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.
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.
Celebrate spring at this traditional Finnish event. Details to come.
Celebrate Spring with fun programs for a potluck supper and adults and children. See the FCA newsletter for details.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Potluck party to welcome spring at the Cornwall Park South Shelter. Horseshoe contest and game of mölkky available.