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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series finds activity tips and suggests child-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
Commercial collaboration with Play Café playground café:
Play Café playground café on the move this week:
Monday 10am-2pm at Nurkka playground in Puistola. Tuesday 10am-1pm at Kurranummi playground in Tapanila and
Vantaa PRIDE at Tikkurila library park 3pm-8pm
Wednesday 10am-2pm at Lampi playground, Kontula and
in Espoo at Children's Culture Centre Aurora 5pm-7:30pm.
Thursday 10am-2pm at Isonneneva playground in Haaga.
Friday 10am-2pm at Traktori playground in Malmi.
Summer café in Hämeenkylä, Vantaa at Tuomela School (Ainontie 44) serves Wednesday to Sunday 10am-6pm (Sunday 10am-3pm). Note! Closed Saturday July 1 due to bad weather and Sunday July 2 open 10am-6pm.
Exhibition tips for children
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm. Free admission.
Museum tips for visiting with children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
MONDAY JUNE 26, 2023
Events and activity tips
Helsinki Pride Week June 26 – July 2, 2023
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Children's Traffic City Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-4pm with guided pedal car activities for ages 5+. Free admission.
MLL summer activities for families on the 3rd floor of Central Library Oodi Monday 10am-12pm.
Skeittikontti at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11am-7pm.
Vantaa: Farm visit at Katrineberg Manor 4H farm Monday 5pm. Voluntary donation.
Summer theatre with children?
Activities at playgrounds Monday
Playground summer lunch menu for Monday: Broiler sausage stew (M G N S K). Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks!
The playground summer season begins 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 on Helsinki city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcase of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities Monday
Helmet library children's events for Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY JUNE 27, 2023
Events and activity tips
Helsinki Pride Week June 26 – July 2, 2023
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Children's Traffic City Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-4pm with guided pedal car activities for ages 5+. Free admission.
Stoa Square art workshops Monday to Thursday June 19-22, 2023 10am-12pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Summer Images: Shadows in the Environment at Children's Culture Centre Aurora Tuesday 10am-1pm. Free admission.
Espoo: Happy Flags art workshop Espoo: Summer Images: Shadows in the Environment at Children's Culture Centre Aurora Tuesday 10am-1pm. Free admission.
Skeittikontti at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11am-7pm.
Kindergarten Museum is closed until August 13, 2023.
Vantaa: Vantaa Pride Park Picnic 3pm-8pm. Children's music by Päistikka performs 4:30pm. Free admission.
Farm visit at Skatan 4H farm in Vuosaari Uutela Tuesday 5pm. Voluntary donation.
Activities at playgrounds Tuesday
Playground summer lunch menu for Tuesday: Vegetable pea soup (M G K Veg).
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks!
The playground summer season begins 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 on Helsinki city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcase of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities Tuesday
Helmet library children's events for Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 2023
Events and activity tips
Helsinki Pride Week June 26 – July 2, 2023
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Children's Traffic City Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am-4pm with guided cycling for ages 5+. Free admission.
Espoo: Summer Images: Rainbow Paint workshop at Children's Culture Centre Aurora Wednesday 10am-1pm. Free admission.
Maunula Hall Summer Square: Maunula children's Wednesday 10am-2pm. Free admission.
Skeittikontti at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11am-7pm.
Kindergarten Museum is closed until August 13, 2023.
Espoo: Farm visit at Glims 4H farm Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm. Voluntary donation.
Espoo: Skidi Disco & Picnic at Children's Culture Centre Aurora courtyard Wednesday 6pm. Free admission.
Rainbow Colors - Reflection Moment workshop in Aurora's surroundings Wednesday 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Free admission to Cable Factory Museums Wednesday 5pm-8pm.
Activities at playgrounds Wednesday
Playground summer lunch menu for Wednesday: Fish soup (L G N S K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks!
The playground summer season begins 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 on Helsinki city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcase of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities Wednesday
Helmet library children's events for Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY JUNE 29, 2023
Events and activity tips
Helsinki Pride Week June 26 – July 2, 2023
Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour at Hietaniemi beach June 29 - July 2, 2023. Free admission.
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Espoo: Summer Images: Rainbow Princess workshop at Children's Culture Centre Aurora Wednesday 10am-1pm. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am-4pm with guided cycling for ages 5+. Free admission.
Skeittikontti at Eläintarha skate park is open June 5-28, 2023 weekdays 11am-7pm.
Activities at playgrounds Thursday
Playground summer lunch menu for Thursday: Sweet potato and potato soup (M G K Veg)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks!
The playground summer season begins 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 on Helsinki city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcase of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities Thursday
Helmet library children's events for Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY JUNE 30, 2023
Events and activity tips
Helsinki Pride Week June 26 – July 2, 2023
Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour at Hietaniemi beach June 29 - July 2, 2023. Free admission.
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Children's Traffic City holds family day Fridays and Sundays 10am-4pm, with no instruction or age limit - pedal cars are driven under an adult's guidance. Free admission.
Finnish Defence Forces conscript band guard parade procession departs Friday at 12:30pm from Senate Square marching through Market Square to the guard post and back to Kasarmitori via Esplanade.
MIL-Espa: Finnish Defence Forces conscript band showband on Esplanade stage at 2pm.
Asteroid Day at the Observatory Friday 2pm-6pm. Free admission.
Activities at playgrounds Friday
Playground summer lunch menu for Friday: Ground meat soup (M G S K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils and drinks!
The playground summer season begins 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 on Helsinki city's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and showcase of Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library activities Friday
Helmet library children's events for Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY JULY 1, 2023
Events and activity tips
Helsinki Pride Week June 26 – July 2, 2023
Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour at Hietaniemi beach June 29 - July 2, 2023. Free admission.
Espoo: Badger's Forest Story Hour at Villa Elfvik Saturday 11am. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open again Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm. Free admission.
Helsinki Pride Parade in the city center Saturday at 12pm.
Espoo: Whole Family Garden Party at Hiiruo Resident Park in Kalajärvi Saturday 12pm-3pm. Free admission.
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SUNDAY JULY 2, 2023
Events and activity tips
Summer in Helsinki - over 50 articles and hundreds of tips for spending summer in Helsinki!
Helsinki Pride Week June 26 – July 2, 2023
Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour at Hietaniemi beach June 29 - July 2, 2023. Free admission.
Summer theatre with children?
Flea market! Kalasatama Park flea market Sunday at 10am.
Children's Traffic City holds family day Fridays and Sundays 10am-4pm, with no instruction or age limit - pedal cars are driven under an adult's guidance. Free admission.
Espoo: Wetland Lives - whole family wetland hike in Villa Elfvik's surroundings Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the manor's outbuildings (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open again Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm. Free admission.
Children's Island Adventure on Hara Island off Kaivopuisto Park Sunday 12pm-2pm. Free admission to the adventure, but ferry to the island is paid.
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