Hey parents! Looking for fun for the 3-14 age group in Oulu this weekend (Feb 7th & 8th, 2026)? We've dug up some cool, unique happenings for you. Check out the family-friendly theatre, outdoor art walks, and free community fun happening across Oulu!
See our top picks
Sanginkontu in Winter - Art Hike in Loppula
Loppula Nature Café
Explore art and nature together on a free winter hike!
Akseli Klonk: Lost Key
Valvenäyttämö
A fun, dedicated family performance indoors at Kulttuuritalo Valve.
Nature Fairy Tale Moment with Päivi Tuulikki Koskela
Kulttuuritalo Valve
A short, free storytime session perfect for the littlest explorers.
· February 7
3AKSELI KLONK: LOST KEY : Catch the fun kids' performance by Akseli Klonk! It looks like a playful show perfect for sparking the imagination of younger ones this Saturday afternoon.A dedicated performance slot for families and children.
LIVE ACTION ROLE-PLAYING GAME HORTUS OBSCURUSFREE : Join the University of Oulu for a live-action role-playing game event in the Botanical Garden. This sounds like an active, imaginative adventure for the older kids in your family!A unique, immersive, and free interactive experience.
NATURE FAIRY TALE MOMENT WITH PÄIVI TUULIKKI KOSKELAFREE : Bring your littlest ones for a sweet, short nature storytime hosted by an author of children's nature books. It’s a cozy, free spot to unwind in the afternoon.One of the few explicitly gentle and free events perfect for the younger end of your age range.
· February 8
3SANGINKONTU IN WINTER - ART HIKE IN LOPPULAFREE : Go on a guided hike through the snowy Sanginkontu art trails! It mixes art checkpoints with outdoor activity, plus the Nature Café will have treats.A fantastic combination of free outdoor fun, art appreciation, and winter exploration.
MAGIC 5 - VARIETY OF WONDERS : See Finland's biggest magic and illusion show touring for 2026! This is a dazzling afternoon performance that should totally wow the older kids.A high-production value show focusing on illusion, which appeals to the middle/older range.
GAME ROOMFREE : The Karjasilla library hosts a public game room every other Sunday, so this is a great, easy afternoon activity for board/tabletop gamers.A fantastic, easy-to-access, and completely free social activity for the afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Oulu this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 7-8) offers a few free options! On Sunday, you can join the Sanginkontu Art Hike in Loppula (Sun 11:00-16:00) or hang out at the Game Room at Karjasillan kirjasto (Sun 14:00-17:00). Saturday also has the sweet Nature Fairy Tale Moment (Sat 15:00).
Are there any indoor activities suitable for ages 3 to 6?
Yes, look into the 'Nature Fairy Tale Moment with Päivi Tuulikki Koskela' on Saturday afternoon at Kulttuuritalo Valve. It's a short, cozy event perfect for younger children!
What's happening for the older kids (10-14)?
The older crew might enjoy the 'Live Action Role-Playing Game Hortus Obscurus' on Saturday afternoon in the Botanical Garden, or the 'MAGIC 5 - VARIETY OF WONDERS' illusion show on Sunday afternoon at Madetojan sali.
