Families
We offer families early childhood education in daycare centres and family daycare facilities 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
UNICEF Finland has recognised the City of Vaasa as a Child-Friendly Municipality 23.12.2025.
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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 and family daycare units.
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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 and family daycare facilities 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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Parks
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Playgrounds
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Preschool education
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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 2026
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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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Music
Nuorisokahvila Astragårdenissa 12 vuotta ja sitä vanhemmille.
25.5.2026
– 9.12.2026
Astragården, Vöyrintie 16
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Recreation & Sports
Animal farm open
2.6.2026
– 13.9.2026
Aava Kertun Kotitila, Österändsvägen 92, 65930 Södra Vallgrund
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Music
Mothers and childrens living room in Vaasa
11.8.2026
– 8.12.2026
Malmöntalo, MLL Pohjanmaan piiri's office
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Löydä yhteisö ja pidä hauskaa tyttöilloissa!
13.8.2026
– 3.12.2026
Astragården, Vöråvägen 16
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Literature
Library evening 2026 – for first graders and their guardians
17.8.2026
– 22.9.2026
Several libraries
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Poikien iltapäivät Vöyrillä!.
20.8.2026
– 10.12.2026
Astragården, Vöråvägen 16
Topical
News
11.9.2026
The new Vaskiluoto bridge for cyclists and pedestrians is now open
The new Vaskiluoto cycling and pedestrian bridge is now open to traffic. The boat channel between Kalaranta and the Inner Harbour is also back in regular use.
11.9.2026
Several swimming competitions at Vaasa Swimming Hall – check the exceptional opening hours
On Sunday 13 September, Vaasa Swimming Hall will close to the public early, at 15.00, due to swimming competitions. This autumn, Vaasa Swimming Hall will host...
8.9.2026
Konepajankatu level crossing to close temporarily on 10 September
Maintenance work will be carried out at the Konepajankatu level crossing, which will be closed overnight on Thursday 10 September. The closure will start at...
8.9.2026
Vaasa's pre-primary education curriculum is being updated – explore it and share your views!
The City of Vaasa's pre-primary education curriculum has been revised to align with the updated Basic Education Act and the national core curriculum for...
