MA: Cooking Class
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesGet hands-on or just watch this class on making karjalanpiirakat, which will be filmed for future use:
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OR: Vappu Celebration
Nordic Northwest's Fogelbo 8800 SW Oleson, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Portland's celebration of May Day at Nordic Northwest's Fogelbo and enjoy the traditional beverage sima, doughnuts and potluck supper.
FL: Vappu Picnic
C.B. Smith Park Pembroke Pines, FL, United StatesFamily fun celebrating May Day. Food, games, activities in Pembroke Pines.
MA: Birch Bark Basketry Workshop
The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesLearn this traditional art with Elaine Moe:
WA: Wappu Piknik
Idylwood Beach Redmond, WA, United StatesAnnual springtime celebration. Pack a picnic and games and enjoy the fun.
CA: Finnish Food & Entertainment
Balboa Park San DIego, CA, United StatesFinnish foods throughout the afternoon at the House of Finland San Diego cottage, and entertainment from 2-3:30 on the Lawn at Balboa Park.
NH: 2nd Great Finnish Bread Bake-Off
The Inn at East Hill Farm Troy, NH, United StatesSoiva Music Camp Early Bird Registration Deadline
Finlandia Foundation National hosts Soiva International Music Camp in Moorhead, Minnesota for students ages 11-19. It’s a chance for participants to work on their musical skills, and is a memorable experience that brings together young people and instructors from Finland and the United States for a week of learning, fun, and cultural exchange. The 2018 […]
Salolampi Language Village Scholarship Deadline
Finlandia Foundation National annually awards matching monies to students from age seven through high school who receive funds from a FFN chapter to attend Salolampi Language Village in Bemidji, Minnesota. Students may also be eligible for travel grants from FFN. Application deadline is May 1, 2018. Click below for more information.
Vappu
A Finnish Carnival: Vappu is the Memorial Day of Saint Labor, holiday of spring and university students and also the workers international festival and demonstration day. It has been celebrated in Finland since 1890, and, in addition, in many countries it has been paid day-off since 1918. This information and more, including recipes, is from […]