· View new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus).

· See the historic buildings and look for some artifacts that have not been displayed before.

· Enjoy a variety of food from three food trucks.

· Do hands-on historical activities by each of the buildings.

· Shop at the Arts, Crafts, and Vendor Fair. Participating vendors as of April 12, 2026, include:
– Apothecary’s Daughter
– Carol’s Glass Creations
– Chelsey’s Jams and Jellies
– Chickadee Forest
– Drew’s Blades
– Nord Lake Reflections
– Scandia Sister City Committee
– Shaped by Water
– Susan Woodworking
– UMN Extension Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed, Monarchs, and Pollinators Team

· Watch artists and educators do demonstrations throughout the day. Participating demonstrators as of April 12, 2026, include:
– Drew’s Blades – blacksmithing demonstrations
– Judy Larson from the Scandinavian Weavers Study Group
– UMN Extension Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed, Monarchs, and Pollinators Team – demonstrations about how native plants support diversity plus hands-on activities for youth and adults.

· Support youth by shopping at the Kids Entrepreneur Market. 

· Visit with organizations that have displays and information about immigrants and pioneers who were in Minnesota at the same time that Swedish immigrants were moving and settling in the state. A list of participating organizations will be posted closer to the event.

· Play-and-Win Games – Sponsored by Stonemaier Games

· Visit with the Minnesota Genealogical Society and learn how to research your family’s ancestors.

· Temporary tattoos for kids.

· Learn about the many restoration and accessibility projects happening at Gammelgården this year.

· Beverages on site for purchase.

· Check out a sensory kit, if needed. (The museum has kits for both children and adults.)

1:00 p.m. – Watch a presentation by the Living History Society of Minnesota about historic clothing and fashion from the 1800s.