December is here, and the countdown to Christmas has begun! Discover the best winter and Christmas highlights in Tyrnävä — from events and activities to seasonal sports. Pick your favorites from the list, or experience them all!
📗 Watch or listen a festive storytime from Tyrnävä Library! Enjoy the Christmas tale Molli’s Christmas on the Tyrnävä Cultural Services YouTube channel from December 1–28: https://youtu.be/jrzu98ZAsJk
🐑 Nuojua Theatre Workshop presents Christmas on the Farm on Friday, December 5 at 9:30 a.m. in the Temmes School Sports Hall.
🎻 Enjoy a beautiful Christmas concert on Friday, December 12 at 6 p.m. in the Mill Library reading room.
🎁 Find local crafts, treats, and last-minute gift ideas! The Tyrnävä Village Association hosts its Christmas Market at the Tyrnävä Community Hall on Saturday, December 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🎹 Students from the Liminka Region Music Institute perform a festive library concert at Tyrnävä’s Mill Library on Tuesday, December 16 at 6 p.m.
🎭 Join Akseli Klonk’s Puppet Theatre’s drama workshop Lost Key.
Held on Wednesday, December 17 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. in the Kivipirtti space at Myllykirjasto. Registration: tii.veijola@tyrnava.fi
✨ Welcome the Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture year together! At the New Year’s Fires event on Wednesday, December 31, blazing torches will light the entrances to Tyrnävä’s town center from 6 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the rectory yard with opening greetings and a performance by the Murto Youth Choir.
🎶 Take a peaceful moment during the holiday rush. Enjoy Christmas porridge at the Porridge Day on Wednesday, December 10 (9 a.m.–7 p.m.), sing Beautiful Christmas Songs, or attend seasonal concerts. Explore the full offering: tyrnavanseurakunta.fi
🖼️ Stroll down Dairy Street, glowing with Christmas lights, and step into the municipal exhibition space to admire works by Irina Havaste-Ukkola — where art meets the historic charm of the old industrial district at Christmastime.
⛷️ Stay active as the days grow darker. Go skating or skiing, try the new Markkuu winter swimming spot, and don’t forget winter disc golf at Palkki!
See the full, continuously updated winter and Christmas calendar for Tyrnävä: tyrnava.fi/talvi. Missing an event? Share your tip: Communications Manager Mikko Lehtinen, tel. 040 556 2618.
For more tips and inspiration, contact Visit Tyrnävä’s tourist information at Myllykirjasto (tel. +358 50 316 8775, Meijerikatu 3, 91800 Tyrnävä).