Tips for spending your winter holiday week in Tuusula
The school winter break in week 8 offers children and young people plenty to do in Tuusula. There are opportunities both outdoors and indoors. Choose the holiday activities that suit you best!
Cheeks red from being outdoors
Winter holidays are the best time for outdoor activities. Go skiing or enjoy skating on outdoor rinks and ice rinks. Lake Tuusulanjärvi offers opportunities for many different activities – skating, skiing, walking and kick sledding, as well as enjoying the surrounding services. You can spend pleasant moments outdoors with friends and family sledding down hills and hiking in the woods. You can also enjoy winter swimming.
Check the current conditions and get moving:
Winter holiday floorball games will be played from 16 to 19 February at 1:30–3 p.m. on the ice of Lake Tuusulanjärvi in front of Tuuskodo (Kotorannankuja 10, Tuusula). The games are aimed at primary school children and are free of charge, subject to weather conditions. You can participate on the days that suit you best. No advance registration is required. You will need your own stick, skates and helmet, as well as appropriate clothing for the weather.
Indoor exercise gets your heart rate up
The winter holiday ball sports club invites primary school pupils to the Tekova Arena sports hall from 16 to 19 February between 9.30 and 11.30 a.m. for free games involving various ball sports. You can participate on the days that suit you. No advance registration is required.
The Tekova Arena football hall will be open for free indoor play on 16–17 February from 9 to 11 a.m. Please bring indoor football boots.
Tuusula offers indoor sports facilities to suit all tastes. Play tennis, badminton or padel, or even go bowling.
Explore the indoor sports options:
Activities for young people to do together
Youth services’ holiday week activities include joint exercise at the Tekova Arena in Tuusula Sports Centre as part of Sports Days, as well as games, baking, workshops and overnight stays at youth centres.
Find out more about the holiday activities for young people and join in:
Family tours during winter break week in Halosenniemi and Erkkola – free admission to museums for children and young people
Bring the whole family to hear about life in Halosenniemi. What was life like in Halosenniemi during the Halonen era on the shores of Lake Tuusulanjärvi? Halosenniemi’s new exhibition, “From Stone Masons to Loggers,” presents commissioned works and public art painted by Pekka Halonen, such as altarpieces and murals.
During the winter holiday week, there will be guided tours for families and a treasure hunt during the museum tour, which will allow visitors to experience the museum in a completely different way.
See more detailed information on the Halosenniemi website:
Erkkola’s spring exhibition “Lehden terällä” (On the Edge of the Leaf) combines observation of nature, efforts to preserve it, and the use of natural materials such as dried flowers in art. Immerse yourself in the themes of art and nature with the whole family during the winter holiday week’s guided tours. How is nature depicted in art? And what natural materials can be used to create art?
During the winter holiday week, there will be guided tours for families and public tours focusing on the history of J. H. Erkko and Erkkola, as well as the current exhibition.
See more detailed information on Erkkola’s website:
Things to do in libraries
Tuusula libraries are open as usual during the winter holiday week – come and borrow books, comics, console games and board games if you’re stuck for things to do!
The Jokela Library will host two film screenings during the winter holiday week. On Wednesday 18 February at 5 p.m., Materialists (K7) will be shown for young people and adults, and on Thursday 19 February at 1 p.m., the children’s film Wild Robot (S) will be shown. Bring your own snacks and come and enjoy the film!
At the main library’s game room in Epeli, you can come and play with your friends on PlayStation 4, and at Jokela Library’s Vinkkel, you can play on Xbox One. You can reserve a game time from the library’s customer service. All users must have their own library card with them.
Co-creation in osbu workshops
The open workshops for children and young people to jointly develop Osbu will continue during the winter holiday week. On Monday 16 February at 3–4.30 p.m., there will be an Osbu workshop at the Kellokoski Library, and on Tuesday 17 February at 3.30–5 p.m. at the Jokela Library. Come and join us to brainstorm with others on how to put the ideas that have been selected into practice and turn them into voting proposals. At the same time, you will learn the secrets of co-creation – and if you wish, you can also receive a certificate of participation, which may be useful in the future. Bring a friend and come and make a difference!
For more detailed information, please refer to the Tuusula event calendar:
Tips from other operators
Local organisations also arrange enjoyable holiday activities for children and young people in Tuusula. Check the event announcements for more detailed information (time, place, price, registration). Below are a few tips from the Tuusula event calendar:
Children’s ski lessons Children’s ski
clubs held at the Tuusula Sports Centre teach skiing skills, how to use equipment, balance, agility, coordination, skiing technique and how to calculate descents.
You Are Super Lovable theatre performances on 14 February The You Are Super Lovable
performance by Keski-Uudenmaan Teatteri offers enjoyable entertainment for audiences of all ages at the Monio Cultural Centre on Saturday, 14 February, with two performances.
Shrove Tuesday celebrations and market at the Air Defence Museum on 15 February.
The traditional and highly popular Shrove Tuesday celebrations and market will be held on Sunday, 15 February, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Air Defence Museum. Lots of fun activities for the whole family!
Shrove Tuesday event on 15 February.
Organised by the Tuusula parish, this event offers a variety of activities for the whole family at the Rusutjärvi campsite from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4H Ski Holiday Hobby Horse Camp 16–17 February
Come and spend your ski holiday at a hobby horse camp! The camp will be held on 16–17 February from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is aimed at children in grades 1–6.
Winter break cheerleading camp, 1–3 days, 16–18 February (in Kerava)
Winter break camp for all athletes aged 8–13, 16–18 February, 10:00–15:30. You can register for 1–3 days.
Escape games at Tuusula Church 16–21 February
Take part in exciting escape games at Tuusula Church! The recommended group size for the games is 3–5 players. The game ‘Kirkkoherrat haudan takaa’ (Priests from beyond the grave) is suitable for young and adult players who are up for a challenge, while the game ‘Kadonneen avaimen arvoitus’ (The mystery of the lost key) is suitable for all ages, especially families, first-time players and small groups (at least one adult must be present).
Virtatupa is happening from 16 to 22 February.
During the skiing holiday, we are looking for the most active exercisers in Jokela. Challenge yourself and others to get moving – take part in the exercise challenge from 16 to 22 February! The Virtatupa ski café will be open from Saturday to Sunday, 21–22 February, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Sunday, 22 February, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a free Virtalatu skiing event for children and young people, with fun competitions for different age groups.
More events and activities in the Tuusula event calendar:
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Decisions of the municipal board on 19 May 2025
Decisions of the Tuusula Municipal Council on 2 June 2025
