Learn about the Nordic Easter tradition of decorating pussy willow switches. When Christianity came to rural Norway, Finland, and Sweden around 1200 A.D., the ancient land-based traditions were kept in families and blended with the new church practices.

Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House. Learn how to properly care for your kitchen, carving, and outdoor knives while gaining essential insights into knife safety.

Norway House is pleased to serve as the venue for the 2025 Peace Scholars Conference, an annual gathering that brings together student scholars, academic leaders, and community members to explore pressing global issues through the lens of peacebuilding, dialogue, and conflict resolution.

Join Nordic Roots educator Kari Tauring for a fascinating journey into the world of Primstavs—traditional Nordic calendar sticks that date back to the 1300s. Combining ancient land-based rituals with church and saint days introduced by Christianity, Primstavs served as essential tools for farmers and fishermen to track time and manage tasks throughout the year.

Discover the art of decorative carving in this hands-on class with master woodcarver Jock Holmen, affectionately known as “The Norwegian Termite.” Learn carving techniques that you can take home and use to transform ordinary wooden bowls and plates into works of art.

Join Nordic Roots educator Kari Tauring for a fascinating journey into the world of Primstavs—traditional Nordic calendar sticks that date back to the 1300s. Combining ancient land-based rituals with church and saint days introduced by Christianity, Primstavs served as essential tools for farmers and fishermen to track time and manage tasks throughout the year.

Have your 2- to 4-year-old learn Norwegian through song, dance, art, and children’s literature.

Join us for a special edition of Hygge Happy Hour as we kick off our BARN Business Mixer series—taking place every first Thursday of the month! Highlighting entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives with Nordic connections, we are thrilled to welcome writer and director Camilla Roman, who is currently in Minnesota scouting locations for her upcoming feature film, Where the Water Runs Deep.

Cast out the winter spirits and usher in the spring! Kari Tauring presents folk music, dance, and poetry to welcome spring. Expect to move.

Norway House is proud to support our friends at the Norwegian Glee Club of Minneapolis as they bring you a beloved Nordic tradition—a classic Lutefisk Dinner! Join them at Mindekirken for an afternoon of delicious food, warm community, and lively Scandinavian spirit.

Join us tonight for an extra-cozy Hygge Happy Hour at the Kaffebar! From 4:00–8:00 PM, unwind with great company, delicious bites, and live jazz that sets the perfect mood.

Members of the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota will provide free weaving demonstrations in the Joan and Walter Mondale Galleri at Norway House. Gallery admission is also free for this special, family-friendly day.

Join us for a delightful evening of painting and relaxation at the Norway House Kaffebar. Guided by the talented artists of Your Bearded Painter, you’ll create your own version of “Starry Night Minneapolis” acrylic on canvas.

As the week winds down, let’s raise a glass to good company, great flavors, and the warm embrace of hygge! Every Thursday from 4:00–8:00 PM, Norway House’s newly upgraded Kaffebar invites you to slow down, sip, and savor the simple joys of togetherness.

Join us for a delightful afternoon of painting and relaxation at the Norway House Kaffebar. Guided by the talented artists of Your Bearded Painter, you’ll create your own version of “Starry Night Minneapolis” acrylic on canvas.

Step into a world of myth and winter magic in this unique drawing class that blends folklore with artistic technique. Led by artist and storyteller Carrie Finnigan, this three-session course will introduce you to legendary winter beings from Norse, Celtic, and Lakota traditions. Through storytelling, cultural exploration, and hands-on drawing exercises, you’ll develop your skills while bringing these mystical figures to life on paper.

Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!

Join us for a Spring-inspired baking class led by Heidi Eger, owner of Radicle Heart Farm and the beloved instructor behind our popular lefse and fårikål classes. Heidi brings her expertise, warmth, and passion for Scandinavian cooking to every session.

While krumkake cookies are often associated with Christmas, they’re too delicious to save for just one season. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make crispy, delicate krumkake cookies in fresh flavors perfect for warmer days: strawberry cardamom and lemon lavender.

Join us for a Spring-inspired baking class led by Heidi Eger, owner of Radicle Heart Farm and the beloved instructor behind our popular lefse and fårikål classes. Heidi brings her expertise, warmth, and passion for Scandinavian cooking to every session.

While krumkake cookies are often associated with Christmas, they’re too delicious to save for just one season. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make crispy, delicate krumkake cookies in fresh flavors perfect for warmer days: strawberry cardamom and lemon lavender.

Join Norway House and Ramsey County Historical Society at the Kaffebar for an evening of storytelling, humor, and history with Eric Dregni, author of Vikings in the Attic. This fascinating book uncovers the peculiar, heartfelt, and often bizarre tales of Scandinavian immigrants and their deep-rooted traditions in the American Midwest.

Discover the art of Viking Knit, an ancient wire-weaving technique found in Viking-era artifacts. Led by renowned handcraft instructor Melba Granlund, this hands-on class invites you to explore the history and cultural significance of this intricate craft while creating your own one-of-a-kind bracelet.

This Hygge Happy Hour is extra special as we raise a glass to the Kalevala—Finland’s beloved national epic! Join us at Norway House on Thursday, February 27, for an evening filled with poetry, music, and dance inspired by the legendary Finnish saga.

Join Norway House for an exclusive reception and discussion featuring members of the Norwegian Parliamentary Delegation, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, , and leading experts in sustainability and clean energy. This timely conversation will explore key global challenges, with a primary focus on clean energy, sustainability, and U.S.-Norway collaboration, along with possible discussion on security, NATO, and transatlantic relations.

Make Irish and Norwegian lamb recipes in a hands-on class at Norway House.

Join us for a Spring-inspired baking class led by Heidi Eger, owner of Radicle Heart Farm and the beloved instructor behind our popular lefse and fårikål classes. Heidi brings her expertise, warmth, and passion for Scandinavian cooking to every session.

While krumkake cookies are often associated with Christmas, they’re too delicious to save for just one season. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make crispy, delicate krumkake cookies in fresh flavors perfect for warmer days: strawberry cardamom and lemon lavender.

Join us for a Spring-inspired baking class led by Heidi Eger, owner of Radicle Heart Farm and the beloved instructor behind our popular lefse and fårikål classes. Heidi brings her expertise, warmth, and passion for Scandinavian cooking to every session.

While krumkake cookies are often associated with Christmas, they’re too delicious to save for just one season. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make crispy, delicate krumkake cookies in fresh flavors perfect for warmer days: strawberry cardamom and lemon lavender.

In Scandinavia, fringes from yarn were traditionally used to embellish the edges of mittens, of woven textiles like tablecloths or wall hangings, or pillows. Join Robbie LaFleur for some fringe-y fun and learn how to decorate your own projects.

Join knifemaker Stephen Aysta, owner of Tera Forge, for an engaging and hands-on knife sharpening class at Norway House. Learn how to properly care for your kitchen, carving, and outdoor knives while gaining essential insights into knife safety.

Join us for a delightful evening of painting and relaxation at the Norway House Kaffebar. Guided by the talented artists of Your Bearded Painter, you’ll create your own version of “Finch Me” acrylic on canvas.