Ghosts and pumpkins are returning to Mathildedal during the autumn holiday week from 9th to 18th of October, and the village will be filled with spooky vibes throughout the week.
Visitors can explore the Ghost Museum, walk along an exciting Ghost trail, participate in activities such as Zombie Walk, and play ghost-themed mini golf.
Restaurants and cafes will offer delicious pumpkin-themed dishes, and village shops will be open all week, with extended hours on Saturdays. Come and experience the spooky autumn atmosphere of Mathildedal!
The Ghosts & Pumpkins event is part of the Salon Pumpkin Weeks program and provides experiences for all ages. The program will be updated on Visit Mathildedal’s website at www.visitmathildedal.fi/en
Welcome to spend chillingly fun autumn holiday days in Mathildedal!
Dive into the fascinating world of felting and learn to create your own unique gnome using needle felting and shaping techniques. The course will result in charming gnome figures that reflect the artist’s personal touch.
The Felted Gnome course is a Christmas-themed version of the felting courses held in spring and summer, which sold out in record time – so make sure to secure your spot early!
The course is led by the felting artist Helena Heinonen from Raisio, whose stunning and realistic figures have captivated audiences both in exhibitions and on social media.
Get to know the instructor here:
Welcome to explore the fascinating world of painting with wool. During the course, you will learn to paint two-dimensional images with wool, such as portraits or animal figures.
The wool painting courses sold out in record time last summer, and now we have added more of them to our selection. So, reserve your spot quickly!
For the wool painting courses, you can bring your own photograph if you want to paint a portrait.
The course is led by the felting artist from Raisio, Helena Heinonen, whose own works are well-known for their highly realistic animal figures.
Get to know the teacher here:
Tufting is a highly popular handicraft technique that has conquered craft enthusiasts all over Finland.
The technique is at its best like painting with yarns!
During the course, you will learn to use a tufting needle and create a unique tapestry based on your own design. You will have access to a large variety of colorful high-quality yarns, ensuring your success.
The teacher is Minna Lehtovaara.
Dare to step into the depths of the forest and encounter forest creatures and even water spirits? Enter the Ghost Museum and face your fears.
Children under 12 only accompanied by an adult. Bringing pets to the museum is prohibited.
For younger children, there is a separate Children’s Ghost Museum. The Children’s Ghost Museum also does not have any sounds, making it suitable for Halloween enthusiasts who are sensitive to noise.
Free admission to the museums!
Open from 9th to 25th of October and on 31st of October to 1st of November from 11 am to 9 pm.
On Saturdays 10th and 17th of October, Mathildedal Ironworks will have late-night activities, with all the area’s shops, café, and restaurant open until late at night.
More information: https://mathildedal.fi/2026/07/17/kummitusmuseo/
In collaboration with: City of Salo and Visit Salo
Rikalanmäki’s uniquely atmospheric Christmas market will once again be held this year in 2026 at its traditional location on Independence Day weekend on 5th-6th December 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm. APPLICATIONS FOR VENDORS ARE OPEN! We can accommodate around 60 authentic artisans and local producers!
The market will be located at the Krouvi attic, Paja-Rikala, and outdoors on the ancient hill. Authentic artisans and local producers are welcome to Rikalanmäki with their high-quality and exquisite products.
Restaurant Rikalan Krouvi will be serving during the market offering Christmas porridge, mulled wine, and other festive treats! We do not take table reservations during the market.
See you at the Christmas-spirited Rikalanmäki!
Rikalantie 74, Halikko
The Vuohensaari café-restaurant is taking part in Local Food Day on 12–13 September 2026
At our café-restaurant, you can enjoy delicacies made from Finnish and locally sourced ingredients. On Local Food Day, we’ll be serving, amongst other things, home-baked goods such as carrot cake, pumpkin pie and ‘Voima’ bean pancakes made from Salo-grown broad beans.
There’s plenty more to enjoy on the event days:
📍 Vuohensaari Café-Restaurant, Satamakatu 102, Salo
📅 Sat–Sun 12–13 September, 11.00–15.00
Find out more on our website: www.visitvuohensaari.fi
Welcome to Vuohensaari!
Autumn break event offers activities for the whole family, both guided and self-directed! In collaboration with the City of Salo’s sports, culture, and youth services.
From the Youth Services, there will be a pop-up youth center, bingo, box escape game, balloon game, handicraft workshop, and other fun activities.
The Sports Services will provide a variety of sports activities for the whole family at the event. Ball games, gymnastics, reaction games, and much more fun.
Cultural services will organize a highly requested hobbyhorse track, as well as an art workshop where you can craft your own paper airplane and participate in a plane throwing competition.
The entire Autumn break event is free of charge and open to everyone!
The event follows the principles of the More Accessible Hobby Approach.
Autumn break event at Halikko Sports Hall offers activities for the whole family, both guided and self-directed! In collaboration with the City of Salo’s sports, culture, and youth services.
From the Youth Services, there will be a pop-up youth center, bingo, box escape game, balloon game, handicraft workshop, and other fun activities.
The Sports Services will provide a variety of sports activities for the whole family at the event. Ball games, gymnastics, reaction games, and much more.
Cultural services will organize a highly requested hobbyhorse track, as well as an art workshop where you can craft your own paper airplane and participate in a plane throwing competition.
The entire Autumn break event is free of charge and open to everyone!
The event follows the principles of the More Accessible Hobby Approach.
Come and learn patchwork with a fun quick triangle technique and sew a fabric bag, pillow, or table runner.
With this technique, you can create countless different patterns. The technique also allows for playing with colors and patterns. Finished pachwork can be sewn into a small fabric bag, table runner, or patchwork pillow according to each person’s wishes.
During the course, you will learn the basics of this triangle pachwork technique. The course consists of two sessions; during the first session, the overall design is planned, patches are cut, and sewing begins. In the second session, the project is assembled.
A selection of recycled fabrics will be available for your use during the course. If you have your own fabrics, feel free to bring them along.