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Dates:
- Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 11:00–18:00
Welcome to celebrate the end of Veijari's summer season with the whole family. A great and exciting treasure hunt is on offer, with 50 prizes hidden in the park and the grand prize being a SEASON TICKET 2027! Admission tickets at discounted prices both from the online store and directly from the ticket office! Romper ticket 20€ (regular 25€) and family ticket 80€ (85€).
The Murkinatori grill café will sell food dishes as long as supplies last and all ice creams are 2€ each.
See you on Saturday from 11-18, warmly welcome!
Cost: 20€
Categories: Other
Image credit: Sanna Kostamo — event-only licence
More information: https://puuhapuistoveijari.fi/
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Dates:
- Mon, 7 Sept 2026, 9:00–16:00
The market square is filled with vendors as the Suomen Tapahtumatrio Oy's Big Market Day returns to the town once again. The Big Market Day is a familiar, pleasant market event that has been held for many years, where about 20 market vendors serve customers. The Big Market Day is, as the name suggests, larger than the regular market days in many places, but smaller than a full-scale market. That is why we have gathered this group of our own vendors selling a variety of products, so that we can offer you as diverse a selection as possible.
Categories: Fairs and markets, Free entry
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Dates:
- Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 18:00–20:00
Saara Vallinevan taiteilijatapaaminen Saarijärven museossa. 5 € / Museokortti.
Saarijärven museon ystävät ry järjestää jälleen Kulttuurikeskiviikot yhteistyössä Saarijärven museon, Saarijärven seudun luonnonystävien ja Saarijärven seurakunnan kanssa. Vuonna 2026 monipuolista ohjelmaa riittää kesäkuusta myöhäissyksyyn.
Ohjelmamuutoksista tiedotetaan Saarijärven museon Ajankohtaista-sivulla sekä museon ja museon ystävien Facebook-sivuilla. Tapahtumiin on vapaa pääsy, ellei tapahtuman kohdalla ole erikseen mainintaa pääsylipuista.
Cost: 5,00
Categories: Culture and art, Exhibitions and openings, Accessible
Image credit: Saarijärven museon kuva-arkisto — event-only licence
More information: https://saarijarvi.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/saarijarven-museo/
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Dates:
- Wed, 14 Oct 2026, 18:00–20:00
Erja Pylvänäinen ja Martti Takalo kertovat sanoin ja videoesityksin taiteilija Saara Pylvänäisestä. Saarijärven museo. 5 € / Museokortti.
Saarijärven museon ystävät ry järjestää jälleen Kulttuurikeskiviikot yhteistyössä Saarijärven museon, Saarijärven seudun luonnonystävien ja Saarijärven seurakunnan kanssa. Vuonna 2026 monipuolista ohjelmaa riittää kesäkuusta myöhäissyksyyn.
Ohjelmamuutoksista tiedotetaan Saarijärven museon Ajankohtaista-sivulla sekä museon ja museon ystävien Facebook-sivuilla. Tapahtumiin on vapaa pääsy, ellei tapahtuman kohdalla ole erikseen mainintaa pääsylipuista.
Cost: 5,00
Categories: Culture and art, Exhibitions and openings, Accessible
Image credit: Saarijärven museon kuva-arkisto — event-only licence
More information: https://saarijarvi.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/saarijarven-museo/
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Dates:
- Thu, 1 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 2 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 3 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 4 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 7 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 8 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 9 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 11 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 14 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 21 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 23 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 12:00–17:00
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Born 90 years ago in Viitasaari, Saara Pylvänäinen (1936–2016) lived and worked in the village of Hoikankylä in Saarijärvi for most of her life. She focused her art on Piikkana textiles ® in the spring of 1977 and on paintings from 1996 onwards. The nature of Central Finland with its different seasons served as her inspiration.
Saara Vallineva (b. 1982) is a visual artist, author and illustrator. She uses local and found materials as part of her works. The exhibition features mixed media works, as well as original book illustrations. The works are inspired by folk art, crafts, maps and cultural heritage sites.
Cost: 10,00
Categories: Culture and art, Exhibitions and openings, Museums, Accessible
Image credit: Saara Vallineva — event-only licence
More information: https://saarijarvi.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/saarijarven-museo/
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Dates:
- Tue, 15 Sept 2026, 18:30–21:00
The city of Saarijärvi and Jazz Jkl ry's first collaboration club features the soulfully deep-voiced Nina Mya as the lead vocalist of the Jyväskylä-based Jazz Jkl Collective. The acclaimed singer, known for her captivating interpretations and stylistic mastery, has curated the evening's program with music and stories of the most important female voices.
Nina Mya brings a new perspective to jazz vocals as the guest soloist with Jazz Jkl Collective. The concert will feature classics made famous by the singers who have strongly influenced Mya - such as Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, and Laila Kinnunen. Their stories of struggles and successes in life and love will guide the audience through the performance.
Nina Mya (b. 1989) is a jazz vocalist who has established a strong position in the Finnish music scene, both as a bandleader and guest soloist. Her powerful technical mastery rooted in jazz is combined with a sound and depth of expression drawn from soul and gospel. Mya has been praised as an energetic performer and genuine storyteller. The 2012 Pori Jazz Artist of the Year has released four solo albums under her own name and one with the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra.
The Jyväskylä-based Jazz Jkl Collective is a jazz quartet formed in 2018, uniting different generations. Its members include guitarist Tuomas Paukku, one of the most active figures in the Finnish jazz scene, Grammy-winning piano virtuoso Marian Petrescu, long-standing reliable bassist Petri Jaakonaho, and drummer Kasper Halttunen, one of the most promising young talents in jazz. The club events hosted by the ensemble are part of the extensive event program of Jazz Jkl ry, featuring thematically var...
Categories: Cruises and excursions, Culture and art, Music
Image credit: Teemu Mattson — event-only licence
More information: http://jazzjkl.fi/
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Dates:
- Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 11:00–17:00
- Sun, 13 Sept 2026, 11:00–17:00
Welcome to PuuNalle's Pop-Up Café at Pyhä-Häkki National Park! The café is open on 8-9 August and 12-13 September from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Enjoy hot and cold drinks, traditional Finnish pancakes cooked over an open fire, and delicious pulled burgers with pork, chicken, or vegetarian fillings. The café is also easily accessible by Outdoor Express, making it a convenient stop during your visit to the national park.
Come and enjoy tasty refreshments and a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of one of Finland's National Parks!
Categories: Food and drink, Nature and outdoors, Accessible
Image credit: Timo Risikko — event-only licence
More information: https://puunalle.com/
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Dates:
- Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 3 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 4 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 6 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 9 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 10 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 18 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 19 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 20 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 23 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 24 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 26 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
Photographer Marko Hämäläinen's curated exhibition at Galleria Ahku features Miina Laine, Arttu Martikainen, Emmi Minkkinen, Pilvi Ojala, Sampo Palkolahti & AP Kivinen, Hans-Peter Schütt, Minja Revonkorpi and Vilja Tamminen. The curator also has works in the exhibition.
Marko Hämäläinen (b. 1972) is a photographer, documentarian, hiker, lecturer and photography teacher. He graduated as a photographer from the Lahti Institute of Design in 2002, after which he has studied master's studies at the Department of Photography at Aalto University.
Categories: Culture and art, Exhibitions and openings, Free entry
Image credit: Samuli Heimonen — event-only licence
More information: https://samunystavat.fi/ahku/
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Dates:
- Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 13:00–14:00
”Fransu 100 – Taidegraafikko ja kuvanveistäjä Frans Toikkanen ja taidegraafikko Anneli Klemola Fransun matkassa” -näyttelyopastukset järjestetään Saarijärven museossa to 30.7., to 6.8. ja la 29.8.2026 klo 13.00. Oppaana Leena Toikkanen (30.7. ja 29.8.) ja museoamanuenssi Merja Kähkönen (6.8.). Museon pääsymaksu tai Museokortti. Tervetuloa!
Cost: 10,00
Categories: Museums, Culture and art, Accessible, Guided tours
Image credit: Saarijärven museo, Janne Timperi. — event-only licence
More information: https://saarijarvi.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/saarijarven-museo/
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Dates:
- Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 3 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 4 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 5 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 6 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 9 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 10 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 13 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Saarijärvi-based graphic artist and sculptor Frans Toikkanen. Frans “Fransu” Toikkanen (1926–2008) was a peasant who became a leading figure in contemporary Finnish graphic art scene in the 1970s after making his breakthrough with his cat mezzotints at the Florence International Biennale in 1972.
The Saarijärvi Museum’s 'Fransu 100' anniversary exhibition presents a cross-section of Toikkanen’s diverse production from the 1950s to the 21st century; nature themed woodcuts, cat mezzotints, sign serigraphy, unique wood and bronze sculptures, and rare gems, Fransu’s never-before-seen works. The artist’s collection of objects from the 1950s onwards is also on display: tools, sketchbooks, photographs and letters.
The 100th anniversary exhibition delves deeper into Fransu's life, his portrait and his artistry than ever before.
The works in the Fransu 100 anniversary exhibition have been collected from the Saarijärvi Museum, the Saarijärvi Mannila Art Foundation, the Beda, Katri and Aune Herala Foundation, the Frans Toikkanen estate, other museums and private collections.
Cost: 10,00
Categories: Museums, Culture and art, Exhibitions and openings, Accessible
Image credit: Saarijärven museo — event-only licence
More information: https://saarijarvi.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/saarijarven-museo/
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Dates:
- Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 3 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 4 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 5 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 6 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Wed, 9 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Thu, 10 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
- Sun, 13 Sept 2026, 12:00–17:00
Saarijärvi-based graphic artist Anneli “Ansu” Klemola turned 90 on October 16, 2025. Klemola graduated from the Finnish Academy of Arts in 1959 as a painter. However, she is known as a graphic artist for her woodcuts that glow with strong, energetic colors. An encounter with a fellow Ateneum student, Frans “Fransu” Toikkanen, in the late 1950s brought Anneli to Saarijärvi in Central Finland, to Frans’s home farm in 1960. This began the eventful artistic life of the artist couple Ansu and Fransu, which is highlighted in the exhibition especially in Klemola’s more personal works.
The exhibition is a cross-section of Klemola’s artistic career, which in addition to color woodcuts, also features rarer works, such as paintings, ink drawings and metal graphics.
Klemola's works have been brought together for the exhibition from the Saarijärvi Museum, the Saarijärvi Mannila Art Foundation, the Beda, Katri and Aune Herala Foundation, Anneli Klemola, and private collections.
Cost: 10,00
Categories: Museums, Culture and art, Exhibitions and openings, Accessible
Image credit: Saarijärven museo, Janne Timperi — event-only licence
More information: https://saarijarvi.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/saarijarven-museo/
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