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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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Exhibition tips with children
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm. Free admission.
Museum tips with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
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Last day! Skidimarket in Hakaniemi hall on the 2nd floor invites you to play during the hall's opening hours. Free admission.
Last week! Children's traffic city offers guided pedal car driving on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am-4pm for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Vantaa: Pasture visit at Katrinebergin manor's 4H farm on Monday at 5pm. Voluntary payment.
Back 2 School - Find Your Sport at Redi shopping center July 31-August 5, 2023. Various sport trials, movies, and other activities mostly free from Monday to Saturday.
Jazz-Espa Monday to Saturday at Espa stage. Daily schedules can be found on Espa stage's website.
Summer theater with children?
Happening at playgrounds on Monday
Last week! Playground restaurant lunch menu on Monday: Lentil vegetable soup (M G K Veg). Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Playground summer season continues and open playgrounds at the turn of July-August 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 inform about their programs on Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023
Events and activity ideas
Summer theater with children?
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Last week! Children's traffic city offers guided pedal car driving on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am-4pm for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
In Search of the Lost Crown - adventure tour at Suomenlinna on Tuesday at noon. Tickets €14 / €16 (+ possible fees).
Pasture visit at Skatan 4H farm in Vuosaari Uutela on Tuesday at 5pm. Voluntary payment.
Back 2 School - Find Your Sport at Redi shopping center July 31-August 5, 2023. Various sport trials, movies, and other activities mostly free from Monday to Saturday.
Jazz-Espa Monday to Saturday at Espa stage. Daily schedules can be found on Espa stage's website.
Happening at playgrounds on Tuesday
Last week! Playground restaurant lunch menu on Tuesday: Chicken-vegetable pasta bake (M N S K).
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Playground summer season continues and open playgrounds at the turn of July-August 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 inform about their programs on Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023
Inkerinpäivä (Ingrian Heritage Day)
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Last week! Children's traffic city offers guided cycling on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-4pm for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
In Search of the Lost Crown - adventure tour at Suomenlinna on Wednesday at noon. Tickets €14 / €16 (+ possible fees).
Laru Sings - community singing event at Lauttasaari Church grounds on Wednesday. Children's music orchestra Ammuu! musicians lead singing for children and young-at-heart from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Event continues with other music until 7pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Pasture visit at Glimsin 4H farm from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Voluntary payment.
Espoo: Afternoon disco at Tapiola Amfi on Wednesday from 5pm-7pm. Free admission.
Back 2 School - Find Your Sport at Redi shopping center July 31-August 5, 2023. Various sport trials, movies, and other activities mostly free from Monday to Saturday.
Jazz-Espa Monday to Saturday at Espa stage. Daily schedules can be found on Espa stage's website.
Happening at playgrounds on Wednesday
Last week! Playground restaurant lunch menu on Wednesday: Clear salmon soup (M G N S K). Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Playground summer season continues and open playgrounds at the turn of July-August 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 inform about their programs on Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Wednesday
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023
Events and activity ideas
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for spending summer in Helsinki!
Last week! Children's traffic city offers guided cycling on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-4pm for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
In Search of the Lost Crown - adventure tour at Suomenlinna on Thursday at noon. Tickets €14 / €16 (+ possible fees).
Back 2 School - Find Your Sport at Redi shopping center July 31-August 5, 2023. Various sport trials, movies, and other activities mostly free from Monday to Saturday.
Jazz-Espa Monday to Saturday at Espa stage. Daily schedules can be found on Espa stage's website.
Have you already visited Mustasaar island? This wonderful summer island is guaranteed to offer an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Free entry to the island, ferry trip to the island is paid.
Happening at playgrounds on Thursday
Last week! Playground restaurant lunch menu on Thursday: Vegetable risotto (M G K Veg)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Playground summer season continues and open playgrounds at the turn of July-August 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 inform about their programs on Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2023
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Last week! Children's traffic city holds family day on Fridays and Sundays from 10am-4pm, with no instruction or age limit - just pedal cars driven under your own adult's supervision. Free admission.
In Swedish! In Search of the Lost Crown - adventure tour in Swedish at Suomenlinna on Friday at noon. Tickets €14 / €16 (+ possible fees).
Guard parade with Rakuuna brass band departs on Friday at 12:30pm from Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard post and back along Esplanade to Barracks Square.
Back 2 School - Find Your Sport at Redi shopping center July 31-August 5, 2023. Various sport trials, movies, and other activities mostly free from Monday to Saturday.
Jazz-Espa Monday to Saturday at Espa stage. Daily schedules can be found on Espa stage's website.
Summer theater with children?
Happening at playgrounds on Friday
Last week! Playground restaurant lunch menu on Friday: Sausage soup (M G N K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drink!
Playground summer season continues and open playgrounds at the turn of July-August 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 inform about their programs on Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023
Events and activity ideas
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for spending summer in Helsinki!
All of Pienten Helsinki's play area tips can be found behind this link.
Espoo: Badger's Forest story time at Villa Elfvik on Saturday at 11am. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm. Free admission.
Horse riding and pony rides at Seurasaari on Saturday from 11am-5pm. Free entry to Seurasaari (excluding museum buildings with small admission for adults, horseback riding and horse-drawn rides are paid).
In Search of the Lost Crown - adventure tour at Suomenlinna on Saturday at noon. Tickets €14 / €16 (+ possible fees).
Kallio Block Party on Saturday starting at 2pm.
National Costume Picnic at Seurasaari on Saturday from 3pm-5pm.
Back 2 School - Find Your Sport at Redi shopping center July 31-August 5, 2023. Various sport trials, movies, and other activities mostly free from Monday to Saturday.
Jazz-Espa Monday to Saturday at Espa stage. Daily schedules can be found on Espa stage's website.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023
Events and activity ideas
Summer theater with children?
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for spending summer in Helsinki!
Last day! Children's traffic city holds family day on Fridays and Sundays from 10am-4pm, with no instruction or age limit - just pedal cars driven under your own adult's supervision. Free admission.
Espoo: True or False - insect hike in Villa Elfvik's landscape on Sunday from 10:30am-12:30pm. Free admission.
Have you already visited Mustasaar island? This wonderful summer island is guaranteed to offer an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Free entry to the island, ferry trip to the island is paid.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-4pm. Free admission.
National costume flutter at Espa park on Sunday from 2pm-4pm.
Skidit Disco and DJ Hermanni at Huvilalanta (Hakaniemi) on Sunday from 3pm-4pm. Free admission, nearby is a lovely playground Tokoinranta and a train spotting location at Linnunlaulu bridge.
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