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Small Helsinki's tips for Helsinki Day 2019
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Helsinki Day and Helsinki's 469th birthday are celebrated again on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 around the city. Various events will be organized during the day and there's plenty for children to do to suit all tastes. Small Helsinki collected event tips and highlights suitable for pre-school children and those traveling with small children from the abundance of Helsinki Day events. The tips are listed in chronological order.
The Helsinki Day program is always open to everyone (note possible registration and is free of charge.
The article's cover photo is from Riku's summer courtyard at the Richard Library courtyard. The yard's opening will be celebrated on Helsinki Day.
The complete Helsinki Day program can be found at www.helsinkipaiva.fi.
On the site you can browse the day's activity tips by children's events and for example by district.
Classics, activities, farm animals and sights - Helsinki Day 2019
Helsinki Day opening and traditional morning coffee in the renovated city hall lobby from 9-11 a.m. Coffee and rhubarb pie as well as the official Helsinki Day opening, you can dance to the beat of DJ Local Al. Opportunity to visit the city hall balconies from 9.30-12 and meet city leadership.
City Museum's Helsinki Day does not have a special program for children this year, but the museum and Children's City open for the summer season at 9 a.m.
Herttoniemi Manor's Helsinki Day from 9-14. In the countryside in the city - farm animals, garden workshop, potato digging and nature walks. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Helsinki Day at Stoa Square on Wednesday from 9.30-18.30. Juggling, circus workshops, hats and much more! More details on Stoa's pages.
MLL Ruoholahti-Jätkäsaari's Helsinki Day summer event at Ruoholahti playground from 10-13. Lots of fun activities for children and families of all ages.
Helsinki Day at rescue stations
On Helsinki Day all of Helsinki's rescue stations are open to the public from 10-18. Also at the fire museum located at the Erottaja rescue station, you have the opportunity to learn about the capital's history from the perspective of rescue services and first aid, and admire the city from the 42-meter-high rescue station tower.
Also remember the Rescue Departments' Helsinki Day soft toy campaign, read more on the Rescue Department's Facebook page.
Welcome by metro to Korkeasaari from 10-18. First, follow the animal tracks from the RED metro station through Englantilaisaukio square. There you'll meet REDI guides who will lead you from Englantilaisaukio across the Isoisänssilta bridge to the Korkeasaari gates. The first 1500 visitors will receive a Korkeasaari entrance ticket from REDI guides at the Korkeasaari gates, which you can use to continue your day on the island of animals.
The Secret Garden's Lilac Celebration at Annala Villa on Wednesday starting from 11 a.m. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
Cat-like Helsinki Day at Päivälehti Museum in the Pekka Töpöhäntä exhibition from 11-17.
Helsinki Day's Midsummer picnic at the Design Museum from 11-18. Free admission to the museum and events.
Theatre Museum at Kaapelitehdas has free admission on Helsinki Day from 11-20.
Helsinki Day at Annantalo community garden on Wednesday from 11-21. More information on Annantalo's pages. a
In honor of Helsinki Day, rhubarb pie is served with playground meals. The lunch soup is clear broth fish soup made with char (M, G, N, S, K). Helsinki offers all children and young people under 16 a free lunch at playgrounds on weekdays until the beginning of August. You need to bring your own plate, utensils and drink.
Happy Good Deed Day at Linnanmäki from 12-16.30.
Helsinki Day at the Museum of Technology on Wednesday from 12-17. More information from the event's Facebook page.
Blooming Garden event at Vallila allotment gardens on Wednesday from 12-18. Read more from Helsinki Day's pages.
Sisselenpark's Helsinki Day at Herttoniemenranta from 13-18.
Riku's summer courtyard opening at Richard Library courtyard from 12-20.
Children's Espa from 13-20 on the Esplanade stage. Kangaroo fun, Arne Alligator, circus and lots of other programs for children.
Koski Day at Vanhankaupunginkosk on Wednesday from 14-18. Read more from the event's Facebook page.
The Courtyard Dances, Sounds and Echoes event at cultural center Caisa on Helsinki Day from 14-18. More information on Caisa's pages.
Kussta Manor festival and programs for children from 14-19. Programs also for children.
Picnic at Kumpula school botanical garden on Wednesday from 14-20. More details on Helsinki Day's pages.
Suvilahti DIY day, skateboarding lessons with rental equipment starting at 17.
Helsinki's volunteer fire brigades compete for the Helsinki trophy at Hakaniemi square at 18.00.
Helsinki's most beautiful evening – unicorns and good vibes at Korjaamo from 18-22.
Dinner under Finland's sky at Pohjoisesplanad from 19-22. All seats are fully booked, but it's worth stopping by for the atmosphere and enjoying perhaps evening snacks on the park lawn. An event you just have to experience!
Kumpula botanical garden 10 years June 11-16, 2019. More details from the event's Facebook page. Free admission on Helsinki Day, June 12, 2019.
Free swimming on Helsinki Day at Itäkeskus and Pirkkola swimming halls and Kumpula and Uimastadion outdoor pools.
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