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OR: Vappu

Nordic Northwest's Fogelbo 8800 SW Oleson, Portland, OR, United States

A day of celebration (think spring). In Finland, it is known as Vappu, in Sweden Valborg’s Mass Eve. Complimentary hot dogs, sima (think of mead), doughnuts (munkki), and coffee. Wine and beer available for purchase. There will be children games, adult games, a tug of war between the Swedes and Finns, and a sing-a-long besides […]

UT: Vappu

Dr. O Roi Hardy Park Riverton, UT

Bring the family to welcome spring at the Vappu juhla (Mayday party). We will provide the makkara (hot dogs) and buns, please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. We will eat, sing, and play games and have a mölkky tournament, so if you have a mölkky set, bring it along.

WA: Vappu Concert

Old CIty Hall Bellingham, Washington

Celebrate spring at this musical evening in the Rotunda of Bellingham's Old City Hall.

IL: Vappu with Juli Wood

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

Finnish American Society of the Midwest and Finnish American Chamber of Commerce co-host Vappu. Come join us in "Celebrating Spring" with music by past FFN Performer of the Year Juli Wood. Check back for details.

CA: Finnish Lutheran Church Service

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - CA Santa Monica, California

Pastorit Jarmo Tarkki ja Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Music Director Selma Seppänen, M.Mus. Liturgy and songs in Finnish, Sermon in English.

MI: Finnish American Singers

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

Welcome spring at the concert by the Finnish American Singers of Michigan, "To Honor You" recognizing the military.

MN: Adult Week at Salolampi

Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United States

Spring Adult Week at Salolampi Language Village is full of Finnish language instruction, cultural presentations, crafts, games, sports, sauna, and of course, lots of Finnish food! Contact Tiina Watts at  tiiwatts @ gmail.com

CT: Chicken BBQ

Finnish Hall - Canterbury Canterbury, CT, United States

Don't miss the annual finger lickin' good chicken dinner.

MN: Oksat Concert

Finnish American Heritage Society of Maine West Paris, Maine

The Oksat kantele group from Maine performs following the brief business meeting.

CA: Finnish Lutheran Church Service

St. Paul's Lutheran Church - CA Santa Monica, California

Pastorit Jarmo Tarkki ja Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Music Director Selma Seppänen, M.Mus. Liturgy and songs in Finnish, Sermon in English.