• MI: Juli Wood, Performer of the Year

    Detroit Finnish Cooperative Summer Camp Association Wixom, MI, United States

    FFN Performer of the Year, saxophonist Juli Wood, interprets traditional Finnish tunes in her jazzy style at Finn Camp in suburban Detroit. 

  • MI: Festival Ruska – Steve ‘n’ Seagulls

    Rozsa Center Houghton, MI, United States

    In the Upper Peninsula’s Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […]

  • CT: Tori/Open Market

    Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

    Shop the annual Finnish American Heritage Society market for Finnish-related items, arts and crafts and handmade goods, plus Finnish foods and pulla for sale.

  • MA: Dinner Dance

    Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja Rutland, MA, United States

    The Finnish Heritage Society-Sovittaja Summer Dinner Dance Series in Rutland concludes with music by Dan Mackowiak. Come for both dinner and dancing or just the dance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. See website to make reservations for the Scandinavian Smorgasbord.

  • IL: Scandinavian Day

    Scandinavian Park / Vasa Park South Elgin, IL, United States

    The Scandinavian Day Festival in South Elgin is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the five Scandinavian countries:  Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to people of all ages and backgrounds, the Festival provides a venue to honor and present all things Scandinavian, past and present. The crafts, dance, education, food, music, and […]

  • MN: Finnish Log Construction

    Cultural Center New York Mills, MN, United States

    FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld presents "Finnish Log Construction---The Art" in New York Mills. The program includes a lecture and demonstration of the unique building method brought to North America by Finnish immigrants. Click here for more about the LOY.

  • ME: FinnFling

    Finnish Heritage House South Thomaston, ME, United States

    Music, potluck and a fun afternoon at Jura Hall.

  • MI: Festival Ruska – Birch Basket Workshop

    Finnish American Heritage Center 435 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, United States

    In the Upper Peninsula's Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […]

  • MA: Finnish Pannukakku Breakfast

    The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

    This states April but it is a monthly event in April-May-July-August-September-October

  • MA: Nordic Bites Food Festival

    Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA, United States

    NEWTON: Enjoy tastes from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland while visiting Nordic vendors, listening to live music and taking part in other foodie fun! Don’t forget the return of everyone’s favorite Vikings! Visit their encampment, listen to their music and watch them fight to the “death.â€� General Admission: $20 advance ($25 at door); $15 […]