Families
We offer families early childhood education in daycare centres, family daycare facilities and open daycare activities according to family needs. Vaasa is a pioneer of Swedish immersion education. Early childhood education is also offered in English. Basic art education is offered in seven different artistic disciplines, and children and adolescents can be active in clubs, camps and free family sports. There are over 80 playgrounds in the city, which are fun meeting and recreation grounds for all ages!
Services for families
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Avenues
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Basic education
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Beaches
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Child-friendly municipality
The Child-Friendly Municipality framework, facilitated by UNICEF, equips local authorities with tools to prioritise children's welfare within their administrative functions and everyday services. This model ensures the rights of all children, particularly those most vulnerable, are upheld.
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Children and young people - With children
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Children’s illnesses, medication and accidents
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Early Childhood Education and Care
Early childhood education and care services in Vaasa are provided in daycare centres, family daycare units, and open daycare centre.
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Early childhood education and care for children from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and preparatory education for basic education
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Early childhood education in foreign language
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Families
We offer families early childhood education in daycare centres, family daycare facilities and open daycare activities according to family needs. Vaasa is a pioneer of Swedish immersion education. Early childhood education is also offered in English. Basic art education is offered in seven different artistic disciplines, and children and adolescents can be active in clubs, camps and free family sports. There are over 80 playgrounds in the city, which are fun meeting and recreation grounds for all ages!
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Kuula-opisto
Cello, flute or singing? We offer a wide range of music education for children, adolescents and even adults.
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Meeting places
Would you like to get to know your neighbours? Are you looking for new friends? Do you sometimes feel lonely? Here are some examples of places where you can go to meet other people and spend time in good company!
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Nature Film Festival Vaasa Wildlife
Vaasa Wildlife Festival has been organized every two years in Vaasa since 2002 and it is an international nature film festival hosting a film competition.
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Parks
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Playgrounds
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Preschool education
Preschool children, i.e. 6-year-olds, participate in free preschool education organised by the municipality. In Vaasa, preschool education is organised at daycare centres.
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Public Campfire Sites
Vaasa has many public campfire sites that can be used by residents and visitors for free.
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Puddle - Culture Weeks for Children
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School enrolment
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Service coordination for early childhood education
Are you looking for an early childhood education place for your child? Are you thinking about the differences between daycare and family daycare? Do you want to know more about private or open early childhood education?
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Skiing tracks in the Vaasa Region
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Sledding hills
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Swimming Hall
The Vaasa swimming Hall has four different pools, which cater for activities of different ages.
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TaiKon
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TaiKon Summer Camps
TaiKon invites students in grades 1 to 6 to join the Art at the Barracks summer camp in June.
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The project Skapa i Vasaregionen
The aim of the project is to improve the accessibility and equality of art education for children and young people as well as to increase the range of art education.
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Vaasa model for leisure activities
Vaasa City organises leisure activities according to the Finnish Model for Leisure Activities, aiming to support the well-being of children and young people by enabling each child and young person to have an enjoyable and free hobby in connection to the school day.
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Winter Activities
Here are some tips on outdoor activities as well as some ideas for those who like to stay indoors.
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Öjberget
Events
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Tyttöjen tapaamiset 6-9 luokkalaisille
30.8.2024
– 19.12.2025
Astragården
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Ninni keskusteluryhmä
3.9.2024
– 15.12.2025
Astragården, Vöyrintie 16 (Bio Astra)
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Music
Taidekahvila nuorisolle Astragårdenissa, 12 vuotiaat ja vanhemmat
18.12.2024
– 1.6.2026
Astragården, Vöyrintie 16
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Music
Pikku Aasin Nukketeatteri - Vaasan Taiteiden Yö 2025
14.8.2025
– 14.8.2025
Pikku Aasin Nukketeatteri
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Conferences, Courses, Fairs & Seminars
Clay workshop for kids and young people 17:30-19:30
14.8.2025
– 14.8.2025
Ceramics studio at the Hemslöjdsgården craft centre
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Conferences, Courses, Fairs & Seminars
Lets build sandcastles! Workshop for kids 3-7 13:00-15:00.
16.8.2025
– 16.8.2025
Sandbanken, Skatavägen 24, next to Pukinsaari Camping
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Literature
Library evening 2025 – for first graders and their guardians
18.8.2025
– 23.9.2025
Several libraries
Topical
News
12.8.2025
Vaasa’s beaches met all quality standards
The first water samples of the summer season have been taken from Vaasa’s beaches. The water at all tested beaches met the required quality standards. The...
11.8.2025
The Child-Friendly Municipality model is moving forward in Vaasa
The City of Vaasa is taking part in a UNICEF model that promotes sustainable and child-friendly approaches in everyday services and administration. Vaasa is...
8.8.2025
Roadworks to cause temporary disruption on Korkeamäki Bridge on 13 August
On 13 August, the City of Vaasa’s Public Utility Services will carry out kerb works at the junction of Rantamaantie and Hirventie, near Korkeamäki Bridge....
7.8.2025
The Night of the Arts brings a citywide cultural celebration to Vaasa – with over 170 contributors involved
Vaasa will celebrate the Night of the Arts on Thursday 14 August 2025 with a diverse programme. The event is once again expected to attract thousands of people...
