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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image for this article is from Espoo, Villa Elfvik's nature center, which in addition to events offers excellent facilities for nature adventures or picnicking in easily accessible, and in some places even barrier-free, landscapes.
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Exhibition tips with children
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor Summer Exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Museum tips for visits with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023
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Skidimarket on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during market hall opening hours. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City offers guided pedal car driving on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children over 5. Free admission.
Skate Container at the Eläintarha skating park is open from June 5-28, 2023 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vantaa: Pasture Visit at Katrinebergin Manor's 4H farm on Monday at 5 p.m. Voluntary donation.
Summer theater with children?
Tuusula: Tuusula Week July 17-23, 2023. Lots of programming for children as well.
Activities at playgrounds on Monday
Playground dining lunch menu on Monday: Chicken risotto (M G N S K). Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and beverage!
The summer season at playgrounds continues, and the playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Playgrounds communicate their programming through Helsinki's city event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
You can find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips at this link.
Library activities on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on the Helmet events page.
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023
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Children's Traffic City offers guided pedal car driving on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children over 5. Free admission.
Trick Tuesday at Ankkuri Resident Center at Herttoniemenranta from 10-11 a.m. Free admission.
Skidimarket on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during market hall opening hours. Free admission.
Skate Container at the Eläintarha skating park is open from June 5-28, 2023 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pasture Visit at Skatan's 4H farm in Vuosaaren Uutela on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Voluntary donation.
Tuusula: Tuusula Week July 17-23, 2023. Lots of programming for children as well.
Activities at playgrounds on Tuesday
Playground dining lunch menu on Tuesday: Cheesy fish soup (L G N S K).
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and beverage!
The summer season at playgrounds continues, and the playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds communicate their programming through Helsinki's city event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
You can find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips at this link.
Library activities on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023
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Skidimarket on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during market hall opening hours. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City offers guided cycling on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children over 5. Free admission.
Skate Container at the Eläintarha skating park is open from June 5-28, 2023 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Espoo: Pasture Visit at Glimsin 4H farm from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Voluntary donation.
Tuusula: Tuusula Week July 17-23, 2023. Lots of programming for children as well.
Activities at playgrounds on Wednesday
Playground dining lunch menu on Wednesday: Beef vegetable soup (M G K Veg)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and beverage!
The summer season at playgrounds continues, and the playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds communicate their programming through Helsinki's city event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
You can find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips at this link.
Library activities on Wednesday
Stick-Game Afternoon at Suomenlinna Library on Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.
Jouhikko Jam at Riku's Summer Cottage on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on the Helmet events page.
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023
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Skidimarket on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during market hall opening hours. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City offers guided cycling on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children over 5. Free admission.
Skate Container at the Eläintarha skating park is open from June 5-28, 2023 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Porvoo: Naatti Orchestra at Porvoo's Postimäki on Thursday at 4 p.m. Tickets €10 / €5. Advance reservations at naattiorkesteri@gmail.com, payment in cash/MobilePlay on site.
Tuusula: Tuusula Week July 17-23, 2023. Lots of programming for children as well.
Activities at playgrounds on Thursday
Playground dining lunch menu on Thursday: Turkey-root vegetable soup (M G N S K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and beverage!
The summer season at playgrounds continues, and the playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds communicate their programming through Helsinki's city event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
You can find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips at this link.
Library activities on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on the Helmet events page.
FRIDAY 21.7.2023
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Espoo: Dream Green Sprouts Art Workshop at Aurora Children's Culture Center on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City on Fridays and Sundays celebrates family day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no instruction or age restrictions—just pedal car fun under your own adult's guidance. Free admission.
Skidimarket on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during market hall opening hours. Free admission.
MIL-Espa: Navy Band on Espa's stage on Friday at 2 p.m.
Mimi and Kuku on Espa's stage on Friday at 4:30 p.m. Free admission.
Tuusula: Tuusula Week July 17-23, 2023. Lots of programming for children as well.
Activities at playgrounds on Friday
Playground dining lunch menu on Friday: Vegetable-spaghetti casserole (M K Veg)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and beverage!
The summer season at playgrounds continues, and the playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari and Viiri.
Playgrounds communicate their programming through Helsinki's city event calendar and the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
You can find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips at this link.
Library activities on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on the Helmet events page.
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023
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You can find all of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips at this link.
Skidimarket on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during market hall opening hours. Free admission.
Vantaa: Vantaa Summer Stage Children's Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor Summer Exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Tuusula: Tuusula Day is celebrated on Saturday. Lots of programming for children as well.
Teurastamo Jazz starts on Saturday at 3 p.m. with the Jazzkamelit family jazz band. The program continues into the evening with a sandbox and other small activities for children. Free admission.
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SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023
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Children's Traffic City on Fridays and Sundays celebrates family day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no instruction or age restrictions—just pedal car fun under your own adult's guidance. Free admission.
Espoo: Fairy School in Villa Elfvik's landscapes on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free admission.
Tuusula: Tuusula Week July 17-23, 2023. Lots of programming for children as well.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor Summer Exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Family Marine Biology Excursion on Hara Island off Kaivopuisto on Sunday from 12-3 p.m. The adventure is free, but the ferry ride to the island is fee-based.
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