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ONLINE: Weaving in Finland

Join Phyllis Fredendall, co-director of the Finnish American Folk School in Hancock, Michigan, for an online presentation about her experiences visiting and weaving at folk schools and taitos in Finland. […]

NC: Finnish Night with the Carolina Hurricanes

PNC Arena Raleigh, NC

Join your fellow Finns to cheer on the Canes as they take on the Boston Bruins! Seats are in a reserved block where everyone can sit together.

ND: Nordic Gala

Faith United Methodist Church Fargo, ND

Enjoy a taste of the Nordics, silent auction and music by Steve Solkela. Proceeds benefit Scandinavian Festival;

MI: Kahvi ja Nisu

Finnish American Heritage Center

Meet and greet Finlandia Foundation National board members and guests over coffee and Finnish pastries by Nisu Bakery & Cafe in Hancock. Complimentary, but RSVP at link provided, please.

MI: EVOLUTION Opening Reception

Finlandia Art Gallery Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, Michigan

Meet Finnish-American artist Heather Allen Hietala at the opening of her exhibition, which runs through June 5. Light refreshments and artist talk at 7:20 pm. Complimentary, but RSVP at link […]

MI: Meet Author Hanna Pylväinen

Chapel of St. Michael Hancock, Michigan

Finlandia Foundation National Lecturer of the Year Hanna Pylväinen will talk about her work at a Lecture and Book Signing hosted by North Wind Books. She is the author of […]

PA: Spring Fest

Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church Philadelphia, PA

Easter Service held by pastor Tiina Talvitie (in English and Finnish), Easter Egg Hunt for children, followed by traditional Easter Luncheon and a comedy show by Finlandia Foundation National’s Performer […]

VA: NATO Parade of Nations

Town Point Park Norfolk, VA

Walk with Finland for the first time participating, with a float, in the Norfolk NATO Parade of Nations and International Village. Finlandia Foundation Tidewater will participate.

OR: Vappu & Valborg Celebration

Nordia House

Celebrate spring and enjoy traditional Finnish and Swedish pastries, a plate of savory Finnish sausage and potato salad, crafts for children, entertainment including Portland Nordic Chorus and more. In partnership […]