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What to do or where to go with children? What kid-friendly activities can you find in Helsinki this week? Little Helsinki's weekly "Where to Go This Week" series searches for activity tips 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.
Summer in Helsinki?
Little Helsinki's Summer in Helsinki 2022 series and many tips for spending summer in Helsinki have now been published. Summer tips are also suitable for visitors traveling to the city as tourists.
Week 27, July 4-10, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
Playground café lunch menu this week (July 4-8, 2022):
Monday: Italian stew
Tuesday: Vegetable-cheese-chicken soup
Wednesday: Spinach soup
Thursday: Fish soup
Friday: Meat soup
Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drink!
Open playgrounds in July can be found here.
Children's Traffic City this week:
– Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (guided go-kart driving for ages 5+)
– Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (guided cycling for ages 5+)
– Fridays and Sundays family day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (no age limit or instruction).
No activities at Traffic City on Saturdays, but you can practice independently in the park with your own equipment.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for week 27 can be found on Helmet's events page.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna July 1–August 6, 2022 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. in Finnish and Swedish on Fridays at 12 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children ages 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is Little Helsinki's commercial cooperation with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Espoo: Art Week: Fairy Tale & The Strange True Workshop Week in the courtyard of the Children's Cultural Center Aurora Tuesday to Friday July 4-10, 2022, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Free admission.
Last day before summer break! Fire Museum at Erottaja rescue station is open Wednesday 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Small admission fee.
Helsinki School of Fine Art's Summer Bags and Badges Non-Stop Workshop at Vuotalo on Friday, July 8, 2022, 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
Navy Band Guard Parade Procession departs Friday, July 8, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. from Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard post and back to Barracks Square via Esplanade.
MIL-Espa: Navy Band on Espa stage at 2 p.m. Free admission.
Kirkkonummi: Farm Shop Summer Days in the Farm Shop courtyard in Eestinkylä, Kirkkonummi, Friday to Sunday, July 8-10, 2022, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
Family Trip to Pihlajasaari Saturday, July 9, 2022, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free admission, ferry to island is paid.
Animal Carnival Children's Concert in the Music Hall lobby Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 12 p.m. Free admission.
Helsinki's Lively Streets visits the National Museum Saturday, July 9, 2022, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. on the National Museum's summer patio. Free admission.
Elephantasy - Funky Family Picnic '22 at Alppipuisto on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 2 p.m. onwards. Free admission.
Espoo: Adventure Forest Family Nature Walk in the Villa Elfvik landscape on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
Manor Flea Market in the courtyard of Puotila Manor on Sunday, July 10, 2022, 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
Vantaa: Exhibition at Koiramäki Manor at Håkansbölen Manor Area (address Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) on summer weekends 11 a.m.–4 p.m. until September 11, 2022. Free admission to the Koiramäki exhibition.
Time of the Wren Exhibition at the Daily Newspaper Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Daily Newspaper Museum.
From the Summer in Helsinki series and Summer Activities article you can find all the best tips for spending summer days in Helsinki!
Also remember:
Little Finland - over 650 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
Week 28, July 11-17, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
Playground café lunch menu this week (July 11-17, 2022):
Monday: Vegetable risotto
Tuesday: Chicken soup
Wednesday: Fish soup
Thursday: Chicken-vegetable-pasta stew
Friday: Sausage soup
Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drink!
Open playgrounds in July can be found here.
Children's Traffic City this week:
– Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (guided go-kart driving for ages 5+)
– Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (guided cycling for ages 5+)
– Fridays and Sundays family day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (no age limit or instruction).
No activities at Traffic City on Saturdays, but you can practice independently in the park with your own equipment.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for week 28 can be found on Helmet's events page.
Mini Tattoo, Hamina Tattoo in Helsinki at Senate Square on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 12 p.m. Free admission.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna July 1–August 6, 2022 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. in Finnish and Swedish on Fridays at 12 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children ages 6-13 as well as adults.*This tip is Little Helsinki's commercial cooperation with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Espoo: Art Week: Magic Forest Workshop Week in the courtyard of the Children's Cultural Center Aurora Tuesday to Thursday, July 12-14, 2022, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free admission.
Strange Spaces: Mirror Painting Non-Stop Workshops on the patio of Annantalo on Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Workshops are recommended for ages 6+.
Theater Rollo: Plumbers-Orchestra Concert at Braha playground on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 11 a.m. Free admission.
Day trip tip to Hamina: Hamina Tattoo's last day offers a variety of programs. Mostly free (except Parade Show at Pastion).
Horse Rides and Pony Riding on Seurasaari on Saturday, July 16, 2022, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Paid.
Frederick's Name Day Event at the Ehrensvärd Museum on Saturday, July 16, 2022, 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Museum admission fee applies.
Oodi's Movie Saturday features Ella Bella Bingo on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Loose or Locked Family Nature Walk in the Villa Elfvik landscape on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
Children's Island Adventure on Hara Island off Kaivopuisto on Sunday, July 17, 2022, 12 p.m.–2 p.m. Adventure is free admission, but the ferry trip to the island is paid.
Vantaa: Exhibition at Koiramäki Manor at Håkansbölen Manor Area (address Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) on summer weekends 11 a.m.–4 p.m. until September 11, 2022. Free admission to the Koiramäki exhibition.
Time of the Wren Exhibition at the Daily Newspaper Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Daily Newspaper Museum.
From the Summer in Helsinki series and Summer Activities article you can find all the best tips for spending summer days in Helsinki!
Week 29, July 18-24, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
Playground café lunch menu this week (July 18-24, 2022):
Monday: Chicken risotto
Tuesday: Cheesy fish soup
Wednesday: Beef soup
Thursday: Turkey-root vegetable soup
Friday: Vegetable-spaghetti stew
Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drink!
Open playgrounds in July can be found here.
Children's Traffic City this week:
– Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (guided go-kart driving for ages 5+)
– Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (guided cycling for ages 5+)
– Fridays and Sundays family day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (no age limit or instruction).
No activities at Traffic City on Saturdays, but you can practice independently in the park with your own equipment.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for week 29 can be found on Helmet's events page.
Story Forest Nature Trail Performance at Uutelanneva outdoor area in Helsinki Vuosaari on Monday at 6 p.m. Free admission, but advance registration is required.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna July 1–August 6, 2022 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. in Finnish and Swedish on Fridays at 12 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children ages 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is Little Helsinki's commercial cooperation with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Porvoo: Oh My! Turnip Orchestra Concert at Porvoo Postimäki (covered summer theater) on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 3 p.m. Tickets €10 / €5 and can be reserved in advance.
A heat wave is also expected to return to Helsinki and tips for algae-free swimming locations can be found in Little Helsinki's Swimming Spots for Hot Days article.
Olympic Day at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.
Tuusula: Tuusula Day on Friday, July 22, 2022, 3 p.m.–8 p.m. at Hyrylä Jokipuisto grounds. Programs for all ages. Free admission. On Tuusula Day, many of the area's museums also offer free admission.
Tuusula: Story Forest Nature Trail Performance at Tuusula Sarvikallo outdoor area on Friday, July 22, 2022, and Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Free admission, but advance registration is required.
Helsinki's Lively Streets visits Makasiinipuisto Park (next to Oodi) on Saturday, July 23, 2022, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Fairy School Family Nature Walk in the Villa Elfvik landscape on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
Whole Family Marine Biology Hike on Hara Island off Kaivopuisto on Sunday, July 24, 2022, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. Hike is free admission, but the ferry trip to the island is paid.
Elmu's Folk Festival at Alppipuisto on Sunday, July 24, 2022, from 2 p.m. onwards. The concert is not specifically a children's event, but should work well for a family visit. Free admission.
Vantaa: Exhibition at Koiramäki Manor at Håkansbölen Manor Area (address Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) on summer weekends 11 a.m.–4 p.m. until September 11, 2022. Free admission to the Koiramäki exhibition.
Time of the Wren Exhibition at the Daily Newspaper Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Daily Newspaper Museum.
From the Summer in Helsinki series and Summer Activities article you can find all the best tips for spending summer days in Helsinki!
Week 30, July 25-31, 2022
Events and Activity Tips
Playground café lunch menu this week (July 25-31, 2022):
Monday: Chicken sausage stew
Tuesday: Archipelago soup with char
Wednesday: Ground beef soup
Thursday: Sweet potato-potato cream soup
Friday: Chicken soup
Bring your own cooking pot, eating utensils, and drink!
Open playgrounds in July can be found here.
Children's Traffic City this week:
– Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (guided go-kart driving for ages 5+)
– Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (guided cycling for ages 5+)
– Fridays and Sundays family day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (no age limit or instruction).
No activities at Traffic City on Saturdays, but you can practice independently in the park with your own equipment.
Children's events at Helmet libraries for week 30 can be found on Helmet's events page.
Jazz-Espa July 25-30, 2022, daily on the Espa stage. Free admission.
Summer Giggle Workshops: PICNIC Crafting on the patio of Annantalo on Monday, July 25, 2022, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Free admission, come at your own pace.
Summer Giggle Workshops: Hilarious Sunshine Journey on the patio of Annantalo on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free admission.
Puppet Theater Sytkyt presents: Owl Tales – Stories from Ukraine on the patio of the Winter Garden on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bring your own blanket, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing. Free admission.
Suomenlinna Adventure Tour Following King Gustav III's treasure in Suomenlinna July 1–August 6, 2022 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. in Finnish and Swedish on Fridays at 12 p.m. Tickets from €13 / €15. The tour is suitable for children ages 6-13 as well as adults.
*This tip is Little Helsinki's commercial cooperation with the Ehrensvärd Society.
Summer Giggle Workshops: Surprise Plant: Planting and Crafting on the patio of Annantalo on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Free admission, come at your own pace.
For babies and parents! Summer Baby Cinema at Viik Library on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Free admission.
Algae-free swimming location tips can be found in Little Helsinki's Swimming Spots for Hot Days article.
Dance Workshop for Children at Villa Salmela, Karjalaisten summer home (Jollas), on Thursday at 1 p.m. Free admission, but advance registration is requested.
Helsinki's Lively Streets - Orkestar Strada Street Theater Performance on downtown summer streets Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Free admission.
Guard Regiment Band Guard Parade Procession departs Friday, July 29, 2022, at 12:15 p.m. from Senate Square, marching through Market Square to the main guard post and back to Barracks Square via Esplanade.
Kotka: Children's Sea Days July 27-30, 2022.
Hämeenlinna: Hippalot - Children's Art Festival July 28-31, 2022.
Horse Rides and Pony Riding on Seurasaari on Saturday, July 30, 2022, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Paid.
Park Capers Folk Music Festival at Alppipuisto on Saturday, July 30, 2022, 12 p.m.–9 p.m. Free admission.
Oodi's Movie Saturday features Risto Räppääjä and the Seville Cutlass on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 2 p.m. Free admission.
Espoo: Adventure Forest Family Nature Walk in the Villa Elfvik landscape on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Free admission.
Children's Island Adventure on Hara Island off Kaivopuisto on Sunday, July 31, 2022, 12 p.m.–2 p.m. Adventure is free admission, but the ferry trip to the island is paid.
Vantaa: Exhibition at Koiramäki Manor at Håkansbölen Manor Area (address Kartanontie 1, Vantaa) on summer weekends 11 a.m.–4 p.m. until September 11, 2022. Free admission to the Koiramäki exhibition.
Time of the Wren Exhibition at the Daily Newspaper Museum May 20–October 30, 2022. Free admission to the Daily Newspaper Museum.
From the Summer in Helsinki series and Summer Activities article you can find all the best tips for spending summer days in Helsinki!
Also remember:
Little Finland - over 630 reasons to travel in Finland with children!
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