Saturday, 22 August 2026, Virpiniemi The end of summer in Finland is a special time for all nature lovers. Finnish forests are full of berries and mushrooms, while the last sunny days of summer invite us to go for walks and spend time outdoors. The members of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland also […]
Colours of Folklore – 2nd Edition
21 August 2026 | Ainolanpuisto, Oulu Colours, brushes, floral patterns and plenty of creativity – this is what the second edition of “Colours of Folklore”, organised by the Association of Poles in Northern Finland, looked like as part of this year’s Oulu Delta Art Days and Oulu Arts’ Night. Oulu Arts’ Night is one of […]
“Polish at Full Steam!” – Active Polish Language Day Camp in Oulu
Polish Full Steam Ahead 2026 – A Week Full of Learning, Adventure and Fun From 8–12 June 2026, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland organized first edition of the “Polish Full Steam Ahead” summer day camp. Throughout the week, children took part in a wide range of educational, language, artistic and sports activities, developing […]
Colourful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola – May 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Pohjankartanon koulu For the eighth time, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland had the pleasure of taking part in one of Oulu’s most popular culinary events – Colourful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola. This year’s edition brought together representatives from as many as 25 countries, creating a unique space to […]
SPPF Participation in the Seminar on Funding Opportunities for Polish Community Organizations in Finland
On 24 April, representatives of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland – Ewa Hildén, Chair of SPPF, and Aleksandra Rak-Raszewska, Treasurer of SPPF – participated in a seminar dedicated to funding opportunities for Polish community organizations in Finland, held at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Helsinki. The event was also attended […]
Polish Language Workshops – “Travels Around Poland – Following the Footsteps of Our Ancestors”
March 2026, Kumppanuuskeskus The educational series “Travels Around Poland – Following the Footsteps of Our Ancestors” was a unique opportunity to combine learning, play, and the development of cultural identity among the youngest participants. Over the course of three inspiring weeks, children embarked on a symbolic journey across different regions of Poland, discovering not only […]
Costume Ball 2026
Sunday, 22 February 2026, Kumppanuuskeskus For the third time, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland celebrated the end of the carnival season in the best possible way – with a colourful and energetic costume ball 😊 As every year, our participants’ creativity did not disappoint. Among the guests were a gang of thieves, a […]
Board Games Evening
Friday, 23 January 2026 | Kumppanuuskeskus 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. We began this meeting with an exciting game of Bingo — the […]
In the World of Comic Books
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Oulu City Library (Keskustakirjasto Saari) 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 after a long renovation.Through the workshop “In […]
Colourful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola – November 2025
15 November 2025, Pohjankartano School, Leevi Madetojankatu, Oulu This is already the seventh time that volunteers from the Association of Poles in Northern Finland represented Poland with delicious Polish dishes and baked goods at the hugely popular event in Oulu – the Colourful Restaurant. This time as many as 25 countries sold their homemade delicacies, […]