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  • St. Urho’s Day

    In honor of the man who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland, thereby saving the grape crop, the official colors for the day are purple and green. Click below for the legend.

  • MN: St. Urho’s Celebration

    Finland, Minnesota

    Wear your purple and green and join in at the variety of events celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland to save the grape crop.

  • MI: St. Urho Party

    Finnish Center Association 35200 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, United States

    Come early for the Lenten Fish Fry and stay for the party celebrating St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop.

  • MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

    Finland, Minnesota

    Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19

  • MI: St. Urho’s Party

    Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, Michigan

    Following the Lenten Dinner, celebrate the man who chased the grasshoppers from Finland

  • MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

    Finland, Minnesota

    Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19

  • ME: St. Urho’s Day Celebration

    Finnish Heritage House South Thomaston, ME, United States

    Wear the traditional purple and green for the day honoring the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out Finland and saved the grape crop.

  • Minna Canth Day

    Honoring the Finnish writer and social activist on the date of her birth (1844-1897); also Equality Day in Finland

  • MA: Writing Workshop

    Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA

    Lecturer of the Year Suzanne Matson, and author and poet, will talk about her work and conduct a writing workshop. Time and other details to come.

  • MN: 48th St. Urho’s Celebration

    Finland, Minnesota

    Three days of fun in honor of St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. Music, parade, contests, mojakka and more! March 17-18-19