2026 Heikinpäivä Events
PDF Schedule Will Be Available 2026
Snowflake Challenge
Date: December 14, 2024 - February 14, 2025
Location: Sew Cranky | Hancock, MI
Details: Learn to sew on a black felt square on antique hand crank sewing machines. All designs are eligible for contest prizes. $3 to enter. Appropriate for
all ages. $4 to enter. Call ahead: 818-606-0065.
Nordic Film Series
Date: TBD
Location: Finnish American Heritage Center | Hancock, MI
Time: TBD
Details: Nordic Film Series. Finnish American Heritage Center. Donations appreciated
Introduction to 5-String Kantele
Date: TBD
Location: Finnish American Heritage Center | Hancock, MI
Time: TBD
Details: Introduction to 5-string kantele, with Kay Seppälä - $20. Advance registration required. *A Finnish American Folk School course
Beginning Rag Rug Weaving
Date: TBD
Location: Finnish American Heritage Center | Hancock, MI
Time: TBD
Details: Beginning rag rug weaving, with Phyllis Fredendall - $100. Advance registration required. *A Finnish American Folk School course
Introduction to Jouhikko
Date: TBD
Location: Finnish American Heritage Center | Hancock, MI
Time: TBD
Details: Introduction to jouhikko, with Clare Zuraw - $20. Advance registration required. *A Finnish American Folk School course
Hobbyhorse Hoedown
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Finnish American Heritage Center | Hancock, MI
Details: Kay Seppälä ("Kivajat Dreaming of Finland" director) and Ginger Alberti (Sew Cranky) host a family fun night featuring hobby horse games, classic Finnish dance, and music. $5/family. For more information called 818-606-0065 or email KivajatDancers@gmail.com.
Birch Bark Sheath Making
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Finnish American Heritage Center | Hancock, MI
Details: Birch bark sheath making, with Alice Margerum - $35. Advance registration required. *A Finnish American Folk School course
Sauna Week 2026 Copper Country Sauna Tour
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Finnish American Heritage Center | Hancock, MI
Details: Take a self-guided tour of Copper Country Saunas! Each sauna unique, set off on an afternoon adventure to discover the saunas that reside within our community. Tickets are $10 (cash only), and can be purchased at North Wind Books in Hancock, MI. Each ticket includes a map with a list of addresses for the tour.
Sauna Stories Oral History Project
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Finnish American Heritage Center | Hancock, MI
Details: Share your memories of family sauna or your own personal connection to the tradition. All are welcome - locals and visitors, Finns and Finn-spired! Details TBD.
Club Finndingo
Date: TBD
Location: Calumet Theatre | Calumet, MI
Time: TBD
Details: Dinner and a movie at the Calumet Theatre. Dinner is catered by Mohawk Superette, tickets $25. 2025 Screening: TBD Call (906) 337-2610 for reservations or information.
Animal Life: Art from the Kalevala
Date: TBD
Location: Copper Country Community Arts Center | Hancock, MI
Details: Opening Reception with Finnish fare - TBD
Heikinpäivä
Date: January 24, 2026
Location: Downton City of Hancock, MI
Time: 10 AM - 10 PM
Details:
- Tori Markets: Finnish American Heritage Center and United Methodist | TBD
- Parade: Quincy Street (Downtown Hancock) | 11 AM
- Spiral Bear Dance and Outdoor Games: After Parade concludes at Quincy Green, be a part of the Spiral Bear Dance, vipukelkka, kick sled races, and wife carrying contests!
- Sauna Week 2026 Sauna Forum: TBD
- Keynote speaker TBD. Free and open to public.
- Iltamat: Finnish American Heritage Center | 7 - 10 PM | Dance, Hors d’oeuvres, and raffle available. $15/person
