This is the last day to see the Story Stroll! We invite families to take a walk at Gammelgården and enjoy the Story Stroll! The Story Stroll is a free family-friendly activity that the whole family can enjoy together and bond through literacy while spending time outdoors exploring Gammelgården's beautiful grounds. Thanks to the Washington […]
Receive a blank wooden tomte that can be painted or decorated any way you like. Have your artwork displayed on the tennis court fence at Barton Johnson Memorial Park (adjacent to Gammelgården Museum) from mid-August to the day after Taco Daze. Offered: Wooden tomtes are available for pick-up on Friday, July 21. Artwork is due […]
Come experience what life was like for Swedish immigrants in Minnesota in the 1800s! Children dress up in period clothing and work together to build a new life in Amerika — learning about immigration stories, honoring Swedish heritage, engaging in dances and songs, making crafts, and touring all the buildings at Gammelgården. Open to children […]
Come experience what life was like for Swedish immigrants in Minnesota in the 1800s! Children dress up in period clothing and work together to build a new life in Amerika — learning about immigration stories, honoring Swedish heritage, engaging in dances and songs, making crafts, and touring all the buildings at Gammelgården. Open to children […]
Visit Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at Scandia Farmers Market On four days during the summer at the Scandia Farmers Market, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the Scandia Community Center parking lot, Gammelgården gives out free activity bags to the first 50 families thanks to the generous support of the Scandia-Marine Lions Club. Each bag has […]
Receive a blank wooden tomte that can be painted or decorated any way you like. Have your artwork displayed on the tennis court fence at Barton Johnson Memorial Park (adjacent to Gammelgården Museum) from mid-August to the day after Taco Daze. Offered: Wooden tomtes are available for pick-up on Friday, July 21. Artwork is due […]
Children (along with a parent/guardian and a doll) and people of all ages enjoy a desserts and sweets tea party, stories, and crafts. Children are encouraged to dress up in their Sunday best and bring their favorite doll or teddy bear. This is a chance for children to come and learn about the tea party […]
Special addition for the August 5th Dalapalooza: See Arvid - a Norwegian Fjord horse who does therapy work with River Valley Riders. Arvid will be spending part of the day with participants in the August 5th Dalapalooza. Wear closed-toe shoes if you want to pet and spend time with Arvid. In addition to having Arvid […]