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What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki? Where to go with small children on weekends? What to do on a rainy day? Pienten Helsinki's weekly series looks for activity tips and suggests family-friendly places in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience on the website is pre-school children and families with small children.
Where to go this week -article continues with a slightly modified concept. The article lists the highlights of the week's events and the most interesting activity tips of the week. Also included are highlights from Pienten Helsinki articles and news. The future of the page is open, but we'll continue with this concept through spring.
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City paths for families
In the coming months, Pienten Helsinki will publish a new type of city tourism concept when a restaurant management student Heidi Säynätkari creates city paths for families to several neighborhoods in Helsinki as her thesis. The project is now looking for people to interview. Would you be willing to participate in a short interview about family tourism and help Heidi complete her work? Read Heidi's greetings and more information about the thesis and city paths in Finnish and English. www.pientenhelsinki.fi/kaupunkipolut
Article cover photo: Photo from Seurasaari bridge.
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MONDAY 20.5.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Monday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place open to families with small children and seniors in Kamppi. Open Monday 9.30-15. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
MLL Dad Cafe at playground Iso-Antti in Itäkeskus Mondays 10-12. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkullan farm animals is open to the public Monday 10-15. Free admission.
Museums open on Mondays are Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Amos Rex and Päivälehti Museum.
TUESDAY 21.5.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Tuesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Tuesday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Fallkullan farm animals is open to the public Tuesday 10-15. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY 22.5.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Wednesday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Tip for babies and parents: BabyKino at Kallio Library. You can go to movies with your baby on Wednesdays at 12 and 2.30 p.m. BabyKino's own group on Facebook can be found here, where for example the week's film is published and votes are cast for future programs. More information can also be found on BabyKino's Facebook page.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Monday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Helsinki's funniest community garden is being set up in Annantalo's yard in 2019 and this week the program includes open super work events 13-17.
Fallkullan farm animals is open to the public Wednesday 10-15. Free admission.
Helsinki Fire Department Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesdays 12-16. Admission 2 €, under 15-year-olds free. Read more from the City of Helsinki's website.
Kindergarten Museum has playtime Wednesdays 12-18. Museum admission 4 €, under 16-year-olds free, Museum Card is accepted.
MLL Pasila Spring Fun at playground Sanna Wednesday 17-19. More information on the event's Facebook page.
East-Pakila Day at playground Etupello 17-20. More detailed program can be found on the event's Facebook page.
THURSDAY 23.5.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Thursday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Thursday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Lovely Helsinki city festival 23.-26.5.2019.
Summer singers and Siina Hirvonen, known from Piccolo Pappa, and Taikaradio at Pihlajamäki's Kiillepuisto playground Thursday 9.15 a.m. The concert is free. Read more from Helsinki Parish's website.
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place open to families with small children and seniors in Kamppi. Open Thursday 9.30-15. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Järvenpää: Freija folk music group's children's concert in Juhani Aho's playground yard Thursday 10 a.m. The concert is free. More information from Järvenpää's event calendar.
Fallkullan farm animals is open to the public Thursday 10-15. Free admission.
Vuotalo's spring pop-up day Thursday 16-18. Program for children too. Read more from Vuotalo's website.
Maunula Day is celebrated Thursday 16-19 in the Maunula playground area. More information about the day's program on the event's Facebook page.
Espan Stage opening Thursday 4.30 p.m. onwards. Read more and see the full summer program on Espan Stage's own website.
Vantaa: Nissak's Village Days Thursday 17-20. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
FRIDAY 24.5.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Friday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events in playgrounds
Playground events can now also be found in the City of Helsinki's event calendar. Friday's events can be browsed here.
Events and activity tips
Lovely Helsinki city festival 23.-26.5.2019.
Summer singers and Siina Hirvonen, known from Piccolo Pappa, and Taikaradio in Viikki at playground Viikkari Friday 9.15 a.m. and 10.15 a.m. The concert is free. Read more from Helsinki Parish's website.
Albert's Living Room is a meeting place open to families with small children and seniors in Kamppi. Now also open Fridays 9.30-15. Read more from Helsinki Mission's website.
Fallkullan farm animals is open to the public Friday 10-15. Free admission.
Guard Parade departs at 12.30 p.m. from Senate Square and marches via Market Square to the main guard, and from there back along the Esplanade to Barracks Square. After the Guard Parade, an entertaining MIL-Espa concert is held at 2 p.m. on Espan Stage. This week the stage features the Guards' brass band. More information from the Finnish Defence Forces website.
SATURDAY 25.5.2019
Events in libraries
Story times and children's events in the Helmet libraries of the capital region for Saturday can be found in the Helmet event calendar.
Events and activity tips
Lovely Helsinki city festival 23.-26.5.2019.
Lovely Helsinki: Children's and families' day is celebrated on Saturday. The day's program can be found on the festival's website.
Suvilahti graffiti wall opening and other programs in Suvilahti Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Laajalasalo Day in the Ylitalo area Saturday 10-14. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Fallkullan farm animals is exceptionally also open to the public on Saturday 10-15. Free admission.
Atheneum's Children's Festival X Lovely Helsinki at the Atheneum Art Museum Saturday 10-15. Museum admission fee, under 18-year-olds free, Museum Card venue. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Flea market! Whole neighborhood flea market day in Kumpula on Liminganties Saturday starting at 10. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Käpylä Village Festival Saturday starting at 10. Read more on the event's Facebook page. Also remember Steiner Kindergarten Pelava's spring event 11-15.
Jump on board the museum tram from Market Square corner, by the Havis Amanda statue 10-17. Tickets 6 €, children under 2 travel free on lap seats. Read more from the museum tram's website.
Exhibition:Peek at what it looks like in Päivälehti Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä new exhibition! Museum open Saturday 11-17.
SM1 Jet Ski Championship at Helsinki Jolla Saturday starting at 11. More information from the organizer's website.
World Village festival in Kaisaniemi Park and Rautatientori Saturday 11-21. Festivals have lots to do and experience for children too. Read more about children's programs on the festival's website.
Vantaa: Louhela's Village Festival held in Louhipuisto Saturday 14-17. Program for children too. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Premiere! The summer children's theater season opens, when the musical Taneli and Tunari searching for magic powers has its premiere in Tervasaari Saturday 3 p.m. Tickets 14 €. Tickets and more information from Hit Helsinki's website.
SUNDAY 26.5.2019
Events and activity tips
Lovely Helsinki city festival 23.-26.5.2019.
Kumpula outdoor pool's summer season begins Sunday 6.30 a.m. More detailed information from the city's website.
Fallkullan farm animals is open to the public Sunday 10-15. Free admission.
Helsinki Farmer's Market -local farmers' market at Market Square Sunday 10-16. More information from the city's website.
Mätis Festivals in Kartanohaka (the river area between Kannelmäki and Malminkartano) Sunday 10-17. Read more on the event's Facebook page.
Espoo: Children's Sunday at Manor Museum Glims Sunday 10-17. Glims's summer animals have arrived for the summer at the museum's grounds and visitors are entertained by the children's music orchestra Mimmit, plus much more program. Museum admission 4/3 €, under 18-year-olds free admission, Museum Card venue. More information from Glims' website.
Flea market! Aleksis Kivi Street Sunday flea market starting at 11!
Musical theater performance Prince and Flower in Klementiin's hall in the Tuomarinkylä manor area (Tuomarinkyläntie 7, building A (light pink building) Sunday 10.30. The performance is recommended for 0-8-year-olds, but children of all ages are welcome. The performance is free, seats are limited so please arrive early. More information from Klementiin's hall Facebook page.
Open doors at Karlvik Riding School in Östersundom Sunday starting at 10.30. More information from the riding school's Facebook page.
Children's Seurasaari event has lots of programs in the Seurasaari area Sunday 11-16.30. For example, at Antti's square there are friendly dogs, horse carriage rides, pony riding, traditional games and performances, at Iisalmi Parsonage there are cake refreshments and a workshop. The day's special program is free, as is admission to the island, museum buildings and guided tours require admission tickets. The event opens Seurasaari's 110th anniversary celebration year and cake coffee is served in honor of it. Read more from Seurasaari Museum's website.
World Village festival in Kaisaniemi Park and Rautatientori Sunday 11-19. Festivals have lots to do and experience for children too. Read more about children's programs on the festival's website.
Helsinki Fire Department Museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sundays 12-16. Admission 2 €, under 15-year-olds free. Read more from the City of Helsinki's website.
Helsinki Puppy Parade at Kaivopuisto Marine Park Sunday 2 p.m. More information on the event's Facebook page.
Also remember
Summer animal residents move to playground Linnunrata in week 21!
Seurasaari outdoor museum has opened its summer season 2019!
Annantalo news:
Helsinki's funniest community garden is being set up in Annantalo's yard in 2019. Yard activities begin Wednesday 8.5.2019. Cultivation work parties continue Wednesdays throughout the summer and early fall until 9.20.2019. The community garden is truly Helsinki's own garden, where anyone can enjoy its care and harvest. In Annantalo's yard and its A•stage programs are organized mainly for children, young people and families from May through mid-September.
Swimming Stadium opens on Mother's Day 12.5.2019. Read more from the City of Helsinki's website.
Linnanmäki has opened its gates again for season 2019.Opening carnivals continue until 12.5.2019. The amusement park area is free to enter and little daredevils have free amusement rides. During the opening carnivals, Lint also has plenty of programs.
In Espoo: Toy Museum at Horseshoe has a new Game Board Play special exhibition. Museum admission fee applies.
Exhibition:Peek at what it looks like in Päivälehti Museum's Pekka Töpöhäntä new exhibition!
Helsinki places article is a lifesaver for boring days with kids!
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