Where to go this summer week? June 2-8, 2025

Where to go with children in Helsinki? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for tips and highlights child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.

This article contains commercial cooperation advertising and an activity tip.

The article's cover image is from Kruunuvuorenranta, where Thursday celebrates the unveiling of the "Long Daylight Pavilion" light art installation.

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Music House is full of singing and playing in June, when free KEMUT music classes take over Alalämpio from June 2-12, 2025!

KEMUT summer music classes feature singing, playing, movement and play. The music classes provide experiences and joy while supporting children's creativity, social skills and musical development. Music House's music class moments are suitable as a first introduction to music or for children who already have music class experience. The summer music classes are led by Sibelius Academy students Anna and Taina. Summer music classes are held at Music House's Alalämpio on weekdays June 2-12. Morning music classes are aimed at 2-3-year-olds and afternoon classes at 4-6-year-olds.

Entry to the music classes is free, but it's a good idea to reserve a ticket in advance using the link below. However, you can still participate in singing and playing without a ticket, though instruments are only available for those who have reserved a place in advance.
Tickets for summer music classes are now available for booking on Music House's website using the link above!

THIS week KEMUT music classes are held at Music House's Alalämpio from Monday to Friday:
- 2-3-year-olds at 10-10.45 a.m. and 11.15 a.m.-12 noon
- 4-6-year-olds at 1-1.45 p.m. and 2.15-3 p.m.

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KEMUT summer music classes at Music House from Monday to Friday.

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Haaga Alpine Rhododendron Park will soon be in full bloom.

At Malminkartano Apple Orchard (address: Kartanonkaari 29, entrance is among the shrubs on the park's street-facing side) apple trees are beginning to bloom!

Going swimming? Swimming Stadium, Kumpula Open-Air Pool and Leppävaara Open-Air Pool (in Espoo) are open again!
Pirkkola Plotti — a sandy-bottomed swimming area for children — opens its summer season on Monday at Pirkkola Sports Park. Free entry.
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All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found via this link!
Baby changing rooms on a map — article has been updated!
Museum tips for visiting with children in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
Museum passes to the Natural History Museum or entry tickets to Korkeasaari can also be borrowed from the library! From Viikki Library you can borrow an entry ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow an entry ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
MLL's Family House Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Family House Unikko's June schedule can be found here.

Playgrounds' summer meal lunch menus this week:
- Monday, June 2, 2025: Creamy char soup L G N S K
- Tuesday, June 3, 2025: Chicken soup M G N S K
- Wednesday, June 4, 2025: Chickpea-coconut soup M G K Veg
- Thursday, June 5, 2025: Turkey vegetable soup M G N S K
- Friday, June 6, 2025: Sister sausage soup M G K

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025

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Playground meals lunch menu on Monday: Creamy char soup (L G N S K)
Lunch is available at all open playgrounds. Bring your own food container, utensils and drink!

Summer season at playgrounds begins and open playgrounds this week are:
- Playgrounds Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Arabia, Brahe, Ida, Kotinummi, Lahnalahti, Laurinniitty, Maasälpä, Munkki, Mustakivi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Torpparinämäki, Trumpetti and Viiri.
Summer meals are also served at MLL's Family House Unikko from June 2-27, 2025 (except on June 6 and 20, 2025).
Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
Albertin Living Room is open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday).
Go-kart driving at Tattarisuon led by Children's Traffic City instructors. At the Tattarisuon motor hall track (Tattarisuontie 30-32) you can drive go-karts on Monday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. You can reach Tattarisuon motor hall within walking distance by buses 553, 77 and 69. There are also parking spaces nearby. Free entry, no advance registration needed.

Summer art club for children at Kanneltalo Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The art club's non-stop activities are designed for elementary school children on summer vacation; younger children are welcome with an adult. Free entry.

City People Recycled Workshop at the Helsinki City Museum Monday–Friday from 12–3 p.m. on a non-stop basis. Free entry.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025

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Playground meals lunch menu on Tuesday: Chicken soup (M G N S K)
Lunch is available at all open playgrounds. Bring your own food container, utensils and drink!

Summer season at playgrounds begins and open playgrounds this week are:
- Playgrounds Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Arabia, Brahe, Ida, Kotinummi, Lahnalahti, Laurinniitty, Maasälpä, Munkki, Mustakivi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Torpparinämäki, Trumpetti and Viiri.
Summer meals are also served at MLL's Family House Unikko from June 2-27, 2025 (except on June 6 and 20, 2025).
Kaartin Military Band performs at Playground Rudolf (Laajasalo) on Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Children's Traffic City at playgrounds:
- Playground Mellunmäki 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- Playground Brahe 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
Espoo: Happiness is Being exhibition at Tapiola Library June 3-14, 2025. Open according to library's summer hours. Free entry.
Cancelled! Albertin Living Room's Health Center Clinic at Kampi Family Center on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Mustasaari opens to the public this summer. Free entry to the island; ferry ride costs.
Also read: Pienten Helsinki's article about Mustasaari from a few years ago.
Espoo: Aurora's Summer Activities: Whirlybird Workshops at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Tuesday–Thursday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free entry.
Summer art club for children at Kanneltalo Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The art club's non-stop activities are designed for elementary school children on summer vacation; younger children are welcome with an adult. Free entry.
Aarne the Alligator at Espa Stage on Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Free entry.
City People Recycled Workshop at the Helsinki City Museum Monday–Friday from 12–3 p.m. on a non-stop basis. Free entry.
Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12–7 p.m. A wonderful children's section with many children's books available to borrow in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can get with an ID.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesday from 12–7 p.m. Museum admission charge applies.

Espoo: Summer Pictures - Art Workshops at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Tuesday–Thursday from 2–4 p.m. Free entry.
Viola Day Family Concert at Central Library Oodi on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Free entry.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025

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Playground meals lunch menu on Wednesday: Chickpea-coconut soup (M G K Veg)
Lunch is available at all open playgrounds. Bring your own food container, utensils and drink!

Summer season at playgrounds begins and open playgrounds this week are:
- Playgrounds Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Arabia, Brahe, Ida, Kotinummi, Lahnalahti, Laurinniitty, Maasälpä, Munkki, Mustakivi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Torpparinämäki, Trumpetti and Viiri.
Summer meals are also served at MLL's Family House Unikko from June 2-27, 2025 (except on June 6 and 20, 2025).
Children's Traffic City at playgrounds:
- Playground Nurkka 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- Playground Kurranummi 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
Espoo: Happiness is Being exhibition at Tapiola Library June 3-14, 2025. Open according to library's summer hours. Free entry.
Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
At the War Museum located in Suomenlinna, Finnish Defence Forces Flag Day is celebrated on Wednesday, when admission to the War Museum and the Vesikko submarine is free.
Espoo: Aurora's Summer Activities: Whirlybird Workshops at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Tuesday–Thursday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free entry.
Summer art club for children at Kanneltalo Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The art club's non-stop activities are designed for elementary school children on summer vacation; younger children are welcome with an adult. Free entry.

City People Recycled Workshop at the Helsinki City Museum Monday–Friday from 12–3 p.m. on a non-stop basis. Free entry.

Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Wednesdays from 12–4 p.m. Small admission charge applies.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12–7 p.m. Museum admission charge applies.
Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12–7 p.m. A wonderful children's section with many children's books available to borrow in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can get with an ID.

Espoo: Summer Pictures - Art Workshops at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Tuesday–Thursday from 2–4 p.m. Free entry.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025

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Playground meals lunch menu on Thursday: Turkey vegetable soup (M G N S K)
Lunch is available at all open playgrounds. Bring your own food container, utensils and drink!

Summer season at playgrounds begins and open playgrounds this week are:
- Playgrounds Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Arabia, Brahe, Ida, Kotinummi, Lahnalahti, Laurinniitty, Maasälpä, Munkki, Mustakivi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Torpparinämäki, Trumpetti and Viiri.
Summer meals are also served at MLL's Family House Unikko from June 2-27, 2025 (except on June 6 and 20, 2025).
Children's Traffic City at playgrounds:
- Playground Trumpetti 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
- Playground Piika 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
Espoo: Happiness is Being exhibition at Tapiola Library June 3-14, 2025. Open according to library's summer hours. Free entry.

Albertin Living Room is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Espoo: Aurora's Summer Activities: Whirlybird Workshops at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Tuesday–Thursday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free entry.
Summer art club for children at Kanneltalo Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The art club's non-stop activities are designed for elementary school children on summer vacation; younger children are welcome with an adult. Free entry.

City People Recycled Workshop at the Helsinki City Museum Monday–Friday from 12–3 p.m. on a non-stop basis. Free entry.

Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12–7 p.m. A wonderful children's section with many children's books available to borrow in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can get with an ID.

Espoo: Summer Pictures - Art Workshops at Children's Cultural Center Aurora Tuesday–Thursday from 2–4 p.m. Free entry.

Long Daylight Pavilion Light Art Installation Unveiling Ceremony at Kruunuvuorenranta Viirinkallio on Thursday at 3 p.m. Free entry. You can also reach the location by HLS ferry 17 from Meritullinlahti.
Near the ferry landing and light art installation, there is a very versatile Kruunuvuorenranta sports park, a magical Kruunuvuoren pond, and Stansvik manor park, where apple trees are currently blooming.

FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025

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Playground meals lunch menu on Friday: Sister sausage soup (M G K)
Lunch is available at all open playgrounds. Bring your own food container, utensils and drink!

Summer season at playgrounds begins and open playgrounds this week are:
- Playgrounds Etupelto, Filpus, Intia, Iso-Antti, Isoneva, Kannelmäki, Kiikku, Kurranummi, Lehdokki, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Maunula, Mellunmäki, Orava, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Rusthollari, Seppä, Tuorinniemi, Ulvila Viikkari, Arabia, Brahe, Ida, Kotinummi, Lahnalahti, Laurinniitty, Maasälpä, Munkki, Mustakivi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Nurkka, Strömberg, Taivallahti, Torpparinämäki, Trumpetti and Viiri.
Summer meals are also served at MLL's Family House Unikko from June 2-27, 2025 (except on June 6 and 20, 2025).

Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
Espoo: Happiness is Being exhibition at Tapiola Library June 3-14, 2025. Open according to library's summer hours. Free entry.
Albertin Living Room is open on Friday from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Suomenlinna Museum Day is celebrated on Friday and all six museums in Suomenlinna have free admission on Museum Day. There is also programming for children. Free entry.
Kiasma's Free Day on Friday from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Summer art club for children at Kanneltalo Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The art club's non-stop activities are designed for elementary school children on summer vacation; younger children are welcome with an adult. Free entry.

City People Recycled Workshop at the Helsinki City Museum Monday–Friday from 12–3 p.m. on a non-stop basis. Free entry.

Guard Parade: Lapland Military Band on Friday at 12:20 p.m. The guard parade procession leaves Helsinki Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard, and then returns to Senate Square.

MIL-Espa: Lapland Military Band at Espa Stage at 2 p.m. Free entry.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025

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Seaside Helsinki Weekend.

Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
Espoo: Happiness is Being exhibition at Tapiola Library June 3-14, 2025. Open according to library's summer hours. Free entry.
Oodi for Karelia — a major Karelian culture event at Central Library Oodi on Saturday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Also features programming for children. Free entry.
Flea market! Summer Flea Market at Kruunuvuorenranta Oil Tank 468 on Saturday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Malmi's Summer Event Kids Saturday in Ala-Malmi Park behind Malmitalo from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free entry.
Espoo: Flying Squirrel Journey Hike in Villa Elfvik's landscapes on Saturday from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free entry.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Manor landscapes on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free entry.
Movement is Medicine Tour at Töölö Sports Field on Saturday from 12–8 p.m. Features playful sports activities and skill trials for all ages. There are skill tracks, competitions and fun fitness challenges. Plus, the hugely popular mascots of the Huuhkajat and Helmarit football teams are on site. Free entry.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2025

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Seaside Helsinki Weekend.

Kerava: Picnic Festival at Aurinkomäki on Sunday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Features performances including the Puistopartio! Free entry.

Espoo: Lude or Locked — Studying Insects in Villa Elfvik's landscapes on Sunday from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free entry.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Manor landscapes on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free entry.

Children's Day at Marjaniemi Community Garden on Sunday from 12–3 p.m. Free entry.

Fire Museum at Erottaja Fire Station is open on Sundays from 12–4 p.m. Small admission charge applies.

Käpylä Village Festival at Akseli Toivonen Field on Saturday from 2 p.m. onwards. Free entry.

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Mega Music Class with Mimmit at Music House's main concert hall on Sunday at 3 p.m.
In the Mega Music Class, you'll hear the most popular songs by Mimmit over the years and well-known children's song classics with fresh new arrangements. Songs are enhanced by beautiful background animations and energetic dances. Mimmit will also dance and play with the audience, so in this mega music class you get to and should sing and play along!
Tickets €8-19.50