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ME: FinnFling

Finnish Heritage House South Thomaston, ME, United States

Music, potluck and a fun afternoon at Jura Hall.

MI: Finnish Geneological Research

Farmington Community Library Farmington, MI, United States

FARMINGTON: Dr. Paul Lehto will talk about the unique aspects of the civil records of Finland Finns that should be of interest and help to those of Finnish descent who are interested in finding their roots in Finland. He will also talk about how to find traces of one’s Finnish ancestors in those records.

MI: Festival Ruska – Birch Basket Workshop

Finnish American Heritage Center

In the Upper Peninsula's Copper Country, much like in Finland, September ends with an explosion of color in the forests. This is the season known as ‘ruska,’ when the autumnal reds, browns and yellows are especially beautiful on the fells of Lapland and it’s a popular time for folks to get out and enjoy nature. […]

OR: Harvest Dinner

Nordia House

Portland's Broder Scandinavian restaurant wraps up the summer with a Fall Equinox Harvest Dinner featuring fresh produce, smoked fish and more.

MA: Finnish Pannukakku Breakfast

The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

This states April but it is a monthly event in April-May-July-August-September-October

MA: Nordic Bites Food Festival

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

NEWTON: Enjoy tastes from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland while visiting Nordic vendors, listening to live music and taking part in other foodie fun! Don’t forget the return of everyone’s favorite Vikings! Visit their encampment, listen to their music and watch them fight to the “death.” General Admission: $20 advance ($25 at door); $15 […]

OH: Christmas in September

Finnish American Cultural Center Ashtabula, OH, United States

Celebrate Christmas in September in Ashtabula, and watch the Finnish made film, "Christmas Story," a full length family friendly film. It's the story of little boy, Nikolas, and how he started the tradition of giving presents at Christmas time. The film is in English, and the Lapland scenery is just beautiful. Please bring a snack […]

AR: Picnic

Picnic in Prescott at the annual gathering of Finns & Friends at Goldwater Lake.

MI: Finnish Log Construction

Marquette Township Hall Marquette, MI, United States

MARQUETTE: FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld shares his knowledge of and passion for the unique log construction brought to North America by Finnish immigrants in his talk […]

ND: Norsk Hostfest

North Dakota State Fairgrounds Minot, ND, United States

MINOT: It's Pure Scandimonium as music, food, imports, dances, family activities and the Viking Village celebrate the Nordic Countries.