Remote May Day 2020 with Children

In 2020, May Day is celebrated under very different circumstances due to the exceptional situation. The coronavirus challenges us to come up with new ways to celebrate May Day at home. Pienten Helsinki has collected tips for a new kind of May Day celebration with children. This time, the May Day tips are suitable for all families with children, from Helsinki to Utsjoki.
A big tip of the hat to event organizers and cultural creators: the program for May Day's all-time remote celebration looks promising!

What a wonderful, unforgettable May Day!

#virtualmayDay

From the Ministry of the Interior and Police #virtualmayDay website you'll find listings of virtual events and other tips for celebrating May Day in a different way. Diverse May Day programs are organized from May Eve afternoon through May Day evening, so it's worth checking out the program offerings now!

All-time Remote May Day in Helsinki

On the My Helsinki website you'll find event tips for celebrating the all-time remote May Day.

MAY EVE, APRIL 30, 2020

Bubble Party on May Eve

A children's and child-lovers' bubble party is held on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5 p.m. all together separately. Join in from your balcony, window, or front door to blow soap bubbles spreading joy and May Day spirit to all children and child-lovers. Read more on the Facebook page.
Share bubble photos on social media with the hashtag #bubblegala, so our little May Day celebrants have lots to admire.

Watchdog Veikko and Tuija's Yard Concert on May Eve

Woof! Watchdog Veikko and Tuija will delight everyone by holding a yard concert on May Eve, April 30, 2020 at 5 p.m. We'll have music for adults and children, solo and together. We're also bringing along the talented young violinist Inkeri Jyllinmaa. We'll sing "Tipitii" and "I Play the Harmonica" as group songs. So it's worth looking up the lyrics to these songs online in advance on your phone or tablet/laptop. You can follow the concert on the Watchdog Veikko Facebook page.

Virtual Havis Amanda Hat Ceremony

You can follow the virtual hat ceremony of the Havis Amanda statue from your home couch on May Eve at 4:45 p.m. on Helsinki Channel.

JVG's May Eve Concert in Virtual Reality

You can participate in JVG's free live May Eve concert from your couch using your smartphone or computer. The concert starts on May Eve, April 30, 2020 at 7 p.m. on Helsinki Channel.

MAY DAY, MAY 1, 2020

Vappunen goes Futuro on May Day

May Day starts with the jolliest children's party broadcast from Espoo's WeeGee! Children's Vappunen goes Futuro invites you to dance at the cool Mutaveijarit's concert on May Day, May 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.
During the festivities, you'll create fun May Day spinning tops and your own spinning Futuro building while dancing. Jump into the fun - you're the best party buddy!
How to prepare for the children's May Day party:
🥳 Put on silly and fun May Day outfits and blow streamers in the air
😻 Bring your playful and dancing spirit and come celebrate with us
🎉 Gather the craft supplies in advance (scroll down and check the supply list)
👉 Open the party channel with an adult's help at www.kotona247.fi or from YouTube's City Events Espoo channel

Children's May Day Festival Livestream!

Fun programming for children on May Day, Friday, May 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. The event can be followed via live broadcast on the Facebook event page.

Helsinki City Orchestra's May Day Matinee

The live broadcast of the Helsinki City Orchestra's May Day matinee from the Music Center begins on May Day, May 1, 2020 at 2 p.m. You can follow the concert atmosphere on the Helsinki City Orchestra website, the HKO Screen mobile app, and YLE Areena. The concert can also be heard on YLE Radio 1.

Explore Helsinki with Your Loved Ones

Pienten Helsinki's classic article Helsinki Places takes you on adventures to new and interesting locations.
The Great Playground Article lists the city's best playgrounds.

Remember to be mindful of others and follow the exceptional situation guidelines during your adventures!