Finlandia Foundation National

Finnish Language Classes, advanced beginners
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:15, 2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:15, 2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:15, 2026-04-06 18:30 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | MA
In-person classes taught by native speaker Saija Laurla. Coffee from 6:30-6:45. Tuition $75 for FCSP members; $80 others; minors under 18 half price. Register at finnishcenter@yahoo.com or 978-407-9690.

Finnish Language Classes, beginners
2026-04-27 16:45 - 18:30, 2026-04-20 16:45 - 18:30, 2026-04-13 16:45 - 18:30, 2026-04-06 16:45 - 18:30 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States
In-person classes taught by native of Finland Saija Laurla. Coffee from 4:45-5:00. Tuition $75 FCSP members; $80 others; minors under 18 half price. Register at finnishcenter@yahoo.com or 978-407-9690.

Finnish Language Classes, advanced
2026-04-27 15:15 - 16:45, 2026-04-20 15:15 - 16:45, 2026-04-13 15:15 - 16:45, 2026-04-06 15:15 - 16:45 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States
In-person classes taught by native of Finland Saija Laurla. Time slot includes coffee from 4:30-4:45pm. Tuition $75 FCSP members; $80 others; minors under 18 half price. Register at finnishcenter@yahoo.com or 978-407-9690.

Library/Museum Open
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | MA
Come see our collection of Finnish and Finnish-American books, artifacts, and memorabilia. Also: traditional dress, weavings, and more!

Flea Market
2026-04-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States
Lots to choose from! Books, housewares and decorative items, jewelry, small appliances, puzzles, games, music and more! Proceeds to benefit our scholarship fund.

Pannukakku Breakfast
2026-04-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States
Delicious Finnish oven pancake (top with maple syrup or strawberries!), bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa. $13 or 2/$25. Loaves of pulla for sale. Vendors of honeybee and self-care products, arts & crafts.

Pannukakku Breakfast
2026-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 | MA
Delicious Finnish oven pancake (top with maple syrup or strawberries), bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa. Loaves of coffee bread for sale. $13 or 2/$25. Vendors of art, crafts, honeybee products.

St. Urho's Dinner Dance
2026-03-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States
Appetizers, entre, dessert, coffee/tea. BYOB. Central Mass Accordion Club, Revontulet fold Dancers director Leila Luopa. Decorated hat contest and a game. Don purple and green and join the fun! $25. Reservations by March 8: finnishcenter@yahoo.com or 978-407-9690.

Trails open to the public to cross-country ski, snowshoe, or hike
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States

Scavenger Hunt
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:30 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States
Find designated items in the Park's Sauna Museum, Library/Museum, and Ravintola to enter a drawing to win a pannukakku breakfast!

Pannukakku Breakfast
2026-02-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States
Delicious Finnish oven pancake (top with maple syrup or strawberries!), bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa, $13 or 2/$25. Loaves of coffee bread for sale. Vendors of art, crafts, honeybee products and handmade soaps and bath products. Display of sauna photos and memories.

Pannukakku Breakfast
2026-02-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Finnish Center of Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd, Fitchburg, MA, United States
Delicious Finnish oven pancake (top with maple syrup or strawberries!), bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa. $13 or 2/$25. Loaves of pulla for sale. Vendors of honeybee and self-care products, arts & crafts. Share sauna stories and/or go on a scavenger hunt! Sauna Museum open 9-noon; Library Museum open 10-noon.

Heikinpäivä Midwinter Festival in Hancock, MI
2026-01-23 08:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 | MA
❄️ Heikinpäivä Events Overview (January 2026)
Heikinpäivä is a beloved Finnish-American winter festival in Hancock, Michigan, celebrating heritage, creativity, community, and plenty of sisu. Events span several weeks and culminate in a full festival weekend.
🎨 Arts, Crafts & Learning

Snowflake Challenge (Now–Feb 14)Sew a unique snowflake design using antique hand-crank sewing machines. All ages welcome; prizes awarded.

Finnish Language Beginner & Refresher Course (Jan 7–Feb 11)Six-week evening course exploring Finnish language fundamentals.

Inkle Band Weaving (Jan 13 & 20)Hands-on fiber arts workshop creating traditional woven bands.

Chip Carving Workshop (Jan 16)A full-day woodcarving class focused on traditional decorative techniques.

🎶 Family & Cultural Events

Hobbyhorse Hoedown (Jan 16)A family fun night featuring hobby horse games, Finnish dance, and music.

Club Finndingo: “Fallen Leaves” Film Night (Jan 23)Dinner and a screening of Aki Kaurismäki’s acclaimed film at the Calumet Theatre.

⛄ Snow Sculpting Invitational (Jan 23–25)

Professional and community snow sculptors compete on the Quincy Green.

Includes extended Tori markets, food vendors, and a community snowman-building contest.

Free and open to the public; winners announced Sunday afternoon.

🎉 Heikinpäivä Festival Day – Saturday, Jan 24

Tori Markets (10am–3pm) at the Finnish American Heritage Center & United Methodist Church

Parade (11am) along Quincy Street

Post-Parade Outdoor FestivitiesPassing of the Finno-Ugric Tsirk, Bear Spiral ceremony, wife-carrying contest, and kicksled races

The Magic of Sauna Textiles (1:30pm)Free cultural talk on sauna clothing and tradition

Polar Plunge (1–3pm)Take the icy leap and warm up with sauna sessions afterward

A Finno-Ugric World Tour Presentation by Gage KeränenHear about Young Leaders Board member Gage’s travels through Latvia, Estonia, and Finland and learn about the people and cultures that thrive there

Curling Demonstration (2–4pm)Learn about this winter sport at Small Craft’s outdoor pavilion

Art Opening: “Animal Life – Art from the Kalevala” (2:30–4pm)

Iltamat Evening Dance (7–10pm)Traditional social dancing with food and raffle

🧘 Sauna, Wellness & Storytelling

Takka Flow Yoga (Jan 25)Yoga and sauna experience at Takka Sauna – Portage

Sauna Stories Oral History Project (Jan 25–30)Share personal sauna memories as part of a recorded history project

Sauna Week Copper Country Sauna Tour (Jan 31)Self-guided tour of unique saunas throughout the Keweenaw

Learn more at www.visitkeweenaw.com/heikinpaiva/heikinpaiva-schedule/
