Helsinki is hosting many different public events this weekend. Pienten Helsinki has gathered together weekend activity tips for those seeking adventures with children.

Saturday 20.5.2017

Buffet and Fun for Little Ones 10-14 Linja Playground

Welcome to enjoy Linja Playground on Restaurant Day 20.5. from 10-14! Lunch stew is served from Soppakeittiön cart and delicacies from the buffet. Program includes pony riding (11-13), fishing and lots of other fun activities for children. Organized by Päiväkoti Kalevan parent committee. Proceeds go to the kindergarten children's activities.

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Horses in Kaivari 2017 10-20 Kaivohuone

Horses in Kaivari is a free family event held in Helsinki's Kaivopuisto on Saturday 20.5. from 10-20. The event area covers the entire Kaivopuisto area as well as Meripuisto and Fredrik Stjernvallin park, which feature paddocks and carriage rides. All shows and competitions take place on a sand-based celebration field built in Kaivopuisto. The expo area has numerous exhibitors.

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Satu Sopanen and Tuttiorkesteri Celebration Concert Savoy Theatre

Spring arrives in Mikä-Mikä-Fairyland, and it's time to celebrate! Satu Sopanen and Tuttiorkesteri along with a group of musical friends will guide children on an adventure into the world of Captain Hook and Fairies. In Mikä-Mikä-Fairyland, miracles can happen through the power of song and play! The concert lasts 50 minutes with no intermission and is suitable for 1-6 year olds. Tickets €16.50.

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Arabia Street Festival 2017

The Arabia Street Festival takes over the area around Hämeentie and Intiankatu for the tenth time. Programming for the whole family, but lots to do for little ones too. The full program can be found at http://artova.fi/ohjelma-akf

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Kumpula Village Flea Market Day and Kumpula Race 10-16 Kumpulan Village Farm, Intiankatu 36

A good-spirited event in Kumpula's wooden house idyll. The event area extends from Limingantie past the Midwifery School to Intiankatu.

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Teurastamo Summer Opening! 12-18 Teurastamo, Työpajankatu 2

Diverse programming for the whole family including food stalls, workshops, yard games and live music. Special programming for little ones at Kirjaverkstaat in the form of Children's Saturday.

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Restaurant Day Across Helsinki

The world's largest food festival takes over Helsinki again, when anyone can establish their own restaurant for a day. Also includes restaurants designed for children and restaurants established by children themselves.

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Wonderful Helsinki Family Day

On Saturday 20.5. the Ihana Helsinki city festival offers programming for the whole family: In Esplanade Park, Leirikesä ry's craft workshop, museums participating in Ihana Helsinki will guide children into the world of art during workshops, Design District operators will take over Dianapuisto with their own Design District Market. And much more! For detailed program information, visit www.ihanahelsinki.fi

 

Kallio Blooms Picnic 2017 Dallapénpark

Traditional games, workshops, wool sock puppet theater and lots of other programming for the whole family in Dallapénpark and its surroundings.

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Pakila 600 Years Medieval Event 11-16 Pakila Upper School

A medieval event for the whole family organized to celebrate Pakila's 600th anniversary. Lots of programming for children and adults, a market square, food and drinks as well as demonstrations.

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East Village Festival 14-18.30 Stoa

The third edition of East Helsinki residents' own village festival is the best way to start summer. In addition to energetic performances, the program includes a new street circus show, community art and a Story Sharing session. The warm and relaxed event has free admission.

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Malmi Day Malmitalo and Ala-Malmi Park

At Malmitalo, Children's Culture Center Musikantit presents an interactive puppet theater show "Tipu's Adventures" at 11 (duration 30 min), suitable even for the smallest viewers. At Malmi Library, Children's Saturday is celebrated from 12–15, featuring Aunt Magic Pen and face painting among others. Around Ala-Malmi Park you'll find all kinds of programming, such as badge crafting and portrait workshops. Lots of programming for the whole family.

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Pikkis Celebrates 12-20 Viiri Park (children's programming section)

The Viiri Park area is dedicated to children's programming from 12-17. At the Book Hospital, you can repair worn-out books, at the Recycling Music Workshop children learn about the environment through music, and at the workshop old CDs get a new life. Children can burn off extra energy at the bouncy castle, obstacle course or traditional games.

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Our Forest Spring Children's Concert 15-16 Senate Square

Musicians Kaisa Sidoroff, Hanna Autio, Jussi Hirvonen, Satu Laakso, Sanna-Maarit Hakkarainen and Hanna Remes will take the whole family on a musical spring trip in the heart of Stadia. Part of the Church Music Festival. Free admission.

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Sunday 21.5.2017

 

MLL Tapaninkyla Spring Hustle 10-13 Kurranummi Playground

MLL Tapaninkyla organizes the traditional free family event at Kurranummi Playground. The main performer is Kangaroo Gang.

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Roihuvuori Hanami 2017 - Helsinki's X Cherry Blossom Festival Roihuvuori Cherry Blossom Park 12-18

The tenth cherry blossom festival in Helsinki's Roihuvuori. A whole family program picnic event. The program includes presentations of Japanese culture, including buto dance, cosplay costume competition, ikebana, Japanese martial arts and tea ceremony. Also featuring akita dogs. Japanese delicacies are on sale in the event area, but you're welcome to bring your own picnic basket. For more information: www.roihuvuori.fi/hanami

 

Horses in Kaivari 2017 9-17 Kaivohuone

Horses in Kaivari is a free family event held in Helsinki's Kaivopuisto on Sunday 21.5. from 9-17.

The event area covers the entire Kaivopuisto area as well as Meripuisto and Fredrik Stjernvallin park, which feature paddocks and carriage rides. All shows and competitions take place on a sand-based celebration field built in Kaivopuisto. The expo area has numerous exhibitors.

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Children's Island Adventure 13-15 Haraka Island, Shuttle Boat Departure Point at Ullanlinnan Pier (Ehrenströmintie 3 b)

The children's island adventure is held from 13–15. The expedition explores archipelago nature through immersion and adventure. The adventure is aimed at children aged 4–10 accompanied by adults. Free admission, shuttle boat fee €2/€5. More information about the event

 

Steiner Kindergarten Pellava Spring Carnival 10-14 Steiner Kindergarten Pellava Pohjolankatu 3-5

Pellava invites everyone to celebrate a spring carnival day. The program includes, among other things, horseback riding, dancing, Children's Orchestra The Bätmäns, a flea market and a delicacy café. More information about the event