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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities and places can be found in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the website is families with children under ten years old.
The cover image of the article is from Suvilahti skate park and its new paintings.
Summer in Helsinki?
Little Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki 2022 series and many tips for spending summer in Helsinki have now been published. The summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
MONDAY 6.6.2022
Events and things to do
From the Summer in Helsinki series you'll find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Apple trees are blooming now in Malminkartano fruit garden, in community gardens around the city like Stansvikintie manor park!
The summer sheep on Kuusiluoto island have arrived for their summer jobs! Please note that the summer sheep are initially shy in their new surroundings, so it's best to approach them calmly or admire them from a distance.
Albertin Lounge is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin Lounge is open on Mondays from 9.30am-2pm.
Suomenlinna Museum Day Monday 11am-8pm. Free admission to all museums and special programs for children.
Children's Traffic Town opens on Monday at 12pm. Guided pedal car driving for children over 5 on Mondays.
Tiitiäinen's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5–30.10.2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Playgrounds on Monday
The 80th summer of playground summer dining begins!
Monday's menu features salmon soup. Bring your own pot, eating utensils and drinks!
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the latest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Libraries on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY 7.6.2022
Events and things to do
From the Summer in Helsinki series you'll find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Apple trees are blooming now in Malminkartano fruit garden, in community gardens around the city like Stansvikintie manor park!
Children's Traffic Town is open on Tuesdays 9am-4pm. Guided pedal car driving for children over 5 on Tuesdays.
Sparks and children's own summer theatre - Owl Tales - Stories from Ukraine (20 minutes) in the Winter Garden courtyard on Tuesday 9.30am & 10.30am. Bring your own mat and weather-appropriate clothing! Free admission.
Annantalo's Summer Music School at Annantalo's A•stage on Tuesday 10.30am. Free admission.
Mustasaari activity center's summer has begun!
Samba! Dance class for 7-12-year-olds at Annantalo's A•stage on Tuesday 12pm. Free admission.
(Dance class for 13-15-year-olds 1-2pm).
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12-7pm. Small admission fee.
Tiitiäinen's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5–30.10.2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Playgrounds on Tuesday
Maria Baric Company's Culture Picnic at Mellunmäki playground on Tuesday 12pm. Free admission.
The 80th summer of playground summer dining begins!
Tuesday's menu features chicken stew. Bring your own pot, eating utensils and drinks!
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the latest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Libraries on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
WEDNESDAY 8.6.2022
Events and things to do
From the Summer in Helsinki series you'll find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Apple trees are blooming now in Malminkartano fruit garden, in community gardens around the city like Stansvikintie manor park!
Children's Traffic Town is open Wednesday 9am-4pm. Guided cycling for children over 5 on Wednesdays.
Sparks and children's own summer theatre - Owl Tales - Stories from Ukraine (20 minutes) in the Winter Garden courtyard Wednesday 9.30am & 10.30am. Bring your own mat and weather-appropriate clothing! Free admission.
Albertin Lounge is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin Lounge is open Wednesdays 9.30am-3pm.
Also in Swedish! Garden volunteer day at Annantalo courtyard Wednesday 10am-2pm. This week also includes Finland-Swedish Martha Organization.
Youth Soccer, free soccer for children and teenagers at Töölö ball field 11am. Suitable for ages 9+. Free admission.
Tiitiäinen's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5–30.10.2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12-4pm. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open Tuesdays 12-7pm. Small admission fee.
Children's concert: String Orchestra on Music Hall's outdoor terrace Wednesday 5pm. Free admission.
Playgrounds on Wednesday
Maria Baric Company's Culture Picnic at Dragon Park on Wednesday 12pm. Free admission.
The 80th summer of playground summer dining begins!
Wednesday's menu features beef stew. Bring your own pot, eating utensils and drinks!
Libraries on Wednesday
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY 9.6.2022
Events and things to do
From the Summer in Helsinki series you'll find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Children's Traffic Town is open Thursday 9am-4pm. Guided cycling for children over 5 on Thursdays.
Albertin Lounge is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin Lounge is open Thursdays 9.30am-3pm.
Family Exercise Time at Annantalo's A•stage Thursday 10-11.30am. Free admission.
Summer festival for families at Linja playground 10am-2pm. Organized by SOS Children's Village.
Tiitiäinen's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5–30.10.2022. Ascension Thursday the museum is open 11am-5pm. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum.
What to do? Little Helsinki's newest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
Playgrounds on Thursday
Maria Baric Company's Culture Picnic at Lamma playground Thursday 12pm. Free admission.
The 80th summer of playground summer dining begins!
Thursday's menu features turkey and root vegetable stew. Bring your own pot, eating utensils and drinks!
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the latest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Libraries on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Children's library bus drives around the city and stops in different neighborhoods.
FRIDAY 10.6.2022
Events and things to do
From the Summer in Helsinki series you'll find all the best tips for spending summer days!
What to do? Little Helsinki's newest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
Albertin Lounge is a meeting place for families with children and seniors in Kamppi at Albertinkatu 33. Albertin Lounge is open Fridays 9.30am-3pm.
Children's Traffic Town is open Fridays 10am-4pm. Family day on Fridays with free driving in the traffic town (no age limit or instruction).
Vantaa: King's Picnic at Kuusijärvi Park near the beach on Friday 11am–5pm. Free admission, bring your own food.
Tiitiäinen's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5–30.10.2022. Free admission to Päivälehti Museum
Defense Forces guard parade departs Friday at 12:30pm from Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard and back via Esplanade to Barracks Square.
Playgrounds on Friday
The 80th summer of playground summer dining begins!
Friday's menu features sausage stew. Bring your own pot, eating utensils and drinks!
Tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and the latest playgrounds can be found at Little Helsinki.
Libraries on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY 11.6.2022
Events and things to do
From the Summer in Helsinki series you'll find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Apple trees are blooming now in Malminkartano fruit garden, in community gardens around the city like Stansvikintie manor park!
Helsinki Day weekend has LOTS of programs for all ages around the city!
MLL Lauttasaari Summer Festivities at Lahnalahti playground Saturday 10am-12pm.
Vantaa: Katrineberga farm animal day Saturday 11am. Paid admission.
Espoo: Glims farm animal days Saturday 11am and 1pm. Paid admission.
Skatans farm animal opening Saturday 11am-2pm. Paid admission.
Free tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo are distributed at English Park next to Redi for the first 2000 people Saturday starting at 11am.
Mustasaari activity center's summer has begun!
Helsinki Samba Carnival Samba Parade departs Senate Square Saturday 3pm and marches Senate Square-Unioninkatu-Esplanade-Mannerheimintie-Aleksanterinkatu. Free admission.
Tiitiäinen's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5-30.10.2022. Free admission.
Jamsmaker and cat paw event at Päivälehti Museum Saturday 11.30am-4.30pm.
What to do? Little Helsinki's newest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
SUNDAY 12.6.2022
Helsinki Day
Events and things to do
From the Summer in Helsinki series you'll find all the best tips for spending summer days!
Helmet library children's events for Sunday can be found on Helmet's event page.
Mayor's morning coffee and Helsinki Day opening at City Hall Sunday 9-11am. Traditional rhubarb pie will be served.
Helsinki Day weekend has LOTS of programs for all ages around the city!
Free swimming on Helsinki Day at Itäkeskus and Pirkkola swimming halls and Uimastadion and Kumpula outdoor pools all day. Also free admission to Sports Hall swimming pools on Sunday.
Emergency Services Helsinki Day around the city Sunday 10am-4pm.
Song and music festival grand parade marches singing and playing from Old Church Park along Mannerheimintie to Citizens' Square Sunday starting 11am.
Free tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo are distributed at English Park next to Redi for the first 2000 people Sunday starting at 11am.
Free admission to Seurasaari outdoor museum buildings in honor of Helsinki Day.
Hämeenlinna: Little Pappu orchestra and musical children's event at Hämeenlinna square 11am-1pm. Free admission.
Whole family workshop: Vroom! Crash! Toot!
Helsinki Day program at Maunula-talo square Sunday 11am-5pm. Featuring the Mimmits among others. Free admission.
In Swedish! Arne Alligator's concert at Citizens' Square in front of Oodi Sunday 12pm. Free admission.
Open doors at Herttoniemi Manor Museum and Knusbacka rural estate museum Sunday 12-3pm. Free admission.
Nature and art event on Haraka island Sunday 12-4pm. Free admission.
Listen Vuosaari - Helsinki Day program at Vuotori Sunday 12-6pm. Featuring Satu Sopanen and Tutti Orchestra among others. Free admission.
Children's Traffic Town is open Sunday 10am-4pm. Family day on Sundays with free driving in the traffic town (no age limit or instruction). Summer season opening and Helsinki Day celebration at Traffic Town with special program 12-3pm. Free admission.
Tiitiäinen's Time exhibition at Päivälehti Museum 20.5-30.10.2022. Free admission.
Jamsmaker and cat paw event at Päivälehti Museum Saturday 11.30am-4.30pm.
Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12-4pm. Small admission fee.
What to do? Little Helsinki's newest article suggests twenty easy and free destinations in Helsinki with children.
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