Events

LUCIA 
​Friday, December 7th    7:00 pm

Join us for a traditional Lucia concert at First Lutheran Church, located at 225 S. Third Street on December 7th at 7:00 PM.

​ This annual event brings the holiday spirit with traditional Swedish songs and candlelit processional.  A goodwill donation will be taken for this event.

JULMARKNAD 
​Saturday, December 8th    9:00 am-2:00 pm

Continue the holiday spirit with our annual Julmarknad! Join us at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, located at 3300 Rural St on December 8th from 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM.

Families can join in the annual Breakfast with Tomten starting at 10:00 am. Lucia children will help serve breakfast and will perform at 10:30 am. Reservations are required for the Breakfast with Tomten. Sing Swedish songs, enjoy festive music and dance around the Christmas tree!
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Throughout the entire day you can shop the Marknad with vendors of all kinds! Swedish foods, bakery, handmade crafts and even a MorMor's Attic will be featured. Don't forget to stop by the Kaffe Stugan and enjoy treats and delicious coffee will be served.

The cost is $8.00 per person for Breakfast with Tomten and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please RSVP by December 6th. If you have any questions, please call 815-963-5559.

​To purchase tickets, click below:

This year, the Julmarknad will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, located at 3300 Rural St, Rockford, IL. 

Glögg & Pepparkakor Party
​Wednesday, December 12th    5:30 -8:00 pm

Enjoy a time to mingle and celebrate the season with glögg, saft, appetizers, and Christmas music!

Held at the newly renovated Nordic Cultural Center, come and enjoy a festive night of food and friendship!

Location:  327 South Third Street, Rockford
(the Nordic Cultural Center is located diagonally from the      Erlander Home Museum)

Cost is $15 for Members and  $20 for Non Members.

Please RSVP by December 7th  by purchasing tickets below. If you have questions, please contact us at to 815-963-5559 or email museum@swedishhistorical.org.