Events

Friday 21 July 

 

12-3 pm: Haystacking event.Municipality of Inari, technical department

1–5:30 pm: Emoji orienteering competition. Lehtolantie 2, Inari. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.

5–6:15 pm: Inari Week Opening Concert: Lotta Maija & Jutta Jessika. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets: €10. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.

6–9 pm: Heinäkengät dance course. Culture Centre Kuulas, Ivalontie 6, Ivalo. Basics of salsa, tango and slow waltz. Teacher Kimmo Luukkonen. Fee for the three-day course: €10, club members free of charge. Prebooking: ritva.marin@pp.inet.fi. Organiser: Tanssiseura Heinäkengät ry.

6-10 pm: Karaoke dance. Pub Lemmenjoen Lumo, Lemmenjoentie 1020, Lemmenjoki.

9 pm–2 am: Ivalo “Pelimannipäivät” festival of traditional music. Opening dance. Hotel Ivalo, Ivalontie 34, Ivalo. Age limit 18+. Tickets: €15. Organiser: Ivalon Pelimannit ry.

9:30–11:30 pm: Live music and wild herb cocktails. Wilderness Hotel Juutua, Saarikoskentie 2, Inari.

 

Saturday 22 July

 

10 am–5 pm: Heinäkengät dance course. Ainola Inclusion Centre, Petsamontie 9, Ivalo. Basics II: slow waltz, tango and salsa. See programme for 21 July.
11–12 am: Performances by Pelimannit. Pelimannit musicians performing in shops and public arear in Ivalo. Organiser: Ivalon Pelimannit ry.

11 am–2 pm: Peräkärrykirppis second-hand market. Matkahuolto cafeteria Kuuputin piha, Ivalontie 22, Ivalo. Reserve a spot: +358 40 762 5182 or info@kuuputti.fi.

11 am–2 pm: Summer brunch. Aurora Village, Aurorakuja 38, Ivalo. Price: €34/children under 12: €17.

11 am–11 pm: Sevettijärvi festival. Sevetin Peurat ry’s dance pavilion and Sevettijärvi sports field, Sevettijärventie 9011, Sevettijärvi. Free entrance to handicraft market at 11 am, field sport competition at 12 am and concert for children and the young at 6–7 pm. Open-air dance with the Moon Star band from 8–11 pm. Tickets €15. Organisers: Sevetin Peurat ry and Sámi artisans.

11 am–4 pm: Yard festival. Yard of the second-hand market of the Pentecostal church, Metsätie 2, Ivalo. Organiser: Ivalo Pentecostal Church.

1–2:30 pm: Ivalo “Pelimannipäivät” festival of traditional music. Concert. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets: €10.

1–1:35 pm and 3:30-4:05 pm: We are the Champions by Simon Llewellyn. Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, Menesjärventie 2A, Inari. Tickets: €10, children under school age €5. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture. In cooperation with Inergia Oy.

2–2:45 pm: Freestyle football workshop. Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, Menesjärventie 2A, Inari. Booking by  WhatsApp by 21 July at noon: +358 40 776 7546. Minimum age 7. Maximum 20 participants. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture. In cooperation with Inergia Oy.

3–6 pm: Koppelo village festival. Koppelo Village Hall, Koppelontie 890, Ivalo. Organiser: Koppelon kyläyhdistys ry.

6–8:30 pm: Film night: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Kaarre Cinema, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets €10. PG-11. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.

6 pm–12 am: Lemmin Tähti karaoke contest and dance. Elämys- ja majoituspalvelut Lemmenjoen Lumo / Lemmenjoki Camping, Lemmentientie 1020, Lemmenjoki.

9 pm–2 am: Ivalo ”Pelimannipäivät” festival of traditional music. Dance. Hotel Ivalo, Ivalontie 34, Ivalo. Tickets: €15. Age limit 18+.

9:30 pm–2:30 am: Karaoke by Johanna. Restaurant Cafe Ivalo.  Age limit 18+.

 

Sunday 23 July

 

10 am–4 pm: Kädentaitoja & kahvia handicrafts & coffee market. IvaloCenter, Kirkkokuja 14, Ivalo. Organisers: Hempea, Ivalonatural & Jaatu.

10 am–4 pm: Premium Street Food. IvaloCenter, Kirkkokuja 14, Ivalo. Organisers: Sonja Lassila & iKi Food Inari.

10 am–5 pm: Heinäkengät dance course. Ainola Inclusion Centre, Petsamontie 9, Ivalo. Follow-up course: salsa, slow waltz and tango. See programme for 21 July.

1:30–8 pm: Women’s night: yoga, women’s circle & sauna. Aurora Village, Aurorakuja 38, Ivalo. Further information and booking instructions: www.kunnonhoitola.fi. Organiser: Kunnonhoitola, Pilvi Ingebritsen.

5–3 pm: Inari Week concert: Saari by Kaisa Ristiluoma. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets: adults €12, pensioners, students, unemployed €10. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.

4–6 pm: Husky farm visit. Toivoniementie 1363, Kaamanen. Organiser: La Ferme Des Huskies.

4-7 pm: Flea market. Inari market, Kittilä Ratsutie 1, Inari. Organiser: Inari village association.

6–8 pm: Film night: Elemental. Kaarre Cinema, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets €10. ATP. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.

6–8 pm: Kuntokiepaus walk/run by Inari K-Market. Inarintie 45, Inari. Organisers: Inarin Yritys ja Inarin K-Market.

 

Monday 24 July

 

10 am–4 pm: Cycling tour by Outdoor Expert. Lutontie 3, Saariselkä. Guided cycling tour using your own bicycle €20, free of charge for Outdoor Expert’s customers. Booking at the website of Outdoor Expert Saariselkä.

10:30 am–2:30 pm: River boat cruise to Ravadas Falls. Lemmenjoen kylätie 100, Lemmenjoki. Further information and bookings: www.paltto.fi. Prices: €85/person (minimum two people), children €45/child. Organiser: Paltto Elämysretket.

12 am–2 pm: Youth workers’ touring car. Nellim, playground, next to the fish port. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.

12 am–5 pm: Pop-up wild herb café. Arctic Sky, Ruijankeino 2, Saariselkä.

1–3 pm: Film night: Elemental. See programme for 23 July.

1–3 pm: Daytime dance at Ainola. Ainola Inclusion Centre, Petsamontie 9, Ivalo. Organiser: Inarin omaishoitajat ja läheiset ry.

3-4:15 pm: Charlie Chaplin's classics - The Kid. Sámi cultural center Sajos, Menesjärventie 2a, Inari. Tickets €6. Organiser: Film club Filbmari.

4:30–8 pm: Dance course – show dance, modern dance and free dance. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Door L, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Instructor Janita Rantanen. Programme: 4:30–5:15 pm children 4–6 y, 5:15–6 pm children 7–9 y, 6–7 pm young 10+ y, 7-8 pm adults 16+. Price for three days: children 4–9 y €35, other €45. Course from 24 to 26 July and performance at Kuulas on 28 July. Booking: janita.m.rantanen@gmail.com. Parking to a large parking lot, please!

5–6:45 pm: Film night: Barbie. Kaarre Cinema, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets €10. Age restricted to 7 years. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.

5:15–6:00 pm: Forest yoga in a magical Lappish forest. Arctic Sky, Ruijankeino 2, Saariselkä.

6­–7:15 pm: Puolivilli 2023 musical tour at Auroratupa. Auroratupa terrace, about 700 m from the main gate of the UK National Park. Organisers: Puuraja ry, Metsähallitus and Inari Municipality.

 7:15–8:15 pm: Learn about sound bowls - a relaxation session. Participation fee €10. IvaloCenter, Kirkkokuja 14, 2nd floor, Ivalo. Organiser: JAATU.

Tuesday 25 July

 

11 am–2 pm: Trail running tour along the Arctic Trail Run trail. Lutontie 3, Saariselkä. Price: €20. Booking at the website of Outdoor Expert Saariselkä.

11 am–2 pm: Rapids shooting on Juutuanjoki River. Inari village centre/Juutuanjoki. Price €70/person, children 14–17 y €50/person. Bookings and further information: +358 16 668 706 or luonto.loma@saariselka.fi. Organiser: Lapin Luontolomat Oy.

12 am–2 pm: Youth workers’ touring car. Sevettijärvi, Sevettijärvi School. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.

1–2:30 pm: Fishing for children. Haravalantto, municipal hall park, Piiskuntie 2, Ivalo. Organisers: Ivalon Erämiehet ry & Lapin vapaa-ajankalastajat ry.

1–3 pm Discussion event on sustainable tourism. Ivalo library, Piiskuntie 2, Ivalo. Organiser: Pohjois-Lapin Vihreät ry.

1–4 pm: Riutula day of traditional life and culture in Lapland. Tickets €12 incl. guided tour, delicacies from the cafeteria and an exhibition of photographs and artifacts. Youth Centre Vasatokka, Angelintie 696, Inari.

2–5 pm: Siida summer festival. Inarintie 46, Inari. The programme is included in Siida’s entrance ticket: adults €15, reduced €13, children 7–17 y €, and children free. Guided tours at 2 and 4 pm. Organisers: Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Siida.

3–5 pm: Youth workers’ touring car. Näätämö playground. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.

3–5:15 pm: Charlie Chaplin's classics - The Great Dictator. Sámi cultural centre Sajos, Menesjärventie 2a, Inari. Tickets €6. Organiser: Film club Filbmari.

4–5:45 pm: Film night: Barbie. See programme for 24 July.

4:30–8 pm: Dance course – show dance, modern dance and free dance. See programme for 24 July.

5:30–6:45 pm: MOVE keep-fit class trial. Weather permitting! Booking by text: +358 44 353 2284. Sports field green, Vasantie 1, Ivalo. Organiser: Kunnonhoitola, Pilvi Ingebritsen.

6–7:30 pm: Evening of golden memories. Ivalo library, Piiskuntie 4, Ivalo. Organisers: Gold Museum and Ivalo library.

 

Wednesday 26 July

 

10:30 am–2 pm: River boat cruise to Ravadas Falls. See programme for 24 July.

11 am–2 pm: Karpaloita lasimaljassa – handicrafts and memories. Ainola Inclusion Centre, Petsamontie 9, Ivalo. Organiser: Marja Heikinheimo.

11 am–4 pm: Arctic grind gravel ride. Lutontie 3, Saariselkä. Price starting: €50. Booking at the website of Outdoor Expert Saariselkä.

11 am–3 pm: TE services On The Road. TE Services of Lapland, Ivalo office, Petsamontie 3, Ivalo.

12 am–6 pm: Kesipeivi – summer festival for all and sundry. Holiday Village Lapponia, Kaamasentie 831, Inari (Sikovuono). Organisers: Holiday Village Lapponia and summer café Lapponia.

12 am–2 pm: Youth workers’ touring car. Lemmenjoen Lumo yard. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.

1:00–1:45 pm: Menninkäisen luontohetki stories of nature for children (in Finnish). Ivalo main library, Piiskuntie 4, Ivalo. An event for the whole family. Organiser: Metsähallitus/Urho Kekkonen National Park Service Point Kiehinen.

2–6 pm: Lemmenjoki gold panning competition. Lemmenjoen Lumo, Lemmenjoentie 1020, Lemmenjoki. Registration time 12–2 pm.

2–4 pm: MiniGolf tournament. Kullanhuuhtojantie 1, Saariselkä. Participation fee €5/person. Organiser: Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.

3–5 pm: HOPLOP fun park for dogs! Vävyniemi dog sports field, Tavihaarantie, Ivalo. Participation fee €2/dog. Organiser: Pohjois-Lapin Koirakerho ry.

4:30–8 pm: Dance course – show dance, modern dance and free dance. See programme for 24 July.

3–4:30 pm: Charlie Chaplin's classics - Modern Times. Sámi cultural centre Sajos, Menesjärventie 2a, Inari. Tickets €6. Organiser: Film club Filbmari.

5:30–6:45 pm: MOVE keep-fit class trial. See programme for 25 July.

6–7:30 pm: Evening of nature celebrating the 40^th anniversary of the UK National Park. Ivalo main library, Piiskuntie 4, Ivalo. Organiser: Metsähallitus.

6–8:45 pm: Film night: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Tickets €12. Age limit 12+. Kaarre Cinema, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo.

 

Thursday 27 July

 

10 am–4 pm: Cycling tour by Outdoor Expert. See programme for 24 July.

11 am–12:30 pm: Café of memories. Ainola Inclusion Centre, Petsamontie 9, Ivalo. Organiser: Alzheimer Society of Lapland in cooperation with Ivalo Alzheimer Society.

12 am–4 pm: Darts Junior course. Papana Bar, Inarintie 49, Inari. The course is intended for 13–18 year-olds, and it takes place on 27–28 July. Course fee €5, final competition €5. Further information and booking by Whatsapp: +358 40 551 1506. Organiser: Papana Darts ry.

12 am–3 pm: Youth workers’ touring car. Urkinpuisto, Saariselkä. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.

12 am–3 pm: Emoji orienteering competition. Kiveliöntie 8, Saariselkä. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Leisure Activities.

2–2:30 pm: Harald Helander short documentary. Cultural space Kuulas, Ivalontie 6, Ivalo. Organizer: Ivalon Luononystävät ry.

2–6 pm: VillageBingo. Ainola Inclusion Centre, Petsamontie 9, Ivalo. Price €2.50/coupon. Organiser: Ivalon kyläyhdistys ry.

3-5 pm: Charlie Chaplin's classics - A King in New York. Sámi cultural centre Sajos, Menesjärventie 2a, Inari. Tickets €6. Organiser: Film club Filbmari.

4–5 p.m. Demonstration of good spirits for Lake Inarijärvi. Culture Centre Kuulas, Ivalontie 6, Ivalo. Organiser: Ivalon Luononystävät ry.

5–8 pm: Yoga & Dance Workshop. Törmäsen Keidas, Rovaniementie 671 b, Ivalo. Price €40. Bookings: janita.m.rantanen@gmail.com. Organiser: Ivalo Yoga & Wellness and dance artist Janita Rantanen.

6–8 pm: Tunturi-Kiekko ice hockey club 40 years – still going strong! Ivalo ice hockey arena, Vasantie 1, Ivalo.

6–8:30 pm: Film night: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. See programme for 22 July.

6–8 pm: Evening of stories and legends: Eskelisen ja postiauton tuomat – ja viemät. Ivalo main library, Piiskuntie 4, Ivalo. Foreword by Irja Jefremoff. Organiser: Inari municipal library.

 

Friday 28 July

 

10 am–6 pm: Flight tours. Nose wheel aircraft from the airport, price €50/person. Float plane from the pier of Hotel Kultahippu, price €75/person. Tickets from outside S-Market Ivalo. Organiser: Tunturi-Ilmailijat ry.

10:30 am–2:30 pm: River boat cruise to Ravadas Falls. See programme for 24 July.

11 am–12:30 pm: Café of memories. Toimintatupa, Pappilantie 1, Inari. Organiser: Alzheimer Society of Lapland in cooperation with Ivalo Alzheimer society.

12 am–5 pm: Aurora Village summer festival. Aurorakuja 28, Ivalo. Second-hand market, outdoor concert and pony riding with Polaris Point Horse.

12 am–4 pm: Darts Junior course. Papana Bar, Inarintie 49, Inari. The course is intended for 13–18 year-olds, and it takes place on 27–28 July. Course fee €5, final competition €5. Further information and booking by Whatsapp: +358 40 551 1506. Organiser: Papana Darts ry.

12-5 pm: Inari craft shop & friends: craft pop-up shop. Inarijärventie 2362 (Karhunpesäkivi), Inari. Organisers: Inari Handicraft Shop, Loimulintu, Nora Nevia.

3-6 pm: Cultural environment day. Inari municipality council hall, Piiskuntie 2, Ivalo. Register on 25.7. by: annika.kostamo@pohjoisinlappi.fi. Organiser: Open doors and handsome porches project.

4:45–5:15 pm: Dance course performance. Culture Centre Kuulas, Ivalontie 6, Ivalo.

6–7:30 pm: Inari Week concert: Juurakko. Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos, Menesjärventie 2A, Inari. Tickets: adults €15, pensioners, students and unemployed €12. Children under 10 years €0.Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.

5–8 pm: Sevettin seitenottelu heptathlon. Sevettijärventie 9040 C, Sevettijärvi. Participation fee €5. Sevetin Baari & Guesthouse.

7–8 pm: Hyppää pois play. Ivalo School and Cultural Centre Kaarre, Koppelontie 4, Ivalo. Tickets €10. Age limit 12+.

7 pm–2:30 am: Takaisin Ivaloon music festival. Arctic River Resort, Näverniementie 17, Ivalo. Tickets for Friday €15 (prebooked) and €20 (from the door). Two tickets €40 (prebooked). Music festival focussing on dance music.

8 pm–2:00 am: The Bilebändi. Ivalontie 34, Ivalo. Tickets €15. Organiser: Hotel Ivalo.

 

Saturday 29 July

 

9–12 am: Restorative Saturdays. Kullanhuuhtojantie, Saariselkä. Garden yoga, sauna, swimming and breakfast. Instructor Riina Laitinen. Booking: info@skisaariselka.fi or +358 16 668 882. Organiser: Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.

10 am–5:30 pm: Watercross Ivalo. Tickets: adults €15, 7–15 y €5, children under 7 y free. Hotel Ivalon beach, Ivalontie 34, Ivalo. Organiser: Ylä-Lapin moottorikelkkailijat ry.

10 am–5 pm: Pop-up market for summer sports equipment. Pohjoisen Parantola, Ivalontie 7, Ivalo. Organiser: Hiihtopaketti.fi.

10 am–6 pm: Flight tours. See programme for 28 July.

11:30 am–3:30 pm: Transportation to Nellim. Departure from the parking lot of the municipal hall at Piiskuntie 2, Ivalo at 11:30, departure from Nellim at 3 pm. Price: return ticket €5. Book your seat at +358 400 981 243 or info@kukkolanbussit.com by 28 July at 2 pm.. Organiser: Inari Municipality, Department of Culture.

12 am–3 pm: Summer day in Nellim. Nellim park and recreational area and fishing harbour. Dance from 9 pm at Café Nellim Sámi Village, Nellimintie 4139a. Organiser: Paatsjoen-Nellimin kyläyhdistys ry.

12 am–2 pm: Hiking the Tuuruharju nature trail. Starts 1.4 km from the crossing of E75 and Karigasniemi towards Utsjoki. Nature trail signpost is on the left-hand side of the road. Organiser: Kaamasen kyläyhdistys.

12-5 pm: Inari craft shop & friends: craft pop-up shop. See 28.7. program.

3–7 pm: Lapland O Week orienteering event, day 1. Santa’s Hotels, Lutontie 12, Saariselkä. Participation fee, adults €30. Organisers: Liikup Oy and Routamap Oy.

3–5:30 pm: 30 years of the magic of Lapland – a story and song session. Sininen Fillari courtyard, Kaamasentie 3020, Kaamanen.

3–5:45 pm: Film night: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. See programme for 26 July.

6 pm–2:30 am: Takaisin Ivaloon music festival. Arctic River Resort, Näverniementie 17, Ivalo. Tickets for Saturday €25 (prebooked) and €30 (from the door). Two tickets €40 (prebooked). Music festival focussing on rock music.

9:30 pm–2:30 am: Karaoke by Johanna. Restaurant Cafe Ivalo. K18.

 

Sunday 30 July

 

10 am–5 pm: Pop-up market for summer sports equipment. See programme for 29 July.

12-5 pm: Inari craft shop & friends: craft pop-up shop. See 28.7. program.

3–7 pm: Lapland O Week orienteering event, day 2. See programme for 29 July.

5–7:45 pm: Film night: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. See programme for 26 July.

 

Exhibitions

 

Inarijärvi – luontohelmemme photography exhibition 17–28 July, weekdays 1–5 pm. Culture Centre Kuulas, Ivalontie 6, Ivalo. Presenting also Hukaton artworks. Free admission!

Themed tours at Gold Museum (Kultamuseo) 24–27 July from 2 pm. Tankavaarantie 11 C, Sodankylä. Tickets €12/10/6.

Kultamuseon Hiput exhibition of gold nuggets, Ivalo main library, during opening hours. Piiskuntie 4, Ivalo. Free admission!

Skolt Sámi Heritage House open Tue-Sat 10 am to 4 pm until 23 September. Sevettijärventie 9041, Sevettijärvi.

 

 

During Inari Weeks, you can visit the information desk in the lobby of Culture Centre Kuulas at Ivalontie 6, Ivalo. The information desk is open on weekdays from 1 to 5 pm. Please note that the Inari Weeks’ programme may be subject to change. See updated programme information at www.inariviikot.fi