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What to do or where to go with children? What child-friendly activities can be found in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to go this week" series looks for activity ideas and recommends 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.
MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2022
Events and activity ideas
Albertin Living Room, an open family meeting place at Albertinkatu 33, is open on Mondays from 9:30-14 (International Monday's).
Megamuskari in Finnish and English at Espan Lava on Monday at 10:30. Free admission.
The Age of the Little Tit exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.
Playgrounds activities on Monday
Helsinki city playgrounds begin their autumn season. For more details about morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Little Helsinki.
Libraries activities on Monday
Skidipeli at the Central Library Oodi from August 26–September 11, 2022. Weekdays from 9-15, the game is for 4th graders, but evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Children's events at Helmet libraries on Monday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Remember also:
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2022
Events and activity ideas
Megamuskari in Finnish and English at Espan Lava on Tuesday at 10:30. Free admission.
Meira Roastery Opening - outdoor event in Meira's courtyard (Aleksis Kivi Street 15) on Tuesday from 12-18. Free admission.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Tuesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Tip: Helsinki in children's books!
Playgrounds activities on Tuesday
Helsinki city playgrounds begin their autumn season. For more details about morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Little Helsinki.
Libraries activities on Tuesday
Skidipeli at the Central Library Oodi from August 26–September 11, 2022. Weekdays from 9-15, the game is for 4th graders, but evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Children's events at Helmet libraries on Tuesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022
Events and activity ideas
Albertin Living Room opens after the summer break. An open family meeting place at Albertinkatu 33, open on Wednesdays from 9:30-15.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Wednesdays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
Kindergarten Museum is open on Wednesdays from 12-19. Small admission fee.
Junnusoppa, free football for children and youth at Töölö ball field at 15:00. Suitable for ages 9 and up. Free admission.
Free admission to Kaapeli Museums on Wednesday from 17-20.
The Age of the Little Tit exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.
Museum passes to borrow? You can now borrow passes to the Museum of Natural History from Viikin Library, more information on the museum's website. Also read Little Helsinki's article about the Museum of Natural History.
Playgrounds activities on Wednesday
Helsinki city playgrounds begin their autumn season. For more details about morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Libraries activities on Wednesday
Skidipeli at the Central Library Oodi from August 26–September 11, 2022. Weekdays from 9-15, the game is for 4th graders, but evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Children's events at Helmet libraries on Wednesday can be found on Helmet's events page.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Harry Potter Book Night
Events and activity ideas
Albertin Living Room opens after the summer break. An open family meeting place at Albertinkatu 33, open on Thursdays from 9:30-15.
Bird guide on duty at Lammassaari bird tower on Thursday from 17-19.
The Age of the Little Tit exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.
Playgrounds activities on Thursday
Helsinki city playgrounds begin their autumn season. For more details about morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Little Helsinki.
Libraries activities on Thursday
Harry Potter Night at South Haaga Library on Thursday from 14-19.
Harry Potter Night at Vuosaari Library on Thursday from 16-19.
Skidipeli at the Central Library Oodi from August 26–September 11, 2022. Weekdays from 9-15, the game is for 4th graders, but evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Children's events at Helmet libraries on Thursday can be found on Helmet's events page.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Events and activity ideas
Albertin Living Room opens after the summer break. An open family meeting place at Albertinkatu 33, open on Fridays from 9:30-15.
The Courage School of the Forest Spirits - theater performance for ages 0-10 at Finland's Comedy Theater's Small Stage at Linnanmäki on Friday at 16, 17, and 18. Free admission, but tickets must be reserved in advance!
Cat Night at Korkeasaari Zoo. Admission fee applies.
Hopeasalmi Venetians - boat procession on the water area between Kulosaari and Kalasatama on Friday at 21. The best viewing spots are Mustikkamaa Bridge, Cafe Torpedo Beach, Cafe Silversund Terrace, Casino Bridge, and Grandpa's Bridge.
Playgrounds activities on Friday
Helsinki city playgrounds begin their autumn season. For more details about morning sessions and other programs, visit the playgrounds' own websites.
Tips for Helsinki's best play areas and a guide to Helsinki's newest play areas can be found on Little Helsinki.
Libraries activities on Friday
Skidipeli at the Central Library Oodi from August 26–September 11, 2022. Weekdays from 9-15, the game is for 4th graders, but evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Children's events at Helmet libraries on Friday can be found on Helmet's events page.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Libraries activities on Saturday
Children's events at Helmet libraries on Saturday can be found on Helmet's events page.
Richardin Street Library's 140th Birthday Celebration at the children's section on Saturday from 10-12.
Skidipeli at the Central Library Oodi from August 26–September 11, 2022. Weekdays from 9-15, the game is for 4th graders, but evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Events and activity ideas
Pukkisaari Ancient Markets near Seurasaari on September 3-4, 2022. Markets are open on Saturday from 10-18. Free admission.
Espoo: Espoo Cine Family Day at Espoo Cultural Center (Tapiola) on Saturday from 10-15. Free admission.
Truck Spotting Event on Saturday from 10-16 at Helsinki's Scania Center (Muonamiehentie 1). Free admission, proceeds from the event's sales booths are donated to charity.
Whole family village event at Pakila School on Saturday from 11-14.
Children's own park party at Maasälvä Park (Pihlajamäki) on Saturday from 11-15. Free admission.
Good Spirits Fest at Jätkasaari Hyvän toivon Park on Saturday from 11-15. Free admission.
Vantaa: Flea market! MLL Korso-Koivukylä Autumn Flea Market at Lumo High School on Saturday from 11-15.
Koskela Village Festival on Saturday from 12-16.
Tapanila Fall Festival at Tapanila Sports Center with family activities on Saturday from 12-16.
Vantaa: Koiramäki Manor Exhibition at Håkansbölen Manor area (address: Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) summer weekends (Sat+Sun) from 11–16 until September 11, 2022. Free admission to the Koiramäki exhibition.
Peace March in support of Ukraine and Ukrainians from Parliament House to Senate Square on Saturday at 14.
Samba Sinestesia performs at Alppipuisto Park on Saturday at 15. Free admission.
Cat Night at Korkeasaari Zoo. Admission fee applies.
Tivoli Sariola at Tapanila Sports Center September 2-4, 2022.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
Finnish Food Day
Events and activity ideas
Skidipeli at the Central Library Oodi from August 26–September 11, 2022. Weekdays from 9-15, the game is for 4th graders, but evenings and weekends everyone can play independently.
Espoo: Flea market! MLL Leppävaara Autumn Flea Market at Ruusutorppa School on Sunday from 10-13.
Herttoniemi Village Festival at West Herttoniemi Sports Park on Sunday from 10-14.
Pukkisaari Ancient Markets near Seurasaari on September 3-4, 2022. Markets are open on Sunday from 10-16. Free admission.
Meilahti Day is celebrated at Valpuri Park on Sunday from 11-15.
Vantaa: Koiramäki Manor Exhibition at Håkansbölen Manor area (address: Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) summer weekends (Sat+Sun) from 11–16 until September 11, 2022. Free admission to the Koiramäki exhibition.
Whole Family Fishing Day on Hara Island on Sunday from 12-16. Fishing Day is free, but the ferry ride to the island has a fee.
Fire Museum at the Erottaja fire station is open on Sundays from 12-16. Small admission fee.
The Courage School of the Forest Spirits - theater performance for ages 0-10 at Finland's Comedy Theater's Small Stage at Linnanmäki on Friday at 14, 16, and 17. Free admission, but tickets must be reserved in advance!
The Age of the Little Tit exhibition at the Päivälehti Museum from May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Päivälehti Museum.
Tivoli Sariola at Tapanila Sports Center September 2-4, 2022.
Remember also:
Little Finland - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
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