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CA: Finnish Folk Art Museum

Pasadena Museum of History Pasadena, CA, United States

As part of the Pasadena Museum of History, the Finnish Folk Art Museum will be open free of charge for the annual Museums of the Arroyo Day. MOTA Day includes free shuttles, admission, and activities at PMH, the Autry's Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus, Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, Los Angeles Police Museum, and Lummis […]

MA: Finnish-American Theatre on Cape Ann

Rockport Community House Rockport, MA, United States

In the early 20th century, Finnish immigrants performed many plays at the Finn Halls. This program revives those plays, in English. Click the event link below for details about the scenes that will be presented on May 3, 5, 18 and 19.

OR: Chopin & Nordic Romantic Composers

Nordia House

Spend an evening with Past FFN Performer of the Year Marja Kaisla, piano, Marya Kazmierski, violin and Elisa Määttänen Boynton, violin at Nordia House.

NY: Finnish Log Construction

Newfield Fire Hall Newfield, NY, United States

In the Finger Lakes area: Past FFN Lecturer of the Year Frank Eld shares his expertise on the expert hand hewn log construction techniques brought to the U.S. by Finnish builders.

MN: Nisswa-Stämman Folk Music Festival

Nisswa Pioneer Village Nisswa, MN, United States

The brass band Ameriikan Poijat and the duo Aallotar are among the many performers at the 20th annual Nisswa Stämmen Scandinavian Folk Music Festival, June 7-8. .

Finland: Soiva Music Camp

Young musicians ages 11-19 from the U.S. and Finland study and enjoy a cultural exchange, organized by Finlandia Foundation National. This year it is being held in Finland. Find details at the FFN website.

OR: Midsummer Festival

Celebrate summer with Nordic food, Midsummer Pole, flower crowns, music, lawn games, family activities and more at this tradion in the Portland area.

PA: First Settlers Monument Ceremony

Crozer Park Chester, PA, United States

The Delaware Valley Finnish Americans gather annually to pay tribute to the first Finnish settlement in the U.S. at the spectacular pink marble monument dedicated in 1938 at Crozer Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. A dinner follows.

MN: Ameriikan Poijat

Northern Pacific Park Staples, MN, United States

The brass band Ameriikan Poijat performs at Music in the Park in Staples.