Evens in April 7.-12.4.2026

The city library and cultural venues once again invite you to enjoy a diverse program this week. There will be music and storytelling for both the youngest members of the family and adults alike. The city’s nature trails and sauna experiences offer nourishment for both mind and body – and from the end of the week onwards, you can also stop by the Pakkahuone to enjoy its famous doughnuts.

Library events

The “Read to a Dog” session at Uusikaupunki Library will take place on Tuesday, April 7 from 5 to 6 PM. The dogs will be in the library’s event space, and each reader will have their own quiet reading spot separated by screens. There will be two listening dogs present at each session. You can read picture books, comics, fairy tales, or even non-fiction to the dog. Each reading session lasts about 5–10 minutes, and turns are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

On Wednesday, April 8 at 10 AM, babies are invited to enjoy rhyme time together with a parent, grandparent, or godparent. The session includes both traditional and newer nursery rhymes, as well as familiar children’s songs. The session is led by librarian Tuula Amberla.

The library’s storytime will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 9:30 AM. The youngest members of the family can dive into the magical world of stories during this approximately 30-minute session. Children under the age of two should attend with a parent or caregiver. The sessions feature picture books based on different themes.

On Thursday, April 9 at 3:30 PM, the youth film The Boy and the Heron will be shown at the city library. The story follows a young boy, Mahito, who is grieving his mother and is drawn into a mysterious world where the boundaries between the living and the dead begin to blur. There, death is not the end, but the beginning of something new. The film is rated 12+.

Väriset Varsinais-Suomi Oy will host a free event for Uusikaupunki residents on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Wintteri Rauhasali (Viikaistenkatu 3).

During the event, an expert will talk about painting wooden houses, different types of paint, methods for removing old paint, and roof maintenance. The company’s services will also be presented. After the official part, participants are welcome to stay for discussion and can book a free on-site assessment visit.

You are welcome to attend without registration, but due to refreshments, advance sign-up by email is appreciated: Petro.pyykko@variset.fi.

 
On Friday, April 10 at 7 PM, Controlled Chaos arrives at Cruselli Hall – a stand-up show by Mika Eirtovaara where anything can happen. Each performance is a unique mix of new and old material, with nothing fully pre-planned – no two shows are ever the same. Although Eirtovaara has been performing stand-up for over twenty years, his stage presence remains fresh, energetic, and engaging. Tickets in advance via lippu.fi.
 

On Saturday, April 11 at 6 PM, Petri Laaksonen and the women’s choir D’ameni will perform together in a concert titled Let the Song Tell. Laaksonen is a highly respected performer known for his melodic and deeply moving songs, combining strong interpretation with a distinctive voice. The concert is named after his new, yet-to-be-released piece. Also taking the stage is Naiskuoro D’ameni, a choir with over 60 years of history, bringing together singers of different ages from Uusikaupunki and nearby areas. This joint concert with top musicians offers an atmospheric and memorable musical experience, where Laaksonen’s heartfelt compositions truly shine.

On Friday, April 10 at 8 AM, one of the best moments of spring arrives as Pakkahuone opens its doors again after a long winter – and it’s finally time to enjoy those famous doughnuts.

Pakkahuone is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM until the end of May, and after that from 8 AM to 10 PM. Throughout the summer, the café will also host rotating art exhibitions. The first exhibition features works by Pekka Leino.

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

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

 

Film lovers can enjoy the programme at Cinema Kuvala, one of the oldest cinemas in Finland with a history of over 100 years. Today, Kuvala is a fully digital and modern first-run cinema. You can explore the programme and purchase tickets in advance on Kuvala’s website. Don’t forget to grab your movie snacks from Kuvala’s kiosk.

History comes to life in museums

Wahlberg’s House Museum is located in the town’s grid-plan area, surrounded by a charming wooden house district. The founder of the Uusikaupunki tobacco factory, Fredrik Wahlberg, built this impressive residence for himself in the early 1870s.

The rooms still feature original decorative tiled stoves and beautifully crafted ceiling paintings. In the salon, you can even admire hand-painted original wallpapers dating back over 150 years.

The upstairs exhibition presents shipbuilding, outfitting, and maritime trade. Sailors’ chests, souvenirs, ship paintings, and a captain’s navigation instruments offer a fascinating insight into the city’s maritime history.

For younger visitors, the museum also offers detective-themed activities and exhibition-related tasks.

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

The Uusikaupunki Car Museum is open daily from 11 AM to 5 PM. Across three exhibition halls, you can explore over a hundred vehicles – from classic cars to futuristic concept models, as well as motorcycles and even an aircraft.

A place of honour 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 registration EKA-96. In addition, visitors can see earlier Saab models made in Trollhättan, Sweden, including the first Saab 92 registered in Finland in 1950.

The museum also includes a restoration workshop and a museum shop. The featured artist for April is photographer Teemu Laulajainen, whose exhibition “Human and Climate Change” is on display.

For exhibition lovers

Runonkulma Gallery, located in a charming old wooden house, is open on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 PM and Saturdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. The gallery is also home to Pikkukylän Puoti, a shop offering Finnish handicrafts, design, and art products.
The April exhibition, Spring Meeting, features works by artists from the Rauma Art Association. Participating artists include Risto Keinonen, Tuula Kallas, Salme Kauppi, Taru-Taina Nora, Jenny Vuorela, and Vilma Wallenström.

At Galleria-Taidelainaamo Horisontti, you can 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 with some updates. On display is Interaction of Colours, an exhibition by members of the local Art Association. In the studio space, Mexican artisan Isaac Alvarado presents his work.
 

Located almost next to Galleria-Taidelainaamo Horisontti, Tupsula of a Thousand Tassels is a colourful and cheerful exhibition that delights not only craft enthusiasts but also younger visitors with its unique artworks made from tassels. The exhibition also features animal figures, and some of the playful tassel creations have even spread onto the exterior walls of the building. Tupsula is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 5 PM, and on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.

At Cultural Centre Cruselli, visitors can explore an exhibition of visual arts and crafts by Vakka-Opisto throughout April. Cruselli is open Tuesday–Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Exhibitions are also open in connection with theatre performances, concerts, and other events held at the venue.

At the Uusikaupunki Main Library, paintings by Joni Kulmala are on display in the exhibition Approaching. The exhibition is open during library 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.

Enjoy the outdoors and the joy of exercise

At the Wintteri multi-purpose centre, the swimming hall is open daily for visitors. In addition to lap swimming, the facility features a diving pool, a water slide, a children’s pool, and 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 ticket sales for the swimming hall 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 to the swimming hall is only possible with a season pass wristband.

Cold-water swimming is said to help keep colds at bay and strengthen the immune system.

For fans of winter and cold-water swimming, there are several options available:

Saunalaituri Höyry is located in Janhuanniemi by the sea, about 1.5 kilometres from the town centre. Swimming and sauna sessions must be booked and paid for in advance via the website. Höyry is open year-round daily from 10 AM to 10 PM.

At Haimio public sauna, winter swimming is available on Saturdays from 4 to 7 PM.

Winter swimming is also available at the Metsälehto sauna in Haimio (Haimiontie 365) on Sundays from 4 to 6 PM. On Sunday, April 12 from 12 to 4 PM, a firewood work event will be held at the sauna, after which participants can enjoy the sauna and swimming free of charge.

There is also a winter swimming spot at the Santtioranta pier. Heated changing rooms nearby are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 AM to 7 PM. Please note that the sauna is not in use during winter.

As spring approaches, you can enjoy the maritime nature, for example along the Pamprinniemi nature trail in Pyhämaa. Closer to the town centre, you’ll find Hiunjärvi, known as a bird lake, with its own nature trail and a lean-to shelter.

You can also head out to the accessible outdoor route and birdwatching tower at Kasarminlahti, starting from the sports field parking area. A lean-to shelter can also be found along the route. Another great excursion destination is the Oinassaari lean-to in Korsaari, located about 18 kilometres from Uusikaupunki centre towards Lepäinen. Pack some food for grilling and enjoy the trip!

More information about these and other events can be found at:

tapahtumat.uusikaupunki.fi/en