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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. […]

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 […]

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.

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: Vappu Celebration

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA, United States

Mark the end of a long winter at the Vappu Celebration and Spring Party. Enjoy Finnish music, good food, activities for the kids, sima, munkki and more. RSVP by April 26 at FinlandiaBoston @ gmail.com

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.