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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 ideas and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the website is families with children under ten years old.
The cover image of this article is from Annantalo's front courtyard from a few years ago.
Summer in Helsinki?
Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki 2022 series and many, many tips for spending summer in Helsinki have now been published. The summer tips are also suitable for visitors coming to the city as tourists.
MONDAY 27.6.2022
Events and activity ideas
Helsinki Pride-week 27.6.-3.7.2022
Summer patios in Helsinki is an article about cozy and partly shaded summer patios in the city.
Children's Traffic Town is open again! On Mondays there is supervised pedal car driving for children over 5 years old, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Little Tit's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum, 20.5.–30.10.2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Heat day swimming spot tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki!
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Playgrounds on Monday
The playground summer food service's 80th summer is underway!
Monday's menu features broiler sausage stew. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Tips for Helsinki's best play spaces and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play spaces can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Remember also:
Pienten Suomi - over 650 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
TUESDAY 28.6.2022
Events and activity ideas
Helsinki Pride-week 27.6.-3.7.2022
Children's Traffic Town is open on Tuesdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. On Tuesdays there is supervised pedal car driving for children over 5 years old.
Espoo: Art Week: Picnic Adventure Cabin - workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center's courtyard from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission.
Heat day swimming spot tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki!
Sparks and children's own summer theater The Tales of the Owl - stories from Ukraine (duration 20 minutes) at the Winter Garden patio on Tuesday at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Bring your own blankets! Free admission.
Escaping the heat to a museum? Tips for museum visits with children can be found here.
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Suomenlinna's Adventure Tour Following in the footsteps of King Gustav III's treasure on Suomenlinna on Tuesday at 12 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 and adults as well.
*This tip is Pienten Helsinki's commercial collaboration with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Last week before summer break!
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays, 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Summer Art! June handicraft workshops at Vuotalo's courtyard on Tuesday, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Playgrounds on Tuesday
The playground summer food service's 80th summer is underway!
Tuesday's menu features sweet potato and potato cream soup. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Tips for Helsinki's best play spaces and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play spaces can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
WEDNESDAY 29.6.2022
Events and activity ideas
Helsinki Pride-week 27.6.-3.7.2022
Children's Traffic Town is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. On Wednesdays there is supervised cycling for children over 5 years old.
Espoo: Art Week: Picnic Adventure Cabin - workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center's courtyard from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission.
Järvenpää: Cocoa Blues at the Blues Lane in Rantapuisto from Wednesday to Friday, 29.6.-1.7.2022. Free admission.
Suomenlinna's Adventure Tour Following in the footsteps of King Gustav III's treasure on Suomenlinna on Wednesday at 12 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 and adults as well.
*This tip is Pienten Helsinki's commercial collaboration with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Heat day swimming spot tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki!
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays, 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Last week before summer break!
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays, 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Junnusoppa, free soccer for children and teens at Töölö ball field at 3 p.m. Suitable for children over 9 years old. Free admission.
Creating in Summer! Summer Wednesday handicraft workshops at Stoa square on Wednesday, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.
Free admission to Cable Museums on Wednesday, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Vantaa: Children's Mill Evening: Jytäjyrsijöiden Concert at the Helsinki Parish's Mill in the church village (Myllykuja 6, Vantaa) on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Free admission.
The Little Tit's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum, 20.5.–30.10.2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Playgrounds on Wednesday
The playground summer food service's 80th summer is underway!
Wednesday's menu features fish soup. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Libraries on Wednesday
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
THURSDAY 30.6.2022
Events and activity ideas
Helsinki Pride-week 27.6.-3.7.2022
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Children's Traffic Town is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. On Thursdays there is supervised cycling for children over 5 years old.
Espoo: Art Week: Picnic Adventure Cabin - workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center's courtyard from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission.
Järvenpää: Cocoa Blues at the Blues Lane in Rantapuisto from Wednesday to Friday, 29.6.-1.7.2022. Free admission.
Suomenlinna's Adventure Tour Following in the footsteps of King Gustav III's treasure on Suomenlinna on Thursday at 12 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 and adults as well.
*This tip is Pienten Helsinki's commercial collaboration with the Ehrensvärd Society.
The Little Tit's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum, 20.5.–30.10.2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Heat day swimming spot tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki!
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Playgrounds on Thursday
The playground summer food service's 80th summer is underway!
Thursday's menu features vegetable pea soup. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Tips for Helsinki's best play spaces and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play spaces can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
FRIDAY 1.7.2022
Events and activity ideas
Helsinki Pride-week 27.6.-3.7.2022
Children's Traffic Town is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. On Fridays there is family day with free driving at the traffic town (no age limit or instruction).
Espoo: Art Week: Picnic Adventure Cabin - workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center's courtyard from Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission.
Heat day swimming spot tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki!
Järvenpää: Cocoa Blues at the Blues Lane in Rantapuisto from Wednesday to Friday, 29.6.-1.7.2022. Free admission.
In Swedish! Suomenlinna's Adventure Tour Following in the footsteps of King Gustav III's treasure (in Swedish) on Suomenlinna on Friday at 12 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 and adults as well.
*This tip is Pienten Helsinki's commercial collaboration with the Ehrensvärd Society.
MIL-Espa: Guard's Music Corps Conscript Band at Espa stage at 2 p.m. Free admission.
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's article recommends twenty easy and free places to visit in Helsinki with children.
Playgrounds on Friday
The playground summer food service's 80th summer is underway!
Friday's menu features ground meat soup. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Tips for Helsinki's best play spaces and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play spaces can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Libraries on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
SATURDAY 2.7.2022
Events and activity ideas
Helsinki Pride-week 27.6.-3.7.2022
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Heat day swimming spot tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki!
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
Family canoeing day in Mustasaari on Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission, ferry to Mustasaari is paid.
Remember also: Pienten Helsinki's article Heat day in Mustasaari
Suomenlinna's Adventure Tour Following in the footsteps of King Gustav III's treasure on Suomenlinna on Saturday
at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children aged 6-13 and adults as well.
*This tip is Pienten Helsinki's commercial collaboration with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Flea market! Flea market at Vallila community garden on Saturday, 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
Family trip to Vartio Island on Saturday at 1 p.m. Free admission, ferry transportation to the island is paid.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's article recommends twenty easy and free places to visit in Helsinki with children.
Remember also: Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
SUNDAY 3.7.2022
Events and activity ideas
Helsinki Pride-week 27.6.-3.7.2022
Janakkala: Children's Baroque and Freija Concert at Laurinmäki nature and culture area in Janakkala on Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
Children's island adventure on Harakka Island off Kaivopuisto on Sunday, 12 p.m.–2 p.m. The adventure is free, but the ferry ride to the island is paid.
Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays, 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Helsinki Pride: Children's Sunday 1 p.m.–4 p.m. at Makasiinitori (= in front of Oodi).
The Little Tit's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum, 20.5.–30.10.2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Heat day swimming spot tips can be found in Pienten Helsinki!
The Summer in Helsinki series has all the best tips for spending summer days!
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's article recommends twenty easy and free places to visit in Helsinki with children.
Remember also:
Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
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