manor grounds on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Nest box watching June 10-11, 2023.
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