[5] In 2020, Padasjoki was the setting of a video and choral tribute by the YL Male Voice Choir to the song Pohjois-Karjala, by Leevi and the Leavings and Gösta Sundqvist.

[6] The video, seen over 100,000 times in a single day, credits the city of Padasjoki as well as some local businesses and features several rural views including a farm, swamps, a wooden bus stop, a barber shop and a Matkahuolto station with a visible "Padasjoki" sign.

[7] In February, Padasjoki hosts 7.5 km long annual full moon skiing event and competition on the frozen Lake Päijänne.

Week before midsummer it is time for annual nude run event Nakukymppi held in Vesijako village.

During the first weekend of July Sahtimarkkinat a home-brewed beer market is held in Padasjoki village centre.