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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 recommends child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The article's cover photo is from Trumpetti playground in Kannelmäki, whose renovated outdoor area opened in June.
Read more about Trumpetti's outdoor area here.
Commercial partnership with Play Café play park café:
Play Café play park café operating this week:
Monday at Kurranummi playground in Tapanila from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Etupelto playground in East Pakila from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Linnunrata playground in Suutarila from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday at Nuoli playground in Pitäjänmäki from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday at Traktori playground in Malmi from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Summer café in Hämeenkylä in Vantaa at Tuomela School (Ainontie 44) is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sundays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Waffles for sale on Saturdays!
Exhibition tips with children
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the courtyard buildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Museum tips for children can be found in Pienten Helsinki's themed article!
MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023
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Skidimarket in the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during the hall's opening hours. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with guided bumper car driving for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Skeittikontti at the Eläintarha skateboard park is open from June 5-28, 2023 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vantaa: Pasture visit at Katrinebergin Manor's 4H farm on Monday at 5 p.m. Voluntary contribution.
Summer theater with children?
Events at playgrounds on Monday
Park playground lunch menu on Monday: Italian stew (M S K). Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
The summer season continues at playgrounds and playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Monday
Helmet library events for children on Monday can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023
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Children's Traffic City is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with guided bumper car driving for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Skidimarket in the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during the hall's opening hours. Free admission.
Espoo: Colors of Nature workshop week: Plant printing workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Skeittikontti at the Eläintarha skateboard park is open from June 5-28, 2023 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kerava: Sinka's July family Tuesday at Art and Museum Center Sinka in Kerava on Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
Pasture visit at Skatan 4H farm in Vuosaari's Uutela on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Voluntary contribution.
Events at playgrounds on Tuesday
Park playground lunch menu on Tuesday: Lentil vegetable soup (M G K Veg).
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
The summer season continues at playgrounds and playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Tuesday
Helmet library events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023
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Skidimarket in the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during the hall's opening hours. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with guided cycling for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Espoo: Colors of Nature workshop week: Plant colors workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Skeittikontti at the Eläintarha skateboard park is open from June 5-28, 2023 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Espoo: Pasture visit at Glims 4H farm from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voluntary contribution.
Events at playgrounds on Wednesday
Park playground lunch menu on Wednesday: Fish soup (L G N S K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
The summer season continues at playgrounds and playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Wednesday
Helmet library events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's event page.
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023
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Skidimarket in the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during the hall's opening hours. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with guided cycling for children over 5 years old. Free admission.
Espoo: Colors of Nature workshop week: Storybook animals workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Skeittikontti at the Eläintarha skateboard park is open from June 5-28, 2023 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Events at playgrounds on Thursday
Park playground lunch menu on Thursday: Vegetable cream soup (L G K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
The summer season continues at playgrounds and playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Other playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Thursday
Helmet library events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY 7.7.2023
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Espoo: Dreams of Green Shoots art workshop and Colors of Nature workshop week: Animation workshop at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission.
Children's Traffic City celebrates Family Days on Fridays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no instruction or age restrictions - just drive bumper cars with your own adult guide. Free admission.
Skidimarket in the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during the hall's opening hours. Free admission.
Navy Band guard parade procession departs Friday at 12:30 p.m. from Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard station and back along Esplanade to Kasarmintori.
MIL-Espa: Navy Band on Esplanade stage at 2 p.m.
Kirkkonummi: Farm shop summer days on Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lots of programs for children too. Free admission.
Events at playgrounds on Friday
Park playground lunch menu on Friday: Vegetable-cheese-chicken soup (L G N S K)
Bring your own cooking pot, utensils, and drinks!
The summer season continues at playgrounds and playgrounds open in July are:
Etupelto, Hilleri, Ida, Intia, Kankarepuisto, Kannelmäki, Kurrannummi, Lahnalahti, Lampi, Linja, Linnunrata, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi, Myllynsiipi, Mäkitorppa, Nuoli, Piika, Rudolf, Ruoholahti, Sanna, Traktori, Tuorinniemi, Viikkari, and Viiri.
Playgrounds announce their programs in the City of Helsinki event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found in Pienten Helsinki.
Library events on Friday
Helmet library events for children on Friday can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023
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Skidimarket in the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall invites you to play during the hall's opening hours. Free admission.
Kirkkonummi: Farm shop summer days on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Programs for children. Free admission.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the courtyard buildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Horse rides and pony riding on Seurasaari on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee applies.
Elephantasy - Funky Family Picnic at Alppipark on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. Free admission.
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SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023
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Children's Traffic City celebrates Family Days on Fridays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no instruction or age restrictions - just drive bumper cars with your own adult guide. Free admission.
Espoo: Adventure Forest in the landscapes of Villa Elfvik on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free admission.
Open Gardens day is celebrated at various gardens around Helsinki.
For example:
At Kumpula school botanical garden an Open Gardens event is held on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
At Laila Pullisen sculpture park in Vantaa you can experience the sound world of plants at the Sound of Silence event. The sculpture park (a really exciting and unique place!) has free admission, admission fee for the home museum.
Vantaa: Håkansbölen Manor summer exhibitions in the courtyard buildings of Håkansbolen Manor (Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Commercial partnership with Play Café play park café:
Waffle day at Play Café's summer café in Hämeenkylä in Vantaa at Tuomela School (Ainontie 44) on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Opportunity for pony riding as well (admission fee applies).
Submarine Vesikko museum 50 years on Suomenlinna on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
4th of July Picnic in the spirit of American Independence Day at Myllypuro baseball field on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kirkkonummi: Farm shop summer days on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lots of programs for children. Free admission.
Esplanade stage children's Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Duo Emma & Maku: Arrived at 2 p.m. and children's music orchestra Loiskis at 3 p.m. Free admission.
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