Integration Works – new pathways to employment and participation in the Jakobstad region
From 2024 to 2026, the Integration Works project has worked to promote employment, educational opportunities and participation among people with an immigrant background in the Jakobstad region. The project was funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and implemented…
Disc golf course at Svanen Camping ready for use – opening ceremony on August 27
The new disc golf course at Svanen Camping has been completed and will be officially opened on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The opening ceremony will take place next to the parking area of Svanen Camping. Opening speeches…
Come and visit Town Hall on Wednesday, August 26!
The Town Office is holding an open house in its newly renovated premises during Spotlight on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Come and explore the boardroom of the Strengberg tobacco factory or discover what the meeting…
There’s Still Time to Visit the Where the Music Began Exhibition!
The Where the Music Began exhibition is on display at Musikcentralen (Jaakonkatu 39 A) until 31 August. Admission is free, and the exhibition is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibition tells the story…
Spotlight – The Night of Culture and Commerce, August 26
Spotlight – The Night of Culture and Commerce kicks off the autumn season in Jakobstad on August 26 from 5 PM to 10 PM. Organized annually by Citygruppen rf, Spotlight offers visitors the chance to enjoy outstanding cultural experiences, shop…
The Town of Jakobstad shows its support for equality through Pride flag-raising
The Town of Jakobstad will raise the Pride flag at Town Hall on Friday, 21 August. The flag-raising is part of the town’s work to promote equality, inclusion and well-being. By flying the Pride flag, the town demonstrates its support…
Registration for the Adult Education Centres’ Autumn Courses Begins Today
Registration for the autumn courses offered by Jakobstad’s Finnish-language adult education centre Työvis and Swedish-language Arbis opens today, 17 August, at 9:00 a.m. The wide range of courses is available on the institutes’ websites. A printed course catalogue was delivered…
Question of the Week: Jakobs Days 2026
Jeppis Gallup is back after the summer break, and the first gallup of the autumn is about Jakobs Days 2026. What do you think worked particularly well during the event? What did you miss, and what could be improved for…
School Garden in Jakobstad receives Green Flag Award
The School Garden in Jakobstad has been awarded the Green Flag Award for 2026–2027. The School Garden, which took part in the application process for the first time, impressed the judges especially with its excellent maintenance. The jury described the…
Ice rink season has started!
The ice rink, maintained by the Sports Services of the City of Jakobstad, offers the following public skating sessions in August 2026: Mondays 1:30 PM–2:30 PM: With a hockey stickMondays 2:45 PM–3:45 PM: Without a hockey stickWednesdays 2:00 PM–3:30 PM:…