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As one of the oldest chapters of the nationwide Finlandia Foundation, the Seattle Chapter actively pursues objectives that have been the core of the chapter since its establishment in 1968 by providing Finnish language classes and organizing a variety of events throughout the year such as the Finnish Independence Day Dinner and Dance, and more!

Save the Date

The Finnish Independence Day Dinner & Dance 2026

Saturday, December 5 · 6:00 PM · National Nordic Museum, Seattle

Only three months to Seattle’s favorite — sell-out — Finnish celebration! Get ready to buy your tickets on October 1.

Upcoming Events

Finnish Language Classes
SEP7

Finnish Language Classes

Online via Zoom

Beginners: Mon 5:30–7pm (starts Sep 7). Advanced: Thu 5:30–7pm (starts Sep 10).

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Nordic Mixer
OCT16

Nordic Mixer

Swedish Club, Seattle

Mingle with Seattle’s Nordic community. Organized by the Northwest Danish Association.

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Finnish Holiday Market
NOV14

Finnish Holiday Market

Leif Erikson Hall, Seattle

Handcrafted gifts, pulla and Finnish treats, and live seasonal music. 10am–3pm.

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Newsletters

Chapter updates, plus news from Finlandia Foundation National.

Partner Organizations

Organizations we’re proud to work alongside in the Finnish-American community.

Seattle Finnish Lutheran Church Finnish Choral Society of Seattle University of Washington Scandinavian Studies National Nordic Museum Finlandia Foundation National logo Finlandia Foundation National Swedish Club Northwest Danish Association Sons of Norway – Leif Erikson Hall Suomi Seura logo Suomi Seura