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Pienten Helsinki's most popular weekly series "Where to Go This Week" returns after a long coronavirus break and provides weekly tips on what to do with children in Helsinki.
What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The website targets families with children under ten years old.
NOTE! Always verify the latest information and any changes on the organizer's website.
The article cover photo is from Tuusula, where Children's Museum Day is celebrated on Saturday.
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021
Things Happening at Libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Things Happening at Playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on playground activity pages.
Tips on the best play areas and an overview of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
Comics Lecture Presentation at Malmitalo on Monday at 3 PM. Free admission, recommended for elementary school children.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comics Festival exhibition at Malmitalo August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla Exhibition at Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's business hours.
At Päivälehti Museum there is a Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck Magazine in Finland 70 Years exhibition for children. Also open on Mondays! Free admission.
Helsinki Biennial art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is charged.
Virtual event: Peek into Espoo story routes until August 31, 2021 on your own schedule.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021
Things Happening at Libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Things Happening at Playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on playground activity pages.
Tips on the best play areas and an overview of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesday from 12-7 PM. Small admission fee.
Comics Lecture Presentation at Malmitalo on Tuesday at 3 PM. Free admission, recommended for elementary school children.
Helsinki Biennial art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is charged.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comics Festival exhibition at Malmitalo August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla Exhibition at Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's business hours.
Virtual event: Peek into Espoo story routes until August 31, 2021 on your own schedule.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Things Happening at Libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Things Happening at Playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on playground activity pages.
Tips on the best play areas and an overview of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
Circus Magic! Circus Course for 0-2-year-olds at Stoa cultural center on Wednesday from 9-9:45 AM.
Circus Magic! Circus Course for 3-4-year-olds at Stoa cultural center on Wednesday from 10:15-11 AM.
Free admission to courses. Pre-registration required!
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12-7 PM. Small admission fee.
Vantaa: Little Ones' Art Evenings on Wednesday from 5-7 PM at the backyard park of Kulttuuritalo Martinus. Recommended for children over 3 years old with a supervising adult. Pre-registration required for workshops.
Premiere: Garbage Opera Musical at Kanneltalo on Wednesday at 6 PM. Tickets €6. Recommended for ages 4–9.
Helsinki Biennial art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is charged.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comics Festival exhibition at Malmitalo August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla Exhibition at Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's business hours.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Things Happening at Libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Things Happening at Playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on playground activity pages.
Tips on the best play areas and an overview of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
Art Advice: A Slumbering Bird
Art Advice for ages 3-5 at Malmitalo on Thursdays from 10-11:30 AM. The family's younger children, babies, and toddlers can also join in experiencing the art advice atmosphere. Free activity. Pre-registration required!
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comics Festival exhibition at Malmitalo August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kalliolla Exhibition at Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's business hours.
Helsinki Biennial art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is charged.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Things Happening at Libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Things Happening at Playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the mornings on the playground outdoor areas. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on playground activity pages.
Tips on the best play areas and an overview of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
Events and Activity Tips
Tivoli Sariola in Tapanila at Kurranummi field September 3-5, 2021. Partially paid.
At Päivälehti Museum there is a Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck Magazine in Finland 70 Years exhibition for children. Free admission.
Exhibition! Kallio & Juliana Hyrri: Kalle, Kaneli, pallo ja sello Helsinki Comics Festival exhibition at Malmitalo August 26 - September 18, 2021. Free admission.
Helsinki Biennial art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is charged.
From Pienten Helsinki's Animals in the City article you'll find the best tips for where in Helsinki and neighboring cities you can find sheep, chickens, cows, and other farm animals. Also check out Pienten Suomi's farm animal destinations on the tip map!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
Things Happening at Libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's event page.
Events and Activity Tips
Espoo: Once Upon a Time Story Workshops at Children's Culture Center Aurora's yard on Saturday from 10 AM-2 PM.
Tuusula: Children's Museum Day at Tuusulanjärvi museums on Saturday from 10 AM-5 PM. The Children's Museum Day program is free and museum admission is free for children all day.
The participating Tuusulanjärvi area museums include: Ainola, Ahola, Halosenniemi, Lotta Museum, Erkkola, and Aleksis Kivi’s Death Cottage. Don’t forget to also visit Fjällbon Park’s outdoor recreation area to play and enjoy the scenery! The park also has grilling facilities.
Meilahti Day is celebrated at Valpurinpark on Saturday from 11 AM-2 PM.
Garbage Opera Musical at Kanneltalo on Saturday at 3 PM. Tickets €6. Recommended for ages 4–9.
Tivoli Sariola in Tapanila at Kurranummi field September 3-5, 2021. Partially paid.
Helsinki Biennial art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is charged.
Tips on the best play areas and an overview of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Pienten Helsinki.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
Events and Activity Tips
Family Fishing Day on Hara Island on Sunday from 10 AM-2 PM. Free admission. The ferry to Hara (departure dock at Kaivopuisto near Cafe Ursula) requires a ticket.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
Magical Kalevala Children's Musical at Malmitalo on Sunday at 3 PM. Tickets €6.
Tivoli Sariola in Tapanila at Kurranummi field September 3-5, 2021. Partially paid.
Helsinki Biennial art event at Vallisaari June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is charged.
Remember also! Pienten Suomi is Pienten Helsinki's little sister, providing tips for activities and experiences throughout Finland. It also includes lots of tips for day trips and nearby areas, plus a large listing of the best play areas throughout Finland!
