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Where to go with children in Helsinki? What child-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Pienten Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series searches for activity tips and highlights family-friendly events and activities in Helsinki and the surrounding area.
This article contains commercial collaboration advertising and an activity tip.
Article cover image: Apple blossoms have begun in Malminkartano's apple orchard!
What's happening right now
- At Malminkartano's apple orchard (address: Kartanonkaari 29, entrance is among the bushes on the park side of the street) apple blossoms have begun!
- Want to swim? Uimastadion, Kumpula outdoor pool and Leppävaara outdoor pool (in Espoo) are open again!
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- You can also borrow museum passes to the Natural History Museum or admission tickets to Korkeasaari Zoo from the library! From Viiki Library you can borrow an admission ticket to the Natural History Museum. From Kalasatama Library you can borrow an admission ticket to Korkeasaari Zoo.
- 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 Facebook page!
- MLL's family café schedule can be found on the MLL Uusimaa website.
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Kumpula outdoor pool opens its summer season on Monday at 9 am. Admission fee.
– Uimastadion is already open, as is Leppävaara outdoor pool!
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Albertin lounge is open on Mondays from 9:30–14 (International Monday).
- At the Loru playground in Central Library Oodi:
- 1:30 PM–2:15 PM Loru songs for all ages with Jalo Jääkarhu and a surprise guest
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Linnanmäki's 75th anniversary! In honor of the celebration day, there's lots of programming at the amusement park on Tuesday. Free admission, rides are paid separately except for five free children's rides and the teacups on the celebration day.
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Albertin lounge's Health Clinic Corner at Kamppi family center on Tuesdays from 9:30-12.
- At the Loru playground in Central Library Oodi:
- 10:30 AM–11:30 AM Loru's spring celebration, Oodi 1st floor Maijansali - Kruununhaa Junior High School music classes perform! - concerts at Espan lava on Tuesday from 12-2 PM. Free admission.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-7 PM. Lovely children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can get with an ID.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-7 PM. Museum admission fee.
- Art for toddlers -workshop (Open Studio for Toddlers Workshops) at Cultural Center Caisa (Kaikukatu 4 B) on Tuesdays from 1:30 PM-3:30 PM. Workshops are suitable for 1.5–3-year-old children with their own adult. No pre-registration needed, free admission. You can participate for the full duration or just pop in.
- Free evening at the Architecture and Design Museum on Tuesday from 4-8 PM.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- At the Loru playground in Central Library Oodi:
- 10 AM–11:30 AM Summer card crafts and Photobooth - Albertin lounge is open on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- Fire Museum at the Erottaja rescue station is open on Wednesdays from 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
- Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesday from 12-7 PM. Museum admission fee.
- Nordic Library on Kaisaniemenkatu is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-7 PM. Lovely children's section and many children's books available in all Nordic languages. The Nordic Library has its own library card, which you can get with an ID.
- Sitrator's urban garden: Children's painting workshop at Sitrator (Kannelmäki) on Wednesday from 3-5 PM. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Circus workshops for babies and 0-6-year-olds at Children's Culture Center Pyykkituva on Wednesdays at 5 PM and 6 PM. Tickets 6 €. Pre-registration required.
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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
Ascension Thursday
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Events and
activity tips
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Kulttuuritalo will be filled with different activity stations for children, run by top professionals in their fields.
Pipsa & Jyri Pig will visit on the iconic Aalto hall stage. Plus a unique Meet & Greet with Pipsa and Jyri.
Happy teachers from Jamkids Music School will lead music workshops where children can sing, move, and play various instruments.
Sports instructor Reetta Lagerström offers children a circus-themed exercise session.
DJ Hermanni, known from Skidit-disco, will spin the best tunes at the Aalto hall children's disco.
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Savory and sweet treats available.
Welcome to celebrate a May holiday at Kultsalla
Tickets: Adult 16 € + booking fees, children 7-17 years 11.59 € + booking fees, children 3-6 years 8 € + booking fees. Family ticket (max. 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) 44.32 € + booking fees.
- Flea market! Puu-Vallila yard flea market day on Ascension Thursday from 10 AM-3 PM.
- Elisa's Telephone Museum open doors (Runeberginkatu 43, Töölö) on Ascension Thursday from 11 AM-5 PM. Free admission.
- On Ascension Thursday, most libraries are closed, but for example Central Library Oodi is open from 12-6 PM.
- Playgrounds are closed on Ascension Thursday, but you can play freely in the playgrounds' yards.
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025
Events and
activity tips
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- At the Loru playground in Central Library Oodi:
- 10:30 AM–11 AM Loru's summer entertainment, songs, movement, and play for all ages - Albertin lounge is open on Friday from 9:30 AM–3 PM.
- University of Helsinki Observatory at Tähtitorninmäki is open on Friday from 12–4 PM. Museum admission fee.
- Vantaa: Aviation Museum's free evening on Friday from 4-8 PM.
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
Congratulations to all graduates and happy summer vacation to schoolchildren!
Events and
activity tips
- Children's events at Helmet libraries can be found on the Helmet events page.
- Vantaa: Håkansböle summer exhibitions are open at Håkansböle Manor grounds on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM-4 PM. Free admission.
- Summer opening at Töölö square on Saturday at 12 PM. Free admission.
- Where are all the events?!
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
Godparent Day
Events and
activity tips
- National Godparent Day events in Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa can be found on the Espoo parishes' website.
- Espoo: Villa Elfvik fairy school at Villa Elfvik grounds on Sunday from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Katrinebergi farm animal yard and manor summer opening on Sunday from 11 AM-3 PM. Free admission.
- Vantaa: Håkansböle summer exhibitions are open at Håkansböle Manor grounds on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM-4 PM. Free admission.
- Children's island adventure on Hara island on Sunday from 12-2 PM. Free admission, ferry ride to the island is paid. Bring your own food. The Merenkävijät liaison boat operates to Hara from Ullanlinna pier, next to Café Ursula (Ehrenströmintie 3). Round trip adults 9 €, children (7-17 years) and pensioners 6 €, under 7-year-olds free.
- Fire Museum at the Erottaja rescue station is open on Sundays from 12-4 PM. Small admission fee.
- Vantaa: Louhela Jam at Jokiuomanpuisto on Sunday starting at 12 PM. Free admission.
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