PikkuRetki is a local guide to family outings in Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa.
We help families find reviewed, practical ideas for places to visit, events to catch, and small local stops worth noticing.
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A free outdoor drop-in art workshop series where children try different visual-art techniques with their own adult.
A free non-stop summer art club in Kannelmäki Library's Tempo room for primary school children, with five days of art activities.
A three-hour upside-down birthday themed summer holiday workshop for ages 7 and up at Pessi.
A free Finnish-language storytime for under-school-age children at Tapiola Library.
A free outdoor art workshop week in East Helsinki, where Seikkailutaidekoulu brings a cargo bike loaded with art supplies to playgrounds and outdoor spaces.
A free maritime family day at Espa Stage, with Aarne Alligator, Ville Viking's dance school and meet-and-greet, plus live music.
