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WA: Alvar Aalto’s Jyväskylä

National Nordic Museum Seattle, Washington

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

NATIONAL SAUNA WEEK

Finlandia Foundation has declared the last week of February "National Sauna Week," to build awareness and appreciation of this aspect of Finnish and Finnish-American culture, with activities, online programming and […]

ID: Boundary County Sauna

In the Coeur d'Alene area, Toasty Mobile Saunas hosts a fun series of events to celebrate National Sauna Week. Check the schedule for activities on the 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd and 25th at the link below. All times are PST.

Online: Finland’s Sauna Diplomacy

Pasi Rajala, of the Finnish Embassy and host of the D.C. Sauna Society, talks about how sauna is an unusual but effective setting for diplomatic relations.

MA: Sauna Week Mobile Sauna

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA

Celebrate National Sauna Week! Reservations for timed use of the mobile sauna are required. Hours vary each day. Details and reservations at link below.

Online: The Public Sauna in the USA

Justin Juntunen, founder and CEO of Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna in Duluth, MN, looks at how the cultural gift of sauna is transforming communities today. Details and registration at link below.

UT: Sauna Party

Students in the advanced Finnish class at Brigham Young University and members of Finlandia Foundation Utah will enjoy a private sauna party, including authentic vihtas and traditional foods.

MA: National Sauna Day

The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

Celebrate the sauna beginning with a Pannukakku Breakfast, bake sale and artist tables (8 - 10 a.m.), followed by a presentation about traditional Finnish sauna, and fun sauna sing-along led by Roy Helander. The sauna museum will be open from 9 til noon, and ski/snowshoe/hiking trails will beckon.

Online: Meet Jasper Pääkkönen

A chat with the Finnish actor who is also an avid fly fisherman, environmentalist and entrepreneur who co-founded the much-lauded Löyly sauna and restaurant in Helsinki. Details and registration at link below.

CA: Winter Sauna Festival

Finnish American Home Association Sonoma, CA, United States

Come to FAHA and enjoy hot saunas and icy pool, a winter fest meal of pea soup + laskiaispulla + coffee. There will also be a presentation on Kalevala.