What can you do or where can you go with children? 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 child-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area. The target audience of the website is families with children under ten years old.

The cover image of the article features street art graffiti from the Free Art School under the Kularaari Bridge at the Kalasatama end.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022

Events and activity tips

Albert's Living Room opens its doors after the summer break. A family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, open on Mondays 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (International Monday's).

The Little Owl's Time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.

Playgrounds have activities on Monday

Helsinki's municipal playgrounds begin their fall season. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.

Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.

Library activities on Monday

Helmet Libraries' events for children on Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.

Remember also:

Pienten Suomi - over 650 reasons to travel in Finland with children!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2022

Events and activity tips

Puppet Theater Sytkyt presents: Tales of the Owl – Stories from Ukraine in the Winter Garden courtyard on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Bring your own blankets, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing. Free admission.

Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Small admission fee.

Borrow museum tickets? You can now borrow tickets to the Natural History Museum from Viikin Library. For more information, see the museum's website. Also read Pienten Helsinki's article about the Natural History Museum.

Playgrounds have activities on Tuesday

Helsinki's municipal playgrounds begin their fall season. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.

Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.

Library activities on Tuesday

Helmet Libraries' events for children on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022

Events and activity tips

Albert's Living Room opens its doors after the summer break. A family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, open on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays 12 p.m.–7 p.m. Small admission fee.

Junnu's Soup, free football for children and youth at Töölön Ball Field at 3 p.m. Suitable for ages 9 and up. Free admission.

Pelle Bounce Show at Swimming Stadium on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Tickets €5, children under 3 free.

The Little Owl's Time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.

Playgrounds have activities on Wednesday

Helsinki's municipal playgrounds begin their fall season. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.

Library activities on Wednesday

Helmet Libraries' events for children on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022

Night of the Arts

Events and activity tips

Puistokatu 4 opening exhibition August 8–21, 2022, next to Kaivopuisto.
The free and accessible exhibition is open daily August 8–21, 2022 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. During the Night of the Arts on August 18, 2022, you can visit the exhibition until 8 p.m.

Seurasaari Sounds! August 18–21, 2022

Albert's Living Room opens its doors after the summer break. A family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, open on Thursdays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Pienten Helsinki recommends!
Harvest Festival at Kumpula School Garden on Thursday 4–8 p.m. Free admission.

Night of the Arts takes over the city on Thursday.

Pienten Helsinki's Night of the Arts highlights for families heading to the event:

  • Creative Builders event at the Kindergarten Museum courtyard on Thursday 4–7 p.m. The Kindergarten Museum is also open during the event. Free admission.

* Find more Night of the Arts programs for children on the event's program page!

Playgrounds have activities on Thursday

Helsinki's municipal playgrounds begin their fall season. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.

Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.

Library activities on Thursday

Helmet Libraries' events for children on Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.

FRIDAY 19.8.2022

Events and activity tips

Puistokatu 4 opening exhibition August 8–21, 2022, next to Kaivopuisto. Free and accessible exhibition open daily August 8–21, 2022 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Seurasaari Sounds! August 18–21, 2022

Albert's Living Room opens its doors after the summer break. A family meeting place open to everyone at Albertinkatu 33, open on Fridays 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

For babies and parents! Baby Cinema at Viikin Library on Friday at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free admission.

The Guard Parade with the Military Band departs Friday at 12:30 p.m. from Senate Square, marching through the Market Square to the Guard Post and back along the Esplanade to Kasarmintori. MIL-Espa: Military Band's and Mikael Konttinen's Michael Bublé Show on Espa's stage at 2 p.m. Free admission.

Moonlight Swimming at Kumpula Open-Air Pool on Friday until midnight. Admission fee.

Playgrounds have activities on Friday

Helsinki's municipal playgrounds begin their fall season. More detailed information about morning sessions and other programs can be found on the playgrounds' own websites.

Find tips for Helsinki's best playgrounds and a showcase of Helsinki's newest playgrounds on Pienten Helsinki.

Library activities on Friday

Helmet Libraries' events for children on Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022

Events and activity tips

Seurasaari Sounds! August 18–21, 2022

Puistokatu 4 opening exhibition August 8–21, 2022, next to Kaivopuisto. Free and accessible exhibition open daily August 8–21, 2022 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Helmet Libraries' events for children on Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.

Environmental Adventure Event at Oodi from August 19–24, 2022.

Theater Rollo: The Royals of Kalasatama – theater performance next to Kalasatama Park playground on Saturday at 10 a.m. Free admission.

Vantaa: Itä-Hakkila Village Fair on Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Featuring Mimi and Kuku at 1 p.m. Free admission.

Red Bull Flying Day at Tokoinranta on Saturday 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission.

Bird Fair on Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in Viikki (Koetilantie 1). Bird watching walks for children and families start at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free admission (voluntary donation).

Kantsu Village Festival in Sitra Square, at Kanneltalo, and in Vanhaisten Park (Kannelmäki) on Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Free admission.

Espoo: Great Children's Birthday Party at Children's Culture Center Aurora on Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
The event is part of Save the Children's 100th anniversary celebration.

Kontula Street Carnival for children, youth, and families at Kontula Square and in front of Youth Center Luuppi on Saturday 12–5 p.m. Free admission.

Great Children's Birthday Party at Save the Children's Head Office at Tiukula House in Käpylä (Koskelantie 38) on Saturday 1–4 p.m. Free admission. The event is part of Save the Children's 100th anniversary celebration.

Ala-Malmi Event Park: Workshop Day for Families on Saturday 1–4 p.m. Free admission.

Vantaa: Koiramäki Manor Exhibition at Håkansbölen Manor (address: Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) summer weekends (Sat + Sun) 11 a.m.–4 p.m. through September 11, 2022. Free admission to the Koiramäki exhibition.

Also remember: Pienten Suomi - over 650 reasons to travel in Finland with children!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2022

Events and activity tips

Puistokatu 4 opening exhibition August 8–21, 2022, next to Kaivopuisto. Free and accessible exhibition open daily August 8–21, 2022 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Seurasaari Sounds! August 18–21, 2022

Helmet Libraries' events for children on Sunday can be found on Helmet's events page.

Kumpula Open-Air Pool is open for the last day of the season on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

Flea market! Kruunuvuori Beach Flea Market Event at Oil Tank 468 on Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Also read: Oil Tank 468 with children.

Flea market! Machine Shop Flea Market Day on Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Flea market! Manor Park Flea Market in Puotila Manor Park on Sunday 12–3 p.m.

Flea market! Street Flea Market in Pakila on Kyläkunnantie on Sunday 12–3 p.m.

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

Theater Rollo: The Royals of Kalasatama – theater performance next to Kalasatama Park playground on Sunday at 3 p.m. Free admission.

Vallila Community Garden Harvest Festival on Sunday 1–4 p.m.

Ala-Malmi Event Park: Event Park Closing Day: Oodi for Summer featuring a community sing-along concert on Sunday at 3 p.m. Free admission.

The Little Owl's Time exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.

Vantaa: Koiramäki Manor Exhibition at Håkansbölen Manor (address: Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) summer weekends (Sat + Sun) 11 a.m.–4 p.m. through September 11, 2022. Free admission to the Koiramäki exhibition.

Remember also:

Pienten Suomi - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!

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