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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series finds activity tips and recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image of the article hints that Helsinki's Family Fun Nights are starting again this week!
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Exhibition tips for children
- Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor Summer Exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansböle Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-16. Free admission.
- Museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
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- Albert's Living Room is open on Mondays from 9.30–14 (International Monday).
- Open doors at Parliament House on Monday from 13-18.15. Children are also welcome!
- Family Fun Nights provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together on their own initiative, free of charge. Family Fun Nights on Mondays are held at:
- Family Fun Nights at Tapanil Primary School (Veljestenpiha 2) on Mondays from 17-18.30 from October 2 to December 11, 2023 (not in week 42).
Playparks on Monday
- Playparks and family centers have returned to regular schedules. Parks' indoor facilities are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playparks' and family centers' own websites. Playparks provide information about their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on playpark's own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playpark on Monday:
- 10.30–11 Loru Moves – a movement session for children over 2 years old.
- 13–13.30 Kukkuluuruu – a baby session for children under 1 year old.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Monday
- Helmet libraries' children's programs for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Events and activity tips
- Summer Music Class at Annantalo's A-stage on Tuesday at 10.30. Free admission.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
- Espoo: Olari Event at Olari resident's park on Tuesday from 14-18. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room evening hangout on Tuesdays from 16.30–18.30.
- Family Fun Nights provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together on their own initiative, free of charge. Family Fun Nights on Tuesdays are held at:
- In the Ballmill Indoor Hall at Myllypuro Sports Park (Pikajuoksijankuja 9) on Tuesdays from 9.30-11.30 and from 16-18 from September 5 to December 12, 2023 (not in weeks 41 and 42).
- At Käpylä Primary School (Mäkelänkatu 89) on Tuesdays from 17-18.30 from September 5 to December 12, 2023 (not in week 42).
- At Sakarinmäki Primary School (Knutersintie 924) on Tuesdays from 17-18.30 from September 5 to November 28, 2023 (not in week 42).
Playparks on Tuesday
- Playparks and family centers have returned to regular schedules. Parks' indoor facilities are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playparks' and family centers' own websites. Playparks provide information about their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on playpark's own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playpark on Tuesday:
- 11–11.30 Stroller Aerobics, Oodi Courtyard
- 15–15.30 Loru's Songs – a singing session for all ages
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Tuesday
- Helmet libraries' children's programs for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Events and activity tips
- Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9.30–15.
- Wednesday Fun at Resident Center Ankuri in Herttoniemenranta on Wednesday from 10-11. Free admission.
- Vantaa: "Happiness is Being" exhibition and play area are open at Children's Culture Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10-16. Free admission.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12-19. Small admission fee.
- Family Fun Nights provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together on their own initiative, free of charge. Family Fun Nights on Wednesdays are held at:
- Family Fun Nights at Kurkimäki Block House (Karpalokuja 7) on Wednesdays from 9.30-11 from September 6 to November 29, 2023 (not in week 42).
- At Kannelmäki Primary School (Runonlaulajantie 40) on Wednesdays from 17-18 from September 6 to December 13, 2023 (not in weeks 42 and 49).
Playparks on Wednesday
- Playparks and family centers have returned to regular schedules. Parks' indoor facilities are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playparks' and family centers' own websites. Playparks provide information about their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on playpark's own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playpark on Wednesday:
- from 11–13 Loru Creates – crafts for all ages
- from 14–15 Loru Creates – crafts for all ages
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Wednesday
- Helmet libraries' children's programs for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Events and activity tips
- Albert's Living Room is open on Thursdays from 9.30–15.
- Vantaa: "Happiness is Being" exhibition and play area are open at Children's Culture Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10-16. Free admission.
- Family Fun Nights provide children under school age and their parents with a space where they can move together on their own initiative, free of charge. Family Fun Nights on Thursdays are held at:
- In the Tali Sports Park Football Hall (Purotie 8) on Thursdays from 9.30-11 from September 21 to December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).
- At Kamppi Sports Center (Malminkatu 3) on Thursdays from 17-18.30 from September 7 to December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).
- At Malminkartano Primary School (Puustellintie 6) on Thursdays from 17-18.30 from September 7 to December 14, 2023 (not in weeks 42 and 44).
- At Pukinmäenkaari Primary School (Kenttäkuja 12) on Thursdays from 17-18.30 from September 7 to December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).
- At Porolahti Primary School (Roihuvuorentie 2) on Thursdays from 17.30-18.30 from September 7 to December 14, 2023 (not in week 42).
- Red Nose Company: Little Red Riding Hood Returns – performance at Kanneltalo on Thursday at 18. Tickets 6 €. The performance is recommended for children over 6 years old.
Playparks on Thursday
- Playparks and family centers have returned to regular schedules. Parks' indoor facilities are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playparks' and family centers' own websites. Playparks provide information about their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on playpark's own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playpark on Thursday:
- 11–11.30 Moving with Baby
- 15–15.30 Loru Moves – a movement session for children over 1 year old
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Thursday
- Helmet libraries' children's programs for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Events and activity tips
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
- Flower Buffet art session at Kankarepuisto Playpark on Friday from 9.30-11.30. Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Fridays from 9.30–15.
- Vantaa: "Happiness is Being" exhibition and play area are open at Children's Culture Center Pessi from Wednesday to Friday from 10-16. Free admission.
- Verse Games with Onnari boy – art morning at Pessi's exhibition space on Friday at 9.30 and 10.30. Art mornings are aimed at 0–6-year-olds with their own adult. Free admission.
- Swim Stadium Moonlight Swim on Friday from 18-23. Admission fee applies.
Playparks on Friday
- Playparks and family centers have returned to regular schedules. Parks' indoor facilities are open for families on weekdays mainly from 9-12, afternoons are reserved for schoolchildren. More detailed information from the playparks' and family centers' own websites. Playparks provide information about their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on playpark's own Facebook pages.
- At Loru Playpark on Friday:
- 11–12 Loru Finds – a search session for children over 2 years old
- 15–15.30 Loru in the Warmth – a baby session for children under 1 year old
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library events on Friday
- Helmet libraries' children's programs for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Events and activity tips
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- Helmet libraries' children's programs for Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
- Swim Stadium is open for the last weekend of the season.
- Kerava: Circus Markets in Kerava on Saturday and Sunday.
- Vantaa: Nature Exercise Day at Vantaa's Kuusijärvi on Saturday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Espoo: Wild Cat Backpack workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Big machines! South Finland Transport Entrepreneurs 70 Years public event at Mäntymäki Field on Saturday from 10-14. Free admission.
- Chapman event day on Suomenlinna on Saturday from 10-16. Partially paid.
- Vantaa: Hakunila Day at Håkansböle Manor on Saturday from 11-18. Free admission.
- Lucky Forest workshop at Oodi's children's area event space on Saturday from 13-15.
- Red Nose Company: Little Red Riding Hood Returns – performance at Kanneltalo on Saturday at 14. Tickets 6 €. The performance is recommended for children over 6 years old.
- Night of the Cats at Korkeasaari Zoo. Admission fee applies.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Events and activity tips
- What should we do today? Check out tips for boring days from Pienten Helsinki!
- Swim Stadium is open for the last weekend of the season.
- Family Fun at Tapuli Sports Center on Sunday from 9-11. Admission fee 5 € / family.
- Kerava: Circus Markets in Kerava on Saturday and Sunday.
- Secondhand! Old Herttoniemi Courtyard Flea Market on Sunday from 10-16.
- Espoo: Adventure Forest in the surroundings of Villa Elfvik on Sunday from 10.30-12.30. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor Summer Exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansböle Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open on Saturday and Sunday from 11-16. Free admission.
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