Tips of April 13.-26.4.2026

The coming weeks will bring a touch of spring to Uusikaupunki, along with a pleasant variety of activities to brighten everyday life.

Over the next few weeks, you can drop by to cheer on Korihait in their quest for the Korisliiga finals, or find inspiration through 
exhibitions. Childrens playday and library movies are well worth to go. And of course The spring market and the Finnish Powerlifting Championships will also bring a lively atmosphere to the city.

In Uusikaupunki, spring doesn’t arrive only with the changing weather – it’s also reflected in events that invite everyone to take part.

Library events

Storytime will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 9:30 AM at Kalanti Library. The youngest members of the family can dive into the wonderful world of stories during this approximately 30-minute session. Children under the age of 2 should attend with a parent or caregiver. During storytime, themed picture books are read. At Uusikaupunki Library, storytime will be held the following week on Thursday, April 23 at 9:30 AM. These will be held in finnish.

The Read to a Dog session at Kalanti Library will take place on Tuesday, April 21 from 5 to 6 PM. The dogs will be in the library’s event space, and readers will have their own quiet reading area separated by screens. Each session includes two listening dogs. You can read picture books, comics, fairy tales, or even non-fiction to the dog. Each reading turn lasts about 5–10 minutes, and participants are admitted in order of arrival.

At the library, a youth movie screening of the Minecraft Movie will be shown on Thursday, April 23 from 4 to 6 PM. This screening will be in English with Finnish subtitles. On Saturday, April 25 from 12 to 2 PM, the Minecraft Movie will be shown again, this time as a dubbed version. Admission to the screenings is free, and the age limit is 7+.

Korihait is playing in medal games for the first time in 15 years – so now is the moment for everyone to come and show their support at Uusikaupunki Areena!

The second game of the semifinal series between Korihait and Salon Vilpas will be played on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 PM. The next game takes place on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 PM, and if needed, an additional game will be played on Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 PM.

Tickets are available in advance on the Korihait website.

Mannerheim League for Child Welfare organizes a Play Day once a month, and in April it will take place on Sunday, April 19 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Seikowin sali.

Play Days are aimed at children below school age and younger primary school pupils, with space for up to 40 children per event. There is no guided program, and each child must be accompanied by their own adult.

Registration is via email at mlluki.varaukset@gmail.com.
Admission is €2 per child or €5 per family (3 children or more).
Photo: MLL Uki / Facebook.

Celebrate the birthday of Uusikaupunki and join a guided city district tour on Sunday, April 19 from 2 to 4 PM. This is a great opportunity to explore both the historic and newer parts of the city – from north to south. During the guided bus tour, you’ll hear fascinating stories about the past and present of different districts. The tour is suitable for both newcomers and lifelong residents. Departure is from the Uusikaupunki bus station at 2 PM. The guides are Uusikaupunki tourist guides Tuula-Riitta Karlin and Riitta Kilkku. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Visit Uusikaupunki Johku online store, and the price is €20 per person. The tour will be held in finnish.

On Wednesday, April 22 at 7 PM, piano students from Music Institute of Vakka-Suomi will perform at the Aino music classroom in Monitoimijatalo Wintteri. Admission to the concert is free.

Spring Market in Uusikaupunki is a cheerful event for the whole family, bringing a lively atmosphere, vendors, and seasonal treats to the town center. At the market, you can browse stalls, discover handicrafts and local products, and enjoy the vibrant marketplace vibe.
 

The WPC Powerlifting Finnish Championships will be held at Cultural Centre Cruselli on April 25–26. The competition conditions continue the high standard of WPC events, with opportunities to break Finnish WPC records. This time, competitions for teenagers, juniors, the open category, and masters will all be on display. In addition, there will be an open “Strongest Biceps in Uusikaupunki” contest for everyone. Registration is available at the WPC Finland website, and the event is free for spectators. Photo: @vakkinen/WPC.

Live music is also available in local restaurants, adding to the springtime atmosphere in Uusikaupunki.

On Saturday, April 18, Pekka Tiilikainen & Beatmakers will perform at Blue Time. Founded in 1988, the band is known for its active touring and recording. Their music blends instrumental rock, rock ’n’ roll, rockabilly, and country. If you enjoy high-quality guitar-driven music, this is definitely a gig worth checking out!
Photo: Beatmakers Official / Facebook.

Bistro Bay transforms into KluBBen on Saturday nights – a hotspot for laid-back clubbing from 10 PM onwards. On Saturday, April 18, the decks will be taken over by DJ Will Mendez, and on April 25 by DJ Delicious.
KluBBen is the perfect place to enjoy the vibe and let loose.

The doors of Uusikaupunki New Church (Rauhankatu 3) are open on Thursdays from 4 to 6 PM for quiet reflection.

At the same time, visitors have the opportunity to explore this beautiful red-brick church, completed in 1863 and designed by architect Georg Theodor Chiewitz. Built in the Gothic Revival style, the church is known for its bright interior, clear architectural design, and peaceful atmosphere.

 

For movie lovers, Cinema Kuvala offers a program in one of Finland’s oldest cinemas, with a history of over 100 years. Today, Kuvala is a fully digital and modern premiere movie theater. You can explore the current program on Kuvala’s own website, where you can also purchase tickets in advance. And of course, don’t forget to grab your movie snacks from Kuvala’s kiosk!

History comes to life in museums

Wahlberg's Museum House (Ylinenkatu 11) is located in the town’s grid-plan area, surrounded by charming wooden houses. The impressive residence was built in the early 1870s by Fredrik Wahlberg, the founder of Uusikaupunki’s tobacco factory.

Inside the house, many original details have been beautifully preserved. The rooms feature ornate tiled stoves and intricate ceiling paintings, and in the salon you can even admire hand-painted original wallpapers dating back over 150 years.

Upstairs, the museum presents the story of shipbuilding, outfitting, and maritime trade. Sailors’ chests, souvenirs, ship paintings, and navigational instruments offer a fascinating glimpse into the city’s seafaring past.

Younger visitors can also enjoy the museum by playing detective and completing exhibition-related tasks.

You can explore maritime history and bourgeois life at the museum from Tuesday to Friday, 12 PM to 3 PM

Car Museum is located on Autotehtaankatu, is open daily from 11 AM to 5 PM. Across three halls, the museum showcases over a hundred vehicles – from classic cars to futuristic concept models, as well as motorcycles and even an aircraft.

A place of honor is given to Korvensuu (1913), the first Finnish car manufactured in Mynämäki. The museum also features the first Saab produced at the Uusikaupunki car factory on November 13, 1969. This Saab 96 was presented to President Urho Kekkonen and carried the license plate EKA-96. In addition, visitors can see earlier Saab models made in Trollhättan, Sweden, including the first Saab 92 registered in Finland from 1950.

At the museum, you can also explore a restoration workshop and visit the museum shop.

The featured artist of April is photographer Teemu Laulajainen, whose exhibition “Human and Climate Change” is on display.

For exhibition lovers

Runonkulma Gallery (Ylinenkatu 38 B), located in a charming old wooden house, is open on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 PM and on Saturdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. The gallery is also home to Pikkukylän Puoti, a boutique offering Finnish handicrafts, design, and art products. The April exhibition, “Spring Meeting”, features works by artists from the Rauman Kuvataideseura. The participating artists are Risto Keinonen, Tuula Kallas, Salme Kauppi, Taru-Taina Nora, Jenny Vuorela, and Vilma Wallenström.

Gallery Horisontti on Alinenkatu invites visitors to explore changing exhibitions and even borrow artwork to take home. Horisontti is open from Wednesday to Friday from 12 PM to 3 PM and on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM.
The April exhibition continues from March in a partly renewed form, featuring “Interaction of Colors” by members of the Uudenkaupungin Kuvataideseura. In the studio space, Mexican artisan Isaac Alvarado presents his work
 

Almost next door to Galleria-Taidelainaamo Horisontti, you’ll find Tupsula – a colorful and joyful exhibition of “Thousands of Tassels.” This unique display delights not only craft enthusiasts but also younger visitors, featuring imaginative artworks made entirely of tassels, including animal figures. Some of the cheerful creations have even spread onto the exterior walls of the exhibition space. Tupsula is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 PM, and on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.

At Cultural Centre Crusell, you can explore an exhibition of visual arts and crafts by students of Vakka-opisto. Crusell is open Tue–Wed and Fri from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Thu from 10 AM to 6 PM. The exhibition runs until April 22 and is also open during theatre performances, concerts, and other events held at the venue.

At Uusikaupunki Main Library, paintings by Joni Kulmala are on display in the exhibition “Approach.” The exhibition is open during the library’s opening hours: Monday–Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Joy of exercise – the delight of the outdoors

At Monitoimijatalo Wintteri swimming hall you can go every day. In addition to fitness swimming, the facilities include a diving pool, water slide, paddling pool for children, and even a cold pool for winter swimming enthusiasts.

The swimming hall is open:

• Monday and Friday: 8 AM – 9:30 PM
• Tuesday and Thursday: 6 AM – 9:30 PM
• Wednesday: 12 PM – 9:30 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM
• Sunday: 12 PM – 5:30 PM

The Wintteri café and swimming hall ticket sales are open:

• Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 7:30 PM
• Saturday: 8:45 AM – 4 PM
• Sunday: 11:45 AM – 4 PM

When ticket sales are closed, entry is only possible with a season pass wristband
 

Cold-water swimming is said to help keep colds at bay and strengthen the immune system – a refreshing way to boost your wellbeing!

For fans of winter and cold-water swimming in Uusikaupunki, there are several great options:

• Saunalaituri Höyry (Pilssitie 23) is located in Janhuanniemi by the sea, about 1.5 km from the city center. Swimming and sauna visits must be booked and paid in advance via their website. Höyry is open year-round  from 10 AM to 10 PM.
• Haimio free sauna offers cold-water swimming on Saturdays from 4 to 7 PM (Haimiontie 351).
• Metsälehto sauna in Haimio hosts cold-water swimming on Sundays from 4 to 6 PM (Haimiontie 365).
• You can also enjoy cold-water swimming at Santtioranta. Heated changing rooms near the pier are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 AM to 7 PM until April 17. (Note: the sauna is not in use.)

At last spring is here and you can enjoy the coastal nature of Uusikaupunki in many wonderful ways.

A great option is the Pamprinniemi nature trail in Pyhämaa, where the sea and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for a refreshing walk. Closer to the town center, Hiunjärvi – known as a bird lake – offers a nature trail and a lean-to shelter, making it an ideal spot for both birdwatching and a relaxing outdoor break.

You can also head to Kasarminlahti, where an accessible outdoor route leads to a birdwatching tower. The trail can be reached, for example, from the sports field parking area, and there is also a lean-to shelter nearby.

For a slightly longer excursion, the Oinassaari lean-to shelter in Korsaari is a lovely destination, about 18 kilometers from the city center towards Lepäinen. Pack some snacks for grilling and enjoy a day outdoors!

You can find more information about these and other events here:
tapahtumat.uusikaupunki.fi/en