Spend an afternoon at Siida
Regular route buses take you from Saariselkä and Ivalo to Inari. Timetables are available at the hotel receptions and at the local tourist informations. On Wednesdays there is an organized transportation that will take you back to Saariselkä and to Ivalo. The return transportation leaves from Siida on Wednesdays at 4.15 p.m. Reservations by 4 p.m. the day before at the hotel receptions (Hotel Kieppi, Hotel Riekonlinna, Tunturihotelli, Holiday Club Saariselkä), at Siida, tel. +358 (0)400 898 212, at Northern Lapland Tourism (Pohjois-Lapin Matkailu), or at Saariselän Keskusvaraamo in Saariselkä. The return fare is charged at Siida along with the entrance fee. Return fares are: to Ivalo 10€ / person and to Saariselkä 14€ / person.

Aurora Borealis Slide Show
A 12-minute slide show with aurora photographs by Martti Rikkonen and music by Vilddas. Included in the entrance fee. Additional shows for groups 10€ / show. Please notice that the shows are only available if there are no other reservations for the Auditorium. Check timetables at Siida, tel. +358 (0)400 898 212.

Lake Inari Multimedia Show
A Multimedia Show about the history and nature of Lake Inari. Showings for groups 10€ / show. Several languages available. Please notice that the shows are only available if there are no other reservations for the Auditorium. Check timetables at Siida, tel. +358 (0)400 898 212.

Skábmagovat – Indigenous Peoples’ Film Festival
The festival will present films by the Sámi and the Bolivian and Canadian Indians.

Sámi álbmotbeaivi – Sámi National Day
Open day at Siida from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The United Nations has declared the year 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. In our Tuesday series of nature nights, we will learn about the variety of species and their characteristics in our natural neighbourhood. Tickets € 5/lecture.
Nature Night: How to Identify Birds
Can you tell a tree pipit from a meadow pipit? How about a greylag goose from a bean goose? Jouni Aikio, a birdwatcher from Inari, will introduce you to the tricks and secrets of identifying bird species.

In our Tuesday series of nature nights, we will learn about the variety of species and their characteristics in our natural neighbourhood. Tickets € 5/lecture.
Nature Night: The Fish and the Fishermen of the North
Erno Salonen, a researcher from the Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute, will tell about fish species and fishing in the lake and river systems of Northern Lapland. The presentation will focus on the species of Lake Inari and their fishing.

In our Tuesday series of nature nights, we will learn about the variety of species and their characteristics in our natural neighbourhood. Tickets € 5/lecture.
Nature Night: Endangered
Tuomo Ollila, a senior inspector of Metsähallitus, will introduce the audience to the endangered species of the areas of Inari and Utsjoki, telling about their situations and the protective measures. The presentation will concentrate on big predators and birds of prey.

In our Tuesday series of nature nights, we will learn about the variety of species and their characteristics in our natural neighbourhood. Tickets € 5/lecture.
Nature Night: Shelf Fungus Night
Learn to identify shelf fungus species! Maire Puikko, an inspector of gathered products, will introduce the audience to the most common, as well as many rarer, shelf fungi living in our woods. With the help of dried specimens and photographs, we will examine the distinguishing characteristics and habitats of a variety of species.

In our Tuesday series of nature nights, we will learn about the variety of species and their characteristics in our natural neighbourhood. Tickets € 5/lecture.
Nature Night: The Plants of the Fell Area
Mia Vuomajoki, a conservation biologist of Metsähallitus, will guide us into the fascinating world of the plants growing in the fell area. During the evening, we will learn about the most common highland plants but also how to identify rarer plants.

In our Tuesday series of nature nights, we will learn about the variety of species and their characteristics in our natural neighbourhood. Tickets € 5/lecture.
Nature Night: The Seasonal Cycle of Nature
A guide will show us around the main exhibition of Siida, focusing on the scientific aspects of the exhibition. We will learn about the survival strategies of a variety of species but also about the approach and background of the exhibition.

International Museum Day
The programme for the day includes fashion shows as well as exhibition tours and workshops that focus on reindeer leather. The programme is carried out in cooperation with the Sámi Education Institute. Free entrance.

Excursion on the European Day of Parks
An all-day trip to nature. The destination depends on snow and weather conditions. Transportation from Inari and Ivalo. Registration no later than May 19. No participation fee. Registrations for the excursions: Tel. +358 (0)205 64 7740 or siida@metsa.fi

European Heritage Day
Matti Lehtola, an expert on the local environment, introduces the participants to the building tradition of the village of Inari during an evening walk. The day is connected with the 2010 Campaign on Cultural Landscapes (JOY - Jokaisen Oma Ympäristö; “Everyone’s Own Environment”). Tickets € 5/person.

Playing Traditional Sámi Games Outdoors
By the Siida and in the open-air museum, we will play with stick reindeer and compete in throwing the Sámi lasso. The outdoor games day is arranged in cooperation with the Sámi Children’s Cultural Centre.

Guided Tours in the Open-Air Museum
Guided tours are arranged in the open-air part of the Sámi Museum in June and July every Thursday at noon. The guided tour of this area which is rich in tradition lasts for one hour and fifteen minutes. It is included in the ticket to Siida. In July, working demonstrations are also arranged in the open-air museum.

Excursion on the Nordic Day of Wild Flowers
The participants will be introduced to wild flowers by guides. The destination depends on the weather. Transportation from Inari and Ivalo. Registration no later than Jun. 16. No participation fee. Registrations for the excursions: Tel. +358 (0)205 64 7740 or siida@metsa.fi

Trekking the Inari Trail
Lead by a guide, we will trek the historical market route, the Inari Trail, from Sevettijärvi, Inari, to Karlebotn, Norway. Participation fee € 50. Binding registrations no later than Jun. 30. Registrations for the excursions: Tel. +358 (0)205 64 7740 or siida@metsa.fi

Haymaking at the farm of Kaapin Jouni
An open day and voluntary haymaking at the old Sámi farm of Kaapin Jouni in the Lemmenjoki National Park. There will be boat transportation from Njurgulahti Bay to the farm. No participation fee. Registrations for the excursions: Tel. +358 (0)205 64 7740 or siida@metsa.fi

Ijahis Idja – Indigenous Peoples’ Music Festival

Mushroom Excursion
During the excursion, we will have a look at edible and mushrooms that are usable in other ways in the neighbourhood of Siida. After the excursion, we will prepare a meal from the mushrooms at Siida’s Gámme Restaurant. Registrations no later than Aug. 26. Registrations for the excursions: Tel. +358 (0)205 64 7740 or siida@metsa.fi

Instrument Workshop for Pupils
Making rhythm instruments from traditional materials. The workshop is arranged in cooperation with the Sámi Children’s Cultural Centre. The schedule is arranged together with schools.

Archaeology Day

Traditional Food Week at Restaurant Sarrit

Camera Borealis
Event on northern nature photography, with focus on biological diversity.

Christmas at Siida
Programme: A visit by Santa Claus, singing, etc. Free entrance.