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OR: Tree People/Puiden Kansa

World Forestry Center Portland, OR

World Forestry Center presents Tree People, an exhibition by Finnish photographers Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo. This exhibition braids forest mythology with an almost forgotten treasure trove of customs and beliefs, […]

OR: Coffee Hour with World Forestry Center

Enjoy coffee and information from the World Forestry Center, now featuring the photo exhibit "Tree People" by Finnish photographers Ritva Kovalainen and Sanni Seppo.

ONLINE: Baltic Bowed Lyres

Join the session Baltic Bowed Lyres - Examples of Inventive Instrument Making with Alice Margerum In the 19th-century, Baltic bowed lyres began to be influenced by the louder (and more […]

MA: Nature Walk

The Finnish Center at Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

Stroll the grounds at Saima Park on a nature walk with Mike Potsaid (weather permitting).

MA: Community Orchestra

Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United States

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).

MN: Kuopio Youth Choir

Christ Church Lutheran - Minneapolis

Members of the Youth Choir of Kallavesi Church in Kuopio, Finland will present a program in Minneapolis.

MN: Duluth-Stämman Festival

Weber Hall Auditorium Duluth, MN

The 2nd annual Nordic folk music and dance family-friendly event features workshops, performances, concerts and dance. Check website for hours and schedules.

MA: Summer Sauna Village

UKTS Pembroke, MA

The first of its kind gathering of mobile saunas in New England. For two weekends, mobile saunas from all over the region will gather at the UKTS site in Pembroke […]

WI: Kantele Building Workshop

Saint Maud's Pence, WI

Make your own Finnish National Instrument! Join LynnAnne Vesper from the Kantele Shop in Ely, Minnesota, for a 5-day workshop to build your own kantele. Workships hours are 9-5 Saturday-Sunday and 9-1 Monday-Wednesday.

CT: Finnish Hall Open House

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!