These are short summaries of our upcoming events
If you want more details on a specific event, visit the event's tab to learn more!
If you want more details on a specific event, visit the event's tab to learn more!
Join us on Saturday, October 24th at 10:00 AM to hear Kathi Kresol share some of the fascinating stories she has discovered in her research of the historic Scandinavian Cemetery in Rockford.
These stories will delve into the history of these sometimes flamboyant and quirky people who helped settle the Rockford area. There will be tales of
how they lived and, in some cases, the mysterious
ways they died.
Mormor’s Attic has been one of Swedish Historical Society’s most profitable and consistent fund-raisers.
Our team of volunteers collect, price, and resell donated items to our community in an effort to raise money for our well-loved organization.
See the event page for information on what will accept for item donations.
Join us for our next Book Club & Fika on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at 10:00 AM at
the Nordic Cultural Center!
Join us as we sip on some hot drinks and talk
about the book's characters, themes, plot, and everything else book related.
We will be reading "The Ice Princess" by
Camilla Läckberg.
We need help cleaning up around the Nordic Cultural Center and Erlander Home Museum!
Join us Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to help get our buildings cleaned and ready for the winter season.
Join us on December 4th at 7:00 PM at
First Lutheran Church to watch our
annual Santa Lucia Performance!
The children's choir will be celebrating the holiday spirit with traditional Swedish
songs and a candlelit processional.
First Lutheran Church to watch our
annual Santa Lucia Performance!
The children's choir will be celebrating the holiday spirit with traditional Swedish
songs and a candlelit processional.
Come celebrate the holidays with us at Julmarknad on Saturday December 5th from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at
Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Shop for Swedish antiques and art, local
handmade goods, and holiday sweets!
While you're shopping, stop by the kitchen for a Pancake Breakfast, which includes Swedish pancakes, sausage links, and lingonberries, with your
choice of coffee or water that are provided by
the famous Stockholm Inn!
Join us for this year’s Glögg & Pepparkakor Party on Wednesday, December 9th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at
the Nordic Cultural Center.
Sip on steaming cups of traditional glögg (Swedish mulled wine), nibble on homemade pepparkakor (spiced ginger cookies), and enjoy a spread of
delightful Swedish treats (both savory and sweet!).
As you mingle with friends old and new, wander through our miniature artisan market upstairs — the perfect spot to find unique, handcrafted gifts and festive treasures for everyone on your list.
the Nordic Cultural Center.
Sip on steaming cups of traditional glögg (Swedish mulled wine), nibble on homemade pepparkakor (spiced ginger cookies), and enjoy a spread of
delightful Swedish treats (both savory and sweet!).
As you mingle with friends old and new, wander through our miniature artisan market upstairs — the perfect spot to find unique, handcrafted gifts and festive treasures for everyone on your list.
Have questions about an event? We would love to help!
Email [email protected] or call us at (815) 963-5559
Email [email protected] or call us at (815) 963-5559