EVENTS
Celebrate Scandinavia!
Whether held in our store, around our Minnesota community or online, here are events that celebrate Scandinavian culture, heritage and education.
IN-STORE SPECIAL EVENTS
INGEBRETSEN'S ANNUAL FALL SALE!
October 3 - 10 In Store
Help us ring in hygge season during Fall Sale week. Enjoy great discounts on items from our gift shop & meat market, take in demonstrations by artisans & friends, and see what’s new for the holidays. We can’t wait to welcome you!
MEAT MARKET SPECIALS!
$1 LB OFF
SWEDISH MEATBALL MIX - SWEDISH SAUSAGE - B&B BEEF ROASTS - BULK CHEESES - PEA SOUP - PORK HOCKS & ALL LOAFS!
PICKLED HERRING $9.49 PINT
Call our Meat Maket direct at 612 729 9331 for more details
GIFT SHOP SPECIALS!
15% TO 50% OFF
HUNDREDS OF ITEMS ACROSS OUR GIFT SHOP!
ENJOY AMAZING DEALS ON SELECT SWEATERS, HOME GOODS, CRAFTS, BOOKS AND MORE
SALE WEEK SPECIAL EVENTS!
Each fall, we look forward to inviting artisans to share their work with our community. We welcome textile artists who will be showing us the skills and techniques of our grandmothers, woodworkers carving on site, an antiques sale, bakery pop-ups & more. Events begin during sale week and continue through the season- check back for updates & additions.
KROWN BAKERY POP UP WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 11 - 1
Krown will bring fresh treats straight from their wonderful bakery- stop by early before they sell out!
STORYTELLING TIME - PETTSON & FINDUS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 10 - 11:30
Join us for this wonderful storytelling event. We will enjoy the delightful stories of Pettson & Findus from Swedish author Sven Nordquist. As always, we will have cookies and drinks to share.
SCANDINAVIAN ANTIQUE SHOW POP UP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 ALL DAY
Suzanne Kramer from Country Gallery Antiques in River Falls is an expert in Scandinavian antiques and her visits are always full of wonderful conversation. She will bring jewelry and beautiful antiques from her shop.
IN STORE FALL EVENTS
LAURIE JACOBI TRUNK SHOW SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 ALL DAY
See the work of one of Minnesota’s most talented textile designers. Her blankets & coats are true collector’s items!
MICHELLE HELL TRUNK SHOW SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 ALL DAY
Michelle will be sharing her absolutely exquisite handknit Norwegian mittens and other accessories.
PHIL HOLTAN WOODTURNING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 & SATURDAY 21 ALL DAY
Master wood turner Phil Holtan demonstrates on the lathe, and shares his incredible work with us.
... AND DON'T MISS
LUTEFISK TASTING DAY! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 ALL DAY
Sample this legendary dish for yourself! Bring a friend to share in the fun.
COMMUNITY NORDIC EVENTS
Leif Eriksson International Festival
Throughout the festival, visitors can experience a wide range of events and activities, including traditional and contemporary music and dance performances, art exhibits featuring Nordic-inspired works, storytelling sessions, and culinary demonstrations. There are also lectures and special workshops that showcase the history and traditions of the Nordic people. At Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN. Visit LEIF website for all the details.
Oct 4 -18
Spotlight on Icelandic Women Writers (and their translators)
Celebrate the publication of Open Letter’s 2026 Iceland Triptych... three remarkable Icelandic novels in English translation: Boudoir by Sigrún Pálsdóttir, The Strongest Woman in the World by Steinunn G. Helgadóttir, and Twelve Women & Under the Volcano by Svava Jakobsdóttir. Author Steinunn G. Helgadóttir and translators Larissa Kyzer and Lytton Smith will be in attendance for a reading and discussion about these wildly different works that illuminate the lives and experiences of women in the twentieth and twenty-first century Iceland. This event is free & open to the public.
At Open Book 1011 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Saturday, October 10 4pm
NORWAY HOUSE
For the schedule and info on events, visit the Norway House website.
Visit our gavebutikk (gift boutique) ALSO Ingebretsen's and enjoy a yummy snack and good cup of coffee at the Kaffebar, enjoy the exhibit at the Gallery, lots of special events and much more at “the Twin Cities little Norway”.
Norway House is located at 913 E Franklin Av Minneapolis just 1.5 miles from our store.