Where to go with children in summer Helsinki? 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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MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many activity tips for summer in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
  • Children's Traffic City is open on Mondays from 9 am to 4 pm, and you can ride pedal cars in the area. Activities are aimed at children born in 2019 and older. Lessons start on the hour and the last lesson starts at 3 pm. Free admission to Traffic City.
  • Espoo: Little Garden Fairy at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Monday to Friday, July 1-12, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm. Free admission.
  • Art Fun at Annantalo every weekday from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm.
    Art Fun activities take place in summer 2024 in Annantalo's courtyard or indoors. Guided activities are suitable for children under 8 with an adult, and for older children also without an adult. You can drop in or stay longer at Art Fun.

Playground activities on Monday

  • The playground dining menu on Monday features: Härkis pasta bake (M N K Veg)
    Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
  • The playgrounds' summer season continues and the playgrounds open this week are:
    Nurkka, Kipinäpuisto, Orava, Lehdokki, Piika, Vähätupa, Kannelmäki, Laurinniitty, Munkki, Isonneva, Taivallahti, Lahnalahti, Intia, Mäkitorppa, Viikkari, Kurranummi, Linja, Traktori, Maasälpä, Linnunrata, Tuorinniemi, Rudolf, Myllynsiipi, Mellunmäki, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, and Etupelto.
  • Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Playground Loru is closed for July!
  • MLL's Family House Unikko is closed and will reopen on August 5, 2024.

Library events on Monday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet events page.
    (Due to the Helmet website renovation, daily event links are no longer available.)

TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many activity tips for summer in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.

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  • Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena July 6 – August 11, 2024.
    The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer is coming to the capital region in July and August, offering a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also caters to young children with activities and experiences for all ages.
    Tickets: Adults 20 €, children and youth (ages 2–16), seniors, and students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Children under 2: free (no separate ticket needed).
    Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train.
  • Children's Traffic City is open on Tuesdays from 9 am to 4 pm, and you can ride pedal cars in the area. Activities are aimed at children born in 2019 and older. Lessons start on the hour and the last lesson starts at 3 pm. Free admission to Traffic City.
  • Espoo: Little Garden Fairy at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Monday to Friday, July 1-12, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Clay Creatures, Ice Cream Dreams, and Bugs Workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Tuesday from 10 am to 1 pm. Free admission.
  • Art Fun at Annantalo every weekday from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm.
    Art Fun activities take place in summer 2024 in Annantalo's courtyard or indoors. Guided activities are suitable for children under 8 with an adult, and for older children also without an adult. You can drop in or stay longer at Art Fun.
  • Vesikko Day at Suomenlinna War Museum and submarine Vesikko on Tuesday from 11 am to 6 pm. Museum admission fee applies.

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  • Suomenlinna Adventure Tour: Wolf Island Secrets on Tuesday at 12 pm and 3 pm. Tickets: 14 € (children under 16) and 16 € (adults).
    Wolf Island Secrets is a history-based adventure tour designed for children (ages 6–13) that also works well for adults. Following clues and solving riddles, adventurers encounter thrilling situations and curious happenings from the past. The tour introduces Suomenlinna and the 1700s in a fun and memorable way.
  • Kotka: Navy's Birthday in Kotka on Tuesday. Several tall ships participating in the Tall Ships Races are also present. Free admission.

Playground activities on Tuesday

  • The playground dining menu on Tuesday features: Archipelago char soup (M G N S K).
    Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
  • The playgrounds' summer season continues and the playgrounds open this week are:
    Nurkka, Kipinäpuisto, Orava, Lehdokki, Piika, Vähätupa, Kannelmäki, Laurinniitty, Munkki, Isonneva, Taivallahti, Lahnalahti, Intia, Mäkitorppa, Viikkari, Kurranummi, Linja, Traktori, Maasälpä, Linnunrata, Tuorinniemi, Rudolf, Myllynsiipi, Mellunmäki, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, and Etupelto.
  • Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Playground Loru is closed for July!
  • MLL's Family House Unikko is closed and will reopen on August 5, 2024.

Library events on Tuesday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet events page.
    (Due to the Helmet website renovation, daily event links are no longer available.)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Children's Traffic City is open on Wednesdays from 9 am to 4 pm, and you can ride scooters in the area. Activities are aimed at children born in 2019 and older. Lessons start on the hour and the last lesson starts at 3 pm. Free admission to Traffic City.

    Commercial partnership
  • Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena July 6 – August 11, 2024.
    The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer is coming to the capital region in July and August, offering a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also caters to young children with activities and experiences for all ages.
    Tickets: Adults 20 €, children and youth (ages 2–16), seniors, and students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Children under 2: free (no separate ticket needed).
    Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train.
  • Espoo: Little Garden Fairy at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Monday to Friday, July 1-12, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Clay Creatures, Ice Cream Dreams, and Bugs Workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm. Free admission.
  • Art Fun at Annantalo every weekday from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm.
    Art Fun activities take place in summer 2024 in Annantalo's courtyard or indoors. Guided activities are suitable for children under 8 with an adult, and for older children also without an adult. You can drop in or stay longer at Art Fun.
  • Summer Crafts at Oodi's 3rd floor on Wednesday at 2 pm. Free admission.

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  • Suomenlinna Adventure Tour: Wolf Island Secrets on Wednesday at 12 pm and 3 pm. Tickets: 14 € (children under 16) and 16 € (adults).
    Wolf Island Secrets is a history-based adventure tour designed for children (ages 6–13) that also works well for adults. Following clues and solving riddles, adventurers encounter thrilling situations and curious happenings from the past. The tour introduces Suomenlinna and the 1700s in a fun and memorable way.
  • Planting Volunteer Work at Suvilaḣti's Hukkapuisto on Wednesday from 3 pm to 6 pm. Free admission.

Playground activities on Wednesday

  • The playground dining menu on Wednesday features: Chicken and vegetable pasta bake (M N S K).
    Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
  • The playgrounds' summer season continues and the playgrounds open this week are:
    Nurkka, Kipinäpuisto, Orava, Lehdokki, Piika, Vähätupa, Kannelmäki, Laurinniitty, Munkki, Isonneva, Taivallahti, Lahnalahti, Intia, Mäkitorppa, Viikkari, Kurranummi, Linja, Traktori, Maasälpä, Linnunrata, Tuorinniemi, Rudolf, Myllynsiipi, Mellunmäki, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, and Etupelto.
  • Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Wading pools in playgrounds and water play areas are partially available during summer 2024 in open playgrounds.
  • Playground Loru is closed for July!
  • MLL's Family House Unikko is closed and will reopen on August 5, 2024.

Library events on Wednesday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet events page.
    (Due to the Helmet website renovation, daily event links are no longer available.)

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THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many activity tips for summer in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.

    Commercial partnership
  • Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena July 6 – August 11, 2024.
    The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer is coming to the capital region in July and August, offering a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also caters to young children with activities and experiences for all ages.
    Tickets: Adults 20 €, children and youth (ages 2–16), seniors, and students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Children under 2: free (no separate ticket needed).
    Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train.
  • Children's Traffic City is open on Thursdays from 9 am to 4 pm, and you can ride scooters in the area. Activities are aimed at children born in 2019 and older. Lessons start on the hour and the last lesson starts at 3 pm. Free admission to Traffic City.
  • Espoo: Little Garden Fairy at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Monday to Friday, July 1-12, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm. Free admission.
  • Espoo: Clay Creatures, Ice Cream Dreams, and Bugs Workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora on Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm. Free admission.
  • Art Fun at Annantalo every weekday from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm.
    Art Fun activities take place in summer 2024 in Annantalo's courtyard or indoors. Guided activities are suitable for children under 8 with an adult, and for older children also without an adult. You can drop in or stay longer at Art Fun.

    Commercial partnership
  • Suomenlinna Adventure Tour: Wolf Island Secrets on Thursday at 12 pm and 3 pm. Tickets: 14 € (children under 16) and 16 € (adults).
    Wolf Island Secrets is a history-based adventure tour designed for children (ages 6–13) that also works well for adults. Following clues and solving riddles, adventurers encounter thrilling situations and curious happenings from the past. The tour introduces Suomenlinna and the 1700s in a fun and memorable way.
  • Helsinki University Observatory on Observatory Hill is open on Thursday from 12 pm to 8 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • SEA LIFE's turtles are out for walks weather permitting by the main entrance of the Sea World every Thursday from June 27 to July 25 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. You can admire the turtles for free (SEA LIFE admission fee applies).
  • Espoo: Tapiola Garden Workshops in Tapionpuisto on Thursday from 3 pm to 5 pm. A design workshop suitable for the whole family. Free admission.

Playground activities on Thursday

  • The playground dining menu on Thursday features: Vegetable pea soup (M G K Veg)
    Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
  • The playgrounds' summer season continues and the playgrounds open this week are:
    Nurkka, Kipinäpuisto, Orava, Lehdokki, Piika, Vähätupa, Kannelmäki, Laurinniitty, Munkki, Isonneva, Taivallahti, Lahnalahti, Intia, Mäkitorppa, Viikkari, Kurranummi, Linja, Traktori, Maasälpä, Linnunrata, Tuorinniemi, Rudolf, Myllynsiipi, Mellunmäki, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, and Etupelto.
  • Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Wading pools in playgrounds and water play areas are partially available during summer 2024 in open playgrounds.
  • Playground Loru is closed for July!
  • MLL's Family House Unikko is closed and will reopen on August 5, 2024.

Library events on Thursday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet events page.
  • Rap ABC at Kontula Library on Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm. Free admission.

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many activity tips for summer in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
  • Espoo: Little Garden Fairy at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Monday to Friday, July 1-12, 2024, from 9 am to 4 pm. Free admission.

    Commercial partnership
  • Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena July 6 – August 11, 2024.
    The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer is coming to the capital region in July and August, offering a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also caters to young children with activities and experiences for all ages.
    Tickets: Adults 20 €, children and youth (ages 2–16), seniors, and students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Children under 2: free (no separate ticket needed).
    Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train.
  • Art Fun at Annantalo every weekday from 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm.
    Art Fun activities take place in summer 2024 in Annantalo's courtyard or indoors. Guided activities are suitable for children under 8 with an adult, and for older children also without an adult. You can drop in or stay longer at Art Fun.     Cancelled for Friday.
  • Children's Traffic City is open on Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm. On family days no formal instruction is given; children move around the traffic city with an adult's guidance. Driving time is 30 minutes. Free admission to Traffic City.

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  • Suomenlinna Adventure Tour: Wolf Island Secrets (in Swedish) on Friday at 12 pm. Tickets: 14 € (children under 16) and 16 € (adults).
    Wolf Island Secrets is a history-based adventure tour designed for children (ages 6–13) that also works well for adults. Following clues and solving riddles, adventurers encounter thrilling situations and curious happenings from the past. The tour introduces Suomenlinna and the 1700s in a fun and memorable way.
  • MIL-Espa: Navy Band on Espa Stage on Friday at 2 pm. Free admission.
  • Helsinki University Observatory on Observatory Hill is open on Friday from 12 pm to 4 pm. Museum admission fee applies.

Playground activities on Friday

  • The playground dining menu on Friday features: Sausage soup (M G N K)
    Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drinks!
  • The playgrounds' summer season is continuing and the playgrounds open this week are:
    Nurkka, Kipinäpuisto, Orava, Lehdokki, Piika, Vähätupa, Kannelmäki, Laurinniitty, Munkki, Isonneva, Taivallahti, Lahnalahti, Intia, Mäkitorppa, Viikkari, Kurranummi, Linja, Traktori, Maasälpä, Linnunrata, Tuorinniemi, Rudolf, Myllynsiipi, Mellunmäki, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, and Etupelto.
  • Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's city event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
  • Wading pools in playgrounds and water play areas are partially available during summer 2024 in open playgrounds.
  • Playground Loru is closed for July!
  • MLL's Family House Unikko is closed and will reopen on August 5, 2024.
  • Find all Pienten Helsinki's playground tips through this link.

Library events on Friday

  • Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet events page.
    (Due to the Helmet website renovation, daily event links are no longer available.)

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Find all Pienten Helsinki's playground tips through this link.
  • Helmet library children's events can be found on the Helmet events page.

    Commercial partnership:
  • Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena July 6 – August 11, 2024.
    The exhibition opens on Saturday, July 6, 2024 with Hevisaurus also in attendance! 🦕
    The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer is coming to the capital region in July and August, offering a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also caters to young children with activities and experiences for all ages.
    Tickets: Adults 20 €, children and youth (ages 2–16), seniors, and students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Children under 2: free (no separate ticket needed).
    Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train.
  • Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Manor on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm. Free admission.

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  • Suomenlinna Adventure Tour: Wolf Island Secrets on Saturday at 12 pm and 3 pm. Tickets: 14 € (children under 16) and 16 € (adults).
    Wolf Island Secrets is a history-based adventure tour designed for children (ages 6–13) that also works well for adults. Following clues and solving riddles, adventurers encounter thrilling situations and curious happenings from the past. The tour introduces Suomenlinna and the 1700s in a fun and memorable way.
  • Children's Research Journey Through the Exhibition at Art Hall on Saturday at 1 pm. Museum admission fee applies.
  • Espoo: Maltti and Police Constable Vallu at Sello Shopping Center's Summer Terrace on Saturday at 2 pm. Free admission.
  • Teurastamo Jazz on Saturday at 2 pm in the Teurastamo courtyard area. Family event featuring children's music band Megasakki from 2 pm to 2:45 pm, for example. Free admission.
  • Elephantasy – Funky Family Picnic Event in Alppipuisto on Saturday from 2 pm onwards. Free admission.
  • Remarkable Posters Workshop at Media Museum and Archive Merkkiin on Saturday from 2 pm to 4 pm. Free admission.
  • Remarkable Skidi Game at Media Museum and Archive Merkkiin May 8 – October 27, 2024. Free admission.

SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024

Events and
activity tips

  • Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many activity tips for summer in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.

    Commercial partnership:
  • Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena July 6 – August 11, 2024.
    The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer is coming to the capital region in July and August, offering a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also caters to young children with activities and experiences for all ages.
    Tickets: Adults 20 €, children and youth (ages 2–16), seniors, and students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Children under 2: free (no separate ticket needed).
    Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train.

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