Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go" series searches for activity tips and recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

The cover image of this article is from Kumpula School Garden, where the Harvest Festival is celebrated on Wednesday.

This article contains a commercial partnership advertisement and an activity tip.

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Last week! How does a trip to the past sound? JT-Line operates an archipelago cruise from July to August 2025 from Helsinki Market Square to Archipelago Museum Pentala. 

A trip to Pentala Island and the archipelago museum is full of experiences, beautiful scenery, and interesting history.
And sheep that spend the summer on Pentala Island!

The last departure of the 2025 summer season from Market Square to Pentala is on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The half-day trip and adventure begins from Market Square at 10:15 and returns at 16:30. You'll have three hours to explore Pentala. The archipelago cruise is also suitable for children.
Tickets start from: adults €44.50, children 7-16 years €19.50, seniors/students €39.50.

Read more about adventures in the archipelago of Helsinki and Espoo and book your spots for a summer trip to the past on JT-Line's website. 

The half-day trip from Market Square to Pentala Archipelago Museum is
a trip back in time. Photo: Remu Shemeikka

Current Topics

  • Pienten Suomi - over 1000 reasons to adventure with children in Finland!
  • Summer in Helsinki series already has over 70 articles full of summer activity ideas! 
  • All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found through this link!
  • Museum tips can be read with children in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
  • Self-picking of sunflowers in the city's fields has started again! The Haltia sunflower field is located along Kuninkaantammintie after Haltia farm. In Tuomarinkylä, you can reach the sunflower field by driving to the end of Tuomarinkyläntie in front of the manor and walking from there to the end of the birch grove towards the riverbank. The sunflowers are located between the Vantaa River and the horse pastures. Please note that the flowers are not located next to the parking lot or road. Walk only on the light traffic routes and do not move in the stable areas or horse pastures.
  • On the Lasipalatsi square, around the Amos Rex museum hills, Yinka Ilori's Transparent Happiness artwork opened on Midsummer's Eve, emphasizing play, interaction, and togetherness. You can bring your own basketball or table tennis rackets, as this artwork welcomes play. Game equipment can also be borrowed from the Amos Rex museum against deposit during opening hours. Free admission.
  • Museum tickets to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo can also be borrowed from the library! From Viiki Library, you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library, you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025

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Activity Tips

  • Playgrounds return to weekday schedules and presumably all Helsinki city playgrounds are open again (except those under renovation!)!
    Playgrounds' indoor areas are freely available in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon; in the afternoons they are reserved for schoolchildren. Playground Loru does not have schoolchildren's afternoon activities.
  • In playground Loru at the Oodi central library, Monday's program includes:
    - 10:30–11:30 Loru games, fun play for those over 1 year old
    - 13:00–13:30 Loru songs for all ages
  • Helmet library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday).
  • Last week! Skatan 4H farm visit Mondays 3:30–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
  • Last week! Vantaa: Katrinebergin 4H farm visit Mondays 3:30–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
  • MUSEUMS OPEN ON MONDAYS in Helsinki are the Markka and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, Amos Rex and during the summer season also the Natural History Museum and Seurasaari Open-air Museum. The Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden's outdoor garden now features beautiful flowering displays (free admission to the outdoor garden!). More museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Playgrounds return to weekday schedules and presumably all Helsinki city playgrounds are open again (except those under renovation!)!
    Playgrounds' indoor areas are freely available in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon; in the afternoons they are reserved for schoolchildren. Playground Loru does not have schoolchildren's afternoon activities.
  • In playground Loru at the Oodi central library, Tuesday's program includes:
    - 10:30–11:00 Loru moves, baby stroller gym on Oodi's courtyard (weather permitting)
    - 15:00–15:30 I Ramsans värme, musik, rim och ramsor för bebisar
  • Helmet library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room's Clinic Park at Kamppi Family Center on Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Summer Music Class at Annantalo's back courtyard on the A stage on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
  • Mismatched Socks Parade - guided workshop in the spirit of Pippi Longstocking at Museum Merkki on Tuesday 1–3 p.m. Free admission.
  • Last week! Skatan 4H farm visit Tuesdays 3:30–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
  • Baseball Tuesday at Johanneksen field in Ullanlinna and Akseli Toivonen field in Käpylä on Tuesday 4–7:30 p.m. Free admission.
    Children and adults can play as follows:
    - 4:00–5:00 p.m.: children under 10
    - 5:00–6:00 p.m.: children 10–15 years
    - 6:00–7:30 p.m.: 15+ and adults

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025

Events and
Activity Tips

  • Summer in Helsinki series already has over 70 articles full of summer activity ideas! 
  • Kumpula outdoor swimming pool's summer season ends on Friday. Admission fee applies.
  • Playgrounds return to weekday schedules and presumably all Helsinki city playgrounds are open again (except those under renovation!)!
    Playgrounds' indoor areas are freely available in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon; in the afternoons they are reserved for schoolchildren. Playground Loru does not have schoolchildren's afternoon activities.
  • In playground Loru at the Oodi central library, Friday's program includes:
    - 10:30–11:00 Loru fun, active play session for those who have turned 2
    - 13:00–13:30 Baby dance, joyful movement for baby and parent
  • Helmet library's children's events can be found on Helmet's events page.
  • Albert's Living Room is open Friday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Changing of the Guard: Navy Band Friday 12:20 p.m. The 2025 summer changing of the guard ceremonies begin at Senate Square, featuring light music, formation marches, and military drills. Following this, the parade continues to the rhythm of march music around Esplanade Park and in front of the main guard station. From the main guard, the parade proceeds along North Esplanade back to Senate Square, where the ceremony ends.
  • MIL-Espa: Navy Band on the Espa stage Friday 2 p.m. Free admission.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025

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