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SUMMARY:Babies at the Castle: Remember When
DESCRIPTION:Share Swedish art and culture with your baby during a morning of exploration at the Turnblad Mansion. \nCaregivers and infants up to 18 months are invited to experience ASI’s annual holiday experience\, Remember When\, in the historic Turnblad Mansion. During this special tour\, babies and their caregivers explore festive displays\, discover stories from the past\, and engage with the sights\, sounds\, and details of the holiday season together. Through close looking\, shared attention\, and simple activities\, families build meaningful connections with art\, history\, and each other. \nASI educator Jason Leuthold guides caregivers and babies through each stop\, offering age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity\, exploration\, and engagement. Caregivers carry infants at eye level\, allowing babies to experience artwork and installations up close while supporting early visual exploration and shared discovery. Each 30-minute tour offers a unique experience and concludes with 15 minutes of sensory play in the Castle before it opens to the public at 10 am. \nAdditional Information: \n\nAdmission is included with registration\, allowing participants to explore the current exhibition and the Benson Family Gallery after the program.\nAdvanced registration is required.\nPlease register by the Friday before the program. ASI may cancel the program if registration is low.\nStrollers are not permitted in exhibition spaces.\nASI educators encourage caregivers to carry infants so babies can view artwork and installations at eye level.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not permitted in exhibition spaces.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/babies-at-the-castle/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:Babies at the Castle: Remember When
DESCRIPTION:Share Swedish art and culture with your baby during a morning of exploration at the Turnblad Mansion. \nCaregivers and infants up to 18 months are invited to experience ASI’s annual holiday experience\, Remember When\, in the historic Turnblad Mansion. During this special tour\, babies and their caregivers explore festive displays\, discover stories from the past\, and engage with the sights\, sounds\, and details of the holiday season together. Through close looking\, shared attention\, and simple activities\, families build meaningful connections with art\, history\, and each other. \nASI educator Jason Leuthold guides caregivers and babies through each stop\, offering age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity\, exploration\, and engagement. Caregivers carry infants at eye level\, allowing babies to experience artwork and installations up close while supporting early visual exploration and shared discovery. Each 30-minute tour offers a unique experience and concludes with 15 minutes of sensory play in the Castle before it opens to the public at 10 am. \nAdditional Information: \n\nAdmission is included with registration\, allowing participants to explore the current exhibition and the Benson Family Gallery after the program.\nAdvanced registration is required.\nPlease register by the Friday before the program.\nASI may cancel the program if registration is low.\nStrollers are not permitted in exhibition spaces.\nASI educators encourage caregivers to carry infants so babies can view artwork and installations at eye level.\nFood\, beverages\, and chewing gum are not permitted in exhibition spaces.\nPhoto credit: Erika Skoog
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/babies-at-the-castle-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T110000
DTSTAMP:20261109T155115Z
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SUMMARY:(Canceled) Momma's Christmas Gift: A Kao Kalia Yang Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled. \n\nJoin local author Kao Kalia Yang for a special reading of her new book: Momma’s Christmas Gift. \nKao Kalia Yang returns to ASI this November with Momma’s Christmas Gift\, a heartfelt story that celebrates family\, generosity\, and love during the Christmas season. Families are invited to join this local author for an intergenerational reading experience featuring projected images from the book. \nMomma’s Christmas Gift is a modern retelling of The Gift of the Magi that follows a Hmong refugee family celebrating Christmas while navigating financial hardships and the sacrifices made out of love. Through gentle\, lyrical storytelling\, Kao Kalia Yang explores the universal experiences of family\, resilience\, generosity\, and the deep care parents hold for their children. This 30-minute reading invites children and their grown-ups to reflect on themes of kindness\, belonging\, and the many ways families show love. \nFollowing the reading\, Kao Kalia Yang will participate in a Q&A and sign books. The book is best suited for children ages 4-8. \nCopies of Momma’s Christmas Gift will be available for purchase in the Museum Store. Families are encouraged to purchase a copy before the program begins\, as supplies may be limited. \nAbout the author:\nKao Kalia Yang is a Hmong American author whose work includes award-winning memoirs and children’s books\, including The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir\, A Map Into the World\, The Shared Room\, and The Most Beautiful Thing. Her writing has received recognition from organizations including the National Endowment for the Arts\, the National Book Critics Circle\, the American Library Association\, and the Minnesota Book Awards. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis program takes place in Larson Hall on the second floor of the Nelson Cultural Center.\nUpon arrival\, check in at the front desk\, where Visitor Service Associates will provide directions to Larson Hall.\nMuseum admission is included with registration; children ages 5 and under are free and do not need to register.\nFamilies are encouraged to stay after the program to explore the Benson Family Gallery and annual holiday experience\, Remember When.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/mommas-chirstmas-gift-a-kao-kalia-yang-book-talk/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTAMP:20261019T171003Z
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SUMMARY:Special Edition Kids at the Castle: Dream of Owls
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special\, puppet-filled edition of Kids at the Castle featuring Seth Eberle. \nSeth Eberle returns to ASI with Dream of Owls\, an imaginative puppet performance that helps families explore fear\, curiosity\, and the power of learning. From the creative mind behind The Box King and With Stars Above\, Seth brings his engaging storytelling and handcrafted puppetry to two special November mornings. \nIn Dream of Owls\, little Theo drifts off to sleep and becomes frightened by a mysterious hooting sound. With guidance from his father and a strangely familiar dream dragon\, Theo learns to face his fears by discovering the source of the sound: an owl. Through creativity\, curiosity\, and knowledge\, Theo discovers that understanding the unknown can transform fear into wonder. Families will enjoy a magical puppet experience featuring table-top\, hand\, and rod puppets as well as an imaginative dream world brought to life through changing sets and colorful transformations. Developed with professional naturalists and environmental educators from Silverwood Park and the Minnesota Zoo\, Dream of Owls combines accurate science with engaging storytelling for family audiences. \nAbout Seth Eberle: Minneapolis-based puppet artist Seth Eberle creates contemporary puppet performances that inspire family audiences through storytelling\, art\, and exploration. Seth combines puppetry with environmental education as a teaching artist at Silverwood Park and through partnerships with local schools. His work has been supported by the Minnesota State Arts Board and recognized throughout the regional arts community. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a special edition of Kids at the Castle.\nThe performance takes place in Larson Hall on the second floor of the Nelson Cultural Center.\nDoors open at 8:40 am for check-in and seating. The program begins promptly at 9 am.\nAdult accompaniment is required. This is not a drop-off program.\nMuseum admission is included with registration.\nFamilies are encouraged to explore ASI after the performance.\nFood and beverages are allowed in Larson Hall.\nPlease register by the Friday before the scheduled program. ASI may cancel the program due to low registration. Please review ASI’s cancellation and refund policies before registering.\nDream of Owls was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\nPhoto courtesy of Bruce Silcox Photography.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/special-edition-kids-at-the-castle-dream-of-owls/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTAMP:20261008T165414Z
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SUMMARY:Special Edition Kids at the Castle: Dream of Owls
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special\, puppet-filled edition of Kids at the Castle featuring Seth Eberle. \nSeth Eberle returns to ASI with Dream of Owls\, an imaginative puppet performance that helps families explore fear\, curiosity\, and the power of learning. From the creative mind behind The Box King and With Stars Above\, Seth brings his engaging storytelling and handcrafted puppetry to two special November mornings. \nIn Dream of Owls\, little Theo drifts off to sleep and becomes frightened by a mysterious hooting sound. With guidance from his father and a strangely familiar dream dragon\, Theo learns to face his fears by discovering the source of the sound: an owl. Through creativity\, curiosity\, and knowledge\, Theo discovers that understanding the unknown can transform fear into wonder. Families will enjoy a magical puppet experience featuring table-top\, hand\, and rod puppets as well as an imaginative dream world brought to life through changing sets and colorful transformations. Developed with professional naturalists and environmental educators from Silverwood Park and the Minnesota Zoo\, Dream of Owls combines accurate science with engaging storytelling for family audiences. \nAbout Seth Eberle: Minneapolis-based puppet artist Seth Eberle creates contemporary puppet performances that inspire family audiences through storytelling\, art\, and exploration. Seth combines puppetry with environmental education as a teaching artist at Silverwood Park and through partnerships with local schools. His work has been supported by the Minnesota State Arts Board and recognized throughout the regional arts community. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a special edition of Kids at the Castle.\nThe performance takes place in Larson Hall on the second floor of the Nelson Cultural Center.\nDoors open at 8:40 am for check-in and seating. The program begins promptly at 9 am.\nAdult accompaniment is required. This is not a drop-off program.\nMuseum admission is included with registration.\nFamilies are encouraged to explore ASI after the performance.\nFood and beverages are allowed in Larson Hall.\nPlease register by the Friday before the scheduled program.\nASI may cancel the program due to low registration.\nPlease review ASI’s cancellation and refund policies before registering.\nDream of Owls was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\nPhoto courtesy of Bruce Silcox Photography.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/special-edition-kids-at-the-castle-dream-of-owls-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Starting with  Slöjd: Felted Flair and Buttons
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist\, please call 612-871-4907.  \n\nStarting with Slöjd is a monthly program for early elementary students. Participants will explore new tools\, materials\, and skills that prepare them for a lifelong love of handcraft. \nExpress yourself with wool! Instructor Anna Ruhland will teach students basic needle felting techniques to create felted flair and buttons that can be pinned on clothing or backpacks. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis is a drop-off program.\nAdults may not accompany children during this program.\nSuitable for students in grades K-2.\nAdvanced registration required.\nPhoto Credit: Melissa Hansen
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/starting-with-slojd-felted-flair-and-buttons/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T090000
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DTSTAMP:20261020T155041Z
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SUMMARY:Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert - Saturday 9 am
DESCRIPTION:Sing\, dance\, laugh\, and create lasting holiday memories together at ASI’s annual Juglädje celebration concert. \nFamilies are invited to celebrate the holiday season with Juglädje\, ASI’s beloved family concert filled with music\, stories\, games\, and smiles. Hosted by beloved performer Ross Sutter and his talented friends\, this annual tradition brings generations together through Swedish and Swedish American holiday songs\, interactive storytelling\, and joyful moments for the whole family. Ross\, along with Cheryl Paschke on fiddle\, Marya Hart on piano\, and Rose Arrowsmith as Tomte Kajsa\, creates a warm and welcoming experience that feels like gathering around the family piano. Children become part of the celebration as Tomte Kajsa leads them through a creative\, musical adventure filled with imagination. From the youngest members to the oldest\, Julglädje invites everyone to sing\, dance\, laugh\, and create lasting memories together. \nAdditional information: \n\nJulglädje takes place in Larson Hall on the second floor of the Nelson Cultural Center.\nFood and beverages are allowed in Larson Hall.\nPlease reserve a ticket for every member of your group.\nMuseum admission is included with registration.\nFamilies are encouraged to explore ASI’s annual holiday experience\, visit the Museum Store\, and enjoy FIKA Café after the performance.\nOn Saturday\, FIKA Café opens early for counter service and the Museum Store opens early for holiday shopping.\nDoors open at 8:20 am on Saturday for check-in and seating.\nPlease register by November 20. ASI may cancel a performance due to low registration.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julgladje-a-family-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T165607Z
CREATED:20260904T203230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T165607Z
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SUMMARY:Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert - Saturday 11 am
DESCRIPTION:Sing\, dance\, laugh\, and create lasting holiday memories together at ASI’s annual Juglädje celebration concert. \nFamilies are invited to celebrate the holiday season with Juglädje\, ASI’s beloved family concert filled with music\, stories\, games\, and smiles. Hosted by beloved performer Ross Sutter and his talented friends\, this annual traditon brings generatoins together through Swedish and Swedish American holiday songs\, interactive storytelling\, and joyful moments for the whole family. Ross\, along with Cheryl Paschke on fiddle\, Marya Hart on piano\, and Rose Arrowsmith as Tomte Kajsa\, creates a warm and welcoming experience that feels like gathering around the family piano. Children become part of the celebration as Tomte Kajsa leads them through a creative\, musical adventure filled with imagination. New this year\, ASI’s Lilla Lag\, led by Ingela Haaland\, joins the Sunday performance to add even more music and holiday cheer. From the youngest members to the oldest\, Julglädje invites everyone to sing\, dance\, laugh\, and create lasting memories togeher. \nAdditional information: \n\nJulglädje takes place in Larson Hall on the second floor of the Nelson Cultural Center.\nFood and beverages are allowed in Larson Hall.\nPlease reserve a ticket for every member of your group.\nMuseum admission is included with registration.\nFamilies are encouraged to explore ASI’s annual holiday experience\, visit the Museum Store\, and enjoy FIKA Café before or after the performance.\nOn Saturday\, FIKA Café opens early for counter service and the Museum Store opens early for holiday shopping.\nDoors open at 8:20 am on Saturday for check-in and seating.\nPlease register by November 20.\nASI may cancel a performance due to low registration.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julgladje-a-family-holiday-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T140000
DTSTAMP:20261008T165643Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T165643Z
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SUMMARY:Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Sing\, dance\, laugh\, and create lasting holiday memories together at ASI’s annual Juglädje celebration concert. \nFamilies are invited to celebrate the holiday season with Juglädje\, ASI’s beloved family concert filled with music\, stories\, games\, and smiles. Hosted by beloved performer Ross Sutter and his talented friends\, this annual tradition brings generations together through Swedish and Swedish American holiday songs\, interactive storytelling\, and joyful moments for the whole family. Ross\, along with Cheryl Paschke on fiddle\, Marya Hart on piano\, and Rose Arrowsmith as Tomte Kajsa\, creates a warm and welcoming experience that feels like gathering around the family piano. Children become part of the celebration as Tomte Kajsa leads them through a creative\, musical adventure filled with imagination. \nNew this year\, ASI’s Lilla Lag\, led by Ingela Haaland\, joins the Sunday performance to add even more music and holiday cheer. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nJulglädje takes place in Larson Hall on the second floor of the Nelson Cultural Center.\nFood and beverages are allowed in Larson Hall.\nPlease reserve a ticket for every member of your group.\nMuseum admission is included with registration.\nFamilies are encouraged to explore ASI’s annual holiday experience\, visit the Museum Store\, and enjoy FIKA Café before or after the performance.\nPlease register by November 20. ASI may cancel a performance due to low registration.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/julgladje-a-family-holiday-concert-3/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Family
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