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MI: Vappu Party

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

Celebrate Spring with fun programs for a potluck supper and adults and children. See the FCA newsletter for details.

DE: Festival at the Fort

Old Swedes Historic Site Wilmington, DE, United States

Celebrate spring at the site established in 1638 by Finnish and Swedish settlers. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, old-fashioned crafts like blacksmithing, hearth cooking, and making paper to take home, and more! Then stroll down the block to Fort Christina Park and the Kalmar Nyckel for additional festivities.

FL: Vappu Picnic

CB Smith Park Pembroke Pines, FL, United States

Pack a picnic and celebrate spring at this family-friendly event. Plenty of fun for the kids and a chance for the adults to socialize. Meet at CB Smith Park, Shelter #6, Pembroke Pines

MA: Finnish-American Theatre on Cape Ann

Lanesville Community Center Gloucester, MA, United States

In the early 20th century, Finnish immigrants performed many plays at the Finn Halls. This program revives those plays, in English. Click the event link below for details about the scenes that will be presented on May 3, 5, 18 and 19.

WA: Vappu Celebration

Cornwall Park Bellingham, WA, United States

Potluck party to welcome spring at the Cornwall Park South Shelter. Horseshoe contest and game of mölkky available.

MA: Finnish-American Theatre on Cape Ann

Lanesvile Community Center Gloucester, MA, United States

In the early 20th century, Finnish immigrants performed many plays at the Finn Halls. This program revives those plays, in English. Click the event link below for details about the […]

NH: Great Finnish Bread Bakeoff

Troy Elementary School Troy, NH, United States

The public judges the People's Choice winner of the best nisu/pulla in the third annual competition. $10 admission includes samples, coffee, demonstrations and bread-making tips. Hosted by the Historical Society […]

WA: Spring Gala Concert

Nordic Museum Seattle, WA, United States

Vappu! A Celebration of Spring featuring the music of Nordic Countries and a multi-media production with the North Stars Orchestra, Norwegian Men's Choir, Finnish Choir, and Marja Kaisla, piano soloist.

MA: The First Finns

Lanesvile Community Center Gloucester, MA, United States

FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank Eld will speak about Finnish log cabin construction in the U.S.

MA: Finnish-American Theatre on Cape Ann

Rockport Community House Rockport, MA, United States

In the early 20th century, Finnish immigrants performed many plays at the Finn Halls. This program revives those plays, in English. Click the event link below for details about the scenes that will be presented on May 3, 5, 18 and 19.