Events
It is time to head to Särkänniemi as we offer the best events that will definitely make you feel butterflies in your stomach!
Särkänniemi Amusement Park 50 Years – A Summer of Surprises
Särkänniemi Amusement Park was opened to the public on May Day Eve in 1975. This year, Särkänniemi is celebrating the park's 50th anniversary. In honor of the anniversary year, visitors can enjoy joyful encounters and surprising moments throughout the summer season. We will update this page with more information about the summer’s events and surprises.
June 2025
June 2 – Free rides on Rapids Ride (Koskiseikkailu)! Located outside the amusement park area — no Amusement Park Entrance Ticket required.
June 9–15 – Free Drifti rides all week! Local insurance company Turva offers free rides on Drifti ride for the week. Drifti is located outside the amusement park area, so no Amusement Park Entrance Ticket needed.
June 14, 2025 – Toimistopojat Meet & Greet featuring Roponen, Suhis, and Sere. Insurance company Turva is sponsoring the meet & greet in front of the Drifti ride starting at 12:00 PM. Autographs will be available for the first 500 people. The meet & greet will end by 2:00 PM at the latest (earlier if all autographs have been given out).
Also surprises on random days:
Free 50th Anniversary tote bags for the first customers of the day
Free sunglasses for the first customers of the day
July 2025
July is Circus Month! Sorin Sirkus performs daily on Estraadi stage, and Hehkumahku Community Art School clowns entertain around the park.
Daily schedule:
11.30–13.00 ja 13.30–15.00 Hehkumahku clowns can be seen around the amusement park. 15.00–15.20 ja 18.00–18.20 Sorin Sirkus performs at Estraadi stage. 16.00–17.00 Sorin Sirkus performs around the amusement park.
Schedule changes are possible.
Also surprises on random days:
Treasure hunts
Bingo games
August 2025
Surprises on random days:
Free mini cotton candy or popcorn for the first customers of the day
Treasure hunts
Free tickets to Doghill’s Christmas for the first customers of the day
September 2025
September 13 – Summer Season Finale. Join us for the end-of-season celebration featuring a spectacular fireworks show! Performer announcement coming later this summer.
Also surprises on random days:
Free tickets to Doghill’s Christmas for the first customers of the day
October 2025
Creepy Carnival
Särkänniemi's Creepy Carnival arrives again to bring joy and excitement to fall in 2025. Tickets go on sale in late summer. The program is also published later.
December 2025
Doghill Christmas
Dive into fairy tale at Doghill Christmas again in 2025.