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A display case from the Finnish Glass Museum, with colorful glass objects on one shelf.

Big little city

A man speaking into a microphone in a conference room with a presentation on a screen in the background. A man wearing a field uniform stands next to him.

Riihimäki wants to add value to Finland's security and economic growth – also in the next government term

Mayor Jouni Eho writes in his blog that Riihimäki made a strategic choice by launching the Define ecosystem.

Two children are using a digital screen at school.

Early childhood education and basic education service network options selected

The work to update the early childhood education and basic education service network of the City of Riihimäki has begun.

Three elementary school children and an adult playing a board game at a table. The adult bends down to move a piece on the board. One of the children has a thoughtful expression, another is focused, and the third is enthusiastic.

At Riihimäki, every child is met - the basics of everyday life support learning and growth

In Riihimäki, the everyday life of early childhood education, basic education, and upper secondary school is guided by the idea that every child will be met, seen, and heard every day.

A hand is holding onto the handlebars of a bicycle. A cycling glove is worn on the hand.

Riihimäki awards Onni Jaakonsaari as Athlete of the Year 2025

The city of Riihimäki has decided which Riihimäki residents will be awarded as 2025's athletes, background worker and Good Municipal Citizen.

Children eat in the school cafeteria.

School meals received the most votes in participatory budgeting

The City of Riihimäki will implement 12 resident ideas this year based on a participatory budgeting vote.

A low, wide building with the words S-market written on the side. A parking lot in front of the building. Light blue sky, a group of a few people on the street in the foreground.

A new S-market is being built in the city center.

Osuuskauppa Hämeenmaa will next invest in the center of Riihimäki in the Kanta-Häme area. Hämeenmaa will build an S-market at Keskuskatu 15.

Three young women smile in the doorway of an old, beautifully renovated house.

The city begins a year-long collaboration with three local influencers

Riihimäki is starting a year-long collaboration with three social media influencers. All of the influencers involved in the collaboration live in Riihimäki.

A nice new 4-story light-colored house with construction site fences in front.

A record number of homes are being built in Riihimäki – 107 owner-occupied and rental apartments are under construction in the city

As many as 107 new owner-occupied and rental apartments are currently being built in Riihimäki. The situation is exceptional nationwide.

Latest news

three red reusable cups with the R logo of the city of Riihimäki.
26.2.2026 News Participate and influence Circular economy Riihimäki takes a step towards zero waste

Riihimäki event calendar

The event calendar information is updated on the website via the event calendar HämeEvents portal. You can familiarize yourself with all Riihimäki's events on the website of the event calendar.

25.10.2025 - 3.5.2026

FlowerPower − The world of flowers

The exhibition brings an experiential kingdom of flowers to the museum.

Location: Riemu museums, Temppelikatu 8, Riihimäki

Price: 14 € / 6 €

12.1.2026 - 4.5.2026

A particularly lovely dance lesson

Dance class for people with intellectual disabilities and those in need of special support

Location: Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Parliament Building, Palstakatu 7, Riihimäki

12.1.2026 - 13.4.2026

Skating school for 3-9 year olds

Welcome to Riihimäki Ice Skating Academy's best winter skating school.

Location: Riihimäki Ice Hall, Hj. Elomaa katu 4, Riihimäki

Price: 130

20.1.2026 - 31.12.2026

Stories from the city

The Riihimäki City Museum's exhibition Stories from the City presents Riihimäki from the Stone Age to the future.

Location: Riemu museums, Temppelikatu 8, Riihimäki

Price: €14 / €6. The Museum Card is also accepted as a payment method.

20.1.2026 - 31.12.2026

In Helen's Salon - Helene Schjerfbeck's works

Helenen Salongi features Schjerfbeck works from the Tatjana and Pentti Wähäjärvi collection at the Riihimäki Art Museum.

Location: Riemu museums, Temppelikatu 8, Riihimäki

Price: €14/6. Museum card accepted as payment.

20.1.2026 - 31.12.2026

Antrea − From the banks of Vuoksi to Riihimäki

The exhibition Antrea − From the shores of Vuoksi to Riihimäki presents the history and artifacts of the evacuees from the Antrea parish in Karelia.

Location: Riemu museums, Temppelikatu 8, Riihimäki

Price: €14/6. Museum card accepted as payment.

3.2.2026 - 24.5.2026

Esko Rantanen: Pictures on birch wood

The exhibition features over 20 nature images transferred onto birch plywood, where the photograph and the living wooden surface form a unique whole.

Location: Finnish Forestry Museum, Tehtaankatu 23a, Riihimäki

Price: 10/6/4