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WI: Pasty Dinner

Grace Lutheran Church (WI) Milwaukee, WI, United States

The savory pastry-wrapped meat or veggie pie accompanied by Nordic beer.

MI: Finnish Genealogy

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

Dr. Paul Lehto presents "Adventures in Discovery" for all who want to learn more about their roots in Finland.

MN: Finnish Cultural Weekend Retreat

Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United States

Activities geared to adults at this Salolampi Language Village weekend may include baking/cooking demonstrations, handicrafts/weaving or small wooden projects. Significant time will be dedicated to connections around music, art or handicrafts; games, books and other cultural resources; and enjoyment of food, coffee and sauna together, all with a common Finnish undercurrent.

CA: 45th Scandinavian Festival

California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Both days of the Festival are filled with music, dancing, food, lectures, demonstration, vendors and activities for young and old alike. The Viking Encampment and Sami Village will once again be present.

CA: 45th Scandinavian Festival

California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Both days of the Festival are filled with music, dancing, food, lectures, demonstration, vendors and activities for young and old alike. The Viking Encampment and Sami Village will once again be present.

CA: Finnish Lutheran Church Service

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

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

OR: Meet the Finn Cooks

Nordia House

Soile Anderson and Eleanor Ostman will demonstrate making the popular Finnish Celebration Cake in their FFN Lecturer of the Year program as part of the Cook & Eat series.

WI: Nordic Folk Arts in the Upper Midwest

Univewrsity of Wisconsin-Madison

The symposium features Nordic-American artists from Minnesota and Wisconsin in a panel discussion, followed by refreshments, meet-the-artists, and music by Laulu Aika.

CA: Sacramento Scandinavian Festival

Scottish Rite Masonic Center Sacramento, CA, United States

The 37th festival features Scandinavian food, baked goods, and merchandise for sale. Viking reenactors will be present with interactive activities for the whole family. Come gather information about the Nordic countries and enjoy music, entertainment, and door prizes!

IL: Pasty Lunch & Music by Ruusamari Teppo

Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, IL

Savory meat pie with soup, Cole slaw, dessert and Finnish coffee, followed by a program featuring pianist Ruusamari Teppo.