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Pienten Helsinki's most popular article series "Where to go this week" returns after a long corona break and suggests weekly what you can do with children in Helsinki.
What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can be found 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.
NOTE! Always check the latest information and
any changes on the organizer's website.
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021
Swedish-language primary schools and upper secondary schools start their school year. Good luck on your educational journey!
Things happening in libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the morning on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on the playgrounds page.
Tips for the best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Ulla-Maija Alanen: Water Sense exhibition in the glass gallery on the south side of the second floor of Annantalo until August 28, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours. Alanen's Lighthouse exhibition on display at Annantalo's front courtyard.
Kallio exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Espoo: Summer x City: Summer Courtyard!
Summer garden and art experiences at Aurora's courtyard throughout the summer, June 7 - August 21, 2021. Mostly free admission. Summer programs can be found on Aurora's website.
Pienten Helsinki highly recommends exploring Aurora's program offerings and adventuring in the wonderful Träskanda manor park next door!
Virtual event: Peek into Espoo story routes until August 31, 2021 at your own pace.
At the Newspaper Museum there is a Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition for children. Free admission.
Helsinki Biennaali visual art event on Vallisaari, June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is paid.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the morning on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on the playgrounds page.
Tips for the best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small entrance fee.
Wonders of the Baltic Sea creatures workshop at the Kallio exhibition at Annantalo on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Age recommendation: 6-10 year-olds with an adult. NOTE! Requires advance registration! Free admission.
Espoo: Summer x City: Summer Courtyard!
Summer garden and art experiences at Aurora's courtyard throughout the summer, June 7 - August 21, 2021. Mostly free admission. Summer programs can be found on Aurora's website.
Pienten Helsinki highly recommends exploring Aurora's program offerings and adventuring in the wonderful Träskanda manor park next door!
Ulla-Maija Alanen: Water Sense exhibition in the glass gallery on the south side of the second floor of Annantalo until August 28, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours. Alanen's Lighthouse exhibition on display at Annantalo's front courtyard.
Kallio exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Helsinki Biennaali visual art event on Vallisaari, June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is paid.
At the Newspaper Museum there is a Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition for children. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the morning on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on the playgrounds page.
Tips for the best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small entrance fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Small entrance fee.
Harvest Festival at Kumpula School Garden on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Vantaa: Little Art Evenings on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the backyard park of Kulttuuritalo Martinus.
Espoo: Summer x City: Summer Courtyard!
Summer garden and art experiences at Aurora's courtyard throughout the summer, June 7 - August 21, 2021. Mostly free admission. Summer programs can be found on Aurora's website.
Pienten Helsinki highly recommends exploring Aurora's program offerings and adventuring in the wonderful Träskanda manor park next door!
From Pienten Helsinki's Animals in the City article you can find the best tips on where in Helsinki and neighboring cities you can find sheep, chickens, cows and other farm animals. Also check out Pienten Suomi's farm animals guide on the tip map!
Ulla-Maija Alanen: Water Sense exhibition in the glass gallery on the south side of the second floor of Annantalo until August 28, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours. Alanen's Lighthouse exhibition on display at Annantalo's front courtyard.
Kallio exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours.
Helsinki Biennaali visual art event on Vallisaari, June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is paid.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the morning on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on the playgrounds page.
Tips for the best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Summer Music Class on Annantalo's A stage on Thursday at 4 p.m. Register for the waiting list!
Wind in the sails! boat workshop at the Kallio exhibition at Annantalo on Thursday, August 19, 2021, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Age recommendation: 6-10 year-olds with an adult. NOTE! Requires advance registration! Free admission.
Helsinki City Museum's Children's City is open again. 11.
Also read: Helsinki City Museum through Pienten Helsinki's eyes
Espoo: Summer x City: Summer Courtyard!
Summer garden and art experiences at Aurora's courtyard throughout the summer, June 7 - August 21, 2021. Mostly free admission. Summer programs can be found on Aurora's website.
Pienten Helsinki highly recommends exploring Aurora's program offerings and adventuring in the wonderful Träskanda manor park next door!
Ulla-Maija Alanen: Water Sense exhibition in the glass gallery on the south side of the second floor of Annantalo until August 28, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours. Alanen's Lighthouse exhibition on display at Annantalo's front courtyard.
Kallio exhibition in Annantalo's lower gallery until September 25, 2021. Free admission, open during Annantalo's opening hours.
At the Newspaper Museum there is a Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition for children. Free admission.
Helsinki Biennaali visual art event on Vallisaari, June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is paid.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Helsinki city playgrounds offer programs for families in the morning on the playground outdoor areas. For more details, check the playgrounds' own websites. More information on the playgrounds page.
Tips for the best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
At Helsinki Theatre School's opening there are programs for children on Friday, August 20, 2021, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free admission.
At the Newspaper Museum there is a Celebrating Reading! Donald Duck magazine in Finland for 70 years exhibition for children. Free admission.
Virtual event: Peek into Espoo story routes until August 31, 2021 at your own pace.
Espoo: Summer x City: Summer Courtyard!
Summer garden and art experiences at Aurora's courtyard throughout the summer, June 7 - August 21, 2021. Mostly free admission. Summer programs can be found on Aurora's website.
Pienten Helsinki highly recommends exploring Aurora's program offerings and adventuring in the wonderful Träskanda manor park next door!
Helsinki Biennaali visual art event on Vallisaari, June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is paid.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021
Things happening in libraries
Helmet libraries are open as usual and children's departments serve young readers.
Child-friendly events at Helmet libraries for this week can be found on Helmet's events page.
Things happening in playgrounds
Tips for the best play areas and introduction to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found at Pienten Helsinki.
Events and activity tips
Vantaa: Children's Culture Center Pessi's opening on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pessi's new address is Vernissakatu 4, Koskikeskus (Vantaa).
Espoo: Summer x City: Summer Courtyard closing celebration in the children's culture center Aurora's courtyard on Saturday, August 21, 2021, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission.
Pienten Helsinki highly recommends exploring Aurora's program offerings and adventuring in the wonderful Träskanda manor park next door!
Maunula flea market day around Maunula-talo on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dance Theatre Auraco: Why Mix dance performance at Annantalo on Saturday at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Age recommendation: 4+ years. Paid event.
Children's book days at Kaffila Bokvilla (Arabian resident association building) on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission.
Kumpula outdoor swimming pool is open for the last weekend of this summer season. Admission fee. Pienten Helsinki note: in August you can swim here even on cloudier days and the water was surprisingly warm.
Sunflowers can once again be picked from Haltiala and Tuomarinkylä fields.
Helsinki Biennaali visual art event on Vallisaari, June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is paid.
Also remember! Pienten Suomi is Pienten Helsinki's little sister, offering tips for activities and experiences throughout Finland. It also includes lots of tips for nearby areas and day trips, as well as a comprehensive list of the best play areas around Finland!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021
Events and activity tips
Sunflowers can once again be picked from Haltiala and Tuomarinkylä fields.
Sandbox contemporary circus performance at Kalasatama Park on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. After the performance, interested participants can join a parkour workshop. Free admission.
Espoo: Adventure Forest nature walk in Villa Elfvik's landscapes on Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free admission, limited number of participants!
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Small entrance fee.
Espoo: Child Magician Paspartuu's Magic Moment on the outdoor stage Amfi next to Espoo's cultural center on Sunday at 1 p.m. Weather permitting, free admission.
Kumpula outdoor swimming pool is open for the last weekend of this summer season. Admission fee. Pienten Helsinki note: in August you can swim here even on cloudier days and the water was surprisingly warm.
Helsinki Biennaali visual art event on Vallisaari, June 12 - September 26, 2021. Free admission, ferry ticket is paid.
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