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MN: Spring Retreat at Salolampi

Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United States

Bemidji: Immerse yourself in the Finnish architecture, food and atmosphere at this weekend at Salolampi, where programming options may include baking/cooking demonstrations, handicrafts/weaving or small wooden projects. Significant time will be dedicated to connections around music, art or handicrafts; games, books and other cultural resources; and enjoyment of food, coffee and sauna together, all with […]

CA: Scandinavian Festival

California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

A Viking Encampment, Sami Village and music, dance food, lectures, demonstrations and more at this annual event on the campus of California Lutheran University.

WA: Soup & Cinema/Finnish Film

Nordic Museum Seattle, WA, United States

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki is about the Finnish boxer's shot at the 1962 World Featherweight title. Soup, bread, cookies and coffee are served.

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. The film will be shown at 2 pm. and 6 p.m.

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 Day event.

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