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Aleksis Kivi Day / Finnish Literature Day

October 10 is the birthdate of Finland's National Writer Aleksis Kivi (1834-1872). He wrote Seven Brothers, the first novel in Finnish. Learn more at the link below. This is also […]

CA: Book Talk with Hanna Pylväinen

Finnish America Heritage Center Sonoma 197 Verano Ave, Sonoma, CA, United States

Meet the author and FFN Lecturer of the Year, who will read from her book, talk about the process of researching and writing "The End of Drum-Time" and sign books. […]

NH: Finn Funn Weekend

The Inn at East Hill Farm Troy, NH, United States

Programs, music, food and tori celebrate Finnish American heritage.

MI: The Kuksa – Carving a Wooden Cup

Finnish American Heritge Center Hancock, MI

The kuksa is a carved wooden drinking vessel of Nordic origin. Alex Yerks instructs this course, a great introduction to green woodworking as well as a unique opportunity to learn […]

ONLINE: Nordic Book Club

Read and discuss literature with our Nordic Book Club Online! On November 5, we’ll be discussing the two final books of Finnish author Antti Tuomainen’s Rabbit Factor Trilogy, The Moose Paradox and The […]

Finnish Swedish Day Heritage Day

Every November 6, Finland celebrates Finnish Swedish Heritage Day, marking the significance of this bilingual country’s “other” official language. Click below for more.

MI: Täkänä: Finn Pick Double Weave

Jutila Center Hancock, MI

NOTE: SOLD OUT Phyllis Fredendall leads this course on the traditional weaving method. Open to weavers ages 18 and up who can independently wind a warp and dress a floor loom. Sessions are 10 am= 5 pm each day. Click below for details, fee and registration.

OR: Five Nordic Christmas Cookies

Nordic Northwest

We will be sharing Christmas cookie recipes from Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. You’ll get a chance to try each of the cookies and see a more in-depth demonstration on some specialty techniques, and take home the recipes.

WA: Julefest

National Nordic Museum Seattle, Washington

Enjoy this Nordic Holiday Celebration modeled after traditional outdoor Christmas markets. Check for events and hours for each day's activities.