Calendar of Events 2025
2025
Vågespel podcast
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 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 presented 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
We enjoyed films from Seattle's sister cities, featuring the Norwegian animated short film Bear Hug.
The film festival was also available online, May 16 – June 1.
May 17
17th of May at Bergen Place
Oct 9
Crossings 200 Commemoration Dinner
2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107
5:30 p.m.– 9 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.
Learn more and purchase your tickets today!
Oct 18
Washington State Sister Cities Conference
Program and venue details coming soon!
Oct 19
50 Years Bergen Place
Bergen Place
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 20-21
Nordic Innovation Summit
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
Join the SBSCA at the summit, as it explores challenges and opportunities that our region shares with the Nordic countries.
Early-bird registration now open:
nordicmuseum.org/events/innovation
Oct 20-27
One Ocean Week in Seattle
National Nordic Museum , Pier 66., & other locations
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 to be announced this fall.
Dec 23
Lille Juleaften at Leif Erikson Plaza
Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117
Join us for a meaningful evening with the Leif Erikson International Foundation (LEIF) for the dedication of 53 names on a new memorial plaque to mark the 200th anniversary of the first organized Norwegian immigration to North America. If you would like to purchase space for a name on the plaque, please visit the LEIF website at leiferikson.org.
This is a private event is for SBSCA and LEIF members only.