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SUMMARY:Suomi Singalong (Monthly Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:It’s a potluck of songs\, folk\, campfire\, pop\, religious\, runo\, whatever!  You can sing as loud as you want – on Zoom MUTE – so no need to be ujo. \nYou are encouraged to volunteer to take a turn on a song or verse\, as you feel confident.  We provide you lyrics but if you bring a song to sing\, it helps to fnd lyrics for sharing. \nSuomi Singalong – 3rd Sundays at 12 noon CT \nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/7620376080 \nMeeting ID: 7620376080 \nPasscode:  SuomiSunda
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/suomi-singalong-monthly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi Sing-Along":MAILTO:suomisingalong@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:FAA Program for members – Kickoff of Salolampi Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Salolampi leaders and Lily Obeda will talk about changes and work weekends. Salolampi villagers will talk about their experience this past summer.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/faa-program-for-members-kickoff-of-salolampi-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Danish American Center DAC\, 3030 West River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kauneimmat Joululaulut & Joulutori
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Finnish Christmas Sing-Along. Social time with coffee and pulla following the service\, alongside a Christmas market.\nChristmas Sing-Along – 2-3 pm\nCoffee and Christmas Market – 3-4:30pm
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/kauneimmat-joululaulut-joulutori/
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Lutheran Church\, 1660 County B Rd W\, Roseville\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finnish culture,Finnish Language,Food,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Twin Cities Finnish Community":MAILTO:kjoululaulut@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
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SUMMARY:Finnish Christmas Music Celebration
DESCRIPTION:December 12\, 2025\n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nMindekirken (Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church)\nMinneapolis\, MN\n \nJoin us for a celebration of Finnish Christmas music with Finnish brass “Ameriikan Poijat” and Twin Cities-based choir “Suomi100”. \nThe music for this concert is taken from our recent CD “Joulusauna” and include sing-along of some famous Finnish Christmas carols. \nAdmission is free but free-will offerings are encouraged.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/finnish-christmas-music-celebration/
LOCATION:Mindekirken (Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church)\, 924 East 21st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Dancing,Finnish culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T120000
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SUMMARY:Laskiainen 2026!
DESCRIPTION:February 21\, 2026\n12 pm – 3 pm\nLebanon Hills Regional Park\nEagan\, MN \nFree \nJoin us for our annual Laskiainen – traditional sledding day and winter picnic! \nSled and play in the snow\, chat by the fire pit or in the warming house\, and delight in laskiaispulla (shrove buns)\, kahvi (coffee) hernekeitto (split pea soup) and nakit (hot dogs) with Finnish friends. There may also be an opportunity to sauna on the lake! More details to come. \nPotluck signup here.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/laskiainen-2026/
LOCATION:Lebanon Hills Regional Park\, 860 Cliff Rd\, Eagan\, 55123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suomi-koulu / Finnish Language School of MN":MAILTO:finnishschoolofmn@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day Celebration (CANCELLED!!!!)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 15\n1:30 pm – 4:30 pm\nChrist Church Lutheran\nMinneapolis\, MN \nDONATION\n \nYou’ve heard of Saint Patrick — but Saint Urho?\nThe tongue-in-cheek legend of Saint Urho says he chased the grasshoppers out of Finland by uttering the phrase Heinäsirkka heinäsirkka\, mene täältä (roughly translated “Grasshopper grasshopper\, go to hell!”). The grasshoppers were decimating the grape crop. \n \nIn the end\, the day offers all of us — Irish\, Finnish\, and everyone else — an occasion for a good party! \nJoin the Ameriikan Poijat brass band with guest vocalists Eeva Savolainen and Elina Koivusaari and organist Megan Engel in concert. Dance music at the reception will be led by the Finnish folk music band Lauluaika. Don’t miss this afternoon of merriment — including dancing\, singing\, a pea soup cook-off contest\, and more! \nThe event is co-sponsored by Christ Church Lutheran and the Finnish American Association. \nMembers please bring a dish to share if you can\, based on your last name. A-D bread\, E-J appetizer or side dish\, K-O salad\, P-Z dessert.\nThis is an open and free event yet we welcome donations $5.00/member\, $10.00/non-member.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/st-urhos-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Christ Church Lutheran (Saarisen Kirkko)\,  3244 34th Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family Fun,Folk Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Great Northern Viking Festival
DESCRIPTION:June 13-14\, 2026\n10:30 am – 4:30 pm\nMankato\, MN \nPrice: Varies\n \nThe Great Northern Viking Festival is a family-friendly cultural and educational event celebrating Nordic cultures\, including Finnish and Sámi traditions. The festival features authentic cultural demonstrations\, historical education\, music\, crafts\, hands-on activities\, and a dedicated children’s education area. \nProgramming includes visiting cultural educators and historians\, public-facing demos\, and opportunities to learn about Nordic history and living traditions in an engaging\, accessible setting.
URL:https://www.finnsource.org/event/great-northern-viking-festival/
LOCATION:Great Northern Viking Festival\, 20002 Hawkeye Lane\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Finnish culture,Food,Music
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