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Winter Solstice

Three people sit around a fire pit outdoors on snowy ground, smiling. Festive lights and decorations are in the background, with people standing and mingling. They are dressed warmly for winter.
Arts & Culture

Location: American Swedish Institute

Cost: $30 ($25 ASI member), $12 youth 6-17 ($8 youth 6-17 ASI member), $0 child 0-5

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Friday, December 18 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Don’t miss ASI’s annual Winter Solstice celebration! It’s a magical evening event with festival foods, warm glögg, bonfires, music, shopping, and more.

Mark the shortest day and longest night of the year with ASI’s signature Winter Solstice Celebration. This fan favorite features arts & crafts, music, and reindeer! FIKA Café will serve a special festival menu with small plates and warm glögg (Swedish mulled wine). The ASI Museum Store and Jul Shop will also be open late for all your last-minute gift needs!

Cozy bonfires, warm hot chocolate, light snowfall, and comforting tunes blend to make the most mysig experience possible. In true Minnesota fashion, this event is always held both indoors and outdoors (with hot chocolate and glögg, of course), featuring activities like kick sledding to enjoy the winter to its fullest.

Additional information:

  • Winter Solstice is a timed-entry event.
  • Please arrive at your selected 30-min arrival time, not before.
  • Advanced registration required.