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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 family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
The cover image for this article is from the playground at Tullisaari in Laajasalo.
Summer in Helsinki?
Pienten Helsinki's "Summer in Helsinki 2022" series and many tips for spending summer in Helsinki have now been published. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
MONDAY 13.6.2022
Events and activity tips
From the "Summer in Helsinki" series you can find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Haaga's Alpine Rose Garden is blooming beautifully now!
MLL's Summer Day and flea market at Ruoholahti playground on Monday 9.30-13.
Last week before summer break! Albertin Living Room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin Living Room is open on Mondays 9.30-14.
Children's Traffic Town is open again! Guided pedal car driving for children over 5 years old on Mondays 9-16.
The summer sheep at Kuusiluoto island have arrived for their summer work! Please note that the summer sheep are initially wary in their new environment, so they should be approached calmly or admired from a distance.
The "Tiitiaisen Aika" exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Entry to Päivälehti Museum is free.
Playground activities on Monday
The playground summer meal program celebrates its 80th summer!
On Monday the menu features vegetable and cheese chicken casserole. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds as well as a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Monday
Rikhardinkatu Library's lovely summer courtyard opens on Monday!
Children's library bus is on its summer tour visiting different playgrounds and summer events!
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
TUESDAY 14.6.2022
Events and activity tips
From the "Summer in Helsinki" series you can find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Mustasaari Activity Center is open again!
Children's Traffic Town is open on Tuesdays 9-16. Guided pedal car driving for children over 5 years old on Tuesdays.
Annantalo's Summer Music at Annantalo's A•stage on Tuesday 10.30. Free admission.
Haaga's Alpine Rose Garden is blooming beautifully now!
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna on Tuesday at 12. Tickets from 13 € / 15 €. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is a commercial collaboration between Pienten Helsinki and the Ehrensvärd Association.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
Summer Crafting! June craft workshops at Vuotalo's courtyard on Tuesday at 16.
Taskari – the dance version of music class for 0-6 year-olds at Annantalo's A•stage on Tuesday 16.30. Free admission.
The "Tiitiaisen Aika" exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Entry to Päivälehti Museum is free.
Playground activities on Tuesday
The playground summer meal program celebrates its 80th summer!
On Tuesday the menu features barley porridge and fruit juice. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds as well as a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Tuesday
Children's library bus is on its summer tour visiting different playgrounds and summer events!
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Remember also:
Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
WEDNESDAY 15.6.2022
Events and activity tips
From the "Summer in Helsinki" series you can find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Haaga's Alpine Rose Garden is blooming beautifully now!
Children's Traffic Town is open 9-16. Guided cycling for children over 5 years old on Wednesdays.
Last week before summer break! Albertin Living Room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays 9.30-15.
Circus Here Today performance at Stoa on Wednesday at 10 and 13. The performance is recommended for children over 3 years old. Free admission, but participation requires pre-registration!
Gardening Work Day at Annantalo's courtyard on Wednesday 10-14. This week also features Finlandssvenska Marthaförbund.
Junnusoppa, free football for children and young people at Töölö ball field at 11. Suitable for children over 9 years old. Free admission.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna on Wednesday at 12. Tickets from 13 € / 15 €. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is a commercial collaboration between Pienten Helsinki and the Ehrensvärd Association.
The "Tiitiaisen Aika" exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Entry to Päivälehti Museum is free.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays 12-19. Small admission fee.
Creating in Summer! Summer Wednesday craft workshops at Stoa's square on Wednesday at 16.
Trash Festival at Kumpula school garden on Wednesday 16-20. The event features performers including Jukka Poika. Free admission.
Pienten Helsinki recommends the WONDERFUL Kumpula school garden as a venue: if you've never been, this is an excellent opportunity to see one of Helsinki's hidden gems!
Playground activities on Wednesday
The playground summer meal program celebrates its 80th summer!
On Wednesday the menu features Italian stew. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Library activities on Wednesday
With a baby! Viik's Summer BabyKino at Viik Library at 12 and 14.30.
Children's library bus is on its summer tour visiting different playgrounds and summer events!
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
THURSDAY 16.6.2022
Events and activity tips
From the "Summer in Helsinki" series you can find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Children's Traffic Town is open 9-16. Guided cycling for children over 5 years old on Thursdays.
Haaga's Alpine Rose Garden is blooming beautifully now!
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's newest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Albertin Living Room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin Living Room is open on Thursdays 9.30-15.
Circus Here Today performance at Stoa on Thursday at 10 and 13. The performance is recommended for children over 3 years old. Free admission, but participation requires pre-registration!
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna on Thursday at 12. Tickets from 13 € / 15 €. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is a commercial collaboration between Pienten Helsinki and the Ehrensvärd Association.
Taskari – the dance version of music class for 0-6 year-olds at Annantalo's A•stage on Thursday 16.30. Free admission.
The "Tiitiaisen Aika" exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Entry to Päivälehti Museum is free.
Playground activities on Thursday
The playground summer meal program celebrates its 80th summer!
On Thursday the menu features clear broth salmon soup. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds as well as a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Thursday
Children's library bus is on its summer tour visiting different playgrounds and summer events!
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
FRIDAY 17.6.2022
Events and activity tips
From the "Summer in Helsinki" series you can find all the best tips for spending summer days!
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's newest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
Albertin Living Room summer celebration is being held on Friday 9-15! Albertin Living Room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33.
Albertin Living Room will be on summer break starting 18.6.2022 and will reopen in August!
Circus Here Today performance at Stoa on Friday at 10 and 13. The performance is recommended for children over 3 years old. Free admission, but participation requires pre-registration!
Children's Traffic Town is open 10-16. Fridays are family day with free driving at the traffic town (no age limit or instruction).
In Swedish! Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure (in Swedish) in Suomenlinna on Friday at 12. Tickets from 13 € / 15 €. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is a commercial collaboration between Pienten Helsinki and the Ehrensvärd Association.
The "Tiitiaisen Aika" exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Entry to Päivälehti Museum is free.
Navy Band Guard Parade Procession departs Friday at 12.30 from Senate Square marching through Market Square to the main guard post and from there back along Esplanade to Barracks Square.
MIL-Espa: Navy Band at Espa stage at 14. Free admission.
Playground activities on Friday
The playground summer meal program celebrates its 80th summer!
On Friday the menu features vegetable risotto. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds as well as a guide to Helsinki's newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Friday
Children's library bus is on its summer tour visiting different playgrounds and summer events!
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
SATURDAY 18.6.2022
Wild Pasture Day
Events and activity tips
From the "Summer in Helsinki" series you can find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Haaga's Alpine Rose Garden is blooming beautifully now!
Rainy Day Fun article suggests what to do when you've had enough of jumping in puddles.
Guard Band Festival: Children's Concert: Prokofjev: Peter and the Wolf at Suomenlinna's Record Hall at 11. Free admission. Note! The Record Hall is located near Suomenlinna's info center, behind the Adlerfelt restaurant.
The event is part of the Guard Band Festival.
Espoo: Wild Pasture Day at Nuuksio Kettle on Saturday 11-15. Free admission.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna on Saturday at 12. Tickets from 13 € / 15 €. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is a commercial collaboration between Pienten Helsinki and the Ehrensvärd Association.
Mustasaari Activity Center's summer has begun!
The "Tiitiaisen Aika" exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Entry to Päivälehti Museum is free.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's newest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki for children.
SUNDAY 19.6.2022
Events and activity tips
From the "Summer in Helsinki" series you can find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Children's Traffic Town is open 10-16. Sundays are family day with free driving at the traffic town (no age limit or instruction).
Haaga's Alpine Rose Garden is blooming beautifully now!
Flea market! Herttoniemi Allotment Garden's summer flea market at Riihikentä on Sunday 12-14.
Children's island adventure at Hara island near Kaivopuisto on Sunday 12-14. The adventure is free, but ferry to the island is paid.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays 12-16. Small admission fee.
The "Tiitiaisen Aika" exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Entry to Päivälehti Museum is free.
Remember also:
Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
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