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Event list updated June 12, 2017; due to rainy weather, there have been minor changes to the program.
This year Helsinki Day falls on a Monday, but in honor of Finland's 100th anniversary celebrations, the capital's celebration day expands into a two-day event with an abundance of activities. Already on Sunday, June 11, 2017, the city has plenty to do for all ages. This is indeed excellent news, since Helsinki Day's program offering has been so extensive in previous years that it has simply been impossible to attend all the interesting events in a single day. There are many events aimed at children or otherwise child-friendly. This listing clearly presents event highlights suitable for children of preschool age and younger on both days, but it's definitely worth getting acquainted with the program for the days as a whole here. Small Helsinki's page has also compiled four different themed program packages for celebrating Helsinki Day.
SUNDAY JUNE 11, 2017
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In East Helsinki, a large park flea market is held at Puotila Manor and a fishing competition at Vuosaari Harbor’s noise barrier. In the west, Haaga Square bustles with activity, featuring street chalk drawing and soap bubbles among other things.
SUNDAY'S Helsinki Day Program June 11, 2017
Catch Now – Fishing Competition at Vuosaari Harbor Noise Barrier 9 am–2 pm Vuosaari Harbor Noise Barrier More information about the eventChildren’s Helsinki Day at City Hall 10 am–1 pm City Hall More information about the event
Summer Opening 2017 at Children’s Traffic City 10 am–1 pm Children’s Traffic City, Auroranportti 2 More information about the event
Puotila Manor Park Flea Market 10 am–2 pm Puotila Manor Park More information about the event
Square Bubbling Helsinki Day Event 10 am–2 pm Haaga Square More information about the event
Punavuori Pique Nique 11 am–3 pm Koffi Park More information about the event
Museum Event Square for City Residents 11 am–6 pm Architecture Museum MFA and Design Museum, Korkevuorenkatu 23 (inner courtyard) More information about the event:
Helsinki Day at the Technology Museum 12 pm–3 pm Technology Museum, Viikintie 1 More information about the event
Fire Museum Open Doors 12 pm–4 pm. Free admission in honor of Helsinki Day. Erottaja Fire Station More information about the Fire Museum
Sun Display 1 pm–3 pm Kaivopuisto Observatory More information about the event
Helsinki Day’s complete program Helsinki Day on Facebook
MONDAY JUNE 12, 2017
The actual Helsinki Day on June 12, 2017 should start with eating cake at Senate Square in festive celebration accompanied by the Guard Band. After the opening of the celebration day, there's a program for every taste; here are four different ways to spend the day.Action and Fun from Morning to Evening
Fire stations' open doors continue all day and are sure to appeal to small and curious visitors. For lunch, you can head to one of Helsinki's many playgrounds and celebrate the 75th summer of playground dining. Herttoniemi Manor Park's Helsinki Day has always been a wonderful event with farm animals within petting distance. From Hertsi you can conveniently reach even by bus 50 or 59 to Children's Street Party in Puu-Vallila, where the afternoon passes with music, various performances, and disco. From the third annual street party, you can still pop by to the circus fun in Suvilahti or Konepaja Bruno's family concert.A Quieter Helsinki Day
For those who prefer a quieter program, a visit to the Päivälehti Museum's "Five Wonderful Treasures" exhibition or Erottaja Fire Museum is a wonderful experience. Lunch at Sepa Playground and then heading to Annantalo, where programs are held for all ages throughout the day, but especially smaller children and babies are considered in the program. Sinebrychoff's brewery horses can be visited at the corner of Fabianinkatu and Etelä-Esplanad from 12–4 pm. At Rikhard Street Library's summer courtyard you can relax and read in the shade of green plants or take a nap in a hammock. In the evening, Riku's summer courtyard is taken over by urban dances. From the library you can head to admire giant soap bubbles at Esplanade Park, where Ruffle Army performs. On the North Esplanade you can head to dinner under Helsinki's roofs starting at 7 pm. The event is unique in atmosphere. Tickets for dinner were distributed earlier, but the event is worth experiencing from both the audience and passerby perspective.Active Helsinki Day
The day begins with playhouse fun at Jakomäki Playground at 10 am. Football Day at Bolliks Field is moved indoors due to rain to the HS-Arena dome hall and invites people of all ages to play and practice. A fishing competition is held at Siltavuoren Beach in Hakaniemi in the afternoon. In the evening, Jakomäki calls again when the outdoor sports event takes over Jakomäki Sports Park from 5–7 pm.Animal-Themed Helsinki Day
Herttoniemi's lovely manor park is taken over by the "In the Countryside in the City" event and farm animals that you can pet at close range. Hara Island also builds Helsinki Day around nature and animal themes. Sinebrychoff's brewery horses bring a hint of past atmosphere right to the city center at the corner of Fabianinkatu and Etelä-Esplanad. Children get free admission to Merimaailma Sealife on Sunday and Monday. |
| Dinner under Helsinki's sky in 2015. |
MONDAY'S Helsinki Day Program June 12, 2017
Playground Dining's 75th Anniversary Celebration on Helsinki Day at 12 pm Playground dining is offered in parks throughout Helsinki Playgrounds by areaHelsinki Day Opening and Traditional Morning Coffee 9–11 am Senate Square More information about the event
Playground Fun 10 am–12 pm Jakomäki Playground More information about the event
Guided Tour for Children to the “Five Wonderful Treasures” Exhibition 10 am–3 pm Päivälehti Museum More information about the event
Fire Station Open Doors Helsinki Day 10 am–6 pm Participating: Central Fire Station in Kallio, Erottaja Fire Station, Haaga Fire Station, Käpylä Fire Station, Malmi Fire Station, Mellunky Fire Station, Herttoniemi Fire Station, and Suomenlinna Fire Station More information about the event
Fire Museum Open Doors 10 am–6 pm. Free admission in honor of Helsinki Day. Erottaja Fire Station More information about the Fire Museum
Helsinki Day at Annantalo 10 am–8 pm Annantalo (indoors due to rain) More information about the event
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| Herttoniemi Manor courtyard on Helsinki Day 2015. |
Football Day at Bolliks, MOVED due to rain to HS-Arena 11 am–3:30 pm HS-Arena (behind Helsinki Ice Hall) More information about the event
Museum Event Square for City Residents 11 am–6 pm Architecture Museum MFA and Design Museum, Korkevuorenkatu 23 (inner courtyard) More information about the event:
Sinebrychoff’s Brewery Horses at Helsinki Day 12–4 pm Corner of Fabianinkatu and Etelä-Esplanad More information about the event
The Wonderful World of Archipelago Birds 12–6 pm Hara Island (free boat transportation during the event, departure from Ullanlinnan dock) More information about the event
Riku’s Summer Courtyard 12 pm–9 pm Rikhard Street Library More information about the event
Giant Soap Bubble Group Ruffle Army in Esplanade Park 2–4 pm Esplanade Park More information about the event
Children’s Street Party in Puu-Vallila 2–6 pm More information about the event
Konepaja Bruno’s Concert for Families 3:30 pm More information about the event
Helsinki Day at Haaga Library 4–8 pm More information about the event
Helsinki Day: Circus, Skating, and Sounds in Suvilahti 4:30 pm–7:30 pm More information about the event
Outdoor Sports Event at Jakomäki Sports Park 5–7 pm More information about the event
Fisher Eemeli Contest – Urban Fishing Event for the Whole Family 5–8 pm Siltavuoren Beach More information about the event
SUNDAY and MONDAY Program
Children get free admission to Merimaailma Sealife on Sunday and Monday. Linnanmäki More information about the eventLinnanmäki’s stage is taken over by Jokeri Pokeri Box magic show on Sunday and Kangaroo Fun Duo on Monday. For more information and exact times, visit Linnanmäki’s website.
Helsinki Day’s complete program Helsinki Day on Facebook
