Tour the museum and sauna in Canterbury, meet photographer Allan Seppa, enjoy kantele and flute music, see weaving and wood carving demonstrations and displays, and more!

The New York Scandia Symphony performs The Ugly Duckling and traditional Scandinavian folk tunes in this family-friendly concert.

Olli Soikkeli, a Finnish guitarist based in NYC and Brad Brose on bass guitar perform Gypsy style jazz. Light refreshments served.

SCANDIA BRASS QUINTET  will perform their special repertoire of popular folk tunes and brass quintets, representing compositions from all of the five Scandinavian countries.

Join Northbound for springtime music in the barn. We will kick things off with a Northbound set, then have fika (snacks) and a Scandi fiddle session - bring your instruments, a treat or snack to share. Click below for details.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the open rehearsals by the Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra at the Saima Park Paviliion. June 4, 11, 18, 25 (weather permitting).

Ages 3-6 Group 1 Join us for an enjoyable Finnish language playtime designed for young children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Our sessions will revolve around traditional Finnish songs, games, and rhymes, incorporating music and movement. Each session will introduce one to two Finnish songs, aiming to awaken your child’s innate language-learning abilities during their […]

Ages 7-10 Group 1 Join us for an enjoyable journey exploring the Finnish language across various activities, tailored for learners of all ages and skill levels. Each day, we will discover Finnish words and expressions relevant to your daily life. With a new theme daily, we will delve into it through music, games, and art. […]

All are welcome to the event. The Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra will play, the museum and sauna museum will be open, and coffee served.

Basics for Adults Welcome to our interactive Finnish language sessions designed to teach you the fundamentals of Finnish. The sessions will be engaging, involving group activities and plenty of speaking exercises. Participants will be grouped based on their levels and skills, with the instructor considering individual abilities and requirements. The main aim is to enjoy […]