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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and recommends family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
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A trip to Pentala Island and the archipelago museum is full of experiences, stunning scenery and interesting history.
And sheep that spend the summer on Pentala Island!
This week cruises to Pentala are on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 and Friday, July 18, 2025. The half-day trip and adventure depart from Market Square at 10 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. You'll have two hours to explore Pentala. The archipelago cruise is also suitable for families with children.
Tickets from: adults €44.50, children 7-16 years €19.50, pensioners/students €39.50.
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a time travel to the past. Photo: Remu Shemeikka
Current topics
- Summer in Helsinki series already has over 70 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- All of Little Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link!
- Swimming? Little Helsinki's themed article has many different swimming spot tips!
- Museum tips for families can be found in Little Helsinki's themed article!
- Little Finland - over 800 reasons to explore Finland with children!
- On Lasipalatsi Square, in the environment of Amos Rex museum's hills, Yinka Ilori's Transparent Happiness artwork opened on Midsummer's Eve, which emphasizes play, interaction and togetherness. You can bring your own basketball or table tennis rackets, as this artwork allows playing. Play equipment is also available for loan from Amos Rex museum for a deposit during museum hours. Free admission.
- Museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari can also be borrowed from the library! From Viikki Library, you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library, you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- Playground summer lunch menus this week:
- Monday, July 14, 2025: Broiler risotto (L M G N S K)
- Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Cheesy fish soup (L G N S K)
- Wednesday, July 16, 2025: Mediterranean vegetable stew with quorn (M G)
- Thursday, July 17, 2025: Turkey root vegetable stew (M G N S K)
- Friday, July 18, 2025: Vegetable spaghetti casserole (M K Veg)
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Summer in Helsinki series already has over 60 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Playground lunch menu on Monday: Broiler risotto (L M G N S K).
Lunch is served at all open playgrounds. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks!
- Playgrounds open in July:
Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa playgrounds. - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Last week! Art Stories art workshops at Annantalo yard Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.
- Explore Animals! workshop at the Natural History Museum Monday to Wednesday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
- Music Hall Concert Hall Open Doors Monday to Saturday until July 26, 2025 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Skatans 4H farm visits Mondays 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Katrineberg 4H farm pasture visits Mondays 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Open Air Cinema: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets film at Market Square Pier Monday 6 p.m. Free admission.
- MUSEUMS in Helsinki open on Mondays: Stamp and Pippi Longstocking exhibition, Helsinki City Museum and Children's City, Tram Museum, Amos Rex and during the summer season also the Natural History Museum and Seurasaari open-air museum. Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden's outdoor garden now has beautiful blooming flowers (free admission to outdoor garden!). More museum tips for families can be found in Little Helsinki's themed article!
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Summer in Helsinki series already has over 60 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Playground lunch menu on Tuesday: Cheesy fish soup (L G N S K)
Lunch is served at all open playgrounds. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks!
- Playgrounds open in July:
Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa.
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Last week! Art Stories art workshops at Annantalo yard Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.
- Explore Animals! workshop at the Natural History Museum Monday to Wednesday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
- For babies and parents! Baby Coffee on Tuesday at the following locations:
– Espoo: Robert's Coffee Sello 1 p.m.
– Helsinki: Robert's Coffee Kamppi 1 p.m.
- Music Hall Concert Hall Open Doors Monday to Saturday until July 26, 2025 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Skatans 4H farm pasture visits Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Singing Story Tales concert at Kalasatama Park playground Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Concert for children and the whole family. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Summer in Helsinki series already has over 60 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Playground lunch menu on Wednesday: Mediterranean vegetable stew with quorn (M G)
Lunch is served at all open playgrounds. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks! - Playgrounds open in July:
Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa. - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Last week! Art Stories art workshops at Annantalo yard Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.
- Explore Animals! workshop at the Natural History Museum Monday to Wednesday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
- Music Hall Concert Hall Open Doors Monday to Saturday until July 26, 2025 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Levi the flying squirrel family trip at Haltia Nature Center in Espoo Wednesday 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Katrineberg 4H farm pasture visit Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Glimsin 4H farm pasture visit to the sheep pasture Wednesdays 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
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THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Summer in Helsinki series already has over 60 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Playground lunch menu on Thursday: Turkey root vegetable stew (M G N S K).
Lunch is served at all open playgrounds. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks!
- Playgrounds open in July:
- Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa. - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Last week! Art Stories art workshops at Annantalo yard Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.
- KirjeMysteriet - bilingual theatre performance at Savelan swing park Thursday 1 p.m. "Age recommendation is 4-10 years old, but the performance is suitable for all ages and you can follow it even if you don't speak Swedish." Free admission.
- Music Hall Concert Hall Open Doors Monday to Saturday until July 26, 2025 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Glimsin 4H farm pasture visit to the sheep pasture Thursdays 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Folk music jams at Kivinokka dance pavilion Thursday 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Free admission.
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Summer in Helsinki series already has over 60 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Playground lunch menu on Friday: Vegetable spaghetti casserole (M K Veg).
Lunch is served at all open playgrounds. Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks! - Playgrounds open in July:
- Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Kankarepuisto, Salpausselkä and Vähätupa. - Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Last week! Art Stories art workshops at Annantalo yard Monday to Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free admission.
- Guard Parade: Finnish Defence Forces enlisted men's music band Friday 12:20 p.m. The summer 2025 guard parades begin at Senate Square, where light music, formation marching and weapon demonstrations are presented. After that, the parade continues to the rhythm of marching music around Esplanade Park and to the front of the main guard. From the main guard, the parade travels along North Esplanade back to Senate Square, where the parade ends.
- MIL-Espa: Finnish Defence Forces enlisted men's music band at Espa stage 2 p.m. Free admission.
- KirjeMysteriet - bilingual theatre performance at Tuorinniem playgrounds Friday 1 p.m. "Age recommendation is 4-10 years old, but the performance is suitable for all ages and you can follow it even if you don't speak Swedish." Free admission.
- Music Hall Concert Hall Open Doors Monday to Saturday until July 26, 2025 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Manor summer day at Katrineberg manor grounds Friday 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Summer in Helsinki series already has over 60 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found at Helmet's events page.
- Vantaa: Håkansböle summer exhibitions are open at Håkansböle manor grounds Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Music Hall Concert Hall Open Doors Monday to Saturday until July 26, 2025 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Summer in Helsinki series already has over 60 articles full of ideas for spending the summer!
- Espoo: Fairy School in Villa Elfvik surroundings Sunday 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansböle summer exhibitions are open at Håkansböle manor grounds Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Family marine biology trip on Harak Island Sunday 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Free admission, ferry trip to the island at your own expense. Bring your own snacks. Sea travelers' connection ferry operates to Harak from Ullanlinnan Pier, next to Café Ursula (Ehrenströmintie 3). Round trip adults €9, children (7-17 years) and pensioners €6, under 7 years free of charge.
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