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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The article's cover image features the beautiful park at Herttoniemi Manor.
Exhibition Tips for Children
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor Summer Exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbölen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Museum Tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- Albert's Lounge is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (International Monday).
Happenings at Playgrounds on Monday
- Playgrounds and family houses are back to regular schedules. The indoor areas of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with afternoons reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playhouse Loru on Monday:
- 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Loru Finds – can you find the characters from children's books in Oodi's children's section? Suitable for children over 2 years old
- 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Kukkuluuruu – baby time for infants under 1 year old
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found here.
Library Events on Monday
- Helmet Libraries' children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- MLL Myllypuro and Metropolia HyMy Village Family Coffee at Metropolia facilities in Myllypuro (next to the metro station) on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each session also features changing programs for families. Free admission.
- Stunt Tuesday at Resident House Anchor in Herttoniemenranta on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free admission.
- Summer Music Class at Annantalon A Stage on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
- Free admission to Design Museum on Tuesday!
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
- Albert's Lounge evening hangout on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Happenings at Playgrounds on Tuesday
- Playgrounds and family houses are back to regular schedules. The indoor areas of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with afternoons reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playhouse Loru on Tuesday:
- 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Stroller Exercise, Oodi courtyard
- 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Loru Songs – a singing session for all ages
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found here.
Library Events on Tuesday
- Helmet Libraries' children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- Albert's Lounge is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Vantaa: Happiness is Being - exhibition and play area are open at Children's Culture Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small admission fee.
Happenings at Playgrounds on Wednesday
- Playgrounds and family houses are back to regular schedules. The indoor areas of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with afternoons reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playhouse Loru on Wednesday:
- 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Loru Creates – crafts for all ages
- 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Loru Creates – crafts for all ages
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found here.
Library Events on Wednesday
- Helmet Libraries' children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023
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Events and Activity Tips
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- Albert's Lounge is open on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Vantaa: Happiness is Being - exhibition and play area are open at Children's Culture Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Baltic Sea Day program in full can be found on the event's pages.
- Baltic Sea Day at Pakkahuonenlaituri on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The research vessel Aranda will also be there. Free admission.
- Baltic Sea Day: Fishing and Everyday Water Conservation Tips at Vanhankaupunginkoski Rapids, on the east bank of Matinkaari Bridge on Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
Happenings at Playgrounds on Thursday
- Playgrounds and family houses are back to regular schedules. The indoor areas of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with afternoons reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playhouse Loru on Thursday:
- 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Move with your baby
- 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Loru's Games for children over 1 year old: ball games
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found here.
Library Events on Thursday
- Helmet Libraries' children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
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- Albert's Lounge is open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- MLL Pasila Family Coffee on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Tripla shopping center's Fokus space.
- Vantaa: Happiness is Being - exhibition and play area are open at Children's Culture Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Poetry Games with Onni Boy - art morning at Pessi's exhibition space on Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Art mornings are designed for 0–6-year-olds with their own adult. Free admission.
- Roihuvuoren Village Festival from Friday to Sunday. On Friday, night running starts from Roihuvuoren sports park at 7 p.m. Free admission.
Happenings at Playgrounds on Friday
- Playgrounds and family houses are back to regular schedules. The indoor areas of the parks are open to families on weekdays mainly from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with afternoons reserved for schoolchildren. For more detailed information, check the playgrounds' and family houses' own websites. Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- At Playhouse Loru on Friday:
- 11 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Song Bingo for children over 2 years old
- 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Baby time for infants under 1 year old
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found here.
Library Events on Friday
- Helmet Libraries' children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
- Helmet Libraries' children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Pihlajamäki Village Festival throughout Pihlajamäki on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Free admission.
Children's Park Event at Maasälvänpuisto from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Espoo: Circus Day in the Yard! at Aurora Children's Culture Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
- Pukkisaari Ancient Market near Seurasaari on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Leppävara Temperance Carnivals & Grand Market at Leppävaaranranta on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Mega Music Class at Kannusalí on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Tickets €5.
- Espoo: Beaver's Forest Story Time at Villa Elfvik on Saturday at 11 a.m. Villa Elfvik has easily accessible nature trails and great picnic spots in the surrounding area!
- Roihuvuoren Village Festival from Friday to Sunday. On Saturday, programs for all ages throughout Roihuvuori starting at 11 a.m. Children's village festival at Peukaloinenpuisto from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Meilahti Day at Valpurinpuisto on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
- Good Vibes Fest at Hyväntoivonpuisto in Jätkäsaari on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor Summer Exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbölen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Also a secondhand market! Vantaa: Korso Village Day on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. MLL's Children's Clothing Secondhand Market and programs for children at Multipurpose Center Lumo.
- Koskela Village Festival around Koskela youth center on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Maple Journey, OSIRIS theater's theatrical adventure walk for 5–8-year-old children and their families in the Pihlajamäki suburban nature on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The performance departs from Kiillepuisto, from under the maple tree, at Kinttupolku and the route goes around Sorsalammí. Free admission, but you must reserve your place in advance (hanna@osiristeatteri.fi / 050 531 4717).
- Puu-Vallila Street Party on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
- Helsinki Harp Festival: Strings of the Harp Forest at Musiikkitalo's Alalämpi on Saturday at 3 p.m. Free admission.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Events and Activity Tips
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- Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission fee €5 per family.
- Herttoniemi Village Festival at West Herttoniemi Sports Park (address: Siilitie 12) on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
- Pukkisaari Ancient Market near Seurasaari on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Slug or Snail - Studying Creatures in the Meilahti landscape on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Hakaniemi Farmers Market at Hakaniemi Square on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Family Village Event at Pakilanpuisto School on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
- Paloheinä Soi 10 Years - Music Events for Children: Mega Music Class at Pakilanpuisto School on Sunday at 11:20 a.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor Summer Exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansbölen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
- Fish Day at Hara Nature Center off Kaivopuisto on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to Fish Day is free, but the ferry ride to the island is paid.
- Mirkka and Luis - Children's Concert at Espoo Cultural Center's Louhisali (Tapiola) on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets start from €14.50.
- Roihuvuoren Village Festival from Friday to Sunday. Sunday dances from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Roihuvuoren shopping center. Free admission.
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