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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly Where to go this week series searches for activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and surrounding areas.
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Play Café playground café on the move this week:
Monday at an event organized by Tapanila Sports Center from 11:00-15:30.
Tuesday at Rudolf playground in Laajasalo.
Wednesday in Porvoo at the Let's Play Little Kakkonen concert at the corner of Taidetehdas from 12:00-19:00.
Thursday at Torpparinmäki playground and in the evening at Lahnalahti playground in Lauttasaari from 17:00-19:00.
Friday at Espoo's Latokasken resident park.
Summer café in Hämeenkylä, Vantaa at Tuomela school (Ainontie 44) serves Wednesday to Sunday. The café is open Wed-Sat 10:00-18:00 and Sunday 10:00-15:00.
Exhibition tips for children
Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor summer exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansböle Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-16:00. Free admission.
Museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
MONDAY JUNE 12, 2023
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Children's traffic city Monday and Tuesday from 9:00-16:00 guided pedal car driving for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Albert's living room, a meeting place for families open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open Monday from 9:30-14:00 (International Monday's).
Skateboard container at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11:00-19:00.
At the Alpine rhododendron garden in Haaga the blooming is at its peak now!
Things happening at playgrounds Monday
Playground meals lunch menu Monday: Rainbow fish soup (M G N S K) and Helsinki Day rhubarb pie (M). Bring your own pot, utensils and drink!
The playgrounds' summer season is beginning and the playgrounds open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2023
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Children's traffic city Monday and Tuesday from 9:00-16:00 guided pedal car driving for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Summer music at Annantalo's yard on the A stage Tuesday from 10:30. Free admission.
Skateboard container at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11:00-19:00.
Kindergarten museum is open Tuesday from 12:00-19:00. Small entrance fee.
Things happening at playgrounds Tuesday
Playground meals lunch menu Tuesday: Barley porridge (L, K) and fruit drink (M G K Veg).
Bring your own pot, utensils and drink!
The playgrounds' summer season is beginning and the playgrounds open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2023
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Children's traffic city Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00-16:00 guided cycling for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Albert's living room, a meeting place for families open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open Wednesday from 9:30-15:00.
Espoo: Summer Pictures: Fun splatter painting workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Wednesday from 10:00-13:00. Free admission.
Maunula children's Wednesday on the Maunula house summer patio Wednesday from 10:30-14:00. Free admission.
Skateboard container at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11:00-19:00.
Fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open Wednesday from 12:00-16:00. Small entrance fee.
Kindergarten museum is open Wednesday from 12:00-19:00. Small entrance fee.
Porvoo: Let's Play Little Kakkonen concert on the grass between Taidetehdas and Porvoojoki Wednesday from 17:00. The event starts at 16:00 and ends at 19:00.
Since Little Kakkonen's concert tour is not coming to the metropolitan area this year, Southern Finland Little Kakkonen concerts will be featured as highlights on Pienten Helsinki as well.
Things happening at playgrounds Wednesday
Playground meals lunch menu Wednesday: Italian stew (M S K)
Bring your own pot, utensils and drink!
The playgrounds' summer season is beginning and the playgrounds open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Wednesday
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY JUNE 15, 2023
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Espoo: Summer Pictures: Future environment workshop at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Wednesday from 10:00-13:00. Free admission.
Children's traffic city Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00-16:00 guided cycling for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Albert's living room summer party at Fallkulla farm Thursday from 9:30-13:00.
Skateboard container at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11:00-19:00.
National Museum summer opening Thursday from 16:00-18:00.
Book publishers: Play as play in the yard at Lahnalahti playground in Lauttasaari Thursday from 17:00-19:00. Free admission.
Things happening at playgrounds Thursday
Playground meals lunch menu Thursday: Vegetable-cheese-poultry stew (L G N S K)
Bring your own pot, utensils and drink!
The playgrounds' summer season is beginning and the playgrounds open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY 16.6.2023
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Albert's living room, a meeting place for families open to all at Albertinkatu 33, is open Friday from 9:30-15:00.
Children's traffic city Friday and Sunday is family day from 10:00-16:00, when there is no instruction and no age limit, but you can drive pedal cars under your own adult's guidance. Free admission.
Guard parade procession with the Guards Band departs Friday at 12:30 from Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard and from there back along Esplanade to Barracks Square.
MIL-Espa: Guards Band on Espa stage at 14:00. Helsinki Samba Carnival also participates. Free admission.
Things happening at playgrounds Friday
Playground meals lunch menu Friday: Vegetable risotto (M G K Veg)
Bring your own pot, utensils and drink!
The playgrounds' summer season is beginning and the playgrounds open this week are:
Arabia, Brahe, Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isonneva, Kannelmäki, Kotinummi, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Salpausselkä, Strömberg, Traktori, Taivallahti, Torpparinmäki, Trumpetti, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila, Viikkari and Viiri.
Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and an introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY JUNE 17, 2023
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Espoo: Meadow walks and stick craft workshop on Natural Meadow Day in Villa Elfvik's landscapes Saturday from 10:00-14:00. Free admission.
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Vantaa: Vantaa Summer Stage: Children's Saturday at Myyr York Park Saturday from 10:00-15:00.
Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor summer exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansböle Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open again Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-16:00. Free admission.
Horse rides and pony riding on Seurasaari Saturday from 11:00-17:00. Paid.
Oulunkylä Day is celebrated Saturday from 11:00-18:00. Free admission.
Siina & Taikaradio duo on Espa stage Saturday at 13:00. Free admission.
Malmi summer events: Henna and superheroes children's concert in Ala-Malmi park Saturday at 15:00. Free admission.
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Helmet library children's events for Saturday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2023
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Kerava: At Kerava Day there are lots of programs for children! Free admission.
Flea market! Kruunuvuorenranta summer flea market at Oil Tank 468 Sunday from 10:00-15:00.
Children's traffic city Friday and Sunday is family day from 10:00-16:00, when there is no instruction and no age limit, but you can drive pedal cars under your own adult's guidance. Free admission.
Espoo: Wild flowers day family walk in Villa Elfvik's landscapes Sunday from 10:30-12:30. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansböle Manor summer exhibitions in the outbuildings of Håkansböle Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open again Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-16:00. Free admission.
Children's island adventure on Hara Island Sunday from 12:00-14:00. Free admission, ferry ride to Hara Island paid.
Fire museum at Erottaja fire station is open Sunday from 12:00-16:00. Small entrance fee.
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