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What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with children on the weekend? What can you do on a rainy day?
Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series returns after a break that began in the spring of corona and searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the website is families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always check the latest information on the organizer's website,
as sudden cancellations are possible.
Article cover image: Sunflowers are now blooming in the fields of Haltiala and Tuomarinkylä, and flowers can be picked to bring home as bouquets.
MONDAY 24.8.2020
Things Happening in Libraries
Helmet libraries have moved to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to library programs. All week's activities for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature Exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi, June 1 - Sept 31, 2020 (at least).
Things Happening in Playgrounds
The fall season for playgrounds and family centers began on Thursday, August 13, 2020 and all playgrounds and family centers are open again as normal.
Weekly programs for playgrounds appear to be available only on the playgrounds' own websites and/or Facebook pages for now.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open again with regard to the exceptional circumstances, and the door is open on Mondays 9:30-15.
Family dance - dance music class in English on the A stage at Annantalo on Monday at 15:30. Free admission.
Espoo: Children's City Dances at Aurora on Monday at 17:30. Free admission.
Exhibition: Why Does Mörkö Smile? in the Glass Gallery at Annantalo (2nd floor) Aug 18-30, 2020. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Espoo: Round Like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale land for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Aurora, Aug 15 - Oct 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
The Newspaper Museum has an exhibition "Seven Dog Brothers" June 1 - Dec 31, 2020. Free admission, also open on Mondays.
Tickets to Cinderella - a family children's opera are being distributed August 24-29, 2020 from the Music Center box office as long as tickets last. The Cinderella children's opera performance at the Music Center on Saturday at 13:00.
TUESDAY 25.8.2020
Things Happening in Libraries
Helmet libraries have moved to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to library programs. All week's activities for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature Exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi, June 1 - Sept 31, 2020 (at least).
Things Happening in Playgrounds
The fall season for playgrounds and family centers began on Thursday, August 13, 2020 and all playgrounds and family centers are open again as normal.
Weekly programs for playgrounds appear to be available only on the playgrounds' own websites and/or Facebook pages for now.
Events and Activity Tips
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12-19. Small entrance fee.
Exhibition: Why Does Mörkö Smile? in the Glass Gallery at Annantalo (2nd floor) Aug 18-30, 2020. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Espoo: Round Like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale land for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Aurora, Aug 15 - Oct 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
For Babies: Strong and Tender - a dance and music performance for babies and the elderly on Tuesday at 14:00 at Hoiva Viikki's lawn area, between the church and the service building. The performance is outdoors, dress according to the weather. In heavy rain, the performance will be rescheduled to another time.
Tickets to Cinderella - a family children's opera are being distributed August 24-29, 2020 from the Music Center box office as long as tickets last. The Cinderella children's opera performance at the Music Center on Saturday at 13:00.
WEDNESDAY 26.8.2020
Things Happening in Libraries
Helmet libraries have moved to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to library programs. All week's activities for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature Exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi, June 1 - Sept 31, 2020 (at least).
Things Happening in Playgrounds
The fall season for playgrounds and family centers began on Thursday, August 13, 2020 and all playgrounds and family centers are open again as normal.
Weekly programs for playgrounds appear to be available only on the playgrounds' own websites and/or Facebook pages for now.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open again with regard to the exceptional circumstances, and the door is open on Wednesdays 9:30-15.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Small entrance fee, under 15 years free.
Kindergarten Museum is open Wednesdays 12-19. Small entrance fee.
Dads' After Work with kids - Fathers and Children's Park Meetup at Iso-Antti playground Wednesdays 17-19.
Exhibition: Why Does Mörkö Smile? in the Glass Gallery at Annantalo (2nd floor) Aug 18-30, 2020. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Espoo: Round Like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale land for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Aurora, Aug 15 - Oct 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
Tickets to Cinderella - a family children's opera are being distributed August 24-29, 2020 from the Music Center box office as long as tickets last. The Cinderella children's opera performance at the Music Center on Saturday at 13:00.
THURSDAY 27.8.2020
Things Happening in Libraries
Helmet libraries have moved to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to library programs. All week's activities for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature Exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi, June 1 - Sept 31, 2020 (at least).
Things Happening in Playgrounds
The fall season for playgrounds and family centers began on Thursday, August 13, 2020 and all playgrounds and family centers are open again as normal.
Weekly programs for playgrounds appear to be available only on the playgrounds' own websites and/or Facebook pages for now.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open again with regard to the exceptional circumstances, and the door is open on Thursdays 9:30-15.
Summer Music Playschool - music class in English on the A stage at Annantalo on Thursday at 10:30. Free admission, but advance registration is required.
The Newspaper Museum has an exhibition "Seven Dog Brothers" June 1 - Dec 31, 2020. Free admission, also open on Mondays.
Exhibition: Why Does Mörkö Smile? in the Glass Gallery at Annantalo (2nd floor) Aug 18-30, 2020. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Espoo: Round Like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale land for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Aurora, Aug 15 - Oct 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
FRIDAY 28.8.2020
Things Happening in Libraries
Helmet libraries have moved to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to library programs. All week's activities for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature Exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi, June 1 - Sept 31, 2020 (at least).
Things Happening in Playgrounds
The fall season for playgrounds and family centers began on Thursday, August 13, 2020 and all playgrounds and family centers are open again as normal.
Weekly programs for playgrounds appear to be available only on the playgrounds' own websites and/or Facebook pages for now.
Events and Activity Tips
Albert's Living Room is an open meeting place for families with young children and seniors in Kamppi. Albert's Living Room is open again with regard to the exceptional circumstances, and the door is open on Fridays 9:30-15.
Virtual Event: In the Baltic Sea Day Carnival's children's program you can hear Moomin stories virtually read by Helsinki City Library staff from 9 onwards on Helsinki Channel. Stories are heard in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Baltic Sea Day children's program, more information on the theme day's website.
SAMPO XX Festival: Theatre Hevosenkenkä: Ghost Party performance at Annantalo on Friday at 10:00 and 17:00. Free admission, mandatory advance reservations. The performance is recommended for children over 3 years old.
Espoo: Espoo Day is being celebrated virtually and on a small scale in person Aug 28-29, 2020.
Espoo: Espoo Day: A Fun Morning Event at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Friday from 9:00 onwards. Free admission.
Round Like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale land for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Aurora, Aug 15 - Oct 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
Exhibition: Why Does Mörkö Smile? in the Glass Gallery at Annantalo (2nd floor) Aug 18-30, 2020. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
SATURDAY 29.8.2020
Things Happening in Libraries
Helmet libraries have moved to normal opening hours and story times are gradually returning to library programs. All week's activities for children can be found on Helmet's event page.
Ode to Nature Exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi, June 1 - Sept 31, 2020 (at least).
Events and Activity Tips
Cleaning Day events and flea markets are being held throughout the city!
Finland's Nature Day has all kinds of activities!
Police Day is being celebrated virtually this year.
Sleep Outside the Night event can be celebrated even on your own backyard or balcony.
Espoo: Espoo Day is being celebrated virtually and on a small scale in person Aug 28-29, 2020.
Happyboy's Carousel and Butterfly Picnic at Kallio Library's lawn on Saturday 11-13.
SAMPO XX Festival: Puppet Theater Ofelia: Nimbu Seal's Afternoon Nap performance at Annantalo on Saturday at 11:00 and 14:00. Free admission, mandatory advance reservations. The performance is suitable for all ages and languages.
Espoo: Espoo Day: #Park Dreams: Experience Picnic in Träskända Park on Saturday 14-16. Free admission, bring your own food.
Exhibition: Why Does Mörkö Smile? in the Glass Gallery at Annantalo (2nd floor) Aug 18-30, 2020. Open during Annantalo's opening hours. Free admission.
Espoo: Round Like Pom Pom Pom - a tactile fairy tale land for babies and toddlers at Children's Cultural Center Aurora, Aug 15 - Oct 23, 2020. Open Monday to Friday 9-16 and Saturdays 10-14. Free admission.
Going to a Museum with Children? Tips for the museum summer of 2020 can be found here.
SUNDAY 30.8.2020
Events and Activity Tips
Flea Market: Vantaa: MLL Aviapolis Children's Clothing and Supplies Flea Market at SuperPark Vantaa's parking area on Sunday 9-12.
SAMPO XX Festival: Puppet Theater Ofelia: Mörkö's Sleep Socks performance at Annantalo on Sunday at 12:00 and 14:00. Free admission, mandatory advance reservations. The performance is recommended for children over 1 year old.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12-16. Small entrance fee, under 15 years free.
Espoo: Aurora's Birthday at Träskända Park. In a beautiful manor park including horse rides and treats from the gingerbread house café.
Aili Ikonen & Antti Kujanpää: Music for Kids at Espan's Stage on Sunday at 12:00 and 14:00.
Karelian Summer House Season Finale at Villa Salmela in Jollakse on Sunday from 15:00 onwards. Stop by with pastry at the summer house café or admire the views.
The Newspaper Museum has an exhibition "Seven Dog Brothers" June 1 - Dec 31, 2020. Free admission, also open on Mondays.
Ode to Nature Exhibition in the Brygga space at Central Library Oodi, June 1 - Sept 31, 2020 (at least).
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