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Where to go with children in summer Helsinki? What child-friendly activities are available in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and suggests family-friendly events and things to do in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
The cover image of the article is from the renovated Rusthollar playground in Puotila. Playground activities begin at Rusthollar on Thursday 8.8.2024, but the yard is already in use.
Current News
- Museum tips with children from Pienten Helsinki's theme article!
- Find dozens of tips for summer in Helsinki from Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series! It's meant to be Helsinki's summer ABC – what you can do with children in Helsinki during the summer – a series that currently contains over 50 articles!
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- Remarkable Skidipeli at Media Museum and Archive Merkki 8.5.–27.10.2024. Free admission.
- Art in the middle of the city! You can meet Kim Simonsson's Peat Giants at Lasipalatsi Square and the Bio Rex terrace until October. Impressive, engaging, and delightful for children too.
- Skidimarket is open on the 2nd floor of Hakaniemi Market Hall for the time being.
- Skidimarket Deli – Play Cottage can be found at Hietalahti Market Hall! Open during market hall hours, free admission.
- You can also borrow a museum ticket to the Natural History Museum or entrance tickets to Korkeasaari from the library! From Viiki Library you can borrow an entrance ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow an entrance ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
MONDAY 5.8.2024
Events and
Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many tips for summer activities in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
- Albert's Living Room is open again on Monday 9.30–14 (International Monday).
- Giant Bubble Workshop at Stoa Square for families and schoolchildren Monday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
- Children's Fun Day at Malminkartano Library Monday 2–5 p.m. Free admission.
Activities at Playgrounds on Monday
- The playground summer season continues until Wednesday 7.8.2024 and the playgrounds open early in the week are:
Nurkka, Kipinäpuisto, Orava, Lehdokki, Piika, Vähätupa, Kannelmäki, Laurinniitty, Munkki, Isonneva, Taivallahti, Lahnalahti, Intia, Mäkitorppa, Viikkari, Kurranummi, Linja, Traktori, Maasälpä, Linnunrata, Tuorinniemi, Rudolf, Myllynsiipi, Mellunmäki, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi and Etupelto. - Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground is on holiday and will open its doors again on Thursday 8.8.2024!
- MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's website!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library Events on Monday
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
TUESDAY 6.8.2024
Events and
Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many tips for summer activities in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
Commercial cooperation - Last week! Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena 6.7.-11.8.2024.
The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer comes to the capital region in July-August and offers a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also takes small children into account with activities and experiences for all ages.
Tickets: adults 20 €, children and youth (2–16 years), pensioners, students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Under 2 years 0 € (separate ticket not required).
Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train. - Juggling Workshop for families and schoolchildren at Stoa Square Tuesday at 10 a.m. Free admission.
- Park Music at Kontula Library Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Free admission.
- Back to School Art Workshops at HAM Tuesday 12–3 p.m. Free admission.
- Laru Sings: Little Puppy's Orchestra at Lauttasaari Church Tuesday at 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. (program continues with other music after Little Puppy). Free admission.
- Albert's Living Room evening hangout Tuesday 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Activities at Playgrounds on Tuesday
- The playground summer season continues until Wednesday 7.8.2024 and the playgrounds open early in the week are:
Nurkka, Kipinäpuisto, Orava, Lehdokki, Piika, Vähätupa, Kannelmäki, Laurinniitty, Munkki, Isonneva, Taivallahti, Lahnalahti, Intia, Mäkitorppa, Viikkari, Kurranummi, Linja, Traktori, Maasälpä, Linnunrata, Tuorinniemi, Rudolf, Myllynsiipi, Mellunmäki, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi and Etupelto. - Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground is on holiday and will open its doors again on Thursday 8.8.2024!
- MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's website!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library Events on Tuesday
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
(Due to the Helmet website update, linking to daily events is no longer possible.)
WEDNESDAY 7.8.2024
Events and
Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many tips for summer activities in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Commercial cooperation - Last week! Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena 6.7.-11.8.2024.
The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer comes to the capital region in July-August and offers a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also takes small children into account with activities and experiences for all ages.
Tickets: adults 20 €, children and youth (2–16 years), pensioners, students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Under 2 years 0 € (separate ticket not required).
Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train. - Back to School Art Workshops at HAM Wednesday 12–3 p.m. Free admission.
Activities at Playgrounds on Wednesday
- The playground summer season continues until Wednesday 7.8.2024 and the playgrounds open early in the week are:
Nurkka, Kipinäpuisto, Orava, Lehdokki, Piika, Vähätupa, Kannelmäki, Laurinniitty, Munkki, Isonneva, Taivallahti, Lahnalahti, Intia, Mäkitorppa, Viikkari, Kurranummi, Linja, Traktori, Maasälpä, Linnunrata, Tuorinniemi, Rudolf, Myllynsiipi, Mellunmäki, Lohikäärmepuisto, Mustakivi and Etupelto. - Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground is on holiday and will open its doors again on Thursday 8.8.2024!
- MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's website!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library Events on Wednesday
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
(Due to the Helmet website update, linking to daily events is no longer possible.)
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THURSDAY 8.8.2024
Happy start of the new school year!
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Events and
Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many tips for summer activities in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
- Albert's Living Room is open on Thursday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Commercial cooperation - Last week! Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena 6.7.-11.8.2024.
The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer comes to the capital region in July-August and offers a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also takes small children into account with activities and experiences for all ages.
Tickets: adults 20 €, children and youth (2–16 years), pensioners, students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Under 2 years 0 € (separate ticket not required).
Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train. - University of Helsinki Observatory on Star Tower Hill is open Thursday 12–8 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
- Espoo: Tapiola Garden Workshops in Tapion Park Thursday 3–5 p.m. A design workshop suitable for the whole family. Free admission.
Activities at Playgrounds on Thursday
- Playgrounds return to normal and all playgrounds (except those undergoing renovations) are open again! Guided morning sessions start in the coming weeks.
- Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground reopens Thursday after its summer break.
- MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's website!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library Events on Thursday
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
FRIDAY 9.8.2024
Tove Jansson's birthday and Finnish art day
Events and
Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many tips for summer activities in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
- Albert's Living Room is open Friday 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Commercial cooperation - Last week! Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena 6.7.-11.8.2024.
The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer comes to the capital region in July-August and offers a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also takes small children into account with activities and experiences for all ages.
Tickets: adults 20 €, children and youth (2–16 years), pensioners, students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Under 2 years 0 € (separate ticket not required).
Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train. - Guard Parade: Rakuuna Brass Band at Senate Square Friday at 12:30 p.m. Free admission.
- HAM Helsinki free admission on Friday. In honor of Tove Jansson's birthday, Wreath Workshop at HAM 1–4 p.m.
- University of Helsinki Observatory on Star Tower Hill is open Friday 12–4 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
- Tuusula: Tuusula Night of the Arts is celebrated on Friday.
Activities at Playgrounds on Friday
- Playgrounds return to normal and all playgrounds (except those undergoing renovations) are open again! Guided morning sessions start in the coming weeks.
- Playgrounds announce their programs in Helsinki's event calendar and on the playgrounds' own Facebook pages.
- Loru Playground is open again as normal.
- MLL's Family Home Unikko (Unikkotie 8, Pukinmäki) is an open meeting place for families and children aged 0-12. Read more on the family home's website!
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
Library Events on Friday
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
SATURDAY 10.8.2024
Events and
Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many tips for summer activities in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- Helmet Library children's events can be found on Helmet's event page.
Commercial cooperation: - Finland's largest LEGO event of all time at the Exhibition Center Saturday and Sunday.
There's something to do, marvel at, and see for the whole family! Tickets to the event are sold ONLY in advance on the event website and cannot be purchased at the door. Tickets 18 €, family ticket 54 €. Free for children under 3. Two-day event tickets are also available for sale. - Theatre Rollo: Grave Diggers Performance on Somsasaari at Loviseholmi Park Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free admission to the children's performance.
Commercial cooperation: - Last week! Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena 6.7.-11.8.2024.
The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer comes to the capital region in July-August and offers a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also takes small children into account with activities and experiences for all ages.
Tickets: adults 20 €, children and youth (2–16 years), pensioners, students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Under 2 years 0 € (separate ticket not required).
Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train. - Forest Moments - Children's and Youth Architecture Festival at Cable Factory Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Action Painting - Splashing Colors at Children's Culture Center Aurora Saturday 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Free admission.
- Espoo: Traditional Landscape Work Parties at Laajalahti Nature Reserve Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission. Register for the work party by 7.8.2024 due to refreshments!
- Espoo: LIONS Children's Day at Vermo Trotting Track Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Manor area Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Helsinga Medieval Day around St. Lawrence Church in Vantaa Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
- Police Day at Citizens' Square, Upper Malmi Square, and Itis Shopping Center Saturday 12–3 p.m.
- Etno-Espa's Children's Saturday 2–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: LammasRock at Pähkinärinne Sheep Pond in Vantaa Saturday. Program for the whole family 2–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Remarkable Skidipeli at Media Museum and Archive Merkki 8.5.–27.10.2024. Free admission.
SUNDAY 11.8.2024
Events and
Activity Tips
- Pienten Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki series and many tips for summer activities in Helsinki can be found in Pienten Helsinki. Summer tips are also suitable for those visiting the city as tourists.
Commercial cooperation: - Last day! Järvenpää: Dinosaurs Exhibition at Aino Arena 6.7.-11.8.2024.
The popular Dinosaurs exhibition seen in Tampere last summer comes to the capital region in July-August and offers a unique dinosaur experience for all ages. The exhibition also takes small children into account with activities and experiences for all ages.
Tickets: adults 20 €, children and youth (2–16 years), pensioners, students 18 €, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) 68 €. Under 2 years 0 € (separate ticket not required).
Aino Arena is located south of Järvenpää, within walking distance of Ainola train station, which is easily accessible from Helsinki by R train.
Commercial cooperation: - Finland's largest LEGO event of all time at the Exhibition Center Saturday and Sunday.
There's something to do, marvel at, and see for the whole family! Tickets to the event are sold ONLY in advance on the event website and cannot be purchased at the door. Tickets 18 €, family ticket 54 €. Free for children under 3. Two-day event tickets are also available for sale. - Forest Moments - Children's and Youth Architecture Festival at Cable Factory Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission.
- All of Pienten Helsinki's playground tips can be found behind this link.
- Espoo: Fairy School at Villa Elfvking's surroundings Sunday 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free admission.
- Hyvinkää: Railway Museum Day at Hyvinkää Railway Museum on Sunday. Museum admission fee applies.
It is also possible to arrive at the event by museum train from Helsinki. - Vantaa: Håkansbölen Summer Exhibitions are open at Håkansbölen Manor area Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Vantaa Summer Stage Children's Concert: Mirkka & Luis, Wizard Kim Wist at Myyr York Park (Myyrmäki) Sunday 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission.
- Children's Island Adventure to Hara Island on Sunday 12–2 p.m. The adventure is free admission, but the ferry trip to the island is paid.
- Whole Family Music Day: EVA-trio at Maunula House Sunday 1:15–3 p.m. Free admission.
- Remarkable Skidipeli at Media Museum and Archive Merkki 8.5.–27.10.2024. Free admission.
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