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Mov Gïele - My Voice

Exhibit opening of Mov Gïele - My Voice: Jan 16, 6-8 PM This exhibition showcases the vibrant and dynamic work of Sámi artist Per Elof Nilsson Ricklund. With roots in the Sámi cultural landscape and a gaze turned toward philosophy, archaeology, and art history, he creates works that carry both memory and movement. His paintings emerge at the intersection between the silence of nature and the noise of civilization, where art becomes a way to understand both the world around us and the inner world.

Start date: 15 Jan 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 12 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
Category: Exhibit
Organizer: Swedish American Museum
Url: www.swedishamericanmuseum.org
Street / Address: 5211 N. Clark St.
City: Chicago
State: IL
Country: US

128th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition

Five new exhibitions comprise the 128th annual Midwest Art Exhibition, which opens at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery on January 25 and continues through April 19. The shows include paintings by Tim Stone and prints by Marco Hernandez, both of Wichita; woodcarvings by Glenn Knak of Salina; mixed media pieces by Genevieve Waller of Denver; and selections by Gretchen Elliotts art students at Smoky Valley High School. The opening reception for the exhibitions will be on Sunday, January 25, 2:00-4:00pm, with exhibition talks beginning at 2:30pm. The Midwest Art Exhibition was founded in 1899 by three local Lindsborg artists Birger Sandzén, Carl Lotave, and G. N. Malm as a complement to the annual Messiah Festival held at Bethany College. Today, it represents the longest running annual art exhibition in Kansas and features works by artists invited by the Sandzén Gallery or from the Gallery's permanent collection. The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. For more information about Birger Sandzén, the Gallery, and these exhibitions click here or phone (785) 227-2220.

Start date: 25 Jan 2026 12:00 PM
End date: 19 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
Category: Exhibit
Organizer: Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Name: Ron Michael
Email: travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org
Phone: 785.227.2220
Url: https://sandzen.org/
Street / Address: 401 N First St.
City: Lindsborg
State: KS
Country: US

Woman at War

A thoughtful and dynamic blend of genresOn April 1, see Woman at War to continue our Silver Anniversary Rescreens! First screened at Scandinavia House in 2020, this contemporary environmental fable follows one Icelandic womans stubborn efforts to be on the right side of history. Behind the scenes of her quiet routine, the independent 50-year-old Halla leads a double life as a passionate environmental activist. Known to others only by her alias The Woman of the Mountain, Halla secretly wages a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. As Hallas actions grow bolder, from petty vandalism to outright industrial sabotage, she succeeds in pausing the negotiations between the Icelandic government and the corporation building a new aluminium smelter in the mountains. But right as she begins planning her biggest and boldest operation yet, she receives an unexpected letter that changes everything: her application to adopt a child has finally been accepted, and a little girl is waiting for her in Ukraine. As Halla prepares to abandon her role as saboteur and savior of the Highlands to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother, she decides to plot one final attack to deal the aluminium industry a crippling blow. Deftly centralizes a profound humanity (Variety)

Start date: 01 Apr 2026 07:00 PM
End date: 01 Apr 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 212.779.3587
Url: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/woman-at-war-silver-anniversary-rescreens/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Good Friday Swedish Service

This service includes the Swedish Community Choir, a Sermon in English and Holy Communion liturgy in Swedish. A free will offering will be taken. All are welcome.

Start date: 03 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
End date: 03 Apr 2026 01:00 PM
Category: Family
Organizer: Swedish Historical Society
Phone: 815.963.5559
Url: www.swedishhistorical.org/upcoming-events.html
Street / Address: Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave
City: Rockford
State: IL
Country: US

Film screening: Long Good Thursday

Heartwarming a great accomplishment See Long Good Thursday, Finnish director Mika Kaurismakis fourth installment of the rollicking Grump film series! Set in the lush days of a Finnish summer, Long Good Thursday is a gentle comedy of growing older and of accepting the never-ending possibility of finding joy. Finnish comedy star Heikki Kinnunen plays an aging, stubborn farmer intent on finishing his life in the home he shared with his late wife. Much to his surprise, he finds himself smitten with a free-spirited artist, called Saimi, who is intent on using him as a model for her photography. His sons are skeptical even jealous of their father, and dont trust Saimis intentions. Who knows, maybe shes after his inheritance? Family meetings, misunderstandings, swimming in the moonlight, and sleepless nights show that the power of love can pierce through even the oldest of flannel shirts.

Start date: 08 Apr 2026 07:00 PM
End date: 08 Apr 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/long-good-thursday/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Kalevala Festival: Folk Dance Class

As a part of our Kalevala Festival programs, Finnish dancers will be filling the Fjord Hall for a short dance performance with live music, followed by a class in Osberg Hall where you can learn the moves and skills of traditional Finnish folk dance. Come wearing comfortable shoes and clothes you can move in! Live music will be provided by Folkvoice Duo. Finnish folk dancing are dance traditions that go back centuries, including polksa, humppa, minuet, jenkka dances and more. These styles are traditionally performed to live music and often include chain dances where dancers are connected in a circle or line and and move together.

Start date: 09 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 09 Apr 2026 07:45 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: National Nordic Museum
Name: Maddie Arthur
Email: maddiea@nordicmuseum.org
Phone: 206-789-5740
Url: https://nordicmuseum.org/events/kalevala-festival-folk-dance-class
Street / Address: 2655 NW Market Street
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: US

Per Tengstrand plays Rachmaninoff

Join us on April 9 for our final installment of a special concert series celebrating 25 years of Music on Park Avenue, the acclaimed performance series curated by Swedish pianist Per Tengstrand that has been with Scandinavia House since its inauguration in 2000. In honor of Scandinavia Houses silver anniversary year, Tengstrand has presented a program of chamber music performances featuring distinguished guest musicians. The most popular piano concerto ever written, played in a way you never heard before! For the final performance of the series, Per Tengstrand will be joined by students from Princeton University for a version of Sergei Rachmaninoffs iconic Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor arranged for piano and string quartet. We will also hear all of the string players in solo pieces by J.S. Bach, César Franck and York Bowen. Thanks to a generous loan by Victor Borges grandson Finn, concerts will be performed on Victor Borges personal Steinway piano.

Start date: 09 Apr 2026 07:30 PM
End date: 09 Apr 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/rachmaninoffs-piano-concerto-with-per-tengstrand/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Youth Art: Intro to Embroidery

Learn the basics of hand embroidery in this beginner-friendly youth workshop inspired by classic Nordic floral motifs. Students will practice simple stitches while creating designs based on leaves, flowers, and natural patterns found in Nordic landscapes. No experience necessary; all materials are provided. This hands-on program offers a calm, creative space to slow down, try something new, and leave with a finished piece and skills to continue stitching at home.

Start date: 11 Apr 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 11 Apr 2026 01:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: National Nordic Museum
Name: National Nordic Museum
Email: info@nordicmuseum.org
Phone: 206.789.5705
Url: www.nordicmuseum.org/events/youth-art-class-introduction-to-embroidery
Street / Address: 2655 NW Market Street
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: US

Swedish Spring Brunch

Maria Bouroncle of Sweden speaks on her book of Swedish women in the early 1900s, It Came to Me on a Whim. Organized by the former Jenny Lind Swedish Club of Michigan

Start date: 12 Apr 2026 01:00 PM
End date: 12 Apr 2026 03:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Swedish Club of SE Michigan
Name: Marie-Louise Capote
Email: bcapote986@gmail.com
Phone: 734-459-0596
Url: SwedishClub.net
Street / Address: 22398 Ruth St.
City: Farmington Hills
State: MI
Country: US

Earth Month: Sea Level Change

The Columbia Climate School and Scandinavia House invite you to a reception and conversation on sea level change. Changes to the worlds ice sheets and sea levels are reshaping the places we call home. From flooding and intensifying storm surge risks in New York City to dramatic shifts along the coasts of Greenland and the Nordic region, rising and falling seas deeply affect our infrastructure and cherished landscapes. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, the Columbia Climate Schools powerhouse research hub, is at the forefront of tracking sea level change. Its scientists study the past to understand long-term climate patterns and make accurate projections for the future, providing essential insights for coastal planning, policy, risk assessment, and community preparedness. In this special Earth Month program, Scandinavia House is proud to partner with the Columbia Climate School to bring this research directly to you. We invite you to join us, bring your questions, and engage with leading earth and climate experts, Lamont Professor Jacky Austermann and Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson.

Start date: 13 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 13 Apr 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/the-global-impact-of-sea-level-change/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Film screening: Sudden Outbursts of Emotion

An insightful, compassionate, and witty debut See Sudden Outbursts of Emotions, a tender dramedy about the complexities of modern love and mid-life crises! Travel agent Jane (Iina Kuustonen) lives a comfortable, stable yuppie existence in Helsinki with Mikki (Riku Nieminen), her theatre-actor boyfriend of 10 years. While their sex life appears active and content on the surface, Jane is thrown for a loop when Mikki suggests trying an open relationship to spice things up. Jane is initially resistant but eventually agrees to attend an exclusive sex-positive weekend retreat, where the 40-ish couple can explore other romantic pursuits. While Mikki wanders off, Jane bumps into Valma (Laura Malmivaara), a free-spirited woman and veteran of the polyamorous lifestyle, who encourages Jane to explore hidden facets of her love language. As their bond deepens, Jane finds herself navigating unfamiliar territorydesire, jealousy, and self-discoverywhile her once-stable life begins to unravel. What began as an experiment in freedom becomes a profound turning point that challenges everything Jane thought she knew about relationships. This debut feature from Finnish TV writer/director Paula Korva, could be called a rom-dramedy for its skillful depiction of the awkwardness, excitement, and befuddlement felt by newbies to the 3D chess game of polyamory. Korva treats her characters with grace and humor, allowing them room to evolve gradually in this modern spin on the joys and absurdities of gender-fluid dating.

Start date: 15 Apr 2026 07:00 PM
End date: 15 Apr 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/sudden-outbursts-of-emotions/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

National Music Museum Live!

Concert featuring Tjärnblom, a Scandinavian style string band featuring a beautiful blend of nyckelharpa, octave mandolin, harmonium and cello, playing old and new Swedish, Finnish and Minnesota tunes for dancing and listening. A live stream of this concert will be available to watch for free on the National Music Museum's website at www.nmmusd.org Please visit the NMM Live Video page to tune in if you cannot join us in person.

Start date: 17 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
End date: 17 Apr 2026 01:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: National Music Museum
Name: Michael Suing / Cheryl Paschke
Email: michael.suing@usd.edu
Phone: 605/658-3450
Url: nmmusd.org
Street / Address: 414 East Clark Street
City: Vermillion
State: SD
Country: US

Raising Bilingual Children

Raising Bilingual Children: Parents and caregivers get a thoughtful introduction to bilingualism, exploring what it is, the many forms it can take, and how children experience language development in real life. Pre-register.

Start date: 17 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 17 Apr 2026 07:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Nordic Northwest
Phone: 503.977.0275
Url: www.nordicnorthwest.org
Street / Address: 8800 SW Oleson Rd
City: Portland
State: OR
Country: US

Kalevala Festival: Kantele Performance

The kantele, Finlands national instrument, is a powerful symbol of Finnish cultural heritage and is closely connected to the national epic, the Kalevala. In the Kalevala, the wise hero Väinämöinen creates the first kantele from the jawbone of a giant pike, stringing it with the hair of a stallion. After losing that instrument, he fashions a second kantele from birch wood. The music of the kantele holds magical power. When Väinämöinen plays, the entire natural world grows still to listenpeople, animals, forests, and even the waters. The kantele later became an important national symbol during Finlands 19th century cultural awakening, when the Kalevala helped strengthen Finnish identity under Russian rule and prepared the nation for independence in 1917. Today the instrument remains central to Finnish folk music, ranging from traditional five-string kanteles to modern 40-string concert instruments.

Start date: 18 Apr 2026 01:00 PM
End date: 18 Apr 2026 01:45 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: National Nordic Museum
Name: National Nordic Museum
Email: nordic@nordicmuseum.org
Phone: 206.789.5707
Url: https://nordicmuseum.org/events/kalevala-festival-kantele-performance
Street / Address: 2655 NW Market Street
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: US

Tour with curator: Inside Voices, Outside Light

Join us for an Opening Day celebration for Inside Voices, Outside Light: Perspectives on West Nordic Art at Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America. The show is on view through June 20, 2026. A group exhibition featuring 21 contemporary artists from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway, Inside Voices, Outside Light highlights the unique perspective of these North Atlantic territories, who share cultural and historical ties while each possessing distinct identities and communities. With works ranging across photography, paintings, textiles, film, and sculpture, including three site-specific installations, the exhibition also showcases the diversity and complexity of the region. In this free 30-45 minute guided tour led by Emily Stoddart, ASFs Manager of Exhibitions & Community Programs and curator of the exhibition youll learn about the artists in this exhibition and their works.

Start date: 18 Apr 2026 01:00 PM
End date: 18 Apr 2026 02:00 PM
Category: Exhibit
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/curator-walkthrough-inside-voices-outside-light/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Nordic Gala 2026

Nordic Gala 2026 - Saturday April 18, 4-8pm with Dinner at 5pm Taste of Scandinavia, Nordic Silent Auction, & Program Faith United United Methodist Church 909 19th Ave N Fargo ND Tickets $45 in advance $50 at the door , available @ STABO & Sons of Norway Proceeds benefit Scandinavian Festival June 19, 20 2026 @ Hjemkomst Center

Start date: 18 Apr 2026 04:00 PM
End date: 18 Apr 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Nordic Culture Clubs
Name: Tamara Eade
Email: nordiccultureclubspres@aol.com
Phone: 701.526.6347
Url: https://nordiccultureclubs.net
Street / Address: 909 19th Ave N
City: Fargo
State: ND
Country: US

Swedish Footprints in the United States

Swedish Footprints in the United States: Join us for evening tours of our latest exhibit Swedish Footprints in the United States - Celebrating 250 Years of Shared History. Presented in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, it traces the diverse stories and enduring legacies of Swedish Americans through prints, photographs, videos, and musicrevealing how their contributions continue to influence the nations evolving story. At the beautiful Embassy building House of Sweden, itself a stunning example of contemporary Scandinavian architecture. Drop-ins are welcome if space is available. Also on: May 19, June 16 , Aug 17

Start date: 20 Apr 2026 05:00 PM
End date: 17 Aug 2026 06:30 PM
Category: Exhibit
Organizer: House of Sweden
Email: DC@gov.se
Url: www.swedenabroad.se/washington
Street / Address: 2900 K Street, N.W.
City: Washington, DC
State: DC
Country: US

Annual Valborg Bonfire Celebration

Lets welcome Spring together! Join us at SAC Park on Friday night, April 24th, for our annual Valborg celebration. This tradition has been growing every year, and for 2026, we are thrilled to open the gates to the entire community! Come for the bonfire, be entertained by the Witches of Sutton, stay for the "tunbrödsrulle," and enjoy a night of Scandinavian tradition with family and friends. The Schedule * 6:00 PM: "Doors" Open Grab a spot and settle in! * 6:30 PM: Food is served (Hot dogs, tunbrödsrulle, & more) * 7:30 PM: Special dance performance by The Witches of Sutton! * 8:00 PM (Dusk): Lighting of the Bonfire Free Admission Food & Drink Well have hot dogs, classic Swedish tunbrödsrulle, hot chocolate, Scandinavian waffles, and other treatsall reasonably priced (cash only). A cash bar will be available for all other beverages. What to Bring * Seating: Bring a comfy lawn or camp chair! (We will have some benches and folding chairs available if you forget). * Friends: Everyone is welcome!

Start date: 24 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 24 Apr 2026 10:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Scandinavian Athletic Club/SAC Park
Name: Hans Berg
Url: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CVihXVrZ9/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Street / Address: 438 Lake Street
City: Shrewsbury
State: MA
Country: US

Colorwork Knitting Class

Learn how to use two colors of yarn to knit a colorwork chart. You will make a speed swatch and gain the skills to start a stranded colorwork project of your own. The swatch can also be saved and used as a mug rug!

Start date: 25 Apr 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 25 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Ingbretsen's
Email: info@ingebretsens.com
Url: www.ingebretsens.com/colorwork-knitting
Street / Address: 1601 E. Lake St
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Country: US

Nordic Knit-In | Adult Crafts

Join us for a day-long Nordic Knit-In with Scandinavia Houses veteran knitter Hilary Snell! We will provide participants with a relaxed and warm environment for beginning, continuing or finishing up a craft of your choosing. You bring your materials and create whatever you want. Knitting, crocheting, painting, drawing, finger knitting, embroidery, whatever sparks your creativity we welcome you! Participants are encouraged to drop in and stay for a minute or stay for hours and create, create, create alongside other crafters. Children over 5 are welcome with supervision. BYOY = Bring Your Own Yarn (or your own art supplies). We will provide limited art supplies. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Hilary Snell, a longtime visitor services staff member of Scandinavia House, is of English, Scottish, and Irish descent, and loves everything about Nordic culture. She was taught to knit by her grandmother and mother when she was eight years old and took it up again in her late 20s, and has been knitting ever since. She enjoys sharing her love of the craft and of fiber arts in general. See her work at: https://www.instagram.com/lockwoodknits/

Start date: 25 Apr 2026 11:00 AM
End date: 25 Apr 2026 05:00 PM
Category: Social
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/nordic-knit-in-adult-crafts-with-hilary-snell-3/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Lucky Day Celebration

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th! Join us at our Greene Street store as we celebrate the launch of our Desert Capsule Collection. Enjoy bubbles, bites, and a little shopping magic! Free bag with purchase of any two pieces. We cant wait to see you there!

Start date: 25 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
End date: 25 Apr 2026 07:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Gudrun Sjödén
Name: Lorrie Daugherty
Email: greenestreet@gudrunsjoden.com
Phone: 212-219-2510
Url: https://www.gudrunsjoden.com/en-us/stores/store-new-york
Street / Address: 50A Greene St.
City: New York City
State: NY
Country: US

VIRTUAL Book Club

Read and discuss Alix Rickloffs The Last Light Over Oslo. This historic novel set in Norway and Sweden in 1940 is based on the true story of Daisy Harriman, the U.S. Minister to Norway, who helped the Norwegian royal family escape during the German invasion in 1940. Free with RSVP to receive Zoom link, www.swedishamericanmuseum.org

Start date: 25 Apr 2026 02:00 PM
End date: 25 Apr 2026 03:00 PM
Category: Social
Organizer: Swedish American Museum
Url: www.swedishamericanmuseum.org
State: IL
Country: US

100 Years of Nordic Innovation

From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation & Impact Step into a world where Swedish meatballs meet pop music, where streamlined design and functional minimalism redefined modern living, and where Nordic ingenuity brought about life-saving innovations. From Taste to Tech explores the ways in which Nordic craftspeople, artists, chefs, and thinkers brought their values and visions to American soil: building churches, skyscrapers, and bridges in the 1930s, revolutionizing childhood with playful yet purposeful Lego toys, and transforming entertainment through cinematic storytelling and best-selling games like Minecraft, Angry Birds, and Candy Crush. From quintessentially Swedish brands you never knew had Nordic origins - like the implantable pacemaker or pizza rolls - theres something for everyone in From Taste to Tech! The exhibition features a remarkable collection of artifacts from World War II, original art for the film Pinocchio by Gustaf Tenggren, sandals worn by Greta Garbo, vintage SAAB parts and mid-century modern furniture. From Taste to Tech: 100 Years of Nordic Innovation & Impact will be on view at ASHM from April 26, 2026 to February 7, 2027. Admission is included with ASHM general tickets.

Start date: 26 Apr 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 07 Feb 2027 04:00 PM
Category: Exhibit
Organizer: American Swedish Historical Museum
Name: Ellie Gorman
Email: egorman@americanswedish.org
Phone: 215.389.1776
Url: https://www.americanswedish.org/exhibitions/taste-tech-100-years-nordic-innovation-impact
Street / Address: 1900 Pattison ave
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Country: US

Valborg Spring Dance

Celebrate the Swedish Valborgsmässoafton with a hop, leap and twirl at ASIs first Valborg Spring Dance! B ring a partner or find one here to dance the night away under the twinkling lights (of Larson Hall). Music provided by area Nordic folk musicians of multiple traditions. All dance skill levels are welcome, and light instruction is offered. Pre-register, American Swedish Institute, www.asimn.org

Start date: 28 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 28 Apr 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: American Swedish Institute
Phone: 612-871-4907
Url: www.asimn.org
Street / Address: 2600 Park Ave
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Country: US

Moving screening: Dreams

An intensely compelling story about first loveSee Dreams, Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugeruds third installment of the widely acclaimed Oslo Trilogy and winner of the Golden Bear at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival! 17-year-old Johanne drifts and daydreams like any teenager, until one day her restlessness morphs into all-consuming passion for her charismatic French teacher, Johanna. From her vulnerable yet never maudlin inner monologue, to her frank confessions to her poet grandmother and over-curious mother, to nuanced scenes of intimacy with Johanna, Haugerud paints a complex, endearing, and intoxicating portrait of youthful infatuation and self-discovery, laced with the lightest touch of moral inquiry. It sweeps you up, assuredly and indeed dreamily The films precise juxtapositions of sight and sound produce brilliant flashes of insightand a cumulatively seductive, almost musical flow. (Justin Chang, The New Yorker)

Start date: 29 Apr 2026 07:00 PM
End date: 29 Apr 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/dreams/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Walpurgis

Walpurgis celebration with pot-luck supper, hot dogs & s'mores provided. A family friendly celebration to welcome spring after a long winter! Outside fire pit & sparklers, weather permitting. Free, donations accepted.

Start date: 30 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 30 Apr 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Swedish Heritage Society of Red River Valley
Name: Teresa Garske
Email: swedishsocietrrv@gmail.com
Phone: 701-306-6554
Url: www.swedishsocietyrrv.com
Street / Address: First Presbyterian Church, 2900 5th St. S.
City: Moorhead MN
State: MN
Country: US

The Art of the Smörgås

Discuss the special place open-faced sandwiches hold in the Nordic countries, the crucial elements to building a perfect smörgås, and practice eating them! Nordic food guru Patrice will lead students through a whirlwind tour of her favorite combinations, from classic toppings to fun Midwestern twists. This is a demonstration-style class and includes a light meal. Coffee and tea are provided; additional beverages are available for purchase prior to class. Pre-register, American Swedish Institute, www.asimn.org

Start date: 30 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 30 Apr 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: American Swedish Institute
Url: www.asimn.org
Street / Address: 2600 Park Ave
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Country: US

Valborg / Walpurgis celebration

Valborg: Walpurgis celebration with pot-luck supper, hot dogs and s'mores provided. A family friendly celebration to welcome spring after a long winter! Outside fire pit and sparklers, weather permitting. At First Presbyterian Church.

Start date: 30 Apr 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 30 Apr 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Swedish Society of the Red River Valley
Phone: 701.306.6554
Url: www.swedishsocietyrrv.com
Street / Address: First Presbyterian Church, 2900 5th St. S.
City: Moorhead
State: MN
Country: US

World Premier: Kings of Kubb documentary

See KINGS OF KUBB, a documentary about the community of kubb in the U.S. It also follows four elite competitors, each willing to risk everything for a shot at the U.S. National Kubb Championship, held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the Kubb Capital of North America. As the stakes rise on the pitch, real-world pressures beyond it reveal a powerful story of legacy, rivalry, and the fragile line between friendship and ambition. What does it cost to be the best? And how high a price will one pay to be crowned the King of Kubb? The documentary also introduces the story of Eric Anderson and him creating the U.S. National Kubb Championship and what the event means to the City of Eau Claire and the global kubb community.

Start date: 30 Apr 2026 07:00 PM
End date: 30 Apr 2026 08:30 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Fireside Productions
Name: B.J. Hollars
Email: firesideprodllc@gmail.com
Url: www.firesideproductionsllc.com/kingsofkubb
Street / Address: Pablo Center, 128 Graham Ave
City: Eau Claire
State: WV
Country: US

Keyboard Conversations: Music of Joy and Peace

Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns this fall for his ever-popular Keyboard Conversations® series at Scandinavia House. Each evening comprises an informal commentary on the music and its composers, a full performance of each work, and a short Q & A session. The engaging format both makes friends of classical music and enriches the listening experience for avid music lovers. In tonights program, Mr. Siegels season closes with the uplifting, soothing music of J.S. Bach, Edvard Grieg, Robert Schumann, Gioachino Rossini, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Start date: 30 Apr 2026 07:30 PM
End date: 30 Apr 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/keyboard-conversations-more-music-of-joy-and-peace/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Family Häng: Valborg

Celebrate Valborg on ASIs fenced-in lawn with family-friendly festivities that welcome spring. Designed for families with children ages 4-12, this outdoor program introduces families to Valborg, a beloved Swedish holiday that marks the arrival of spring with music, fire and community. Sing Swedish songs, gather for (supervised) fire-related activities. Pre-register, American Swedish Institute, www.asimn.org

Start date: 01 May 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 01 May 2026 07:30 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: American Swedish Institute
Url: www.asimn.org
Street / Address: 2600 Park Avenue
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Country: US

Swedish Death Cleaning Sale

3rd Annual Swedish Death Cleaning Sale - Saturday May 2, 2026 9am - 3pm. Nordic and non-Nordic items for sale, FIKA with Coffee & treats for sale. Scandinavian Bake Sale. Proceeds Benefit : Scandinavian Festival June 19,20 2026 @ Hjemkomst Center

Start date: 02 May 2026 09:00 AM
End date: 02 May 2026 03:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Nordic Culture Clubs
Name: Annika Hillmer
Email: swedishsocietyrrv@gmail.com
Phone: 701.730.3206
Url: www.nordiccultureclubs.net
Street / Address: 909 19th Ave N
City: Fargo
State: ND
Country: US

Swedish Genealogy Lecture with Kathy Meade

Kathy Meade, ArkivDigital American Director, will be giving two lectures: "What's New in ArkivDigil?" and "Navigating ArkivDigital: From Swedish American Church Books to Family Trees." If you are just starting your dive into Swedish genealogy or are a veteran researcher, please join us for tips and more information on what the ArkivDigital website can do for you. If you are not a member of SGSC, please email hej.sgsc@gmail.com to let us know you wish to attend and for directions to the meeting.

Start date: 02 May 2026 09:30 AM
End date: 02 May 2026 12:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Swedish Genealogy Society of Colorado
Name: Joan Kirkpatrick
Email: dhjmkp@aol.com
Phone: 303.335.5796
Url: www.swedgensoc.org
Street / Address: Bethany Lutheran Church
City: Denver
State: CO
Country: US

Gammelgården Opening Day

The 2026 season opens with free, family-friendly events featuring many exciting activities, games, food trucks, exhibits in the Välkommen Hus, historic buildings, artists and demonstrations throughout the day, hands-on historical activities, and more!

Start date: 02 May 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 02 May 2026 04:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Gammelgården Museum of Scandia
Url: www.gammelgardenmuseum.org
Street / Address: 20880 Olinda Trail North
City: Scandia
State: MN
Country: US

Swedish women in the 1900s

Lördagen den 2 maj kl 10-11 besöker författaren Maria Bouroncle Svenska Skolan i Washington DC. Passa på att njut av en svensk fika och bläddra i Marias böcker. Hon signerar sin historiska trilogi om svenska kvinnoöden på 1900-talet och sin senaste bok om Washington DC som hon skrivit tillsammans med journalisten Karin Henriksson. Välkomna!

Start date: 02 May 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 02 May 2026 11:00 AM
Category: Education
Organizer: Swedish School for Children in Washington DC
Name: Jenny Pugh
Email: rektor@svenskaskolanwashingtondc.org
Phone: 202.352.2324
Url: https://www.svenskaskolanwashingtondc.org/
Street / Address: 121 Mustang Alley
City: Falls Church
State: VA
Country: US

Swedish Author Visit

Swedish writer Maria Bouroncle visits the Swedish School in Washington, DC to talk about her historical trilogy and her latest book about Washington, DC. Meet Maria over coffee and a Swedish pastry.

Start date: 02 May 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 02 May 2026 11:00 AM
Category: Family
Organizer: Swedish School for Children in DC
Name: Jenny Pugh
Email: rektor@svenskaskolanwashingtondc.org
Url: https://www.svenskaskolanwashingtondc.org/
Street / Address: Meridian High School, 121 Mustang Alley
City: Falls Church
State: VA
Country: US

Play Swedish Fiddle Tunes on the Fretted Dulcimer

May 2, 2026. The Swedish fretted dulcimer has a storied history in Scandinavian music and instruments but is rooted in Swedish folk music. Tuning is the first lesson, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, in the beginners dulcimer playing workshop. Once in tune (D-A-D) it cant be played wrong! Strumming a simple tune is next and in about 10 minutes the music begins. Instructions with printed charts and playing in the morning session will be followed by a 2nd afternoon session, 3 PM - 4:30 PM, highlighting rhythm, fiddle tunes, and improvising. Bring your own fretted dulcimer to play tuned D-A-D. A few dulcimers will be available for newcomers. Call (212) 779-3587 for reservations. At Scandinavia House, NYC, www.scandinaviahouse.org.

Start date: 02 May 2026 11:30 AM
End date: 02 May 2026 04:30 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Daisy Magnusson
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 212.779.3587
Url: www.scandinaviahouse.org
Street / Address: 58 Park Ave., New York, NY 10016
City: New York City
State: NY
Country: US

Craft Your Own Aquavit

Join us to create your own customized aquavit blend for this years Midsummer! Scandinavia House and Björk Cafe & Bistro will present a special learning, crafting and tasting event in collaboration with Spritmuseumet in Stockholm, Sweden. Participants will learn about the Nordic spirits historyincluding its origins, evolving flavor profiles and traditionsthrough a video developed by Spritmuseumet. Following the introduction, participants will be able to combine ingredients to create their own unique blend, using ingredients ranging from citrus and/or lingonberry, to juniper and elderflower, to spices such as cumin, dill and star anis, ginger or even BonBon candy! Björk will complement the experience with a selection of upcoming spring/summer menu items, along with a few traditional Scandinavian classics. Following the program, each custom blend can be steeped at home in time to drink at Midsummer. Please note the registration deadline for this event is April 30. Participants must bring: -A 375 ml bottle of vodka (or non-alcoholic vodka) of your choice *Ticketholders receive a 10% discount on bottles purchased from 1936 Wine & Spirits, located at 65 E. 34th St. near Scandinavia House. Björk will supply: -All materials for the infusion (citrus peels, juniper, dried spices, elderflower, St. Johns wort, dill, cumin, star anis, berries, ginger, BonBon candy) -Tea bags for the infusion -Custom bottles for the finished product

Start date: 02 May 2026 03:00 PM
End date: 02 May 2026 05:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Scandinavia House
Name: Scandinavia House
Email: info@amscan.org
Phone: 2127793587
Url: https://www.scandinaviahouse.org/event/craft-your-own-aquavit-a-nordic-experience/
Street / Address: 58 Park Avenue
City: New York
State: NY
Country: US

Vappu / Valborg

Food, fun and games for the whole family. If you have your student hat ("studentmössa") please wear it! Play molkky (the Finnish summer lawn game) and kubb (the Swedish summer lawn game)! There might even be a competition between Swedes and Finns. www.saccarizona.org/event-6501152

Start date: 03 May 2026 02:00 PM
End date: 03 May 2026 06:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: SACC-Arizona
Url: www.saccarizona.org/event-6501152
Street / Address: The Monastery Grill, 4810 East Mckellips Rd
City: Mesa
State: AZ
Country: US

Valborg & Vappu

Food, fun and games for the whole family wear your student hat ("studentmössa") and play molkky (the Finnish summer lawn game) and kubb (the Swedish summer lawn game)! The Swedes and Finns might even compete at The Monastery Grill, www.saccarizona.org

Start date: 03 May 2026 02:00 PM
End date: 03 May 2026 06:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: SACC Arizona
Url: www.saccarizona.org
Street / Address: The Monastery Grill, 4810 East Mckellips Rd
City: Mesa
State: AZ
Country: US

Family Häng: Valborg

Celebrate Valborg on ASIs fenced-in lawn with family-friendly festivities that welcome spring. Designed for families with children ages 4-12, this outdoor program introduces families to Valborg, a beloved Swedish holiday that marks the arrival of spring with music, fire and community. Sing Swedish songs, gather for (supervised) fire-related activities. Pre-register

Start date: 03 May 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 03 May 2026 07:30 PM
Category: Family
Organizer: American Swedish Institute
Email: info@asimn.org
Phone: 612-871-4907
Url: www.asimn.org
Street / Address: 2600 Park Ave
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Country: US

Butterfly Celebration

Join us for our Butterfly Celebration, featuring a special talk (2-4 p.m.) with Holly Tooker, butterfly expert from the American Museum of Natural History! Holly will share her expertise and knowledge on butterflies as well as the AMNH Vivarium. The talk will include a digital presentation featuring some of her favorite species. There will be time for Q&A at the end, so bring your curiosity! Attendees can also explore additional materials, including museum flyers, a New York Times article featuring Holly, and a QR code to access the Vivarium online. Enjoy bubbles and bites, and a free bag with a purchase of two or more items! We hope youll join us for this inspiring event!

Start date: 09 May 2026 12:00 PM
End date: 09 May 2026 06:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Gudrun Sjödén
Name: Lorrie Daugherty
Email: greenestreet@gudrunsjoden.com
Phone: 212-219-2510
Url: https://www.gudrunsjoden.com/en-us/stores/store-new-york
Street / Address: 50A Greene St.
City: New York City
State: NY
Country: US

Swedish Pop Divas Drag Brunch

Celebrate Eurovision in style with FIKA Cafés fabulous brunch buffet. Hear your favorite Swedish pop hits from the likes of Robyn, Roxette, Ace of Bass, Zara Larsson and Tove Lo! RSVP to 612.871.4907 or oliverh@asimn.org

Start date: 10 May 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 10 May 2026 02:00 PM
Category: Social
Organizer: American Swedish Institute
Email: oliverh@asimn.org
Phone: 612.871.4907
Url: www.asimn.org
Street / Address: 2600 Park Ave
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
Country: US

Swedish Days Festival

Experience and taste the rich culture of Sweden during the 60th annual, 3-day festival that celebrates Kingsburgs Swedish heritage. Entertainment, food and fun - a pea soup and Swedish pancake supper, the Lingonberries ABBA Tribute band, Dala Horse Trot, dancing around the maypole and so much more!

Start date: 14 May 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 16 May 2026 06:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Downtown Kingsburg
Phone: 559.897.1111
Url: www.kingsburgdowntown.com
Street / Address: Draper Street
City: Kingsburg
State: CA
Country: US

Nordic Innovation Series: Meet the Author

What is Nordic Capitalism? Join Robert G. Strand for a timely and thought-provoking talk on his new book Nordic Capitalism Lessons for Realizing Sustainable Capitalism, published by Cambridge University Press in April 2026. Blending rigorous scholarship with compelling storytelling, this book speaks to scholars, business leaders, policymakers, students, and concerned citizens.

Start date: 14 May 2026 06:30 PM
End date: 14 May 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: National Nordic Museum
Name: Marketing
Email: marketing@nordicmuseum.org
Phone: 206-789-5707
Url: https://nordicmuseum.org/events/nordic-innovation-series-meet-the-author-nordic-capitalism
Street / Address: 2655 NW Market Street
City: Seattle
State: WA
Country: US

Eurovision Watch Party

Eurovision Song Contest Watch Party Join in the upbeat Eurovision Song Contest Finale Watch Party! It's the event of the year for music lovers and fans of the competition. Come enjoy the excitement of the finale of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest! You and fellow music enthusiasts can indulge in fabulous performances, and fun. We will have snacks. Beverages are available for purchase. RSVP now to secure your spot at this exclusive gathering. Dress to impress and prepare for extraordinary music, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Please note: Children 12 or younger, in company of parents or guardians, attend for free. No outside snacks or beverages. $5-$15 - RSVP https://www.saccarizona.org/event-6501155/Registration

Start date: 16 May 2026 11:30 AM
End date: 16 May 2026 04:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: SACC Arizona
Url: https://www.saccarizona.org/event-6501155
Street / Address: Joy Lush Club, 24 W Camelback Rd.
City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Country: US

Eurovision Watch Party

No fee to attend, just pay for your food and beverages! At The Barn, RSVP paulvanhalteren@sbcglobal.net / www.sacc-chicago.org/events

Start date: 16 May 2026 02:00 PM
End date: 16 May 2026 05:00 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: SACC-Chicago
Email: paulvanhalteren@sbcglobal.net
Url: www.sacc-chicago.org/events
Street / Address: The Barn, 1659 W Ogden Ave
City: Chicago
State: IL
Country: US

Eurovision Song Contest Viewing Party

The 2026 contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, following the countrys victory in 2025. Well stream the broadcast live on the Clubs 85-inch flatscreen in the Members Lounge.

Start date: 16 May 2026 03:00 PM
End date: 16 May 2026 06:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Scandinavian Club
Name: Peter B
Email: news@thescandinavianclub.com
Phone: 203.512.5229
Url: https://thescandinavianclub.com/upcoming-events/
Street / Address: 1351 S Pine Creek Rd
City: Fairfield
State: CT
Country: US

The Girl With a Nametag

Swedish author Maria Bouroncle talks with Jennifer Pihlja about her new book (2026) "The Girl with a Nametag" recently published in English. This historical fiction novel tells the story of a Finnish war child in Sweden during World War II. Light refreshments will be served.

Start date: 20 May 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 20 May 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Finlandia Foundation
Name: Jennifer Pihlaja
Email: jen@rowanstrategies.com
Phone: 920-371-3449
Url: www.finlandiadc.org
Street / Address: Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave.
City: McLean
State: VA
Country: US

Nordic Innovation in Sustainability

An engaging evening focused on sustainability, innovation, and Nordic leadership brings together business leaders and industry experts to explore how Nordic companies are translating ambitious sustainability goals into practical, real-world solutions. Panelists share concrete examples of how sustainability strategies can be effectively implemented across industries. The event highlights the strength of Nordic-American collaboration and reinforce the role of innovation, leadership, and partnership in shaping a more sustainable future.

Start date: 21 May 2026 05:00 PM
End date: 21 May 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Networking
Organizer: IKEA & SACC-Minnesota
Email: info@saccmn.org
Url: www.saccmn.org
Street / Address: IKEA Bloomington, 8000 IKEA Way
City: Bloomington
State: MN
Country: US

Scandinavian Heritage Festival

Celebrate the enduring culture and heritage of the regions early Scandinavian settlers, tracing their journey from Viking homelands to pioneer life in the American West. Visitors can explore three immersive villages that bring history to life, a Norse Course Fun Run, Viking beard contest, ABBA sing-along, Aebleskiver Breakfast, wife carrying competition, crafts, food, and so much more!

Start date: 22 May 2026 11:00 AM
End date: 23 May 2026 06:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Scandinavian Heritage Festival
Email: scandifest@ephraim.gov
Url: www.scandifest.org
Street / Address: 5 South Main Street
City: Ephraim
State: UT
Country: US

Beyond Moominvalley

Delve into Tove Janssons diverse body of work and gain insight into the themes that shaped her art and books. Step beyond the beloved world of the Moomins and explore the full creative legacy of this remarkable artist, whose work spans far beyond the stories that made her famous. Get to know Tove Jansson not just as the creator of Moominvalley but as one of the most compelling literary and artistic voices of the 20th century.

Start date: 29 May 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 29 May 2026 07:30 PM
Category: Entertainment
Organizer: Nordic Northwest
Phone: 503.977.0275
Url: www.nordicnorthwest.org
Street / Address: 8800 SW Oleson Rd
City: Portland
State: OR
Country: US

Embroidery Needle Book

This fun, hands-on session is perfect for seasoned craft lovers and beginners alike. You'll learn a variety of embroidery stitches, then make your own embroidered book in which to store needles for your next project.

Start date: 30 May 2026 10:15 AM
End date: 30 May 2026 01:00 PM
Category: Education
Organizer: Gammelgården Museum
Url: www.gammelgardenmuseum.org
Street / Address: 20880 Olinda Trail N
City: Scandia
State: MN
Country: US

Sommarfest

A joyful day of Swedish summer traditionscombining Swedish National Day, Midsummer, graduations and the beginning of summer break. Bring fresh flowers to help decorate the Maypole and a picnic (or pre-order smörgåstårta), and there will also be korv med bröd (hot dogs), soda and water available for purchase. Fun activities for all ages! Enjoy the afternoon filled with music and community.

Start date: 31 May 2026 03:00 PM
End date: 31 May 2026 07:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: SACC-Florida
Email: cheflarsmiami@gmail.com
Phone: 786.247.7455
Url: www.saccflorida.org
Street / Address: Scandinavian Church and Center, 2950 S Flamingo Rd
City: Davie
State: FL
Country: US

Portland Midsommar

Bring your family and friends to join the League of Swedish Societies as we celebrate the 99th raising of the Majstang, an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Create your own flower crown, enjoy live music all day, savor Swedish food, drink a beer, shop for unique Swedish goods, and take part in kids activities, play Kubb, and even meet Vikings! The Majstang raising and dancing start at 1 p.m. Oaks Park, picnic area, look for the Swedish flags! A $2 donation at the door is suggested.

Start date: 13 Jun 2026 11:00 AM
End date: 13 Jun 2026 04:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: The League of Swedish Societies
Name: Sara Winter
Email: sarajeweler@gmail.com
Phone: 503.866.8002
Url: www.portlandswedishmidsummer.org
Street / Address: Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202
City: Portland
State: OR
Country: US

Al Johnson's Roofing of the Goats Parade

All goats (and people)* are invited to participate in the parade in Wisconsin's beloved Door County! Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. Goat costumes, goatees, Viking hats, and other creative endeavors are encouraged. The parade will finish with the "Roofing of the Goats" at Al Johnsons Swedish Restaurant. There is also: - Pancake eating contest - Beer Stein lifting contest. - Kids crafts & games - Stabbur Beer Garden features live music and local food *no dogs please, goats are afraid of dogs!

Start date: 13 Jun 2026 11:00 AM
End date: 13 Jun 2026 04:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Al Johnsons Swedish Restaurant & Butik
Phone: 920-854-2812
Url: www.aljohnsons.com
Street / Address: 10693 N. Bay Shore Dr / Hwy 42
City: Sister Bay
State: WI
Country: US

Midsommar Celebration

Potluck of Scandinavian food - bring a food item to share Music by Project Constellation - dance around the maypole! Event is free & family friendly Free will donations accepted

Start date: 18 Jun 2026 06:00 PM
End date: 18 Jun 2026 08:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Swedish Cultural Heritage Society of the Red River Valley
Name: Teresa Garske
Email: swedishsocietyrrv@gmail.com
Phone: 7013066554
Url: www.swedishsocietyrrv.com
Street / Address: Messiah Lutheran Church, 2010 Elm St. N
City: Fargo
State: ND
Country: US

Scandinavian Festival

Join us to celebrate our Scandinavian heritage for two days at the Hjemkomst Center. Enjoy our vendors, music and performances, lots of food, a beer garden and children's activities.

Start date: 19 Jun 2026 09:30 AM
End date: 20 Jun 2026 04:30 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Nordic Culture Clubs
Email: NordicCultureClubsPres@aol.com
Url: www.nordiccultureclubs.net
Street / Address: 202 First Ave N
City: Moorhead
State: MN
Country: US

Swede Day Midsommer Festival

Celebrate in community with Rochester. Dancing round the maypole, music, light refreshments, a Swedish pancake breakfast and our famous strawberry shortcake, Swede Day Royalty and local dignitaries. Sign up for the 5K Walk/Run-Race Wear your best yellow and blue!

Start date: 19 Jun 2026 09:30 AM
End date: 20 Jun 2026 07:30 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Swedish Citizens Group
Url: www.swedehall.org
Street / Address: Swede Hall, 18543 Albany St SW
City: Rochester
State: WA
Country: US

Dalesburg Midsummer Festival

A celebration of rural & Scandinavian heritage! Miscellaneous eats, kid's activities, arts and crafts. Featured performers are Berätta - Renee Vaughan, Rose Arrowsmith and Paul Sauey and a brass group Darin Wadley and company from USD and the Dalesburg Spelmän.

Start date: 19 Jun 2026 03:00 PM
End date: 19 Jun 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Dalesburg Scandinavian Association
Name: Ron Johnson
Email: ron@dalesburg.org
Url: https://dalesburg.org/
Street / Address: Dalesburg Lutheran Church, 30595 University Rd
City: Vermillion
State: SD
Country: US

Midsummer's Festival

Midsummers Festival is always a fun-filled day for the entire family, including a free swim at the local pool, Kubb Tournament, Swedish dancing, craft demonstrations, and food vendors, including the Lindsborg Swedish Folkdancers serving Viking-on-a-Stick, Swedish Pancakes, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, and Swedish Limeades on the corner of Lincoln and Main Follow Visit Lindsborg on Facebook for current information.

Start date: 20 Jun 2026 09:00 AM
End date: 20 Jun 2026 10:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Name: Diane Reece
Email: travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org
Phone: (785) 227-8687
Url: https://www.visitlindsborg.com/
Street / Address: 104 E. Lincoln
City: Lindsborg
State: KS
Country: US

123rd Scandinavian Midsummer Festival

11:30 - Midsummer pole raising and ringdancing 12 to 3 - Swedish meatball lunch All day - Live music featuring Klintetten from Östergötland, Birgitta Whited, the SAC Spelmanslag, Revontulet Dancers, and more. - Viking encampment and combat demos. - Vendors Grove with Scandinavian gifts, wares, and baked goods. - Kids activities and bounce house. - Snackholm offering Scandinavian treats and festival favorites all day.

Start date: 27 Jun 2026 10:30 AM
End date: 27 Jun 2026 04:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Swedish National Federation of Worcester
Name: Hans Berg
Email: hjtberg@gmail.com
Url: www.sacmidsummer.com
Street / Address: 438 Lake Street
City: Shrewsbury
State: MA
Country: US

19th U.S. National Kubb Championship

The U.S. National Kubb Championship started in 2007 with 15 teams and 35 players. The U.S National Kubb Championship is the oldest and largest kubb tournament outside Europe and one of the three largest in the world. In 2024, we set a World Record for the largest 3+ person kubb tournament, with 144 teams, and matched it in 2025. This year, registration filled up in only 15 hours. All skill levels and experience are always welcome. We also host Kid Kubb, the day before the U.S. Championship

Start date: 10 Jul 2026 08:00 PM
End date: 12 Jul 2026 02:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: U.S. National Kubb Championship
Name: Eric Anderson
Email: usakubb@gmail.com
Url: www.usakubb.org
Street / Address: Eau Claire Soccer Park, 3456 Craig Rd
City: Eau Claire
State: WI
Country: US

Holiday Gift Show

The popular Holiday Gift Show is a highlight with work of over 50 invited artists are represented in the show and include paintings, prints, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media pieces, and more. Wonderful, unique gifts for discerning shoppers can be found at the Holiday Gift Show. The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. Follow Visit Lindsborg on Facebook for current information.

Start date: 08 Nov 2026 01:00 PM
End date: 10 Jan 2027 05:00 PM
Category: Exhibit
Organizer: Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
Name: Diane Reece
Email: travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org
Phone: 7852272220
Url: https://www.visitlindsborg.com/
Street / Address: 401 N First St.
City: Lindsborg
State: KS
Country: US

St. Lucia Festival

A favorite Swedish holiday tradition, also observed in Lindsborg, is St. Lucia Festival celebrating the figure that is the emblem of light on a long winter day. The day begins at 10:00am with live holiday music downtown. Folkdancers, live Scandinavian music, and a processional of girls in white carrying candles and stjärngosse (star boys) lead the crowd to the Bethany Lutheran Church where the annual St. Lucia is honored with a crown of candles. Stay awhile and enjoy ginger cookies served by Lucia herself. Follow Christmas in Lindsborg or Visit Lindsborg Facebook pages for all Christmas-related activities in Lindsborg!

Start date: 12 Dec 2026 10:00 AM
End date: 12 Dec 2026 05:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Name: Diane Reece
Email: travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org
Phone: (785) 227-8687
Url: https://www.visitlindsborg.com/
Street / Address: 104 E. Lincoln
City: Lindsborg
State: KS
Country: US

Heritage Christmas

The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will be filled with the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned prairie Christmas. Enjoy a shepherd sharing the traditional Christmas story in the stable, a guided tour of the historic Smoky Valley Roller Mills, Santa Claus, childrens crafts and cookie decorating. Ring in the holiday season with this memorable family event! Follow the glowing lanterns from activity to activity in historic buildings from 5:30-8:00 pm. Follow Christmas in Lindsborg or Visit Lindsborg on their Facebook pages for all Christmas related activities.

Start date: 12 Dec 2026 05:00 PM
End date: 12 Dec 2026 09:00 PM
Category: Celebration
Organizer: Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum
Name: Aubrey Wheeler
Email: travelinfo@lindsborgcity.org
Phone: 7852273595
Url: https://www.oldmillmuseum.org/
Street / Address: 120 Mill Street
City: Lindsborg
State: KS
Country: US