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The article also includes tips for celebrating Ascension Day in Helsinki
What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website is aimed at families with children under ten years old.
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MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022
Events and activity tips
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Newspaper Museum.
Olympic Stadium swimming pool and Kumpula outdoor pool summer season has started! Entrance fee applies.
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30 am-2 pm.
Sibelius High School band marathon at Espa stage on Monday from 2-8 pm.
Children's fishing event at Eugen Schaumann Park (Kulosari) on Monday from 5:30-8 pm.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free locations in Helsinki for children.
Pienten Suomi suggests over 600 activities and experiences throughout Finland for children. It also includes many suggestions for trips to nearby areas and day trips, as well as a large list of the best playgrounds throughout Finland.
Events at libraries on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events at playgrounds on Monday
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Article about playground summer meals and summer menu have been published!
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022
Events and activity tips
Museum tickets to borrow? You can now borrow tickets to the Museum of Natural History from Viikin library; for more information, see the museum's website. Also read Pienten Helsinki's article about the Museum of Natural History!
Haltiala farm's lamb pen is open to the public again..
You can admire baby lambs at the following times:
- Tuesdays 9 am–11 am
- Thursdays 9 am–11 am
- Sundays 10 am–1 pm
For more details about visiting the lamb pen, see Haltiala's website. Free admission to Haltiala farm.
Viikin research farm cows have been moved to summer pasture and you can watch the cows in the fields at Viikin farm during the summer.
Parkly Party! Vuotalo summer courtyard opening at Vuotalo on Tuesday from 2-7 pm. Free admission.
Kindergarten museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 pm-7 pm. Small entrance fee.
East-Pakila day at Etupelto playground on Monday from 5-8 pm.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Newspaper Museum.
Events at libraries on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events at playgrounds on Tuesday
Article about playground summer meals and summer menu have been published!
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Find tips on Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to the newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 am-3 pm.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Newspaper Museum.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12 pm-4 pm. Small entrance fee.
Kindergarten museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 pm-7 pm. Small entrance fee.
Free admission to Cable Factory museums on Wednesday from 5-8 pm.
Events at libraries on Wednesday
Children's library bus travels around the city and stops at various neighborhoods with multiple stops.
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
For babies and parents! BabyKino at Kallio library. You can bring your baby to movies on Wednesdays at 12 pm and 2:30 pm. BabyKino's own Facebook group can be found here, where, for example, the week's movie is published and you can vote on upcoming programs. More information is also available on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events at playgrounds on Wednesday
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Article about playground summer meals and summer menu have been published!
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022
Ascension Day (public holiday)
Events and activity tips
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free locations in Helsinki for children.
Haltiala farm's lamb pen is open to the public again..
You can admire baby lambs at the following times:
- Tuesdays 9 am–11 am
- Thursdays 9 am–11 am
- Sundays 10 am–1 pm
For more details about visiting the lamb pen, see Haltiala's website. Free admission to Haltiala farm.
Fallkulla farm is open on Ascension Day from 10 am-2 pm. Free admission.
Flea market! Puu-Vallila traditional yard flea market on Thursday from 10 am-3 pm.
Hyvinkää: One Day Event at Hyvinkää market square on Ascension Day from 10 am-5 pm.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The museum is open on Ascension Day from 11 am-5 pm. Free admission to the Newspaper Museum.
Porvoo: Art Factory 10-year anniversary concert featuring Mutaveijarit at 1 pm. Free admission.
Pienten Suomi suggests over 600 activities and experiences throughout Finland for children. It also includes many suggestions for trips to nearby areas and day trips, as well as a large list of the best playgrounds throughout Finland.
Events at libraries on Thursday
Most libraries are closed for Ascension Day.
Central Library Oodi is open on Ascension Day from 12 pm-6 pm.
Events at playgrounds on Thursday
Helsinki city playgrounds are closed on Ascension Day and no organized activities are held.
Find tips on Helsinki's best playgrounds and an introduction to the newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.
FRIDAY 27.5.2022
Events and activity tips
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free locations in Helsinki for children.
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Living Room is open on Fridays from 9:30 am-3 pm. Closed exceptionally on Friday.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Newspaper Museum.
Flower painting workshop at Lapinlahti spring on Friday at 11 am. The event is also suitable for children.
MIL-Espa concert at Espa stage on Friday at 2 pm. Free admission.
Events at libraries on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Events at playgrounds on Friday
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings. For more details, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Article about playground summer meals and summer menu have been published!
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022
Cleaning day
Events and activity tips
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Kumpulä village festival on Saturday. The festival's children's area is along Kumpulantaipale, behind Saxan Park, and children have their own program on Saturday from 10:15 am-3 pm. Free admission.
Ladybug Spotless puppet theater performance at the Kindergarten Museum on Saturday at 11 am. Tickets €10. All proceeds from the event will be used for the activities of Pro Lastenkirjallisuus ry.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission.
Children's Saturday: Map workshop at the Comic Center (Herttoniemenranta) on Saturday from 12 pm-3 pm. Free admission.
"Ciao Ciao" Festival at Teurastamo on Saturday from 12 pm-9 pm. The Italian cultural event has programs for children too. Free admission.
Kino Helios: Buster's World (G) at Malmitalo on Saturday at 3 pm. Tickets €7.50.
Olympic Stadium swimming pool and Kumpula outdoor pool summer season has started! Entrance fee applies.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free locations in Helsinki for children.
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2022
Events and activity tips
Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Haltiala farm's lamb pen is open to the public again..
You can admire baby lambs at the following times:
- Tuesdays 9 am–11 am
- Thursdays 9 am–11 am
- Sundays 10 am–1 pm
For more details about visiting the lamb pen, see Haltiala's website. Free admission to Haltiala farm.
Vantaa: MLL Aviapolis: Children's clothing and supplies flea market at Superpark Vantaa parking lot on Sunday from 10 am-1 pm.
Klaukkala: Ali-Olli's Alpaca Farm spring pasture opening day on Sunday from 10 am-4 pm. Entrance fee applies.
Espoo: Children's Sunday at Manor Museum Glimss on Sunday from 10 am-5 pm. Museum entrance fee applies.
World in Town festival: Square of Possibilities at Market Square on Sunday from 11 am-7 pm. Free admission.
World in Town festival: Little Grandpa's Orchestra at Allas Sea Pool on Sunday at 11:15 am. Free admission.
Titmouse Time exhibition at the Newspaper Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12 pm-4 pm. Small entrance fee.
German Navy frigate visits Helsinki with open doors on Sunday, May 29, 2022, from 1-5 pm. The ship will be anchored at Hernesaari dock LHB (address Hernematalankatu 6). Free admission.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article suggests twenty easy and free locations in Helsinki for children.
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