Sons of Norway

Stave Church Trivia Game Night
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Isanti County Historical Society, 33525 Flanders St. NE, Cambridge, MN, 55008, United States
Join Rumelva Lodge at Isanti County Historical Society as we learn about the wooden wonders that brought Christianity to the Scandinavian People during the medieval times.
Following the brief history lesson, we are going to have friendly, stress-free trivia game. Refreshments and snacks provided complimentary of Sons of Norway Rumelva Lodge.

Eden Ehm-Hardanger Fiddle Concert
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Hardanger Fiddle player, Eden Ehm, will start out our 2025-26 concert series at Janice K Lund Performing Arts Center. The Sons of Norway, Gro Svendsen Lodge 1-689, will be sponsoring the event. Open to the public. Tickets are $15 at the door.

A Taste of Scandinavia
2025-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN, 1669 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN, MN, 55106, United States

VIKING DAYS
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Normanna Hall – Tacoma, WA, 1106 South 15th St., Tacoma, WA, United States
THE VIKINGS ARE COMING!
We are happy to present our 3rd annual Viking Days at the Sons of Norway Lodge at 1106 S 15th in Tacoma on November 8 and 9, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. You’ll have vikings, crafts, gifts, music, dancing, meatballs etc…! Did anyone say meatball sundaes? Full lineup to be shared later
Admission and parking free.

Gro Svendsen Lodge Monthly Meeting
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Gro Svendsen Lodge 1-689 will hold it’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30pm.
Fellowship meal will be served prior to the meeting at 5:45pm.
The meeting will be held at Wallingford Lutheran Church in Wallingford, IA.
Cultural Presentation will be Kris Erickson Rowley, author of Trolls: Mythical Creatures.
All are welcome.
A free will offering for the meal would be appreciated.

Hold the Lutefisk (It's beginning to Smell a to Like Christmas)
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Waconia Middle School Auditorium, 1400 Community Drive, Waconia, MN, United States
This event is hosted by the Sons of Norway Scandia Lodge on Tuesday November 18, 2025 at the Waconia Middle School Auditorium.
The Looney Lutherans are a trio of wacky, lovable gals from the cast of the popular “Church Basement Ladies theater series. The Looneys use music, comedy and audience participation to create a uniquely enjoyable and family-friendly theater experience that will keep you laughing all night long.
For their performance on November 18 the warm and witty Looneys will help the audience enjoy the spirit of the season by sharing tips for surviving the Holidays, the Lutheran way (but you don’t have to be Lutheran to benefit or laugh along at their sage advice!) Segments include letters to Santa, Christmas Charades and maybe even a visit from Saint Nick himself!
Make your Yuletide bright by ordering tickets to Hold the Lutefisk today. (It’s the most fun you’ll ever have on a Tuesday night, doncha know.)
Doors open at 6:30PM, show begins at 7:00

Vestland Lodge’s Annual Taste of Scandinavia and Holiday Craft Sale
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, United States
Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 6:30 p.m. doors open!
Scandinavian food tasting (6:30-7:30 pm)
Silent Auction (6:30-8:00 pm)
A Variety of Vendors

Kubb Game
Rosemaling
The Lefse King
Embroidered Linens
Sota Gnomes
Jams & Jellies, Salty Provisions
Scandinavian-inspired candles
Wool, Acrylic, Leather Bags

• Entertainment
Admission $12
Public Welcome!
For more information contact Lori @ 612-396-0929 or lja756@aol.com

Scandinavian Festival
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 South Ellsworth Road, Mesa, AZ, 85208, United States
This annual Scandinavian Festival is free and features a bake sale, vendors with Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic and more products, crafts, gifts and specialty food times including Waffles, Rommegrot, Polse, Norwegian cookies, Coffee and more for purchase.
Lots of parking and easy access — bring cash and do your Christmas “baking” and shopping all at one event on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 am. to 2 pm. More info — contact jewelsdi@yahoo.com.

Glaedelig Jul Fundraiser
2025-11-23 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Peterson Point Preservation Foundation, in conjunction with Gro Svendsen Lodge 1-689, will be holding its annual Glaedelig Jul Christmas concert and fundraiser On November 23, 2025 at Estherville Lutheran Church in Estherville, IA.
The fundraiser is to raise money for operational costs for Brugjeld Peterson Historic Farmstead, a 160-year-old Norwegian-American farmstead, which has been on the National Registry of Historic Places since 2000. There will be a silent auction with several Scandinavian items including rosemaling, carvings and pewter spoons, as well as gift baskets and food items. The silent auction starts at 1pm. At 2pm, the concert will begin, and afterwards there will be Scandinavian treats and coffee to enjoy while winners of the silent auction are announced.
Free will offerings for the concert are appreciated.

Join Us for a Heartwarming Nordic Julebord Celebration!
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Isanti County Historical Society, 33525 Flanders St. NE, Cambridge, MN, 55008, United States
Come immerse yourself in the cozy traditions of a true Norwegian Christmas Julebord!
Learn how to create an authentic Scandinavian holiday feast, sample delicious favorites from our lodge members (think herring, ribbe, lutefisk, krumkake, and plenty of akevitt cheer), and feel free to bring your own beloved Julebord dish or treat to share.

Lyndale Lutheran Church Lutefisk & Meatball Julebord
2025-12-06 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Lyndale Lutheran Church, 8012 County Road 6, MAPLE PLAIN, MN, 55359, United States
Enjoy Lutefisk, Swedish Meatballs, Lingonberry Sauce, Homemade Lefse, Pickled Beets, Roasted Potatoes, Mashed Rutabagas, Pickled Herring, Crankake, and Rolls.
Entertainment provided by Singleton Street from 2:30 pm – 5:50 pm in the sanctuary.
Reservations are preferred.
Reserve your spot by calling the church at 763-479-1719 or by email at lyndaleletheran@frontiernet.net.
Adult tickets are $30.00, children aged 4-12 are $5.00 and those under age 3 are free.
Takeout meals are available.
The dining room is open from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Nordic Kaffepause - A Relaxing Coffee Break with Norwegian Treats
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | St. John’s Lutheran Church Hall, 500 Third Street West, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Nordic Kaffepause – A Relaxing Coffee Break with Norwegian Treats
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Hall
500 Third Street West, Northfield, MN

Norwegian Heart-Shaped Waffles
Scandinavian Cookies
RØMMEGRØT!
Coffee – bottomless cup!

LIVE MUSIC and DANCING by Randvig Norvoll, Kaia Ellis, and Brett Stime
Jessica Page will be demonstrating how to make her Exceptional Lefsa (and selling lefsa)
$15/Adults * $10/Kids 5-10 years old * FREE/4 years and under
$35 max/Family
Tickets at the door
Sponsored by Sons of Norway, Northfield, Nordmarka Lodge 1-585
A Fundraiser to support Language Camp Students
Call 612-701-5517 for more info
VELKOMMEN!

Santa Lucia Service and Julbord
2025-12-10 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The Gro Svendsen Lodge 1-689 will be holding their annual Santa Lucia Service and Julbord at Wallingford Lutheran Church in Wallingford, IA.
The service starts as 5:30pm, with the Julbord to follow.
Scandinavian dishes, drinks and treats will be served.
Free will offerings are greatly appreciated.

Christmas on The Farm
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Brugjeld-Peterson Point Historic Farmstead, 2349 450th Avenue, Wallingford, IA, 51365, United States
Brugjeld Peterson Historic Farmstead will be holding it’s annual Christmas on The Farm.
There will be Christmas Carols in the parlor, lefse demonstrations in the kitchen and Scandinavian treats, horse drawn sleigh/wagon rides depending on snow, blacksmith demonstrations, homemade ice cream, and a Live Nativity in the barn.
All are welcome. Free will offerings are appreciated.
Snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails are open if there is snow.

District 2 Convention Hosted by Poulsbo 2-44 in Washington
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-30
District 2’s Convention will be hosted by Poulsbo 2-44 at the Kitsap Conference Center, a beautiful waterfront facility in Bremerton, near Poulsbo, Washington. See our website for continually updated information about attending this event in charming “Little Norway.”
