Upcoming programs
Online
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Learn about the history of World War II-era forced laborers and refugees from Ukraine and the surrounding region, why and how they left, where they ended up, how they got there, and what they did in their new lives.
In-person
Friday, December 4, 2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Support the Ukrainian History & Education Center and make a fresh holiday wreath for your home!
In-person
Sunday, December 6, 2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Learn about St. Nicholas, make a Christmas craft, and take a picture with the real St. Nicholas!
In-person
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join the UHEC and Katya Temnycky for a festive evening of stitching, sipping, and creativity as you create your own embroidered snowflake ornament.
In-person
Saturday, December 12, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Make a snowflake inspired pysanka on a blown-out chicken egg and assemble the pysanka ornament for your tree!
Ongoing programs
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following lessons and crafts based on animals and folk traditions of the Ukrainian village: painted birdhouse, Petrykivka painted rooster, fox felt banner
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following lessons and crafts based on modern Ukrainian Symbols: Mriya Model Airplane, Patron Puppet, Sunflower
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following Christmas Ornaments with corresponding lessons: Hutsul Wood Inlay, Pysanka Bird Ornament, and Opishnia Ceramic Bell.
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following crafts and lessons based on Ukrainian Kozak culture: Kozak Mamai Reverse Glass Painting, Borscht Tea Towel, and Zaporizhian Sich Fort Building
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following crafts and lessons based on three Ukrainian folk tales: Ripka (The Turnip), Koza Dereza (The Billy Goat), and Kolobok (The Little Round Bun)
This Seasonal Subscription Box includes the following summer-themed crafts and lessons: Floral Crown (Vinok), Patriotic Tryzub Beaded Cotillion, and Clay Bird Whistle
Recent past programs
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 10:00am
Somerset County's 21st Annual Weekend Journey Through the Past
Come join the Ukrainian History and Education Center for self-guided and expert-guided tours at St. Andrew Cemetery & Mausoleum, the Fisher Family Cemetery and St. Andrew Memorial Church in Somerset/South Bound Brook!
Friday, September 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Petrykivka Firebird Paint & Sip with Halyna Nazarenko
Discover the vibrant beauty of Ukrainian folk art as you paint the legendary Firebird in the colorful Petrykivka tradition with acclaimed artist Halyna Nazarenko.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
NashiPredky@Home Virtual Office Hours
Do you have a document you can't read or don't understand, heirlooms you want to know more about, or some other conundrum related to Ukraine or Ukrainian immigrants to North America? This series is your chance to have the UHEC's Nashi Predky team help you!