EVENTS
Celebrate Scandinavia!
Whether held in our store, around our Minnesota community or online, here are events that celebrate Scandinavian culture, heritage and education. Party on!
IN-STORE SPECIAL EVENTS
As we usher in the warm and bright days ahead, help us say good-bye to winter.
Enjoy in-store-only discounts, tasty samples, presentations, and special selections from a few of our favorite local makers, this week only! We look forward to welcoming you back!
IN-STORE SPRING SALE - MAY 2-9
FRIDAY, MAY 1 & SAT, MAY 2 - Phil Holtan Woodturning Demonstration, all day
Master woodworker Phil Holtan demonstrates woodturning on his lathe in the shop, and shares his beautiful & functional bowls!
SATURDAY, MAY 2 - Scandinavian Antiques Pop-Up, all day
Suzanne Kramer from Country Gallery Antiques in River Falls specializes in Scandinavian antiques, and will bring a selection of Norwegian jewelry, textiles, woodenware and a variety of other vintage treasures.
TUESDAY, MAY 5 - Candy Day! all day
Sample our new varieties of chocolates, bite into the latest in Swedish gummy candies, or dare yourself to try the saltiest of salt licorice! Come see what our intrepid candy buyer has found for us this season, from the classics to new favorites.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 - Steller Goods Spring Trunk Show, 11am - 2pm
Julie Steller brings her collection of beautifully made upcycled and Nordic-inspired clothing, accessories and home goods! Pick up a one of a kind piece from the creator herself - there will be plenty of items for the warmer season ahead!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 - Krown Bakery Pop-Up, 11am - 2pm
Krown Bakery will bring fresh Cardamom Braids, Vanilla Kringles, Love Squares and many more special treats- stop by early before they sell out!
THURSDAY, MAY 7 - Kari Tauring Poetry Reading & Chat, 2pm - 3pm
Author, Musician and Teacher Kari Tauring will read selections from her new collection of poetry, inspired by a year-long study of the Primstav. The Primstav, the old Norwegian calendar stick was used during the Middle Ages to track events during the changing seasons. Stick around after the reading to chat with Kari - she is a trove of knowledge!
FRIDAY, MAY 8 - Kosta Boda/Orrefors Summer Preview, 10am - 2pm
Karen Flattum presents a selection of elegant and functional Swedish glassware, both classic and new! All Kosta Boda & Orrefors will be on sale today, and each qualifying purchase receives a free gift!
SATURDAY, MAY 9 - Sylvsmidja Trunk Show, 10am - 2pm
Bri Hintze will be here representing Sylvsmidja, Norway's premier jewelry maker, family-run for over three generations. Learn all about traditional Sølje jewelry of Norway- just in time for Syttende Mai!
CELEBRATE SYTTENDE MAI WITH US!
SATURDAY, MAY 16 - Join us for lefse dogs for sale, ice cream samples and more!
SPECIAL EVENT!
Sweden's Göta Kanal Cruise
September 9 - 17, 2026
Come join us! Board the M/S Diana for a very relaxing journey across Sweden, from Stockhholm to Göteborg (Gothenberg). Travel 6 days and 5 nights with scenery and landscape that will leave you breathless.
This classic canal vessel M/S Diana, built in Stockholm in1931, is limited to just a cozy 25 cabins. Our journey slowly takes us through 66 locks, 192 km of the hand-dug Göta Kanal (finished in 1832), Sweden's 3 largest lakes, the East Sea and the Göta River. This has proven to be one of our favorite tours.
Hurry, do not miss out on this “Bucket List” 5 day/6 night Grand Sweden Cruise!
It takes you leisurely from east to west (Stockholm to Gothenburg) all inclusive, (moored at night) seeing everything, five guided off boat tours.
Do not delay... as of 20 April we have only 2 singles & 3 double cabins left. Deadline for forfeiting our reserved cabins is May 30th.
Email teddiane@me.com for more information and itinerary.
Click this link for Info on the kanal and M/S Diana.
NORWAY HOUSE
For the schedule and info on events, visit the Norway House website.
Visit our gavebutikk (gift boutique) ALSO Ingebretsen's and enjoy a yummy snack and good cup of coffee at the Kaffebar, enjoy the exhibit at the Gallery, lots of special events and much more at “the Twin Cities little Norway”.
913 E Franklin Av Minneapolis just 1.5 miles from our store.