Discover the magic of Christmas at the atmospheric and free events of the festive season in Southwest Finland! Is your choice a traditional Christmas market or one of the dazzling light events? We have also included a surprise event from Kymenlaakso!
1. Christmas Light Parade of Vehicles in Aura | 24th of November
- Time: Friday 24th of November at 7-8 pm
- Place: Auraamo (Turuntie 1)
- What's going on: Cool cars and even cooler Christmas lights! Also including Christmas opening and other festive activities, such as a visit from Santa Claus.
- More information: Read more on the municipality of Aura's website.
2. Christmas in Kauttua Ironworks | from 24th of November to 21st of December
- Time: Every Saturday from 25th of November to 16th of December at 12-4 pm (except Friday 24th of November & Thursday 21st of December at 5-8 pm)
- Place: Kauttua Tallinmäki (Varkaudenmäentie 1) and the surrounding Ironworks area
- What: Christmas market, pony rides and Christmas card making. The shops, Alvar Aalto Terrace House and Visitor Centre are also open!
- More information: Read more about the Kauttua Ironworks on their webpage.
3. Paimio City Hall Christmas Market | 26th of November
- Time: Sunday 26th of November at 12-3pm
- Place: Paimio City Hall (Vistantie 18)
- What's going on: Christmas opening and lights, Christmas market, festive activities for the whole family, elf hunt and of course Santa Claus himself! You can even try your skills and make some ginger breads.
- More information: On the city of Paimio's event calendar (in Finnish)
4. Christmas Opening & Christmas Market in Huittinen | 1st of December
- Time: Friday 1st of December at 4-8 pm
- Place: Market in Lauttakylä (Lauttakylänkatu 16-18)
- What: Christmas opening and a market at Huittinen's new market
- More information: Read more on the city of Huittinen's website (in Finnish).
5. Opening of the Pöytyä's Luminous Christmas Calendar | 1st of December
- Time: Friday 1st of December at 4-5 pm
- Place: Vanha Vehnämylly (Myllykuja 5, Riihikoski)
- What: Singing performances, a light show, hot apple juice and Christmas elves entertaining the audience
- More information: Read more from the municipality of Pöytyä's website (in Finnish).
6. Christmas in Naantali | from 1st to 3rd of December
- Time: Christmas opening: Friday 1st of December at 6-8 pm | Christmas market: Saturday 2nd of December at 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday 3rd of December at 11 am to 4 pm | Christmas for Children: Sunday 3rd of December at 11am to 1.30 pm
- Place: Christmas opening: Henrikinkatu 2, Naantali | Christmas market: Mannerheiminkatu 14, Naantali and Matkailijantie 2, Naantali| Cristmas for Children: Mannerheiminkatu 19, Naantali
- What: A Christmas market with many festive activities, Christmas delicacies and a visit from Moomins and Santa Claus!
- More information: Find the whole program on Visit Naantali website (in Finnish).
7. Masku's Atmospheric Christmas Market | 2nd of December
- Time: Saturday 2nd of December at 2-5 pm
- Place: Masku Theatre (Seppäläntie 290)
- What: Christmas market, twinkling lights, Christmas delicacies
- More information: Read more from the municipality of Masku's website (in Finnish).
8. Christmas Opening in Nousiainen | 2nd of December
- Time: Saturday 2nd of December at 5-6 pm
- Place: Seurakuntakoti yard (Maskuntie 1)
- What: Music, visit of Santa Claus himself and Christmas delicacies
- More information: Read more from Nousiainen's website
9. "Christmas Comes to Raisio" Christmas Opening | 2nd of December
- Time: Saturday 2nd of December at 10 am to 2 pm
- Place: Raisio's market
- What: Christmas market with many festive activities
- More information: City of Raisio's website
10. Sauvo's Christmas Market | 2nd of December
- Time: Saturday 2nd of December at 4-6 pm
- Place: Sauvo's market (Sauvontie 29)
- What: Market stalls, local delicacies, an exchange of recycled gifts, and a lantern parade to the Sauvo church for a community sing-along
- More information: Read more from Sauvo Iltatori's FB-page (in Finnish).
11. Path of Light & Light Adventure in Turku | starting from 6th of December
- Time: Path of Light from 6th to 9th of December & Light Adventure from 6th of December to 7th of January at 4-9 pm
- Place: Light adventure starts from Turku City Library (Linnankatu 2)
- What: 2 km long adventure that leads you through the city lights to the Luminous Harmonies light installation.
- More information: Read more about Path of Light from the city of Turku's website and Light Adventure from valosuunnistus.hoods.fi
- Hashtags: #valonpolku #valosuunnistus2023
12. Christmas Market in Kaarina | 9th of December
- Time: Saturday 9th of December at 10 am to 2 pm
- Place: Kaarina-talo (Lautakunnankatu 1)
- What: A traditional Christmas market with many festive activities
- More information Read more from the city of Kaarina's website (in Finnish).
13. Traditional Christmas Market in Taalintehdas (Kimitoön) | 10th of December
- Time: Sunday 10th of December at 10 am to 2 pm
- Place: Gamla Verkstan / Vanha Verstas (Tullimäentie 7)
- What: Atmospheric Christmas market, pastries, coffee and raffles
- More information: Read more from Visit Kimitoön website (in Finnish/Swedish).
14. Saint Lucy's Day Light Festival in Lieto | 13th of December
- Time: Wednesday 13th of December at 6-7 pm
- Place: Lieto City Hall (Kirkkotie 13)
- What: St Lucy's day concert, dance performances and art made by local children
- More information: Read more from the city of Lieto's website (in Finnish).
15. Marttila's Christmas Market | 13th & 20th of December
- Time: Wednesdays 13th of December and 20th of December at 1-3-pm
- Place: Marttila Library (Härkätie 723)
- What: Warm-hearted country market
- More information: Read more from the municipality of Marttila's event calendar (in Finnish). More information coming soon!
+ BONUS from Kymenlaakso: Kouvola's Christmas Opening | 25th of November
- Time: Saturday 25th of November at 11 am to 1 pm
- Place: Manski Street (Kauppalankatu 6)
- What: Christmas musical performances, photo booth, elves, stalls, ponies and huskies
- More information: See the whole program in Kouvola's website (in Finnish)
Let the Jul times begin! <3
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