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NY: TOiVO

Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts Trumansburg, NY, United States

TOiVO, a six-piece band, plays traditional social dance music including schottisches,  polkas, hambos and more.

CA: Sacramento Scandinavian Festival

Scottish Rite Masonic Center Sacramento, CA, United States

Celebrate the food, music and heritage of Finland and the Scandinavian countries.

WI: Pasty Dinner

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

Enjoy a savory pasty---traditional, with meat or vegetarian. Reserve your dinner spot or take-away pasties by March 27.

MN: Spring Retreat at Salolampi

Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United States

Bemidji: Immerse yourself in the Finnish architecture, food and atmosphere at this weekend at Salolampi, where programming options 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 […]

CA: Scandinavian Festival

California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

A Viking Encampment, Sami Village and music, dance food, lectures, demonstrations and more at this annual event on the campus of California Lutheran University.

MI: Ikitie

Finnish American Heritage Center

The subject of this film is the phenomenon known as “Karelian Fever” and the true story of that dark chapter in Finnish-American history. For more information click the link below. The film will be shown at 2 pm. and 6 p.m.

CA: Vappu Celebration

Balboa Park San DIego, CA, United States

Enjoy the music of FFN Performer of the Year Juli Wood and fun activities while you sample salmon soup, rye bread and munkkis (Finnish donuts) and sima at this May Day event.

CA: Vappu Celebration

The Finnish Hall - Berkeley Berkeley, CA, United States

Celebrate spring at this traditional Finnish event. Details to come.

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.