‘Enchanted Park’ – a light art event

Walking Acts

• 4.30 pm The Snow Fairy, duration 15 mins
• 5.00 pm LED Fan Dance, duration 15 mins
• 5.30 pm Snow Fairy, duration 15 mins
• 5.30 pm–8.30 pm The Queen, non-stop
• 6.30 pm Snow Fairy, duration 15 mins
• 7.30 pm Snow Fairy, duration 15 mins
• 8.00 pm LED fan dance, duration 15 mins
• 8.30 pm Snow Fairy, duration 15 mins

Performances in the park square

• 6.00 pm Soisalo Dance School, duration approx. 10 mins
• 7.00 pm Karelian Fires, duration 15 mins

NON-STOP 4.00 pm–10.00 pm

• Lighting and soundscape: Festivaalimaa

Light art installations by children’s hobby groups:

• Garden of Light, Taito Craft School
• Together, Soisalo School of Visual Arts
• Lights of Varkaus, ‘Mun Juttu’ – Finnish Model for Leisure Activities art groups and Taito Craft School 
• Shadows of Varkaus, art groups from the ‘Mun Juttu – Finnish Model for Leisure Activities’ and Taito Craft School 

PERFORMANCES:

✨️The Snow Fairy✨️ at 4.30 pm, 5.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm

The Snow Fairy’s radiant presence will delight and amaze you! Be enchanted by the sensuous and playful movement of light that the Snow Fairy creates in the park throughout the evening using a variety of lighting equipment. Psst… Children and the young at heart, there’ll also be a chance to have your photo taken with the Snow Fairy at the end of each performance during the evening. The Snow Fairy is played by street artist Siru Flows

✨ The Queen ✨ 5.30 pm–8.30 pm 

This majestic guest will charm princesses and knights young and old alike! This noble figure greets passers-by, bringing with her a touch of courtly charm and a mysterious atmosphere. The Queen’s magnificent parasol, adorned with light effects, creates a fairy-tale glow around her.

✨️LED fan dance✨️ at 17.00 and 20.00

A fire-dancing duo will move through the event area with LED fans, performing improvisational dance, partner acrobatics and performance art encounters amongst the audience.

✨️Soisalo Dance School✨️ at 6.00 pm

Children and young people from the dance school will perform in glow-in-the-dark costumes. 

• Children’s dance (ages 5–6), Ribbon dance
• Youth group, K-pop

✨️Fires of Karelia ✨️ at 7.00 pm

In this performance, brimming with joy and warmth, the music accompanies choreographed dances and fire artistry, creating a visually stunning experience that combines spectacular stunts.

The food stalls at the end of Ahlströminkatu are open from 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm 

PP’S HOT DOG

• Premium Hot Dogs: Chicago Style, Chili Style, PP’s Original and Junior from €8
• Bowl of nachos €3.50
• Drinks from €2.50
• Coffee €2.50

Payment methods: cash, card
 

LC Varkaus JUSTIINA

• Grilled sausage 2 € 3 for 5 €
• Juice in a carton €1

Payment methods: cash, MobilePay

WARKAUDEN VEISTO RY

• Mulled wine 2.5 €
• Hot chocolate 3 €
• Tea 2 €
• Doughnut €2.5
• Gingerbread biscuit (also gluten-free) €1
• Bag of sweets 2 €

Payment methods: cash, card, MobilePay
 

SCOUT STALL

• Grill your own sausage 3 €
• Marshmallow on a stick 2 €
• Mulled wine and gingerbread biscuit 3 €
• Scouts’ Christmas calendar €13

Payment methods: cash, MobilePay
 

TYYSKÄN VÄENTUPA CAFÉ is open from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm in the red courtyard building

• Porridge and raisin soup cooked by the Martta women, as well as café items.

TYYSKÄ BAR is open from 4.00 pm to midnight in the yellow main building 

• Mulled wine, gingerbread biscuits and festive music.

• Parking is available in the car parks at the Courthouse and Town Hall along Wredenkatu, as well as at the Ilopisara Swimming Pool and Navitas car parks. 

• Please note! The car park on the extension of Ahlströminkatu, in front of the main entrance to the Town Hall, is reserved exclusively for people with reduced mobility. 

• Adults are responsible for the safety of the children in their party. 

• Dogs are welcome at the event. Please note, however, that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and must not disturb other event guests.

• The paths and courtyard area will be cleared of snow before the event, but not during it, so walking in the snow may be challenging. There are changes in level across the terrain.
• Access to the jetties is prohibited during the event. 
• The event area is dark and dimly lit.
• Please note that the air feels colder near the water due to the humidity and the breeze.
• Fire art installations and other fires and smoke machines produce smoke.

In the Enchanted Park, everyone can take part, be present and express themselves without discrimination or harassment. The aim is to create a respectful, open and accessible atmosphere that fosters cultural experience, learning and a sense of community.

PLEASE NOTE

Be mindful of everyone in the space or at the event. Be aware of different needs, backgrounds and ways of participating.

RESPECT

Treat everyone equally and with respect. Do not make assumptions about people’s backgrounds, identities or experiences. Respect privacy and handle sensitive topics with tact.

BE RESPONSIBLE

Take responsibility for your own words and actions. Remember that even well-intentioned actions can be perceived as offensive by others. 

If you take photographs or videos, make sure you have the consent of everyone appearing in the image.

GIVE SPACE, BE OPEN AND LISTEN

Listen actively and give everyone the chance to take part in the conversation or activity in their own way. Everyone has the right to their own opinion without being belittled or labelled.

ASK FOR AND GIVE APOLOGIES

If you offend someone, whether intentionally or unintentionally, apologise and be prepared to make amends. Be kind to both yourself and others; we’re all learning.

ADDRESS HARASSMENT

If you notice inappropriate behaviour or harassment, report it to the person in charge of the venue or event. Everyone has the right to a safe cultural experience.

Harassment liaison officer: Tiina Nissinen, tel. 040 075 2300

A shared commitment

The organisers of Lumotun puisto are committed to developing safer venue practices together with their community and to fostering an environment where everyone feels safe and comfortable.

Culture and Events Services, City of Varkaus

Festivaalimaa

Soisalo Dance School

Soisalo School of Art

Taito Craft School

Mun Juttu – the Finnish model for leisure activities 

Kovameno

Tyyskä ILO

Pp’s Hot Dog

LC Varkaus Justiina

Warkauden Veisto ry

Partio-Unnukka ry

We would like to ask for your feedback on the event anonymously via an online form.

Your feedback is important so that we can make the event even better next year.

GIVE FEEDBACK ON THE 2026 EVENT

Varkaus City Culture and Events Services

Events Producer 
Tiina Nissinen
tiina.nissinen(a)varkaus.fi
tel. 044 075 2300