The best events of the summer during Tuusula Week, 20–26 July
Tuusula Week brings a wealth of things to experience for all ages this July. The programme features culture, sport, music, exhibitions, markets and community events across the municipality. During the week, you’ll have the chance to learn about local history, enjoy artistic experiences and spend summer days together with other Tuusula residents.
The week gets underway as early as Saturday 18 July with traditional craft demonstrations at the Tuusula Workers’ Home Museum, where visitors can learn about the skills and everyday life of times gone by in a historic setting.
On Monday 20 July, Family Day will be celebrated in Jokela at the Monari youth centre and its grounds. This free event offers activities for all ages and a chance to spend time together in a relaxed summer atmosphere.
The Come to the Museum weeks also begin on 21 July and run until 2 August. Several smaller museums will have extended opening hours. You can visit the Jokela Brickworks Museum and its engine room exhibition space, the Kellokoski Ironworks Museum, the Kellokoski Hospital Museum, the Tuusula Car Museum, the Tuusula Workers’ Home Museum and Klaavola House can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, 11.00–17.00.
On Tuesday 21 July, there’s plenty on offer for fans of both music and exercise. Lea Laven and her band will be performing at the Tuesday dances held on the Männistö stage in Kellokoski. On the same day, Summer Village Yoga, held in the historic setting of Linjala, invites participants to a peaceful Hatha yoga session amidst the summer countryside.
Art lovers can head to Kimara’s Fairy-Tale Garden and art trail in Jokela, which is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 22–26 July. This unique DIY art destination features hundreds of works in a variety of settings. Visitors can also explore Leena Nio’s studio, where mosaic art techniques and materials are showcased.
Tuusula Week concludes on Sunday 26 July with an atmospheric picnic concert in Kellokoski Ruukki Church Park. Live music, a surprise programme and summery camaraderie will create a warm and festive atmosphere for the closing event. Participants are encouraged to bring their own picnic and weather-appropriate clothing.
Tuusula Day offers experiences for all ages
Tuusula Day, which takes place on Wednesday 22 July, brings together a wide range of events.
At the Lotta Museum, you can explore the new ‘Life in Syväranta’ exhibition, take part in guided tours and sample coffee substitutes and alternatives. The museum’s garden features collaborative artworks and exhibitions that shed light on the history and experiences of the Lotta women.
To mark the municipality’s 383rd anniversary, museums in Tuusula are opening their doors to visitors free of charge. The following are open: Halosenniemi, Erkkola, Aleksis Kivi’s Memorial Cottage, the Lotta Museum, the Air Defence Museum, Klaavola House, the Kellokoski Hospital Museum, the Kellokoski Ironworks Factory Museum, the Jokela Brickworks, the Tuusula Workers’ Home Museum and the Tuusula Car Museum.
The craft market held in Esikunnanpuisto Park in the centre of Hyrylä brings together craftspeople, hobbyists and enthusiasts. During the day, there will also be a parade of classic cars, which will wind its way through the villages of Tuusula. The parade sets off from the Air Defence Museum, which will be holding an open day and offering café and barbecue refreshments.
Tuusula Day will be celebrated in Kellokoski this year
On Wednesday 22 July, from 2 pm, there will be celebrations in the Kellokoski Ironworks area. This free, family-friendly event, organised by the municipality, will feature performances by children’s favourites and TV regulars the Pikku Papun Orkesteri, the contemporary folk music group Freeta, and musician Saara Törmä with her friends. The programme also includes a speech by Mayor Janne Mellin, the presentation of the Tuusula Culture Award, and a celebratory address by Pepe Makkonen, Managing Director of Kellokoski Ruukki. At Tinaamo, Theatre Nano will be performing the play *Kummitus Kumppari – An Adventure to the Bottom of the Sea*. In addition, the area will offer craft activities, soap bubbles, bunting and embroidery workshops, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides.
Further information
Aurora Salomaa, aurora.salomaa@tuusula.fi, 040 314 3435
Veera Falck, veera.falck@tuusula.fi, 040 314 3482 (Tuusula Day event in Kellokoski)
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