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. […]
Portland's Broder Scandinavian restaurant wraps up the summer with a Fall Equinox Harvest Dinner featuring fresh produce, smoked fish and more.
This states April but it is a monthly event in April-May-July-August-September-October
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 […]
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 […]
Picnic in Prescott at the annual gathering of Finns & Friends at Goldwater Lake.
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 and demonstrations of the hand crafted structures.
MINOT: It's Pure Scandimonium as music, food, imports, dances, family activities and the Viking Village celebrate the Nordic Countries.
HANCOCK: 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 and demonstrations of the hand crafted structures, at the Finnish American Heritage Center.
Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu leads the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in a program that features works by two Finnish composers: the U.S. premiere of Lotta Wennäkoski's Flounce, and Esa-Pekka Salonen's Violin Concerto.