Events for November 23 - May 13, 2026

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Sloopers, Cleng Peerson and Immigration prior to Civil War

Thief River Falls Public Library 102 1st St E, Thief River Falls, MN, United States

Sloopers, Cleng Peerson and Immigration prior to Civil War Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Thief River Falls Public Library, 102 1st St E, Thief River Falls, MN Faye Auchenpaugh, local historian, will speak on Cleng Peerson’s extensive travels in America and his impact on Norwegian immigration, how Quakers ended up in Norway with its Lutheran national religion, why the Sloopers decided [...]

Imagine Life on Board the Restauration

Elks Park South side of 3rd Street Bridge, Thief River Falls, MN, United States

Imagine Life on Board the Restauration Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Elks Park, south side of 3rd Street Bridge, Thief River Falls, MN The Restauration measured 54’ long x 16’ wide and held 52 passengers for the voyage to America. The ship will be outlined in the grass and, beginning at 2:00 p.m., everyone will be encouraged to be [...]

Eden Ehm-Hardanger Fiddle Concert

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.

$15.00

A Taste of Scandinavia

Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN 1669 Arcade St., St. Paul, MN, MN, United States

$15
Event Series Gro Svendsen Lodge Monthly Meeting

Gro Svendsen Lodge Monthly Meeting

Sons Of Norway-Gro Svendsen Lodge will be holding it's monthly meeting at Wallingford Lutheran Church on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30 pm.  Fellowship will start at 5:45 pm with JoEllen and Dick Shonkwiler as our hosts.  Jo makes amazing kringle!  We sure hope she is planning on bringing some for dessert.  Our guest is Dave Okeson from Coon Rapids, MN.  He will [...]

Hold the Lutefisk (It’s beginning to Smell a to Like Christmas)

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 [...]

$20.00

Scandinavian Festival

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 [...]

Free

Glaedelig Jul Fundraiser

Brugjeld Peterson Historic Farmstead will be holding it's annual fundraising concert featuring Glenn Henriksen and Friends.  The event will be held at Estherville Lutheran Church, formerly Norwegian Lutheran Church, on Sunday, November 23rd at 12:30pm.  The items for the silent auction will be on display until the music starts at 1:00 pm.  After the concert, bidding will close after 30 minutes and [...]

Free

Santa Lucia Service and Julbord

The Sons of Norway-Gro Svendsen Lodge will be holding its annual Santa Lucia Service at 5:30pm on Wednesday, December 10th at the Wallingford Lutheran Church in Wallingford, Iowa.  After the service, the lodge will be holding its annual Julbord celebration downstairs in the fellowship hall.  Everyone is welcome.  Free will donations are greatly appreciated.

Free
Event Series Gro Svendsen Lodge Monthly Meeting

Gro Svendsen Lodge Monthly Meeting

Sons Of Norway-Gro Svendsen Lodge will be holding it's monthly meeting at Wallingford Lutheran Church on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30 pm.  Fellowship will start at 5:45 pm with JoEllen and Dick Shonkwiler as our hosts.  Jo makes amazing kringle!  We sure hope she is planning on bringing some for dessert.  Our guest is Dave Okeson from Coon Rapids, MN.  He will [...]

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