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OR: Vappu/Valborg

Nordia House

Celebrate May Day with an outdoor event hosted by the Finlandia Foundation Columbia Pacific Chapter, Nordic Northwest and New Sweden. Scandinavian Chorus will perform, there will lawn games, food, crackling fire and good cheer.  

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 […]

MI: Spring Concert

Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MI, United States

"Let Music Fill Your Soul" is the theme of the Finnish American Singers of Michigan spring concert. Come and enjoy!

OR: Sibelius & Grieg Concert

Nordia House

Enjoy the artistry of pianist Jeffrey Jacob, whose degrees are from The Juilliard School and the Peabody Conservatory. He will perform "Sibelius & Grieg: Influences & Legacies."

D.C.: EU Open House

Embassy of FInland Washington, D.C., DC, United States

The Embassy of Finland joins with the other European Union embassies participating in this annual event, and invites visitors to stop by to see why Finland is the happiest country […]

MN: Folk Music of Classical Composers

Schmidt Artist Lofts Saint Paul, MN, United States

Cellist Jesse Nummelin and pianist Rie Tanaka of Duo Ihana perform classic selections including works by Sibelius.

WA: Nordic Innovation Summit

Nordic Museum Seattle, WA, United States

This second annual event will focus on a wide range of opportunities, including blue technology (maritime), green/clean technology, smart cities, educational technology, financial innovation, and the Internet of Things.

IL: Skokie Festival of Cultures

Oakton Park Skokie, IL, United States

Take a "Tour of the World" and sample the foods, music, dance, crafts and cultural displays of more than three dozen nations, including Finland, at this 29th annual event.