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 […]
Kids + Families
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 […]
The Fox and the Bear — Virtual Workshop & Storytime
On Saturday, March 20 at 11 AM ET, join the Children’s Center for a family craft session on “The Fox and the Bear”! In this program, special guest Elina Gyldén (Art […]
Winter Wonderland — Snow Art Workshop
As the snow starts falling and creates a winter wonderland outside, take advantage of the weather by making your own snow and ice art! Snow is an excellent medium for […]