Local events in Swedish America

You and your kids will enjoy some of these activities, which are a treat in and of themselves. 

  • Aebleskiver, definitely part of the Danish hygge concept - learn how to make it this weekend at the Nordic Museum, Seattle.

  • Now through OCTOBER 31
    - Minneapolis, MN
    This is the last weekend to see Cows Can Dream at the American Swedish Institute! ASI's Family Gallery became an immersive play environment when it opened the exhibit in January—exploring the story of a cow who dreams and sometimes wanders through Sweden's Wanås sculpture park, appearing in artworks inspired by the book of Jason Diakité, a Swedish Grammy winning rap musician also known as Timbuktu, and with illustrations by Swedish artist Maria Bajt. 612.871.4907 / www.asimn.org

  • Stockholm based Boulevardteatern visits New York City, presents the enchanting story of Guji Guji at Scandinavia House.

  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
    - New York, NY
    1:00 PM: Stockholm theatre group Boulevardteatern presents the enchanting story of Guji Guji, adapted from the book by Chih Yuan Chen. The story begins when a crocodile egg lands in a duck’s nest. Out pops Guji Guji—a small crocodile that is raised as a duck. Mother Duck doesn’t care that Guji is different from the other young ones—they are her children and she loves them all, just the way they are. Intended for children ages 3-8 and their families. Free! at Scandinavia House, 212.779.3587 / www.scandinaviahouse.org

  • The Dala horse, one of Sweden's most traditional national symbols.

  • - West Newton, MA
    1:00 PM: As part of the Fika Sound Series, hear Swedish pianist and composer Niklas Sivelöv, whose work reflects a modern, romantic style of piano artistry. He’s been featured on over 25 CDs and has also composed over 40 of his own works since 1985. Scandinavian Cultural Center, 617.795.1914 / www.scandicenter.org

  • Don't miss another important event, tradition or trend, look at our website under <a href="http://www.nordstjernan.com/subscribe">SUBSCRIBE</a> Above: A classic "fäbovall." The clusters of cottages were often in sparsely forested areas higher up. This image is from a cluster of twenty cottage just northeast of Våmhus north of Siljan Lake in Dalarna.

  • - Seattle, WA
    10:00 AM or 2:00 PM: Learn how to make Æbleskiver (small, spherical pancakes), a popular holiday treat in Denmark. Come to one of two workshops and learn how to cook a variety of these tasty snacks. First, review the history and culture of the dish; then, roll up your sleeves and get cooking! $25/members, $30/general admission at Nordic Heritage Museum, 206.789.5707 / www.nordicmuseum.org

  • These Dala Horse candies are not exactly like the ones the youth are painting this weekend at the ASI in Minneapolis, but maybe some lucky trick-or-treaters will be receiving them this Halloween. www.candypeople.com

  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
    - Minneapolis, MN
    1:00 PM: Youth Slöjd Handcraft Class: Painted Dala Horses - students (ages 7-17) learn the history of the Dala horse then design and paint their own wooden one inspired by their own imaginations and Nordic design. $20 at the American Swedish Institute, 612.871.4907/ www.asimn.org

  • An illustration by Maria Bajt in Jason Diakité's book, Cows Can Dream. The interactive exhibit at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis is open through Oct. 31, 2017.

  • As always, check our online calendar for other events around Swedish America, and you can even add your own — it's easy, just follow the prompt anywhere on this website where you see the orange "submit event" button.

  • Fika, soon another word to join ombudsman and the Danish hygge in the English language. The Scandinavian Center just outside Boston offers its Fika Sound series. House-made coffee bread and coffee at Scandinavian Butik, CT.