Festivals & Heritage

Daughters of Norway invites you to sample a variety of Norwegian foods, crafts, dance, art, genealogy and cultural demos at Nibbles of Norway Tea. Read more

The land of sparkling fjords, salmon, nine-time New York City Marathon champion Grete Waitz, and all things Norwegian is celebrated on this delightful day! The events include running, walking, Norwegian food, and entertainment. The Norwegian Festival and associated runs, Grete’s Great Gallop, the Norway Run and Troll Stroll takes place for the 16th time in New York’s Central Park on October 2nd... Read more

Exciting Viking Re-enactment Event at the Scandinavian Club in Fairfield, CT. Expeience Viking ships, Scandinavian food, Olde Time Games and lots of fun on August 21st and 22nd. Read more

Join Lars Nilsen, Historian of the Norwegian Immigrant Association, for a walking tour of the Norwegian-American history of Red Hook, Brooklyn on Aug 4, 11 and 22. End the day with the group at Sunny's Bar. Read more

In conjunction with the opening of the exhibition Race to the End of the Earth, the American Museum of Natural History presents the NYC International Polar Festival on May 29th. The family-friendly program co-presented by the Consulate General in New York featuring your chance to win a trip to Norway, Norwegian activities, performances, films, talks, demonstrations, and the chance to meet real ... Read more

This June 7th lecture at the Explorers Club in New York is in conjunction with the exhibition Scott-Amundsen: A Race to the End of the Earth at the American Museum of Natural History. Indigenous knowledge strongly influenced Amundsen's successful expedition. This lecture will examine and discuss how Indigenous peoples have influenced modern and historic polar exploration, as well as contemporar... Read more

The American Museum of Natural History Announces Race to the End of the Earth, a compelling exhibition on Scott, Amundsen expeditions to the South Pole. Exhibition opens on May 29 and remains on view until January 2, 2011. Read more

On Saturday, May 15th The Scandinavian East Coast Museum will be hosting its annual Viking Fest at Bliss/Owl’s head Park on 68th Street and Colonial Road from noon to 5:00. Featuring “The Norseman” a half size replica of a Viking ship, two re-enactment groups, fencing demonstrations, rides, Scandinavian food and crafts. Read more

Scandinavian Stories is a one-week afternoon summer program open to 12-15 year olds with Scandinavian backgrounds or any other connection to Scandinavia, living in New York City. The program takes place at University Settlement at the Houston Street Center on Manhattan's Lower East Side from June 28 to July 2. Read more

The Norwegian Immigration Association announces the 54th Annual Miss Norway of Greater New York Contest Saturday March 27th at 2 PM. Participants can enter no later than March 22, 2010. Read more

LANESBORO, MINN. – Commonweal Theatre announces its 13th Annual Ibsen Festival April 16-18, 2010 in downtown Lanesboro. Read more

This fascinating lecture about the Northern Lights - or Aurora Borealis - will be presented by Solar Scientist, and a senior advisor to the Norwegian Space center, Dr. Pål Brekke. Read more

Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Concert by the Children's Chorus of Washington: At Union Station's Main Hall in Washington, D.C., on December 3, 6 pm. Free admission. Read more

The Silver Anniversary of Nordic American Thanksgiving Breakfast (NATB) is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 24. Seating begins at 6:30 a.m., and the program commences at 7:00 a.m. Tickets are $18 per person. Special guest speakers include: WCCO Anchor Frank Vascellaro, Gustavus Adolphus President Jack Ohle, and Lois Quam, Founder and CEO of Tysvar. Read more

On Friday, November 20th Dr. Wayne Munson presents a lecture for International Education Week at Kent State University. Come to Moulton Hall Ballroom and learn how the open air life "friluftsliv" is the foundation of the Norwegian culture and lifestyle. Read more

Presented by The Scandinavian American General Assembly (SAGA), the 6th Annual ScanFest of the Carolinas in Charlotte will take place at the Wachovia Atrium in North Carolina on November 7th. Read more

Luncheon lecture by Norwegian-American author and maritime historian Olaf Engvig, titled "Viking to Victorian: Exploring the use of iron in ship building" where Engvig talks about his open sea sailing adventures. $24 admission fee includes three course lunch. Read more

Scandinavian Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico Read more

The 15th Annual Norwegian Festival, Grete's Great Gallop and the Norway Run attracted more than 7,000 runners, children, and volunteers in Central Park in New York Saturday October 3, 2009. Read more