(SOLD OUT) Handcraft Camp Monday, August 17 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm American Swedish Institute Youth & Family Young makers ages 8–12 dive deeper into slöjd, creating with wood, textiles, and more. This multi-day camp helps kids develop new skills and creativity at a slower pace. $380
[SOLD OUT] Nordic Table on a Stick Demo with Patrice Johnson Thursday, August 20 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Food Programs Get ready for deep fried delicacies and food on a stick in Patrice Johnson's State Fair-inspired demonstration class. $80
Makers Night Thursday, August 20 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Makers Night American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Makers Night is a monthly opportunity every third Thursday for anyone interested in craft to work in community & share conversation, tips & questions. Free
The Right to Vote and Social Democracy with Alexander Fooy Thursday, August 20 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Language & Culture A lecture on the history of social democracy in Sweden $25
Kids at the Castle: Summer Fun Featured Friday, August 21 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am American Swedish Institute Youth & Family It's a morning playdate at the Castle! Kids at the Castle offers storytime, crafts, music, and more for kids ages 2-5. Activities may be outdoors. $20
Golden Mile Walking Tour Tuesday, August 25 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am American Swedish Institute Tour Explore the area once known as The Golden Mile on this guided walking tour of the blocks surrounding ASI. $20
ASI Annual Crayfish Party Featured Friday, August 28 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm American Swedish Institute Food Programs Get ready to celebrate the end of summer with a Swedish-style crayfish party, complete with party hats and drinking songs! $85
Lille Fredag Happy Hour Thursday, September 3 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lille Fredag Happy Hour American Swedish Institute Other Join us for the inaugural Lille Fredag happy hour for young adults in the Twin Cities with Nordic roots or...
Sweden’s Election is Upon Us: Who’s Running and Why? with Alexander Fooy Featured Thursday, September 3 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Language & Culture Learn about Sweden's eight major political parties ahead of the 2026 election. $25
Golden Mile Walking Tour Tuesday, September 8 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am American Swedish Institute Tour Explore the area once known as The Golden Mile on this guided walking tour of the blocks surrounding ASI. $20
Marvelous Mushrooms Demo with Patrice Johnson Thursday, September 10 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Swedish Institute Food Programs Join Patrice for a marvelous menu featuring some of her favorite fungi recipes. $85
Carving Mörksuggan, the Dark Sow Workshop with Jake Fee Thursday, September 10 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm American Swedish Institute Nordic Handcraft Bring a Swedish creature to life by carving your very own Mšrksugga, or “Dark Sow.” $75