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SUMMARY:Tomtes and Christmas/God Jul Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:       \nOn this day\, we will be making tomtes and Christmas/God Jul ornaments and decorations. \nUse a variety of felt\, ric-rac\, fake fur\, and other decorative items to create your own personalized tomte. \nTraditional and contemporary supplies – including clay and needlefelting supplies – will be provided to create Swedish decorations and ornaments for Christmas/God Jul. \nCome make one item or multiple ones to take home for the holiday season. \n$55 per person or $100 for an adult/child pair. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/holidaycrafts2024 \nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/tomtes-and-christmas-god-jul-ornaments/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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SUMMARY:Vinterlights
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the lighting ceremony at the Scandia Community Center where there will be two fire pits\, cookies\, and hot chocolate. \nAt 5 p.m.\, the lights at the Community Center\, Gammelgården Museum\, and Elim Lutheran Church as well as the snowflakes on the light posts along the streets will be lit.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/vinterlights-2024/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T160000
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SUMMARY:Season Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Season Opening Day marks the first day of the 2025 season. This family-friendly\, free event will feature many exciting activities and exhibits! \nFrom 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: \n\n\n· View new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus): “Explore the World of Immigrants\,” “Scandinavian Fish and Fishing\,” and “Birch: Art & Function.” \n\n\n\n\n· See the historic buildings and look for some artifacts that have not been displayed before. \n\n\n\n\n· Visit Little Blue’s Traveling Zoo by Gammelgården’s barn\, and see and touch a variety of farm animals. \n\n\n\n· See and touch popular nineteenth-century games\, hosted by costumed interpreters from the Living History Society of Minnesota.\n\n\n\n· Do hands-on historical activities by each of the buildings. \n\n\n\n\n· Shop at the Arts\, Crafts\, and Vendor Fair. Participating vendors include: \n– Apothecary’s Daughter\n– Carol’s Stained Glass (Carol Eggers)\n– J&K Legacy Art\n– Marine Maple Syrup\n– My Inspired Memories\n– Sara Tennis – Artisan\n– Scandia Butik (Gammelgården’s gift shop – inside the Welcome House)\n– Scandia Sister City Council\n– Susan Rae’s Woodworking\n– T’s Crafts\n\n\n\n\n· Watch artists do demonstrations throughout the day including: \n\n\n\n      – Kim Garrett – Rosemaling – Kim has studied with several Vesterheim Gold Medal-winning rosemaling instructors. She also studied with master artists in Norway and Sweden. Kim’s goal is to bring together a blend of traditional Scandinavian folk art with modern techniques and point of view.\n\n\n      – Laila and Kate from Knit & Gather.\n\n\n      – Minnesota Lace Society.\n\n\n      – Natalie Norman – Embroidery – Natalie will display samples of needlework on kjolsackor as well as demonstrate embroidery work.\n\n\n      – Scandinavian Weavers Study Group.\n      – Ronna Thorson – NorskAtelier – Rosemaling.\n\n\n\n· 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: \n\n\n\n   – French-American Heritage Foundation of Minnesota.\n\n\n   – Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery.\n\n\n   – Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota.\n\n\n\n· Shop in Gammelgården’s gift shop (Butik) and see all the new products for 2025! \n\n\n\n\n· Visit with the Minnesota Genealogical Society and learn how to research your family’s ancestors. \n\n\n\n\n· Toddler dance party hosted by Loon Holistic Health at 11 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n· Historic fashion show by the Living History Society of Minnesota at 1 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n· Learn about volunteer opportunities at Gammelgården. \n\n\n\n\n· Temporary tattoos for kids. \n\n\n\n\n· Tasty treats – taste a sample of what food in the 1800s would have tasted like! \n\n\n\n\n· Learn about the many restoration and accessibility projects happening at Gammelgården this year. \n\n\n\n\n· Food and beverages on site for purchase. \n\n\n\n\n· Play-to-Win Games sponsored in part by Envoy and Scandia Electric. \n· Check out a sensory kit\, if needed. (The museum has kits for both children and adults.)
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/season-opening-day/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Crocheting
DESCRIPTION:This beginning-level course is wonderful for those who want to learn how to crochet\, but need some guidance about how to start.  It also is a great class for those who have crocheted many years ago and need a little encouragement to get back into it. \nFirst\, you learn about the best hooks and yarn and then you work on a simple square pattern of single crochet stitches that you can be made into a dishcloth\, hot pad\, or cup cozy. Cara helps students troubleshoot any issues and learn to make those perfect edges. Once the basic stitch is understood\, students may move on to other stitches and projects. \nMaterials that are supplied:  \n\nCotton blend yarn\nCrochet hook\nStitch markers\nPrinted pattern\n\nAge Requirement:\n\nStudents ages 10 and older may attend this class. Ages 10-15 must register with another registered adult. \nRegistration:  \nSign up here:  https://tinyurl.com/crochetingatGG \nCancellation Policy: \nUp to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds. \nAbout the Artist: \n​Hello! I’m Cara. I started my career as a features writer for newspapers and magazines\, but eventually realized I wanted to expand my work into my lifelong passion for crafting. I have always been inspired by my crafty and thrifty grandmother\, Mary Marie Mason\, who taught me how important it was to take time out to make something with your hands. Now I design patterns\, teach classes\, and sell my handmade items. \nIn my knitting and crochet classes\, my goal is to build confidence in beginners by starting with chunky knit projects you can finish in one class. Once you’ve mastered that project\, you can move on to smaller and smaller needles and yarn. I love the moments when it clicks for students. \nMore fun facts: I grew up in Kansas\, then lived in Des Moines\, IA\, Boulder\, CO\, and the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Saint Paul\, MN with my husband\, Mike. We have two great kids\, Harper and Max.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/introduction-to-crocheting/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author & Illustrator of "Making Minnesota" - With Hands-on Activities for 7+ Youth & Adults
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy hands-on activities while learning about the great state of Minnesota! Pat Bauer (author) and Dave Geister (illustrator) will share “Making Minnesota\,” an activity book published by the Minnesota Historical Society. \nNOTE: Although the event is free\, there is limited seating. Please register on Eventbrite if you plan to attend to guarantee your spot. \nThe book will be available for free at this family event\, thanks to generous funding from the Clean Water\, Land\, and Legacy Amendment. \nThe activity book explores Minnesota’s history\, people\, landscapes\, wildlife\, and culture. It is full of information and activities for kids and celebrates all things Minnesota. The book offers activities to help young readers engage with Minnesota’s history\, people\, and places by encouraging them to make their own illustrations\, maps\, lists of favorite places\, and other ways to make Minnesota great. \nPatricia Bauer is the author of “B for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet.” Dave Geister provided the illustrations for Bauer’s book\, as well as for many other historically-themed picture books. \nThe program at Gammelgården is geared towards children ages 7 and up\, as well as families that have newly immigrated to Minnesota.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/meet-the-author-illustrator-of-making-minnesota-with-hands-on-activities-for-7-youth-adults/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T154500
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-3:45 p.m. on four Sundays – June 22\, July 27\, August 24\, and September 28! \nBring your banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, cello\, dulcimer\, harmonica\, mandolin\, ukulele\, or bass\, and learn new tunes! Play along\, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. \nThere are experienced and new musicians\, and people of all ages. \nBest of all…Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade is free! \n*** Remember to bring your chair or blanket. *** \n*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* \nJam Etiquette \n\nBe polite\, welcoming\, and friendly.\nBe kind to beginners and new jammers – it takes courage to join in and play along!\nPut your instrument cases off to the side and out of the way.\nPlease minimize noodling around between tunes.\nStep out of the circle to tune your instrument or chat with someone.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/bluegrass-lemonade-in-the-shade-2/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
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SUMMARY:Midsommardagen
DESCRIPTION:This Swedish festival is perhaps the most popular one of the year. Join us at Gammelgården Museum for this outdoor festival celebrating the beauty of the Summer Day. Dating back to ancient times\, Midsommardagen marks the longest day of the year and welcomes back warm weather.\nEnjoy traditional Swedish music\, group folk dancing\, hands-on activities\, arts\, crafts\, and vendor fair\, demonstrations by artists\, and\, in the center of it all\, the Majstång/Midsommarstång (May/Midsummer Pole)\, freshly decorated with spring greenery. \nThis year we have new special features during the morning from 10:00-12:00: \n– In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre – do a make-and-take floral crown project that celebrates summer\, flowers\, and Midsommardagen. (This make-and-take activity is available until supplies run out.) Try on large masks from In the Heart of the Beast and take your photo in them. See four large\, puppets dressed as birds or with a summer theme roaming the museum grounds. \n– COMPAS Teaching Artist Anne McFaul Reid – make a beautiful paper flower with Anne. This make-and-take activity is available until supplies run out. \n– Children’s Passport to Midsommardagen – have your photo taken in one of the children’s costumes and place it in your “Midsommardagen Passport.” Travel to different activities throughout the museum grounds and buildings to have your passport stamped. \nEnjoy a picnic lunch with the wide array of food offered for sale at the museum. Bring a chair and a blanket to enjoy your picnic on the museum grounds. Note that alcohol is not allowed on museum property. \nMenu:  \n– Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes\, Gravy\, Lingonberries\, and Crunchy Onions\n– Loaded Swedish Meatball Sandwich (Swedish Meatballs\, Mashed Potatoes\, Gravy\, Lingonberries\, and Crunchy Onions all served on a bun)\n– Fresh Salad with Choice of Dressing\n– Fresh Fruit Cup\n\n– Pickled Herring with Crisp Flatbread\n– Chips\n– Midsommar Cake with Strawberries\n– Chokladbollar\n– Cookies\n– Beverages (Sodas\, Water\, and Coffee)\n\nSchedule of Events:\n\nHistoric Buildings Open to the Public: 10:00-1:00 and 3:00-4:00 \nArtists\, Crafters\, and Vendors Fair: 10:00-4:00 \n– Adrienne Quinlan\n– Apothecary’s Daughter\n– Bella Josie Naturals\, LLC\n– Bluebird Recovery Program of Minnesota\n\n– Butik (Gammelgården Museum of Scandia’s Gift Shop)\n– Chickadee Forest\n\n– Carol’s Stained Glass\n– Community Homestead\n– Cynthia DeMar Arts (also demonstrating copper pipe cuff making)\n– Donald Fick\n– Erika Knits\n– Hunter Panoch Art and Photography\n– Jerry Berg\n– LB’s Caramels\, Candies\, and Crafts\, LLC\n– Lisa Rydin Erickson\n– Marine Maple Syrup\n– Eric Nelson/Buckthorn Studios (also demonstrating tintype photography)\n– Ron Nelson Carvings (also demonstrating wood carving)\n– Sara Tennis – Artisan\n– Scandia Sister City Council\n– Scandinavian Weavers Study Group/Lisa-Anne Bauch (also demonstrating weaving on the museum’s floor loom)\n– STITCHES by Carin\n– Susan Raes Woodworking\n– Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota\n– Three Little Kittens Creations\n– Three Rivers Fibershed\n– Vasa Jr. Folk Dancers\n– Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed\, Monarchs\, and Pollinators Team\nDemonstrations by Artists: 10:00-4:00\n– Copper Pipe Cuff Making – Cynthia DeMar Arts (as time permits)\n– Tintype Photography – Eric Nelson/Buckthorn Studios\n– Weaving on the Museum’s Floor Loom – Lisa-Anne Bauch – Scandinavian Weavers Study  Group\n– Wood Carving – Ron Nelson/Flat Plane Figurative Carvings\n \nButik (Gammelgården’s Gift Shop) Open: 10:00-4:00 \nHands-on Activities for People of All Ages: 10:00-12:30\n– Make a Paper Flower with COMPAS Teaching Artist Anne McFaul Reid (until supplies run out)\n– Do a make-and-take mask project that celebrates summer\, flowers\, and Midsommardagen with In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (until supplies run out)\n– Make a Fresh-Flower Head Wreath (until supplies run out)\n– Make a Mini-Majstång/Midsommarstång (until supplies run out)\n– Swedish Coloring Sheets\n– Summer Scavenger Hunt. Print the scavenger hunt sheet from Gammelgården’s website and bring it to the front desk in the Welcome House (the big red building) to receive a free children’s book about Midsommar.\n– Temporary Tattoos\n \nSee ArtReach’s Mobile Art Gallery: 10:00-4:00 \nMusic by the Scandia Community Band: 12:15-1:00 \nRaising of the Majstång/Midsommarstång\, May/Midsummer Pole: 1:00\n– Folk Music by the ASI Cloudberries (Women’s Chorus Based out of the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis\, Minnesota)\n– Folk Dancing by the Vasa Junior Folk Dancers (Children Ages 3-18 Years Old who Preserve Swedish Dance\, Traditions\, and Heritage; and Share Swedish Culture with the Community) \n** Although Midsommardagen is a free event\, it is helpful for Gammelgården to know how many people plan to attend. RSVP on Eventbrite. Again\, there is no charge to do this or attend Midsommardagen. ** \nNOTE: Midsommardagen will be held rain or shine. If there is a thunderstorm\, the program will be held indoors at Elim Lutheran Church at 20971 Olinda Trail North. Elim is within a short walking distance from Gammelgården.  \nWatch the museum’s Facebook page or call the museum at 651-433-5053 for more information.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/midsommardagen-2025/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250705T140000
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SUMMARY:Puppet Show by Open Eye Theatre at Gammelgården Museum
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gammelgården Museum on the 4th of July weekend to see The Adventures of Katie Tomatie by Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis.\n\nWith school out for the summer\, Katie doesn’t want to do anything but watch her tomatoes grow. Digging in her garden\, she unearths Mr. Boo Boo\, a very excitable skeleton. This unlikely duo sets off for a day of adventure\, and Katie’s ‘do-nothing’ day becomes the best day ever!\n\nSpend the day relaxing at the museum – watching the puppet show\, having a picnic table on the 11-acre grounds\, seeing the exhibits in the Welcome House\, going on a tour of the historic buildings\, and shopping in the Butik (gift shop).\n\nThe puppet show is designed with children in mind\, but is enjoyable for all ages and those who are young at heart.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/puppet-show-by-open-eye-theatre-at-gammelgarden-museum/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T154500
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250102T164722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152856Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-3:45 p.m. on four Sundays – June 22\, July 27\, August 24\, and September 28! \nBring your banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, cello\, dulcimer\, harmonica\, mandolin\, ukulele\, or bass\, and learn new tunes! Play along\, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. \nThere are experienced and new musicians\, and people of all ages. \nBest of all…Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade is free! \n*** Remember to bring your chair or blanket. *** \n*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* \nJam Etiquette \n\nBe polite\, welcoming\, and friendly.\nBe kind to beginners and new jammers – it takes courage to join in and play along!\nPut your instrument cases off to the side and out of the way.\nPlease minimize noodling around between tunes.\nStep out of the circle to tune your instrument or chat with someone.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/bluegrass-lemonade-in-the-shade-2/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250408T235130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T203049Z
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SUMMARY:Wet-Felted Vessels
DESCRIPTION:Learn from textile artist Sandra Brick the process of dimensional wet felting as you create a miniature vessel out of vibrant-colored wool. Using warm water\, soap\, and pre-carded wool\, create a vessel to hold small treasures! \nThis class is for 12+ year-olds and adults. \nRegister for the class on EventBrite HERE. \nSandra Brick is a trainer\, coach\, and educator with over 21 years of experience with the Textile Center both as an instructor and former Board member. She has designed and developed 35+ workshops and courses in a diverse range of workshop topics such as fabric dyeing\, design theory\, beading\, creative problem solving\, and technology workshops for artists. Brick’s explorations in new materials and techniques have inspired her innovative body of work in surface design\, stitching and mixed media\, which has been widely exhibited.  facebook.com/TE.SandraBrick/
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/wet-felted-vessels/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250824T154500
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250102T164722Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-3:45 p.m. on four Sundays – June 22\, July 27\, August 24\, and September 28! \nBring your banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, cello\, dulcimer\, harmonica\, mandolin\, ukulele\, or bass\, and learn new tunes! Play along\, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. \nThere are experienced and new musicians\, and people of all ages. \nBest of all…Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade is free! \n*** Remember to bring your chair or blanket. *** \n*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* \nJam Etiquette \n\nBe polite\, welcoming\, and friendly.\nBe kind to beginners and new jammers – it takes courage to join in and play along!\nPut your instrument cases off to the side and out of the way.\nPlease minimize noodling around between tunes.\nStep out of the circle to tune your instrument or chat with someone.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/bluegrass-lemonade-in-the-shade-2/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T154500
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250102T164722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152856Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade
DESCRIPTION:Come on down for an old-time bluegrass jam session at Gammelgården Museum from 2-3:45 p.m. on four Sundays – June 22\, July 27\, August 24\, and September 28! \nBring your banjo\, fiddle\, guitar\, cello\, dulcimer\, harmonica\, mandolin\, ukulele\, or bass\, and learn new tunes! Play along\, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere. \nThere are experienced and new musicians\, and people of all ages. \nBest of all…Bluegrass & Lemonade in the Shade is free! \n*** Remember to bring your chair or blanket. *** \n*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* \nJam Etiquette \n\nBe polite\, welcoming\, and friendly.\nBe kind to beginners and new jammers – it takes courage to join in and play along!\nPut your instrument cases off to the side and out of the way.\nPlease minimize noodling around between tunes.\nStep out of the circle to tune your instrument or chat with someone.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/bluegrass-lemonade-in-the-shade-2/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250302T131210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154854Z
UID:10001002-1759485600-1759507200@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cinnamon Bun Day at Gammelgården
DESCRIPTION:Gammelgården Museum of Scandia will be passing out 200 free cinnamon buns at the museum in celebration of the 45th anniversary of Cinnamon Bun Day. The cinnamon buns will be distributed at the museum on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nWhen you pick up your cinnamon bun\, plan to spend some time looking at the Welcome House (the big red building) and seeing the exhibits and displays. \nThe grounds are open for people to walk around and see the exterior of the historic buildings. For those wanting to see the inside of the historic buildings\, guided tours will be offered at 10:30\, 12:00\, and 1:30 on Friday. (Regular fees for tours apply.) \n(This event is in addition to passing out 700 cinnamon buns with the Scandia-Marine Lions\, Scandia Sister City Council\, and City of Scandia at the corner of Elim Lutheran Church\, the cemetery\,  Maklin Bikes\, and Apothecary’s Daughter earlier in the day from 7:00 -8:30 a.m.)
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/cinnamon-bun-day-at-gammelgarden-2025/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250908T154610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154610Z
UID:10001528-1761397200-1761404400@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Klippdockor: Paper Doll Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Maya Boo for a hands-on paper doll workshop inspired by Swedish immigrant folk traditions. In the 1800s\, immigrant families in Minnesota created “klippdockor” (cut-out dolls) from wallpaper scraps\, magazines\, and reused household materials.\n\nIn this class\, participants will learn about the history of these handmade toys while designing and decorating their own paper dolls\, complete with clothing and accessories. Each participant will take home two dolls\, outfits\, and ideas to continue creating at home.\n\nIf you would like to participate but are unable to afford the course fee\, please email volunteer@gammelgardenmuseum.org.\n\nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds.\n\nABOUT THE ARTIST\n\nMaya Boo is a multidisciplinary mixed media and apparel artist based in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, and a 2025 Gammelgården Museum Intern. Her work explores themes of identity\, culture\, healing\, and joy through textiles\, paint\, and found objects. She is a board member of the St. Paul Art Collective and has had exhibitions and organized art events throughout the Twin Cities. Maya is passionate about keeping folk art traditions alive and making creative practices accessible to all ages and abilities. 
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-klippdockor-paper-doll-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250302T134036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T134036Z
UID:10001008-1762646400-1762732799@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Fars Dag (Father's Day) in Sweden
DESCRIPTION:Fars Dag – or Father’s Day – is celebrated on the second Sunday in November in Sweden\, instead of in June. Father’s Day in Sweden was initially celebrated in June\, but then various commercial organizations wanted it moved in 1931\, so it wouldn’t compete with Mother’s Day (Mors dag) on the last Sunday of May.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/fars-dag-fathers-day-in-sweden-2025/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250925T005906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T010113Z
UID:10001530-1763211600-1763222400@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Embroidered Christmas Ornament with Alycen Brothen
DESCRIPTION:Create an easy-to-stitch ornament using felt\, embroidery floss\, and beads for added sparkle. Instructor Alycen Brothen will teach students a few basic stitches\, simple beading\, assembling\, and finishing\, so students can leave with a completed ornament. \nNo prior embroidery experience is necessary. All supplies will be provided. Please bring reading glasses/magnification\, if needed. \nStudents must be 16+ years old. \nRegister on EventBrite. \n** Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds. **
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/embroidered-christmas-ornament-with-alycen-brothen/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250302T143825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T140808Z
UID:10001022-1764518400-1764545400@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Lighting of the Candelabras at Gammelgården
DESCRIPTION:Gammelgården Museum will conclude a festive holiday day on Sunday\, November 30th\, with the lighting of candelabras in the windows of the Welcome House (the big red building) starting at 4 p.m. \n\nThis follows Museum Store Sunday\, which runs from 1-4 p.m. and offers discounts on products in the Butik (the museum gift shop)\, opportunities to sample products\, and chances to register for prizes. Adding to the holiday ambiance\, DeCantus\, an a cappella ensemble\, will perform Christmas carols from 2-3 p.m.\, providing musical entertainment for attendees.\nWhile at Gammelgården\, take some time to enjoy the holiday exhibits and displays on the second floor of the Welcome House.\n*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*\nAlso happening in Scandia on November 30th at the Scandia Community Center is Vinterlights which includes:• Artisan Market – 30+ curated artisans and their handmade products available for purchase from 12-5 p.m.• Coffee available and an area to enjoy music and relax between shopping indoors.• Deep Roots Concessions Food Truck available from 12-4:30 p.m.• FREE Dala horse cookies\, hot cocoa\, and caroling around the firepit from 5-6:30 p.m.• The Tree Lighting countdown at 5:30 p.m. – Lights for the Community Center\, Gammelgården Museum of Scandia\, and Elim Lutheran Church.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/lighting-2025/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20250701T131019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T195630Z
UID:10001440-1769248800-1769270400@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Vinterfest
DESCRIPTION:10 am – 4 pm – All Day\, Välkommen Hus 2nd Floor (Welcome House – big red building)\n\n\nView the Signs of Winter exhibit. \nShop at Gammelgården’s Butik (Gift Shop). \n\n\n\nActivities indoors at Gammelgården include: \n10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Signs of Winter Puzzle Competition\, Välkommen Hus 2nd Floor (big red Welcome House) \n\nEight teams of up to four people compete to be the first to complete a 1\,000-piece puzzle featuring winter images. Check-in at 10:15 am with the tournament starting at 10:30am. 1st\, 2nd and 3rd Place prizes will be awarded for the Puzzle Tournament. Must pre-register on EventBrite.  Spectators are welcome! \n \n12:30-3:30 – Play-and-Win Board and Card Games – Välkommen Hus 2nd Floor (Welcome House – big red building) \nPlay a variety of board and card games. There are games for all ages and abilities. Enter your name in a drawing to win your favorite game. All children and teens must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n      \n12:30-3:30 Art Activities sponsored by Blick Art Materials. \n \n  \nMany Thanks to the Activity Sponsor at Gammelgården Museum: \n  \n \n  \nOther activities at Vinterfest – either outside at Gammelgården\, at the Scandia Community Center\, or Elim include:
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/vinterfest2026/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20251123T131054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T160228Z
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SUMMARY:Season Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Season Opening Day marks the first day of the 2026 season. This family-friendly\, free event will feature many exciting activities and exhibits! \nFrom 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: \n\n\n· View new exhibits in the Welcome House (Välkommen Hus). \n\n\n\n\n· See the historic buildings and look for some artifacts that have not been displayed before. \n· Enjoy a variety of food from three food trucks. \n\n\n\n\n· Do hands-on historical activities by each of the buildings. \n\n\n\n\n· Shop at the Arts\, Crafts\, and Vendor Fair. Participating vendors as of March 15\, 2026\, include:\n– Carol’s Glass Creations\n– Chelsey’s Jams and Jellies\n– Chickadee Forest \n– Drew’s Blades\n– Nord Lake Reflections\n– Scandia Sister City Committee\n– Shaped by Water\n– UMN Extension Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed\, Monarchs\, and Pollinators Team \n\n\n\n\n· Watch artists and educators do demonstrations throughout the day. Participating demonstrators as of March 15\, 2026\, include:\n– 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. \n\n\n\n\n· Support youth by shopping at the Kids Entrepreneur Market.  \n· 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. \n· Play-and-Win Games – Sponsored by Stonemaier Games\n \n\n\n· Shop in Gammelgården’s gift shop (Butik) and see all the new products for 2026!\n\n\n· Visit with the Minnesota Genealogical Society and learn how to research your family’s ancestors. \n\n\n\n· Learn about volunteer opportunities at Gammelgården.\n\n\n\n· Temporary tattoos for kids. \n\n\n\n\n· Learn about the many restoration and accessibility projects happening at Gammelgården this year. \n\n\n\n\n· Beverages on site for purchase. \n\n\n\n\n· Check out a sensory kit\, if needed. (The museum has kits for both children and adults.) \n1:00 p.m. – Watch a presentation by the Living History Society of Minnesota about historic clothing and fashion from the 1800s.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/season-opening-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20260403T132144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T132611Z
UID:10001605-1779532200-1779539400@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Spring Cards with Monique Vernon
DESCRIPTION:Make three beautiful springtime cards during this class with Monique Vernon: \n\nA vintage waterfall sympathy/get well card\nA sunshine yellow bird pop-up card for a friend\, and \nA seed packet pocket card to send to someone special.\n\n \nCard kits and all supplies will be provided. Paper used in class may vary slightly from the photo.  \nThis class is for adults and youth 12+ (youth 12-14 years old must have a guardian with them). \nRegister on EventBrite HERE. \nMonique Vernon has been a paper art instructor since 2019 teaching classes at Community Thread in Stillwater and making cards for 15 years.\n\nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/spring-cards/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T131500
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20260403T144954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T150358Z
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SUMMARY:Embroidered Needlebook
DESCRIPTION:Embroidery is an old art form. It can be purely decorative or used for mending. All you need is a needle\, some type of thread\, and a foundation to stitch into.  \n \nThere are hundreds of stitch variations. Using different threads – silk vs. wool vs. cotton vs. synthetics – produces different looks.  \n \nOnce you become familiar with the basic stitches\, you can make your own embroidered needle book to store needles for your next project. \nThis class is for adults and 16+ year old youth\, and costs $55 per person. The class fee includes all the materials (handouts with instructions\, felt\, embroidery floss\, needles\, and scissors). Please bring glasses and/or a magnifying device (if you need them).  \nRegister on EventBrite HERE. \nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/embroidered-needlebook/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20260112T223926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T162847Z
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SUMMARY:Midsommardagen
DESCRIPTION:This Swedish festival is perhaps the most popular one of the year. Join us at Gammelgården Museum for this outdoor festival celebrating the beauty of the Summer Day. Dating back to ancient times\, Midsommardagen marks the longest day of the year and welcomes back warm weather.\nEnjoy traditional Swedish music\, group folk dancing\, hands-on activities\, arts\, crafts\, and vendor fair\, demonstrations by artists\, and\, in the center of it all\, the Majstång/Midsommarstång (May/Midsummer Pole)\, freshly decorated with spring greenery. \nEnjoy a picnic lunch with a wide array of food offered by three food trucks. Bring a chair and a blanket to enjoy your picnic on the museum grounds. Note that alcohol is not allowed on museum property. \nSchedule of Events:\n\nHistoric Buildings Open to the Public: 10:00-1:00 and 3:00-4:00 \nArtists\, Crafters\, and Vendors Fair: 10:00-4:00 \n– 1274 Periwinkle Lane\n– Butik (Gammelgården Museum of Scandia’s Gift Shop)\n\n– Carol’s Glass Creations\n\n– Chickadee Forest\n– Cynthia DeMar Arts\n– Drew’s Blades\n\n– Scandia Sister City Council\n– Scentsy\n– Shaped by Water\n– STITCHES by Carin\n– Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed\, Monarchs\, and Pollinators Team\nDemonstrations by Artists and Educators: 10:00-4:00\n– 1274 Periwinkle Lane – Inkle Loom Weaving\n– Cynthia DeMar Arts – Metalsmithing\n– Washington County Master Gardeners – Milkweed\, Monarchs\, and Pollinators Team\n \nButik (Gammelgården’s Gift Shop) Open: 10:00-4:00 \nHands-on Activities for People of All Ages: 10:00-12:30\n– Make a Fresh-Flower Head Wreath (until supplies run out)\n– Make a Mini-Majstång/Midsommarstång (until supplies run out)\n– Swedish Coloring Sheets\n– Summer Scavenger Hunt. Print the scavenger hunt sheet from Gammelgården’s website and bring it to the front desk in the Welcome House (the big red building) to receive a free children’s book about Midsommar.\n– Temporary Tattoos\n \nMusic by the Scandia Community Band: 12:15-1:00 \nRaising of the Majstång/Midsommarstång\, May/Midsummer Pole: 1:00\n– Music and Stories by Renee Vaughan\, Paul Sauey (from Ponyfolk)\, and Rose Arrowsmith\n– Folk Dancing by the Vasa Junior Folk Dancers (Children Ages 3-18 Years Old who Preserve Swedish Dance\, Traditions\, and Heritage; and Share Swedish Culture with the Community) \nNOTE: Midsommardagen will be held rain or shine. If there is a thunderstorm\, the program will be held indoors at Elim Lutheran Church at 20971 Olinda Trail North. Elim is within a short walking distance from Gammelgården.  \nWatch the museum’s Facebook page or call the museum at 651-433-5053 for more information.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/midsommardagen2026/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T131500
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20260404T024617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T024710Z
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SUMMARY:Embroidered and Appliquéd Pillow with Natalie Norman
DESCRIPTION:Join a short course where we will combine embroidery with appliqué to finish a small decorative pillow top.  Choose from 1 of 3 apron designs\, each displaying a fabric from the Dalarna area. \n\nIt is said that “clothing is to clothe someone\, but a costume tells a story.”  While stitching our project\, we will learn some fun history of Swedish folk dress. \nSuggested age group:  12 years to adult. Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. \nMaterials fee of $20.00 includes:\n– 10×10” pillow form\n– Fabric for front and back of pillow\n– Trim for belt\n– Embroidery floss\n– 1 needle\n– Pattern \nNatalie Norman has been part of the cultural needlework community for over 20 years\, participating as a vendor\, demonstrator\, and teacher at venues such as Gammelgården Museum\, American Swedish Institute\, and Marine Mills Folk School. Sponsored by the Swedish Embassy in Washington\, DC\, her embroidered work was featured in a traveling exhibition that visited five major American cities and concluded with a 15-month tour in Stockholm\, Sweden. In 2019\, Natalie received a fellowship from the American Scandinavian Foundation to study a traditional form of folk art. Courses in fritt broderi at Sätergläntan in Dalarna and påsöm at the Mora Folk School have since deepened her embroidery practice and strengthened her desire to share this passion with others. \nThe registration link for this class will be posted in May. \nCancellation Policy: Up to 3 weeks before the event – 50% refund. Under 3 weeks before the event\, no refunds.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/embroidered-pillow/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20260404T154139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T154159Z
UID:10001658-1792837800-1792845000@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at Gammelgården
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the second annual Trick or Treat at Gammelgården! \n\n\n\nBring your children to test-drive their costumes one week before Halloween in daylight. Walk door-to-door to each of our historic buildings and grab some candy.\n\nFun and easy Halloween kids’ crafts will be available inside the classroom and exhibit space (upstairs in the Welcome House).\n\nTake photos with your kids in costume with our multiple Dala horses around the grounds\, and don’t forget to tag the museum so we see them!\n\nThis is a perfect opportunity to step back in time with your family and enjoy the fall air on our historic grounds.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/trick-or-treat-2026/
LOCATION:Gammelgarden Museum of Scandia\, 20880 Olinda Trail North\, Scandia\, MN\, 55073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260407T043315
CREATED:20260126T213819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T213819Z
UID:10001581-1794096000-1794182399@gammelgardenmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Fars Dag (Father's Day) in Sweden
DESCRIPTION:Fars Dag – or Father’s Day – is celebrated on the second Sunday in November in Sweden\, instead of in June. Father’s Day in Sweden was initially celebrated in June\, but then various commercial organizations wanted it moved in 1931\, so it wouldn’t compete with Mother’s Day (Mors dag) on the last Sunday of May.
URL:https://gammelgardenmuseum.org/event/fars-dag-fathers-day-in-sweden-2026/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Youth
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