Events

2026

Sledding, barbecue and skiing… to celebrate the end of winter!

We have to admit – the end of winter surprised us this year! March, which is usually the best month… Read more

15 March 2026

Science Language Workshops – “Little Scientists”

“Little Scientists” was a series of four engaging STEM workshops that combined science education… Read more

February 2026

Costume Ball 2026

For the third time, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland celebrated the end of the carnival season in the best possible way… Read more

22 February 2026

Cooking together is one of the favourite activities of the members of the Polish Association in Northern Finland. This year’s Fat Thursday on a Saturday was already the fifth edition of the event… Read more

February 7, 2026

Board Games Evening

Board Games Evenings have already become a tradition of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland. Cold Friday winter evenings are a perfect opportunity to meet in a joyful, friendly atmosphere with a touch of healthy competition… Read more

January 23, 2026

In the World of Comic Books

The beginning of 2026 marks a period of numerous cultural events connected with Oulu 2026 – European Capital of Culture. One of the first highlights of this important cultural celebration was the reopening of the Oulu City Library… Read more

January 14, 2026

2025

A Walk in the Forest… or Rather Through Oulu

Our next gathering, spent actively in the company of the Polish community on a Sunday afternoon… Read more

November 23, 2025

Mikołajki – Polish X-mas Party

Another year proves that our Polish community in northern Finland never disappoints…. Read more

6 December 2025

Colourful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola – November 2025

This is already the seventh time that volunteers from the Association of Poles in Northern Finland represented Poland … Read more

November 15, 2025

Polish Independence Day in Oulu – Talks about Freedom

For the fourth time, the Polish community in Oulu gathered together to celebrate Poland’s Independence Day… Read more

November 9, 2025

Mafia – Integration Game

On Sunday afternoon, 12 October 2025, members of SPPF gathered at Kumppanuuskeskus…Read more

October 12, 2025

A Walk in the Forest

On Sunday, another trip organized by the Association of Poles in Northern Finland took place. This time we met in Nallikari to spend some time together outdoors… Read more

October 5, 2025

Safe Polonia Training in Oulu

The “Safe Polonia” training in Oulu was a continuation of the series of trainings for the Polish community in Finland, conducted by the DiversityPL Foundation…. Read more

27–28 September 2025

Safe Polonia Training in Helsinki

On 20–21 September in Helsinki, the first training within the “Safe Polonia” program was conducted by the DiversityPL… Read more

20 – 21 September 2025

Mushroom Picking in Rokua

On this beautiful, sunny and very warm day, we set off in a rather small group this time to the forests of Rokua National Park…. Read more

September 6, 2025

Trip to… Turkansaari

On the last weekend of August, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland organized a special trip to the Turkansaari Museum…. Read more

August 30, 2025

Colors of Folklore

The Night of the Arts – Taiteiden Yö is one of the most exciting cultural events organized by the city of Oulu…Read more

August 14, 2025

Polish Presidential Elections 2025

The establishment of District Electoral Commission No. 74 in Oulu is a historic event for our region! Never before has the Polish community living in northern Finland had the opportunity to.. Read more

May 18 and June 1, 2025

Wine & Paint

Was it easy to discover your inner artist? Absolutely YES!
On Friday evening, many of us found our inner fire and followed its spark to express emotions and creativity on canvas, creating truly unique pieces of art…. Read more

May 30, 2025

SPPF Sports Group

At the beginning of 2025, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland launched a series of sports meetings as part of the SPPF Sports Club, held in the gym hall of Knuutilankankaan School…. Read more

February – May, 2025

Colorful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola 2025

Yes, for the sixth time, volunteers from the Association of Poles in Northern Finland, together with representatives from 19 other countries … Read more

May 10, 2025

Vappu – May 1 in Isokangas

The original plan was to celebrate Vappu – May 1st – together in the picturesque village of Muhos, right by the river… Read more

May 1, 2025

Board Game Evening and Book Sale no 2

Once again, we gathered on a Friday evening to spend time together, chat, and play board and card games… Read more

April 25, 2025

Pisanki – Easter Eggs Workshop 2025

The Easter Workshop has already become a regular event in the spring calendar of SPPF – this year we organized it for the third time… Read more

April 6, 2025

SPPF Annual General Meeting 2025

The Fourth General Meeting of the Members of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland took place this year near the SPPF office in Kumppanuuskeskus… Read more

March 23, 2025

Fat Thursday *on Saturday 2025

Celebrating Fat Thursday together has become a tradition for the Association of Poles in Northern Finland – this year it took place for the fourth time… Read more

February 22, 2025

Costume Party 2025

Joyful faces, creative costumes, and an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter, competitions, and great music – this is the perfect summary of the second SPPF Costume Party Read more

February 16, 2025

Skates, Grill, and…

…we had planned for skiing and sledding as well… However, it turned out that the participants of our meeting were definitely most interested in taking advantage of…. Read more

February 9, 2025

Board Game Evening and Book Sale

In the new year, we are returning to our regular game nights, this time also combined with a book fair.. Read more

January 31, 2025

2024

Summary of 2024

The year 2024 was extraordinary for the Association of Poles in Northern Finland! A total of 26 events, meetings, and initiatives in one year! And this was ONLY possible thanks to the incredible dedication and work of our members and volunteers! THANK YOU all for this amazing and active year!!

December 31, 2024

Enchanting and Magic. Anna Kontek: set Designer and Costume Designer exhibition

The Association of Poles in Northern Finland had the great pleasure of organizing an exhibition of the renowned Polish-born scenographer and costume designer Anna Kontek…. Read more

December 31, 2024

Representatives of SPPF at Anti-racism civil society forum

The Association of Poles in Northern Finland had the honor of representing the Polish community during the Anti-racism civil society forum… Read more

December 13, 2024

Polish Xmas Party– Mikołajki 2024

Four years ago, the Polish community living in Northern Finland organized the first St. Nicholas Day event for Polish families… Read more

December 7, 2024

Slavic Culture Day 2024

On December 1, 2024, the Slavic Culture Day was held at Kulttuuritalo Valve in Oulu, an event that brought together the art, traditions, and music of Slavic cultures. The inspiring event was organized by… Read more

December 1, 2024

Modern Polish Cuisine – Workshop

On November 29, 2024, a culinary workshop titled “Modern Polish Cuisine” took place at Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Martat ry in Oulu, organized by the Association of Poles in Northern Finland.… Read more

November 29 2024

Film – Lampo, the travelling dog at the 43rd International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Oulu

The Association of Poles in Northern Finland was once again able to invite its members and friends.. Read more

November 23, 2024

Meeting and Workshop with Polish Author – Hanna Ruszczyńska

The workshop and author meeting with Hanna Ruszczyńska was a remarkable experience for both children and adults… Read more

November 22, 2024

Colorful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola – November 2024

Yes, for the fifth time, volunteers from the Polish Association in Northern Finland proudly represented Poland and its culinary traditions… Read more

November 16, 2024

Let’s Read Together – Luetaan – November 2024

The meetings at Pekuri Library, where we read fairy tales to children in both Polish and Finnish, have already become a permanent part of the event calendar… Read more

November 13, 2024

Polish Independence Day 2024

Moving, humorous, filled with touching music and conversations… these are just some of the comments we heard from participants at the Polish Independence Day celebrations in Oulu…. Read more

November 10, 2024

Meeting with the Polish Author – Jakub Bartecki

In the cozy atmospheric setting of the Zivago Bar & Restaurant, on the evening of Friday, November 1st, a very special event for the local Polish community took place… Read more

November 1, 2024

SPPF at the Opening of the Town Hall in Oulu

Representatives of the Polish Association in Northern Finland were invited to take part in this event, which was called – Multicultural Oulu.. Read more

October 9, 2024

Marcin Dominik Głuch’s Concert in Oulu

On October 4, 2024, an extraordinary concert by Polish pianist, conductor, and composer Marcin Dominik Głuch took place at Oulun Musiikkikeskus… Read more

October 4, 2024

Trip to Varjakka

The trip to Varjakka Island was the third joint expedition organized by the Association of Poles in Northern Finland aimed at getting to know new places… Read more

September 21, 2024

Mushroom picking in Muhos

This year the weather was definitely not on our side. We were greeted by a rainy day, and the weather forecast gave only a small chance of…. Read more

September 14, 2024

The land of poetry – an evening of Czesław Miłosz’s poetry

For the second time in its history, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland became part of.. Read more

August 15, 2024

Polish Party – June 2024

This year, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland decided to start the holiday season with the sounds of the greatest Polish hits… Read more

June 15, 2024

Board Game Evening No2

Another evening of board games and new challenges and competitions… Read more

May 31, 2024

Colorful Restaurant – May 2024

Together with representatives of 19 other countries, Poland once again took part in the event organized by… Read more

May 25, 2024

Vappu – 1 st of May in Koitelinkoski 2024

On a beautiful, warm and sunny afternoon, members and friends of the SPPF met for the third time on the banks of Kiiminkijoki river… Read more

May 1, 2024

Board Game Evening

Puzzles, card games and board games… both for the youngest and more complicated ones for the slightly older ones… Read more

April 12, 2024

General Meeting SPPF 2024

The third General Meeting in the history of SPPF was held this year… Read more

April 7, 2024

Pisanki – Easter egg colouring workshops

Easter workshops have already become a permanent event in the SPPF spring calendar…Read more

March 17, 2024

Let’s read to children – March 2024

In the intimate and friendly atmosphere of the Pekuri library, for the second time in the history of SPPF… Read more

March 15, 2024

Costume Party

Beautiful costumes, smiling faces and an afternoon full of games, competitions and music – this is how we can sum up the first ever SPPF Costume Party!… Read more

February 25, 2024