Language
Contact Family Day – 20 August 2026
On 20 August, we invite you to Tallinn TV Tower to celebrate Estonia’s Restoration of Independence Day with an exciting and memorable Family Day.
This special day brings together national defence, safety and community spirit, offering engaging activities for visitors of all ages.
Tallinn TV Tower played an important role in defending Estonia’s freedom during the events of August 1991. On Restoration of Independence Day, we invite everyone to remember this story together and enjoy a day where history, the present and the future meet. All Family Day activities in the outdoor area of Tallinn TV Tower are FREE OF CHARGE.
Throughout the day
Visitors can learn about the work of the Estonian Defence League (Kaitseliit), Women’s Voluntary Defence Organisation (Naiskodukaitse), Police and Border Guard Board, Rescue Board, Estonian Red Cross and Neighbourhood Watch and take part in workshops, information sessions and demonstrations.
In the outdoor area, visitors can explore military equipment and gear, try air-rifle shooting, discover drones, communications equipment and engineering equipment, test a mortar simulator, take part in rope training and learn how to be better prepared for crisis situations.
Family Day will officially open at 12:00 with a concert by the Tallinn District Orchestra of the Estonian Defence League. Throughout the day, there will be information sessions by the Rescue Board and the Police and Border Guard Board, a hand-to-hand combat demonstration and a history seminar by the Kodukaitse History Committee, led by Aadu Jõgiaas. A creative crafts area will be open for children, and the day will conclude with a concert by Black Velvet at 17:00.
A diverse street food area will add even more flavour to the day, with RedisFood, Uulits, Friika Friik, Kausik and SK Teams, as well as Balbiino and Premia ice cream kiosks.
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Tallinn TV Tower’s observation deck and exhibitions as well – admission is subject to the regular ticket prices.
Programme
10:00 – Tallinn TV Tower opens to visitors
12:00 – Opening of Family Day and concert by the Tallinn District Orchestra of the Estonian Defence League
12:00–16:00 – Children’s crafts area
14:00–16:00 – History seminar by the Kodukaitse History Committee (by invitation only)
14:30 – Hand-to-hand combat demonstration
17:00 – Black Velvet
18:00 – Family Day ends
Practical information
📍 All Family Day activities in the outdoor area of Tallinn TV Tower are free of charge.
🚗 Parking at Tallinn TV Tower on 20 August is subject to a fee of €5 per day.
♻️ We recommend arriving on foot, by bicycle, scooter or public transport. Tallinn TV Tower is a Green Key certified destination and values sustainable choices.
*The organiser will document the event by taking photographs and making video and audio recordings. These materials may be shared with participants and through public media channels and may also be used to promote similar events. More detailed information about the use of personal data can be found in the Tallinn TV Tower Privacy Policy.
*The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
