Finnish Heritage Museum

Programs & Events

Join us throughout the year for celebrations, lectures, festivals, and community gatherings honoring Finnish heritage.

Regular Programs: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 3:00 PM — Zion Lutheran Church Parlors, 508 Eagle St., Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077

Upcoming Events

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Nov 15

11 AM–3 PM

Member's Shopping Day

A special shopping day for museum members in the gift shop.

Finnish Heritage Museum

Museum members

Dec 20

3–5 PM

"Independence Day" & Pikku Joulu

Celebrate Finland's Independence Day with a traditional Little Christmas gathering.

Zion Church Parlors

Free and open to all

Past Events

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Nov 7

11 am

Past event

The Finno-Ugric World Tour

Join us to explore the Finno-Ugric world-- from Finland, Estonia, and Hungary all the way to Siberia! Learn about the arts, foods, languages, and lives of our kindred Peoples.

Sep 20

3–5 PM

Past event

Finnish Genealogy Presentation

Learn how to trace Finnish-American family roots with the museum's genealogy group.

Zion Church Parlors

Free and open to all

Aug 30

10 AM–6 PM

Past event

"One World Day"

A celebration of all heritages at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, featuring the Finnish Garden.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens — Finnish Garden

Free community celebration

Jul 19

3–5 PM

Past event

Immigration Stories

Members share their families' journeys from Finland to Fairport Harbor.

Fairport Harbor Village Park — Finnish Monument

Free and open to all

Jun 22

6–9 PM

Past event

Mid-Summer Festival

A traditional Finnish Midsummer celebration with a bonfire, music, and a bring-your-own picnic.

Fairport Harbor Beach Pavilion

Free and open to all

Jun 5

Past event

Vappu — Spring Festival

Celebrate spring, student graduation, and Finnish culture with music, art, and family fun.

Finn Hollow Park

Free community festival

Apr 19

3–5 PM

Past event

Learn About the Kalevala

Explore Finland's national epic through story and Kalevala Koru jewelry.

Zion Church Parlors

Free and open to all

Mar 15

3–5 PM

Past event

St. Urho's Day Celebration

A joyful Finnish-American parody of St. Patrick's Day — wear green and purple!

Zion Church Parlors

Free and open to all

Past events are kept as part of the museum's historical record.

Interested in Presenting a Program?

We welcome Finnish-themed presentations, lectures, and cultural programs. Reach out to learn how to get involved.