Pienten Helsinki
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 finds activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
NOW searching for the best playgrounds and play areas of 2023!
You can nominate your favorite playground in Pienten Helsinki's
Facebook post or on Instagram!
Exhibition tips for children
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm. Free admission.
Museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023
Events and activity tips
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for a summer in Helsinki!
Albertin Living Room opens its doors again after the summer break on August 7, 2023!
Espoo: Shine While Singing – A participatory performance for children at Espoo Cultural Center's Amphitheater (Tapiola) on Monday at 10am. Free admission.
Last week! Vantaa: Pasture Visit at Katrinebergin Manor's 4H farm on Monday at 5pm. Voluntary donation.
Etno-Espa on Espa's stage August 7-17, 2023. Free admission.
Summer theater with children?
Playgrounds activities on Monday
The playgrounds' summer season continues and the playgrounds open at the end of July/beginning of August are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library events on Monday
Helmet library events for children for Monday can be found at Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023
Events and activity tips
Summer theater with children?
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for a summer in Helsinki!
Last week! Pasture Visit at Skatan's 4H farm in Vuosaari's Uutela on Tuesday at 5pm. Voluntary donation.
Etno-Espa on Espa's stage August 7-17, 2023. Free admission.
Playgrounds activities on Tuesday
The playgrounds' summer season continues and the playgrounds open at the end of July/beginning of August are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet library events for children for Tuesday can be found at Helmet's event page.
Pienten Suomi - over 700 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023
Events and activity tips
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for a summer in Helsinki!
Espoo: Pasture Visit at Glimsin 4H farm from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Voluntary donation.
Etno-Espa on Espa's stage August 7-17, 2023. Free admission.
Playgrounds activities on Wednesday
The playgrounds' summer season continues and at the end of July/beginning of August the open playgrounds are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library events on Wednesday
Helmet library events for children for Wednesday can be found at Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023
Happy start of the school year!
Events and activity tips
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for a summer in Helsinki!
What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days at Pienten Helsinki!
Etno-Espa on Espa's stage August 7-17, 2023. Free admission.
Playgrounds activities on Thursday
The playgrounds' summer season continues and at the end of July/beginning of August the open playgrounds are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet library events for children for Thursday can be found at Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY AUGUST 11, 2023
Events and activity tips
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for a summer in Helsinki!
What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days at Pienten Helsinki!
Etno-Espa on Espa's stage August 7-17, 2023. Free admission.
Tuusula: Tuusula's Arts Night is celebrated on Friday.
Summer theater with children?
Playgrounds activities on Friday
The playgrounds' summer season continues and at the end of July/beginning of August the open playgrounds are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Library events on Friday
Helmet library events for children for Friday can be found at Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023
Events and activity tips
Helmet library events for children for Saturday can be found at Helmet's event page.
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for a summer in Helsinki!
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found at this link.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour 25th Anniversary celebration is celebrated on Saturday and Sunday. Partly paid.
Children's Saturday at Maunula-talo's Summer Square on Saturday from 10am-2pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Traditional Landscape Maintenance at Laajalahti Nature Reserve on Saturday 11am-2pm. Register for the maintenance work at this link by Thursday August 10, 2023. Free admission.
Espoo: Lions races and family event at Vermo racetrack on Saturday from 11am-3pm. Free admission.
Peukkufest at Roihuvuori's Peukaloisenpuisto on Saturday starting at 11am. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Helsinga Medieval Day in Helsinki's parish church village on Saturday from 11am-5pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Frogs' Birthday - Story Concert at Espoo Cultural Center's Amphitheater (Tapiola) on Saturday at 1pm. Free admission.
Etno-Espa's Children's Saturday on Espa's stage from 2pm-4:30pm. Free admission.
An exciting weekend in the sky! Perseids can be most visible August 10-14, 2023. This year the best observation time is Sunday, August 13 morning.
Secret Helsinki article reveals small and large secrets from Helsinki!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2023
Events and activity tips
Summer theater with children?
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for a summer in Helsinki!
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour 25th Anniversary celebration is celebrated on Saturday and Sunday. Partly paid.
Children's Traffic City celebrates the summer season's final family day from 10am-4pm. No instruction or age restrictions - you drive pedal cars on your own with an adult guide. Free admission.
Espoo: Fairy School in the surroundings of Villa Elfvik on Sunday from 10:30am-12:30pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm. Free admission.
Hyvinkää: Railway Museum Day is celebrated at Hyvinkää Railway Museum on Sunday from 10am-5pm. Museum admission fee applies.
Children's Island Adventure on Hara Island in front of Kaivopuisto on Sunday from 12pm-2pm. Adventure is free, but the ferry ride to the island is paid.
Elo Markets at Herttoniemi's community garden on Sunday from 12pm-2pm.
Etno-Espa on Espa's stage August 7-17, 2023. Free admission.
Secret Helsinki article reveals small and large secrets from Helsinki!
Also remember:
Pienten Suomi - over 700 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
Follow Pienten Helsinki!
Pienten Helsinki on Facebook
Pienten Helsinki on Instagram
