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CA: International Christmas Festival

House of Finland San Diego San Diego, CA, United States

Experience the sights, scents, spirits and flavors of Finland at the annual holiday celebration at Balboa Park.

CT: Pikkujoulu

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

Traditional holiday fun at "Little Christmas" with potluck, gifts and entertainment.

CA: Mälkki Conducts LA Phil

Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA, United States

Susanna Mälkki leads a concerto of our time and a symphony for all time, with Knussen's Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica."

WA: Ice Skating/Ice Hockey Party

Bellingham SportsPlex Bellingham, Washington

The ice will be split in half between skaters and hockey players. Skate rental, ice time and pizza is free, thanks to Finlandia Foundation Grant. Please RSVP ffsuomi@gmail.com.

TX: Kauneimmat Joululaulut

Rejoice Lutheran Church Coppell, TX, United States

Kauneimmat joululaulut is a holiday tradition in Finland brought to the United States and Mexico by the Finnish Lutheran Church. People gather to sing the most loved Christmas Songs from Finland, along with other traditional Christmas songs with Finnish lyrics. This season, there will be seven Kauneimmat Joululaulut services sponsored by the Finnish Lutheran Church […]

CO: Pikkujoulu

Trollheim Lodge Lakewood, Colorado

Annual holiday celebration. Details to come.

MI: Independence Day Dinner

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

Celebration of Finland's Independence Day. Reservations required by December 2.

IL: Joulujuhla

Ann Sather Nordic Restaurant Chicago, Illinois

Three course dinner, Beer-Wine-and the famous Nordic Cocktail! Music by Juli Wood Ensemble. Cost $75 per person.

WA: Independence Day

Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA, United States

Festive attire, national costumes encouraged for the annual Finnish Independence Day Dinner and Dance.

OR: ScanFair Market

Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland, OR, United States

36th annual Nordic craft fair extravaganza, with crowning of Lucia, entertainment, Nordic foods, photos with Joulupukki, and holiday cheer.