Children & Families Daycare Centres Comprehensive Schools & Regions Early Education Clubs Open and Free-of-charge Early Education Clubs School Clubs & Activities Exercise Clubs for Children & Families Looking for these? Electronic Service for Early Childhood Education & Care eVaka Cultural Centre Valve Playgrounds Fiilis - Activities for Holidays Youth Participation Oulu - just a bit more child-friendly than the rest! Oulu is a UNICEF's Child-Friendly City. Activities are based on the Rights of the Child. Read more about Oulu's Child-Friendly City work Links Kela Services for Families The Ombudsman for Children Financial Assistance for Families (stm.fi) The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare The Wellbeing Services (pohde.fi) Maternity & Child Health Clinic & Family Services (pohde.fi) Family Support & Child Welfare (in Finnish) (pohde.fi) City of Oulu News 20.02.2026 Participatory Budgeting inspired Oulu’s citizens – nearly 450 ideas for the 500 000 € budget 13.02.2026 Would you like to share your views and experiences on hydrogen? 12.02.2026 The city of Oulu and Hy2gen Nordic AS sign a letter of intent regarding the development of green transition industry in Vihreäsaari 10.02.2026 The Defense Force’s Parade affects traffic and parking on the Merikoski Bridges and the Marketplace on Feb 13 03.02.2026 Oulu flies flags on February 3 in honor of Alvar Aalto 30.01.2026 At a geopolitical turning point, Oulu brings its voice to Arctic Frontiers 30.01.2026 Oulu Museum and Science Centre’s attractions drew in almost 80 000 visitors in 2025 30.01.2026 City of Oulu opened 108 facilities for citizens and associations all over Oulu free of charge See all city of Oulu news Highlights for families in Oulu Event Calendar