Family Midsummer Celebration
Celebrate the longest day of the year Scandinavian-style! In our annual celebration for families, we’ll fashion flower wreathes, learn traditional Midsummer songs, and decorate the maypole. The program will take […]
Kids + Families
Family Easter Celebration
It’s time to celebrate Easter with Scandinavia House! On Saturday, April 9 at 11 AM, join Finish singer-songwriter Ida Metsberg and the Children Center for an Easter-themed concert and art […]
CELEBRATE LASKIAINEN WITH SCANDINAVIA HOUSE!
On March 1 at 11 AM, celebrate Laskiainen with Scandinavia House Online in a virtual event with Ida Metsberg! Laskiainen (Shrovetide) is often described as a “mid-winter sliding festival”. Associated […]
Nisse Family Workshop
Join puppeteer Marte Ekhougen (a.k.a Doctor Superhelga) and her daughter Tyri to create your own nisse doll! A nisse is a creature from Nordic folklore associated with the winter solstice and […]
Ida’s Tunes — Autumn Special
Join us for a special Autumn virtual music program with singer/songwriter Ida Metsberg! Ongoing at Scandinavia House, Ida’s Tunes presents interactive musical sessions of beloved songs for children performed in […]
Stone Art Virtual Workshop
Are your pockets full of stones after a day of nature adventure? Stones can be found anywhere and everywhere: the woods, the playground, at the beach and river streams. Playing […]
The Paper Boat Club: Origami Workshop
Nordic countries are surrounded by water and long coastlines, which means boats have been important to Nordic livelihoods since the ancient times. (Just think about the Vikings and their longboats!) […]
The Fairytale World of Elsa Beskow
On Walpurgis Day & Vappu on May 1, join us to welcome in the spring with a special celebration of the iconic Swedish author Elsa Beskow! Special guest Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz […]
Virtual Easter Crafts and Celebration
On Thursday, April 1 at 11 AM ET, join the Children’s Center for an Easter-themed workshop exploring unique traditions and children’s crafts from different Nordic regions! Easter in the Nordic countries […]