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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series seeks tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website's target audience is families with children under ten years old.
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Summer in Helsinki?
Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki 2022 series and many tips for spending summer in Helsinki have now been published. Summer tips are also suitable for visitors arriving in the city as tourists.
It's difficult to recommend upcoming events because information about summer events is still scarce. It also seems clear that no actual children's events will be organized this summer as in previous years. For example, Children's Festivals has announced that the event will not be held in summer 2022.
MONDAY MAY 30, 2022
Events and activity tips
Summer sheep have arrived at Kuusiluoto island for their summer jobs! Note that the summer sheep are initially shy in their new surroundings, so they should be approached calmly or admired from a distance.
Tiitiäinen's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
The Swimming Stadium and Kumpula open-air swimming pool have started their summer season! Admission fee applies.
Albert's Lounge is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Lounge is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's article recommends twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
Library events on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playpark activities on Monday
Helsinki city playparks offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playparks' own pages.
Article about playpark summer meals and the summer menu has now been published!
TUESDAY MAY 31, 2022
Events and activity tips
Haltiala farm's lamb area is open to the public again and lambs can be admired at the following times:
- Tuesdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Sundays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
For more information about visiting the lamb area, see Haltiala's pages. Free admission to Haltiala farm.
Annantalo's Summer Music on Annantalo A•stage on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
Kruununhaka Upper Secondary School music classes performing! On Espa stage on Tuesday at 12 p.m. Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Mobile farm animals at Munkkiniemi playpark on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Tiitiäinen's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Museum passes to borrow? You can now borrow passes to the Natural History Museum from Viikki library. For more information, see the museum's page. Also read Pienten Helsinki's article about the Natural History Museum.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playpark activities on Tuesday
Mobile farm animals at Munkkiniemi playpark on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Article about playpark summer meals and the summer menu has now been published!
Helsinki city playparks offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playparks' own pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas as well as the latest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 1, 2022
Events and activity tips
Albert's Lounge is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Lounge is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Horse rides and pony riding at Seurasaari on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weather permitting. Free admission to the area, riding activities available for a fee.
Tiitiäinen's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Library events on Wednesday
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playpark activities on Wednesday
Toy Friends Song Circle – Concert at Nuoli playpark on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.
Helsinki city playparks offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playparks' own pages.
Article about playpark summer meals and the summer menu has now been published!
THURSDAY JUNE 2, 2022
Events and activity tips
Haltiala farm's lamb area is open to the public again and lambs can be admired at the following times:
- Tuesdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
- Sundays 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
For more information about visiting the lamb area, see Haltiala's pages. Free admission to Haltiala farm.
Albert's Lounge is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Lounge is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Family Exercise Time on Annantalo A•stage on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free admission.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article recommends twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
Tiitiäinen's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. The museum is open on Midsummer Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Sinebrychoff brewery horses offer rides at Haltiala for Old Pehtori restaurant customers on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Pienten Suomi offers over 600 activities and experiences throughout Finland with children. It also includes many tips for day trips to nearby areas and a comprehensive list of the best play areas throughout Finland.
Library events on Thursday
Children's library bus travels around the city and stops in different neighborhoods at multiple stops.
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playpark activities on Thursday
Helsinki city playparks offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playparks' own pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and the latest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
FRIDAY JUNE 3, 2022
Events and activity tips
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article recommends twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
Albert's Lounge is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albert's Lounge is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tiitiäinen's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum
Armed Forces Guard Parade procession departs on Friday at 12:30 p.m. from Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard and back via Esplanade to Barracks Square.
After the parade, the MIL-Espa concert features the Guard's military band on Friday at 2 p.m. Free admission.
Library events on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Playpark activities on Friday
Helsinki city playparks offer programming for families in the mornings. For more details, check the playparks' own pages.
Article about playpark summer meals and the summer menu has now been published!
SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2022
Happy summer vacation for schoolchildren and congratulations to those graduating from school!
Events and activity tips
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Armed Forces Flag Day parade and other programming is being held in Helsinki this year. Public programming is available on Saturday at Senate Square, South Harbor, Citizen's Square, and along the parade route.
Espoo: Animal-themed forest adventure at Oittaa outdoor recreation center on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Free admission.
Tanhu-Visa folk dance group performance at Seurasaari at Antin's square on Saturday at 2 p.m. Free admission.
Participants in the Helsinki International Ballet Competition from around the world will be seen on Espa stage on Saturday at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Free admission.
The Swimming Stadium and Kumpula open-air swimming pool have started their summer season! Admission fee applies.
Tiitiäinen's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article recommends twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
SUNDAY JUNE 5, 2022
Events and activity tips
Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Apple trees are blooming now in Malminkartano fruit orchard, and in allotment gardens throughout the city, such as in Stansviken manor park!
Catch it now - fishing at Vuosaari harbor on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Horse rides and pony riding at Seurasaari on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weather permitting. Free admission to the area, riding activities available for a fee.
At the same time, Seurasaari's first Seedling Market is being held!
Children's island adventure on Hara island on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission to the island, ferry ride available for a fee.
Children's event at Oulunkylä allotment garden on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Hyvinkää: Children's Favorites at the Market – event at Hyvinkää market square on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Vantaa: Louhela Jam in Vantaa at Jokiuomanpuisto park. Children's stage programming on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
Hey, with Grandmothers! – Day for Grandmothers and Children at the Helsinki City Museum on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tiitiäinen's Time Exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20 to October 30, 2022. Free admission.
What to do? Pienten Helsinki's latest article recommends twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
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