FACC Events
It’s time to celebrate spring the Finnish way! Bring a treat, snack, pastry or drink to share, and join us at Eija’s beautiful place to celebrate our beloved Finnish traditions! Please RSVP by April 30.
On Thursday, March 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Nordic Chamber partners FACC, SACC, IACC, NACC and DACC join forces in order to bring together business leaders, professionals and friends of the Nordic community for an informal reception at The Rustic - Uptown.
Join the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce for a relaxed Family Happy Hour as we kick off the 2026 season of Finnish community events in Houston!
Our annual Independence Day gathering is a cherished tradition for the Finnish community in the Houston area — a time to celebrate Finland’s independence, honor our shared heritage, and enjoy good company and conversation. This year, we are honored to welcome Finland’s new Consul General to join the celebration.
Finns in Houston Facebook Group, in collaboration with the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce FACC Houston Chapter, is inviting you to our informal social to celebrate 2021 Finland Independence Day on
Saturday 4th December 2021 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama Houston, TX 77004
http://www.axelradbeergarden.com/about
Please, join us to wish Finland a Happy 104th Birthday and bring your favorite appetizer to share. The 1st 30 people on the list will receive a complimentary glass of bubbly. Other beverages are available for purchase at the cash bar. Children welcome until 8:00 pm.
Due to limitations regarding onsite food preparation, refrigeration and heating, we suggest food items that can be served room temperature or be brought to temperature prior to the event.
Please, sign up by 11/30/2021 using the Google form and let us know how many guests are coming and list the appetizer to share. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lEd_Ue1QQsIrRYWWXl3dM4hqzHgmM3Gwd9SvraQzCCw/edit
Further questions, please contact Heli Nashef at heli.nashef@gmail.com or by phone at 832-534-3545.
Kiitos!
Dear friends of Finland and FACC greeter Houston. This is a charity golf tournament organized by Make CF M-I-A, a non-profit organization with one goal—to help make Cystic Fibrosis stand for Cure Found. For registration, please use the link at the website. Use Team name as “FACC” upon registration.
A traditional Nordic meal with pea soup, pancakes, beer, wine and punch, will be served at the newly renovated Chef Søren's Kitchen.
A traditional Nordic meal with pea soup, pancakes, beer, wine and punch, will be served at the newly renovated Chef Søren's Kitchen.
A traditional Nordic meal with pea soup, pancakes, beer, wine and punch, will be served at the newly renovated Chef Søren's Kitchen.
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic all in-person Events are currently cancelled. We plan to resume our Pea Soup & Pancake Events on the last Thursday of the month when social gathering is safe. The first event for Fall 2020 is scheduled on Thursday September 24, however we will evalute if this event will be replaced by an online event depending on the Covid-19 situation in Houston.
On Wednesday August 19 at 11 am- 12 pm you are invited to join for free a zoom event “ Houston Live, Covid-19 and implications” . The event will be moderated by SACC-TX Houston Board Member and Founder of Valhalla Premium Aquavit, Michael Griffin. Guest speakers Dr. Kristina Hulten, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine, and Clay Pearson, City Manager of Pearland, TX. Our guest speakers will share how the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact city management and medical research today.
Information will be e-mailed to our members to register for this event.
Other Fall 2020 Events:
October 19th: Nordic Golf Event
December 4th: Swing for a Cure Golf Event
December 6th: Finnish Independence Day Celebration. Details will be announced closer to the event.
FACC has joined the Finnish School to celebrate one of Finland’s most loved holidays Vappu and keep up the Finnish traditions.
A traditional Nordic meal with pea soup, pancakes, beer, wine and punch, will be served at the newly renovated Chef Søren's Kitchen.
