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WA: Alvar Aalto’s Jyväskylä

National Nordic Museum Seattle

New York–­­based Finnish photographer Janne Tuunanen explores Aalto's work in their shared hometown of Jyväskylä.

MN: St. Urho Days

Menahga, Minnesota

Celebrate the legendary Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. This is the home of the giant St. Urho statue. The two-day event, March 10-11, precedes the actual holiday on March 16.

MA: St. Urho’s Day Dinner Dance

The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg

Wear purple and green to honor St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland and saved the grape crop. The party gets a head start on the March 16 holiday.