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MI: Festival Ruska – Steve ‘n’ Seagulls

Rozsa Center Houghton, MI, United States

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. […]

CT: Tori/Open Market

Finnish American Heritage Society Canterbury, Connecticut

Shop the annual Finnish American Heritage Society market for Finnish-related items, arts and crafts and handmade goods, plus Finnish foods and pulla for sale.

MA: Dinner Dance

Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja Rutland, MA, United States

The Finnish Heritage Society-Sovittaja Summer Dinner Dance Series in Rutland concludes with music by Dan Mackowiak. Come for both dinner and dancing or just the dance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. See website to make reservations for the Scandinavian Smorgasbord.

IL: Scandinavian Day

Scandinavian Park / Vasa Park South Elgin, IL, United States

The Scandinavian Day Festival in South Elgin is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the five Scandinavian countries:  Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Open to people of all ages and backgrounds, the Festival provides a venue to honor and present all things Scandinavian, past and present. The crafts, dance, education, food, music, and […]

MN: Finnish Log Construction

Cultural Center New York Mills, MN, United States

FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank W. Eld presents "Finnish Log Construction---The Art" in New York Mills. The program includes a lecture and demonstration of the unique building method brought to North America by Finnish immigrants. Click here for more about the LOY.

MN: Salolampi Fall Work Weekend

Salolampi Language Village Bemidji, MN, United States

Join the volunteer crew who pitches in to spruce up the Finnish Language Village near Bemidji, Minnesota.

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.