Leisure time is important for the Finnish people. The daily newspapers informs about events occurring during the day. Information regarding local events can also be found on your town’s or municipality’s webpage as well as on Ostrobothnia Events Calendar.
Audult education centres
The possibilities to study in Finland are many. The Adult Education Centre arranges courses to a favorable price. You can take courses in language, cooking, handicraft, music, exercise etc.
PEDERSÖRE
Libraries
The Finnish people read a lot and therefore Finland has many libraries. You can lend books from the library for free. The libraries have books and magazines in different languages. The library card is free, and you can get one at the library.
Cinema, museum and theatres
On your leisure time you can visit a museum or go to the theater or cinema. The movies are always showed in their original language with Finnish and Swedish subtitles, not dubbed.
Organizations
Many organizations, arrange activities for people from different cultures. A lot of newcomers have also founded their own associations.
the Finnish Red Cross
4H
Folkhälsan
Read more about leisure time activities at:
Event calendar
Are you a stay-at-home mom or dad in the Jakobstad region? Would you like to meet others and practise your local language skills? We have put together a calender with activities for you. The event calendar is available for the following municipalities: Jakobstad, Nykarleby, Kronoby, Larsmo, and Pedersöre. By clicking on the headings, you will be directed to the organizer’s website.
Other social networks
Jakobstads vänmammor r.f. (for mothers with children, in all municipalities in the Jakobstad region)
Föreningsliv för alla/ Community Life for Everyone (contact the Service Point for Newcomers, 044 7851 686)
Social Wednesday (event to connect with companies and associations a few times per year. For more information, contact the Service Point for Newcomers, 044 7851 686)