10:00 am - 11:30 am Golden Mile Walking Tour Tuesday, October 27 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am Golden Mile Walking Tour Explore the area once known as The Golden Mile on this guided walking tour of the blocks surrounding ASI. $20
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, October 27 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, October 27 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
Featured 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Scandinavian Everyday Workshop with Nichole Accettola Featured Thursday, October 29 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Scandinavian Everyday Workshop with Nichole Accettola Join chef and cookbook author Nichole Accettola for an afternoon of hands-on cooking and baking with recipes from her newest cookbook. $95
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Scandinavian Everyday Book Talk with Nichole Accettola Featured Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Scandinavian Everyday Book Talk with Nichole Accettola Welcome back Nichole Accettola to hear about her newest cookbook, followed by a Q&A and book signing. $20
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, November 3 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, November 3 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm SOLD OUT Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Ceramic Village Luminary with Kim Burnham Thursday, November 5 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm SOLD OUT Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Ceramic Village Luminary with Kim Burnham Sip a beverage from FIKA CafŽ while customizing a cozy ceramic village luminary. $80
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm November Open Nordic Jam Thursday, November 5 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm November Open Nordic Jam Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance!
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Lyra Baroque Orchestra Featured Friday, November 6 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Lyra Baroque Orchestra The Lyra Baroque Orchestra returns to ASI for a special night of Nordic repertoire at the next performance of the FIKA Supper Club Concert Series. $35
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, November 6 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Practice your Swedish
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weaving the Skruck Basket Workshop with Ty Sheaffer Friday, November 6 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weaving the Skruck Basket Workshop with Ty Sheaffer Weave a unique splint basket from Sweden's HŠlsingland province, the skruck basket, in this weekend-long workshop. $270
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Felted Badges and Baubles Sunday, November 8 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Slöjd Studio: Felted Badges and Baubles In this dropoff program, young makers will use needle felting to create unique badges and baubles that can be displayed on clothing or backpacks. $25
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, November 10 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, November 10 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lingonberries in the Nordic Kitchen with Kristi Bissell Thursday, November 12 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lingonberries in the Nordic Kitchen with Kristi Bissell Join Kristi Bissell as she demonstrates a number of Nordic-inspired recipes from her blog True North Kitchen featuring lingonberries. $25
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm SOLD OUT Swedish Comfort Food Demo with Scott Graden Friday, November 13 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm SOLD OUT Swedish Comfort Food Demo with Scott Graden Join Chef Scott Graden of the North Shore's New Scenic CafŽ for an evening of cozy comfort food, Swedish style. $170
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Nordic Herbals for Winter Workshop with Gigi Risberg Stafne Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Nordic Herbals for Winter Workshop with Gigi Risberg Stafne Taking inspiration from Nordic herbal traditions, spend a day exploring medicinal herbs for support through the winter. $85
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lutfisk Dinner Sunday, November 15 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lutfisk Dinner You've heard about it. You've laughed about it. Now it's time to try it. Don't miss ASI's annual Lutfisk Dinner. $70
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, November 17 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, November 17 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Thursday, November 19 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community & share conversation, tips & questions. Free
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, November 20 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Practice your Swedish
2026-11-21 Advanced Band Weaving Workshop with Kerstin Neumüller Advanced Band Weaving Workshop with Kerstin Neumüller Saturday, November 21 | 10:00 am - Sunday, November 22 | 12:00 pm Advanced Band Weaving Workshop with Kerstin Neumüller Join Swedish textile artist and educator Kerstin to tackle more advanced weaving styles on a Scandinavian-style rigid heddle band weaving loom. $90
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Felted Flair and Buttons Sunday, November 22 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Starting with Slöjd: Felted Flair and Buttons In this dropoff program, students will learn basic needle felting to create unique flair and buttons. $20
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Sunday, November 22 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Nordic Book Circle Discuss Nordic Literature $15
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, November 24 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
9:00 am - 10:00 am Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert – Saturday 9 am Saturday, November 28 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert – Saturday 9 am Celebrate the season with Ross Sutter and his friends during JulglŠdje, a joyful holiday concert where families sing, dance, enjoy stories, and create memories together. $22
11:00 am Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert – Saturday 11 am Saturday, November 28 | 11:00 am Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert – Saturday 11 am Celebrate the season with Ross Sutter during JulglŠdje, a holiday concert where families sing, dance, enjoy stories, and create memories together. $22
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert – Sunday Sunday, November 29 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Julglädje: A Family Holiday Concert – Sunday Celebrate the season with Ross Sutter and his friends during JulglŠjde, a joyful holiday concert. Sunday features Lilla Lag, ASI's youth fiddle group. $22
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings Tuesday, December 1 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Makers Mornings In a relaxed, Virtual setting hosted by ASI staff, join a community of makers. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like. Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm December Open Nordic Jam Thursday, December 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm December Open Nordic Jam Have you ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance!
10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Friday, December 4 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven Practice your Swedish
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Julmarknad – Preview Night Friday, December 4 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Julmarknad – Preview Night The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $40
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Julmarknad – Saturday Market & Festival Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Julmarknad – Saturday Market & Festival The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $24
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Julmarknad – Sunday Market & Festival Sunday, December 6 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Julmarknad – Sunday Market & Festival The sights and sounds of a Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for three days during the first weekend in December. $24
Featured Thursday, October 29 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Scandinavian Everyday Workshop with Nichole Accettola $95
Featured Thursday, October 29 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Scandinavian Everyday Book Talk with Nichole Accettola $20
Thursday, November 5 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm SOLD OUT Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Ceramic Village Luminary with Kim Burnham
Featured Friday, November 6 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm FIKA Supper Club Concert Series: Lyra Baroque Orchestra $35
Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Nordic Herbals for Winter Workshop with Gigi Risberg Stafne
Saturday, November 21 | 10:00 am - Sunday, November 22 | 12:00 pm Advanced Band Weaving Workshop with Kerstin Neumüller
Saturday, November 21 | 10:00 am - Sunday, November 22 | 12:00 pm Advanced Band Weaving Workshop with Kerstin Neumüller