Finnish Heritage Museum
Programs & Events
Join us throughout the year for celebrations, lectures, festivals, and community gatherings honoring Finnish heritage.
Sep 20
3–5 PM
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
Oct 18
3–5 PM
"Finland Today"
A presentation on contemporary Finnish life, culture, and society.
Zion Church Parlors
Free and open to all
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
Aug 30
10 AM–6 PM
"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
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
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 eventVappu — 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
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
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.
