Welcome to Finland in Miniature
Located just 15-30 minutes from Helsinki capital by public transport, all families can enjoy several great activities and sights from the famous Nuuksio National Park, 165 Baltic Sea islands, over 40km long Espoo Waterfront Walkway, 95 beautiful lakes, delicious cuisine, lovely people, hidden gem architecture and culture to plenty of family-friendly activities.
How to arrive and get around Espoo
Whether you arrive by plane to Helsinki Airport or by ferry to one of Helsinki ports, you can reach Espoo conveniently within 15-30 minutes by public transportation as well as with your own or rental car or taxi. Espoo is well connected with Helsinki capital by highways, metro, light rail, local train, and CityBikes.
When is the best time for families to visit Espoo?
All year round!
During the winter season, families with children can enjoy from ski lessons in alpine and cross-country skiing, sledding hills, snowshoeing hikes, and winter picnics to indoor activities such as visiting and playing through interactive exhibitions in one of Espoo's museums.
Spring season is perfect for visiting petting farms, outdoor picnics, museums, day trips to Nuuksio National Park, or exploring playgrounds along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway.
Long days during the summer season are inviting for exploring 5 local islands accessible by scheduled public boat, having summer adventures in Huippu Adventure Park or Water Sports Centre Laguuni, or exploring sandy beaches by both the Baltic Sea or one of 95 lakes located in Espoo.
Autumn brings the beautiful autumn foliage, which is best enjoyed outdoors. Families can join mushroom- and berry-picking guided tours, as well as outdoor cooking, or just relax in one of the family-friendly spa hotels.
Family-Friendly events
Let's sing together with the children - Mari Kätkä
Astrid Lindgren: Master Detective Blomkvist and the Robbed Rasmus
Leikki's laboratory exhibition
Mauri Kunnas Exhibition
Finnish Nature main exhibition
Finnish baseball activity club for kids
"Half Acre of History – The Legacy of Winnie-the-Pooh" mini exhibition 5 February – 29 November 202
Nuuksio Reindeer Park
Time Travel Odyssey 1950 – Childhood and youth of the past, present and future -special exhibition
THE GAME OF LOSS AND DEATH: Reetta Gröhn-Soininen and Satu Kalliukuusi
Hidden - functional exhibition
Recycled musical instrument demonstration & workshop
Naatti orchestra
Lippulaiva's summer start
School's Out event Sat 30.5. ☀️
Godparents' Day – Free adventure in the nets!
Multi-sport summer camp
Grani Dance Dance Camp
VÄRKKÄILY WORKSHOP DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN
Parkour&Volts summer camp
Estrada Music and Dance Camps
Treasure hunt for children at Adventure Park Huippu!
SAFE Summer Action Camps 2026
Summer Art Workshops
June's Gula Jazz - Rocka Merilahti Summer Jazz Band
Aurora's summer tour: Playful-Leena and Cool-Viljami - The Case of the Singing Bookworm!
Family Camp 1
Waterfront Walkway Day
Träskända nature event
Big Yard Sale Sat 6.6.
A taste journey around the world - cooking camps at Lintumetsä School
Parkour&Volts summer camp 2
Nukka & Vieru craft camp
Children's camps and family camp in Luukki
I cook myself - cooking camps at Tiistilä School
Garden color bath for babies (6-14 months)
Aurora's Summer Stage: Little Bean's Orchestra (trio)
Family Camp 2
Magic of the Kalevala
Parkour Summer Camp 3
Circus and Acrobatics Summer Camp 4
Garden color bath for toddlers (14 months-3 years)
On Family Day on June 18th and 21st, adults can also go on adventures with a child ticket.
Aurora's Summer Stage: Mimmit (duo)
Gula Villan's Midsummer dance!
Nuuksio Survival
MiniStage! - Open Stage for children
Garden Color Bath with Rainbow for Babies (6-14 months)
Aurora's Summer Stage: Mimi and Kuku
Garden Studio x Tapio Viinikangas
Nuuksio Survival
Summer Oasis Art Workshops: Summer Fun
Aurora's Summer Stage: Henna and Superheroes (duo)
Children's day camp in the countryside of Villa Elfvik
Aurora's Summer Stage: Pentti Punk's Birthdays
Parkour&Volts Camp 4
Rabbit Down ball / Theater Hevosenkenkä
Supersunnuntai
Responsibly together! – Huippu as a part of Espoo Day.
Adventure mini golf competition!
Exciting dark adventure at Huippu!
On Family Days 3-4 October, adults can also go on adventures with a child ticket.
An exciting dark adventure during the autumn holiday week!
Season 2026 closing party!
Family-friendly Sights & Attractions
Immerse your family in the stunning natural beauty of Kirkkonummi
Explore the picturesque coastal area of Porkkalanniemi, where you can enjoy scenic walks, have picnics, and admire the breathtaking views of the sea, or join the Kirkkonummi Adventure for children with 19 different stops and tasks along the way! The neighborhood municipality of Kirkkonummi is located right next to Espoo's seaside with a great public transportation connection from Espoo and Helsinki!
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