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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
MONDAY 22.8.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room, a family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays from 9.30-14 (International Monday's).
The Age of the Willow Tit exhibition at the Newspaper Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Free entry to the Newspaper Museum.
Espoo celebrates! -week 22.-27.8.2022.
Playgrounds have activities on Monday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' autumn season begins. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries have activities on Monday
Environmental Adventure event at Oodi 19.8.-24.8.2022.
Helmet Libraries' events for children on Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Remember also:
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TUESDAY 23.8.2022
Events and activity tips
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Borrow museum tickets? You can now borrow tickets to the Natural History Museum from Viikin Library; more information can be found on the museum's website. Also read Pienten Helsinki's article about the Natural History Museum.
Espoo celebrates! -week 22.-27.8.2022.
Playgrounds have activities on Tuesday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' autumn season begins. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries have activities on Tuesday
Environmental Adventure event at Oodi 19.8.-24.8.2022.
Helmet Libraries' events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
WEDNESDAY 24.8.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room reopens after the summer break. A family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Wednesdays from 9.30-15.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
The Fairy Tale Courage School - theatre performance for ages 0-10 at Suomen Komediateatterin Pienellä Näyttämöllä at Linnanmäki on Wednesday at 14, 15 and 16. Free entry, but tickets must be reserved in advance!
Junnusoppa, free football for children and young people at Töölö sports field at 15. Suitable for over 9-year-olds. Free entry.
Kulosaari Day - Brändödagen on Wednesday from 17-19.
Espoo celebrates! -week 22.-27.8.2022.
SAMPO Festival 24.-28.2022.
The Age of the Willow Tit exhibition at the Newspaper Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Free entry to the Newspaper Museum.
Playgrounds have activities on Wednesday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' autumn season begins. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Libraries have activities on Wednesday
Environmental Adventure event at Oodi 19.8.-24.8.2022.
Helmet Libraries' events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
THURSDAY 25.8.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room reopens after the summer break. A family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Thursdays from 9.30-15.
Espoo celebrates! -week 22.-27.8.2022.
Espoo: Maestro Molto - Let's Celebrate! -children's concert on the terrace of Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Thursday at 9.30. Free entry.
Quarter Festival in the Diaconate Institute's Alppikatu quarter on Thursday from 13-17. Programs for children too. Free entry.
The Fairy Tale Courage School - theatre performance for ages 0-10 at Suomen Komediateatterin Pienellä Näyttämöllä at Linnanmäki on Thursday at 14, 15 and 16. Free entry, but tickets must be reserved in advance!
Summer Music Making at A•lava on Thursday at 16. Free entry.
SAMPO Festival 24.-28.2022.
The Age of the Willow Tit exhibition at the Newspaper Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Free entry to the Newspaper Museum.
Baltic Sea Day event highlights
Research Vessel Aranda Open Doors at Helsinki South Harbour on Thursday from 12-18. Free entry.
Baltic Sea Day Adventure Trail at Harakka on Thursday from 12-18. Free entry, but the ferry ride to Harakka island is charged.
Baltic Sea Day Celebration Program at Huvilanranta on Thursday. Special programs for children are organized from 13-16. Free entry.
Baltic Sea Day at Vanhankaupunginlahti on Thursday from 14-17.
Vantaa: Little Papu and Friends in a Family Concert in honor of Baltic Sea Day at Myyrmann shopping center at 17.
More Baltic Sea Day programs for children can be found on the event's own website.
Playgrounds have activities on Thursday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' autumn season begins. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries have activities on Thursday
Helmet Libraries' events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
FRIDAY 26.8.2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room reopens after the summer break. A family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Fridays from 9.30-15.
MIL-Espa: Air Force Big Band on Espa stage at 14. Free entry.
The Fairy Tale Courage School - theatre performance for ages 0-10 at Suomen Komediateatterin Pienellä Näyttämöllä at Linnanmäki on Friday at 14, 15 and 16. Free entry, but tickets must be reserved in advance!
SAMPO Festival 24.-28.2022.
Espoo: Kera Street Festival on Friday from 16-23.
Fireworks from Santahamina on Friday at 22.
Espoo celebrates! -week 22.-27.8.2022.
Playgrounds have activities on Friday
Helsinki City Playgrounds' autumn season begins. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries have activities on Friday
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays from 9-15 the game is for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Helmet Libraries' events for children on Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
SATURDAY 27.8.2022
Finland's Nature Day
Ancient Fires Night & Venetian Carnival
Events and activity tips
Helmet Libraries' events for children on Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Best swimming spot tips for the last summer heat days.
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays from 9-15 the game is for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Finland's Nature Day event highlights
Free entry to Kumpula and Kaisaniemi Botanical Gardens on Saturday.
Espoo: Flash! – family nature photography festival at Haltia on Saturday from 12-19. Free entry.
Sleep Outside Night on Saturday!
More ways to celebrate Finland's Nature Day can be found on the event's own website.
Espoo: Espoo Day is celebrated on Saturday.
Police Day is celebrated on Saturday throughout Finland.
In Helsinki, the Police Day event is at Stoa square in Itäkeskus from 10–16.
Theatre Rollo: The Royals of Kalasatama - theatre performance next to Kalasatama Park playground on Saturday at 10. Free entry.
Family Scout Day in Myllypuro on Saturday from 11-13. Free entry.
Vantaa: Koiramäki Manor Exhibition on Håkansbölen manor grounds (address: Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) on summer weekends (Sat+Sun) from 11–16 until 11.9.2022. Free entry to the Koiramäki exhibition.
For the Love of Animals – For the Love of Dance - event at the Opera amphitheater on Saturday at 12. Free entry.
Children's Saturday: Magic Characters at the Comic Center (Laivalahden puistotie 7 C, Herttoniemenranta) on Saturday from 12-15. Free entry.
Lauttasaari Day at Kasinonranta from 12-16.30. Free entry.
Käpylä Summer Festival on Saturday. Programs for the whole family at the village farm yard from 13-18. Free entry.
Rööperifest at Sinebrychoff Park on Saturday from 14-18. Free entry.
Espoo: Maestro Molto - Let's Celebrate! -children's concert on the terrace of Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Saturday at 15. Free entry.
Vantaa: Children's Concert: Rock Soup at Myyrmäki Myyr York Park on Saturday at 15. Free entry.
SAMPO Festival 24.-28.2022.
Ancient Fires Night & Venetian Carnival in Helsinki - event highlights
Vuosaari Venetian Carnival at Aurinkolahti on Saturday starting at 16.
Tivoli Sarjola rides open at 14 (charged) and Vuosaari Venetian Carnival fireworks begin at 21.45.
Venetian Carnival in Suomenlinna on Saturday from 17-22.
Krunika's Venetian Carnival at Tervasaari on Saturday from 18-20. Free entry.
Pehtoor's Venetian Carnival at Haltiala Manor on Saturday starting at 18. Fire show at 19.
Lauttasaari's Venetian Carnival at Kasinonranta from 18-21.30.
SUNDAY 28.8.2022
Events and activity tips
Best swimming spot tips for the last summer heat days.
Rastila Outing Day on Sunday from 10-15. Free entry.
The last of summer! Children's Island Adventure at Harakka Island off Kaivopuisto on Sunday from 12-14. The adventure is free to enter, but the ferry ride to the island is charged.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
Theatre Rollo: The Royals of Kalasatama - theatre performance next to Kalasatama Park playground on Sunday at 15. Free entry.
Skidipeli at Central Library Oodi 26.8.-11.9.2022. On weekdays from 9-15 the game is for 4th graders, but in the evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
SAMPO Festival 24.-28.2022.
The Age of the Willow Tit exhibition at the Newspaper Museum 20.5.–30.10.2022. Free entry to the Newspaper Museum.
Vantaa: Koiramäki Manor Exhibition on Håkansbölen manor grounds (address: Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) on summer weekends (Sat+Sun) from 11–16 until 11.9.2022. Free entry to the Koiramäki exhibition.
Remember also:
Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
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