March 19, the birthdate in 1844 of author Minna Canth; also the Day of Equality in Finland

"Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century," illuminates the untold story of African American visual and performing artists who sought new possibilities, inspiration, and environments in the Nordic countries as an alternative to Paris. This exhibition is the first comprehensive examination of this topic. On June 13: Howard Smith: African American Artist in Finland […]

Enjoy the traditional Finnish oven pancake, pulla and more.

Enjoy a tasty breakfast and socializing.

Enjoy the traditional Finnish oven pancake, pulla and more at this fun breakfast feast.

LET’S MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER JULY 15-21, 2024 near Olympia, Washington for students ages 12-17 FFN's Soiva Camp has a new format, location and collaboration with Sibelius Academy’s Global Music program […]

An afternoon of chamber music featuring Finnish musicians, cello professor Martti Rousi, pianist Ossi Tanner and violinist Vivian Stolt. The program is  influenced by the favorite compositions of Finnish national […]

Enjoy a choice of traditional or vegetarian pea soup, a special dessert and socializing while celebrating St. Urho.

Eero Saarinen and his associates drew plans for many of the U.S.’ most recognizable foreign embassy buildings, namely the U.S. Embassies in London and Oslo. A panel discusses "The U.S. Embassies of the Cold War and Beyond," with Jorge Otero-Pailos, Eeva-Liisa Pelconen and David Peterson