Calendar

September 2025

Sep 28 – Finn Fun Day
FAA partners with Suomi Koulu and Danish American Center to host this Finnish community event with fun, music, food, games and more.
Where: Danish American Center
When: Sunday Noon – 3:00pm

October 2025

Oct 17 – FAA Program for members – Aaron Brown
Author, historian, and editorial columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune. He was the last person to interview communist leader Gus Hall. He will talk about the Finnish-American influence on Minnesota history: From immigration to politics, stories of of how the Finns shaped the North Star State.
Where: Zoom
When: Friday 6:30 pm

Oct 30– Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival will be showing Never Alone.
Never Alone tells the gripping story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during WWII. As Nazi influence grows, the Finnish-Jewish businessman Abraham Stiller (Ville Virtanen, Netflix’s Bordertown) risks everything to protect the refugee community. This powerful film showcases courage, resilience, and the fight for hope in the face of overwhelming adversity.
The Finnish Community will be eligible for discounted tickets. More information will follow.
Where: Minnesota Jewish Center
When: Friday 1:00 pm

November 2025

Nov 15 – Finnish Stars
Sarah Stengle provides workshop for making Finnish paper stars.
Where: Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis
When: Monday 10:30 am
Cost: $15.00

Nov 21 – FAA Program for members – Kickoff of Salolampi Fundraiser
Salolampi leaders and Lily Obeda will talk about changes and work weekends. Salolampi villagers will talk about their experience this past summer.
Where: Danish American Center
When: Friday 6:30 pm

December 2025

Dec 6 – Kauneimmat Joululaulut & Joulutori
Traditional Finnish Christmas Sing-Along. Social time with coffee and pulla following the service, alongside a Christmas market.
Where: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Roseville
When: Saturday TBD

Dec 6 -A special program honoring Beatrice Ojakangas.
It will include a screening of the Julia Child television program on the day that Bea appeared on the show. There will also be a panel discussion. Following is the link to the promotion of the special program: Our Scandinavian Julia Child
Where: Minnesota History Center
When: Saturday 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Dec 12 – Celebration of Finnish Christmas Music
With Suomi 100 Choir and Ameriikan Poijat Brass playing music from their Christmas album Joulusauna. Includes Finnish Christmas carol sing-along. Free will donation. For more information: ameriikanpoijat.org
Where: Mindekirchen Memorial Church; 924 E 22nd St, Minneapolis
When: Friday 7:00 pm