Throughout the year we provide our members with many cultural events and activities.
Upcoming FREE summer events!
What’s better than a free event? A free Swedish event for your friends and family! Take a look at these wonderful upcoming programs.
- Stay tuned for upcoming events as they become available.
July 13 – Orienteering
Head out to Milo McIver State Park and join other New Sweden members for an orienteering event on Saturday, July 13th from 11 am to 3 pm. This is a fun event for all levels of orienteering experience. Enjoy on your own or with a team. Click this link for more event information. Milo McIver State Park
If you would like to join, please contact Tanaka Axberg at tanakaaxberg@gmail.com or (714) 656-7837. Registration ends on Thursday, 7/11.
Put these dates in your calendar!
August 17 – Kraftskiva
November 30 – The Goat Market
December 7 & 8 – Scan Fair
December 14 – Lucia Celebration
Past Events
Thank you for your support at our previous functions!
- June 15: We had an event with the League of Swedish Societies. The 97th Annual Portland Midsummer Festival at Oak’s Park! This was one of the oldest official Oregon Heritage Traditions! There was music and of course the Majstång.
- May 25: We had a special celebration for the 25th anniversary of Swedish Roots in Oregon. There was an informative program and refreshments provided. Thank you to the West Hills Unitarian Fellowship Hall.
- May 17 – We had a birthday party for the one and only Ross Fogelquist! This celebration had cake and drinks. It was also Norwegian Constitution Day! Thank you to the Oslo Lounge at Norse Hall!
- May 5 – Valborg was a fun success! We partnered with the local Finnish groups, where guests enjoyed music and korv! Well, the Finns call it “Makkara” 😉
- March 24 – We held our Annual Member’s Meeting in Lake Oswego and celebrated a Swedish Easter with brunch and good company. Our President gave a speech recapping 2023 and looking forward to 2024. Ross gave a speech about our 35th anniversary. Wow, 35 years of sharing Swedish culture. Then Jimmy showed a video of the 15 Best Places to Visit in Sweden. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to the Lundin family for hosting.
