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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 finds activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the site is families with children under ten years old.
The article cover image is from Mustasaari Activity Center.
Summer in Helsinki?
Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki 2022 series and many tips for spending the summer in Helsinki have now been published. The summer tips are also suitable for tourists visiting the city.
MONDAY JUNE 20, 2022
Events and activity tips
Animals in the City article gives tips on where to see chickens, sheep, police horses and other animals in Helsinki and the surrounding area!
Children's Traffic City is open again! Mondays have guided pedal car riding for ages 5+ from 9am-4pm.
Taskari – dance version of muskari for ages 0-6 at Annantalo's courtyard A•stage on Monday at 4:30pm. Free admission.
Setting up the Midsummer Pavilion at Esplanade Park on Monday at 5pm. After the pavilion setup, folk dance performances on Espa's stage.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.
Haaga's Alpine Rose Garden is blooming beautifully now!
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Playgrounds activities on Monday
The playgrounds' 80th summer dining season is underway!
Monday's menu features chicken soup. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Monday
Children's library bus is on summer tour visiting different playgrounds and summer events!
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Also remember:
Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
TUESDAY JUNE 21, 2022
Events and activity tips
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Children's Traffic City is open on Tuesdays from 9am-4pm. Tuesdays have guided pedal car riding for ages 5+.
Annantalo's Summer Muskari at Annantalo's A•stage on Tuesday at 10:30am. Free admission.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following the trail of King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna on Tuesday at 12pm. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children ages 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is Pienten Helsinki's commercial collaboration with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12pm-7pm. Small admission fee.
Children's Magic Trail led by Fox Käreittäri on Seurasaari on Tuesday at 2pm. Departure from in front of Karunan museum church. Free admission.
Summer Arts! June handicraft workshops in front of Vuotalo on Tuesday at 4pm.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.
Haaga's Alpine Rose Garden is blooming beautifully now!
Playgrounds activities on Tuesday
The playgrounds' 80th summer dining season is underway!
Tuesday's menu features lentil vegetable soup. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Tuesday
Children's library bus is on summer tour visiting different playgrounds and summer events!
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2022
Events and activity tips
Children's Traffic City is open from 9am-4pm. Wednesdays have guided cycling for ages 5+.
Gardening Work Days at Annantalo's courtyard on Wednesday from 10am-2pm. This week also features Finlandssvenska Marthaförbund.
Military Music Band's amazing concert at Rudolf playground (Laajasalo) on Wednesday at 10:30am. Free admission.
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.
Junno Soccer, free football for children and young people at Töölö ball field at 11am. Suitable for ages 9+. Free admission.
Horse rides and pony riding on Seurasaari on Wednesday from 11am-5pm. Paid activity.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following the trail of King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna on Wednesday at 12pm. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children ages 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is Pienten Helsinki's commercial collaboration with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Rescue Station is open on Wednesdays from 12pm-4pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12pm-7pm. Small admission fee.
Children's Magic Trail led by Fox Käreittäri on Seurasaari on Wednesday at 2pm. Departure from in front of Karunan museum church. Free admission.
Espoo: Dream Flight Performance Show at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) amphitheater at 2pm and 5pm. Free admission. You'll find Tapiola wading pool nearby.
Creating in Summer! Summer Wednesday handicraft workshops at Stoa square on Wednesday at 4pm.
Playgrounds activities on Wednesday
The playgrounds' 80th summer dining season is underway!
Wednesday's menu features ground meat risotto. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
Library activities on Wednesday
Children's library bus is on summer tour visiting different playgrounds and summer events!
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2022
Events and activity tips
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Children's Traffic City is open from 9am-4pm. On Midsummer's Eve Thursday, it's Family Day with free riding in traffic city (no age limit or instruction).
Family Exercise Time at Annantalo's courtyard A•stage on Thursday from 10am-11:30am. Free admission.
Blind Gut Company: Like a Fish in a Tree - contemporary circus for children at the Helsinki Biennial pavilion (behind the Old Market Hall, next to Market Square) on Thursday at 12pm and 2:30pm. Free admission.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.
Playgrounds activities on Thursday
The playgrounds' 80th summer dining season is underway!
Thursday's menu features archipelago soup with char. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
Midsummer celebrations are organized at many playgrounds! For more information, check the playgrounds' own pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
FRIDAY 24.6.2022
Midsummer's Eve
Events and activity tips
Midsummer in Helsinki article suggests what to do and where to see Midsummer bonfires in Helsinki.
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
Playgrounds activities on Friday
On Midsummer's Eve, playground organized activities are on holiday, but you can freely play in playgrounds' outdoor areas!
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to Helsinki's newest playgrounds can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities on Friday
Libraries are on holiday on Midsummer's Eve.
SATURDAY 25.6.2022
Midsummer Day
Events and activity tips
Libraries are on holiday on Midsummer Day.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum is open on Saturday from 11am-5pm. Free entry to the area; there is an admission fee for Seurasaari museum buildings and other museum attractions.
Midsummer in Helsinki article suggests what to do and where to see Midsummer bonfires in Helsinki.
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
Also remember: Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
SUNDAY 26.6.2022
Events and activity tips
Libraries are on holiday on the Sunday after Midsummer.
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum is open on Sunday from 11am-5pm. Free entry to the area; there is an admission fee for Seurasaari museum buildings and other museum attractions.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The Päivälehti Museum has free admission.
Also remember:
Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
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