Calendar of Events 2025
2025
Vågespel podcast launch
Online: vaagespel. no
On International Women's Day, we saw the launch of Vågespel, a new podcast and website that gives a voice to the Norwegian women who emigrated to America between 1825 and 1925. The SBSCA is proud to partner on this important project for the Crossings 200 commemoration. Ten episodes will air throughout the year.
Mar 22
Heritage Day
Leif Erikson Lodge
2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
It was a fun day at the Lodge with culture, crafts, music, and good Norwegian food.
leiferiksonlodge.org/heritageday
Mar 23
SBSCA Annual Meeting
National Nordic Muesum
2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
At the annual meeting, we elected oru board of officers and presentated of our new website and the 2025 program.
April 5-11
One Ocean Week in Bergen
Councilmember Dan Strauss traveled to Bergen with the SBSCA and special delegation from Washington Maritime Blue. Seattle was unveiled on the signpost at the top of Mount Fløyen.
May 4
Seattle Sister Cities Short Film Festival
Polish Home Association — NOW ONLINE!
1714 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
We enjoyed films from Seattle's sister cities, featuring the Norwegian animated short film Bear Hug. The film festival is available online, May 16 – June 1.
May 17
17th of May at Bergen Place
Bergen Place Park, Ballard
5450 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
An exciting musical lineup coming soon!
may17th.squarespace.com/2024-events/bergen-place-music
Oct 9
Crossings 200 Gala Dinner
2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107
4 p.m.– 8 p.m.
Celebrate 200 years of Norwegian immigration with a "Slooper Dinner" and a special program including live musical entertainment. Sponsored by the SBSCA, Leif Erikson Lodge, and the Norwegian Commercial Club.
leiferiksonlodge.org/heritageday
Oct 19
50 Years Bergen Place Park
Bergen Place Park
5450 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
Celebrate 50 years of the park at Bergen Place with the SBSCA and Friends of Bergen Place.
More details coming soon!
Oct 22-27
One Ocean Week in Seattle
National Nordic Museum - Pier 66.
Welcome on board the Statsraad Lehmkuhl, the world's most beautiful tall ship and learn all about our oceans.
More details coming soon!
maritimeblue.org/one-ocean-week-2025
Dec 14
Barnas Julefest – Children's Christmas Party
Leif Erikson Lodge
2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107
Traditional party for the children, with Norwegian sandwiches and cookies, dancing around the Christmas tree, singing songs, win prizes, and enjoy a visit from the Julenisse. Cosponsored by the Leif Erikson Lodge, the Karmøy Club, and the SBSCA.
More details coming soon!