2026 Arrangementer (Events)

The Daughters of Norway welcomes you to participate in our public events!  We have a wonderful sisterhood.  Join us in preserving our heritage.

Check the List of Lodges to find a lodge near you!  Each lodge offers various cultural, informational, guest speakers and crafts at their monthly meetings as well as field trips to Scandinavian events.

 *October 1  Finland's Miina Sillanpää’s day was included in the calendar in 2023. Sillanpää (1866–1952) was a politician and social influencer and the first female minister in the Finnish Parliament. On 1 October 1906, a new Election Act and Parliament Act entered into force. The Election Act introduced universal and equal voting rights in Finland.

October 10  Nordic Festival, Saturday 10AM-4PM:  A celebration of our cultural heritage presented by Embla Lodge #2, Daughters of Norway at Mt. View Lutheran Church 3505-122nd Ave E. Edgewood WA. Enjoy traditional music, arts, crafts, cookies, lefse, Scandinavian food, children’s activities and more. Free parking. Admission $3. Children under 12 free. Contact Diane at dlnelson25@comcast.net.

*October 10  Finnish Literature Day.  Aleksis Kivi’s Day is the birthday of our national author, Aleksis Kivi (1834–1872). Kivi’s production includes poems, plays and novels. Originally published as four separate booklets, Seitsemän veljestä (“Seven Brothers”) (1870) has achieved the status of national novel in Finland.

*October 11  Iceland's President's Flag Day.  Iceland has strict laws regarding which days people are allowed to raise the Icelandic flag on their flag poles. One of these days is the birthday of the reigning President of Iceland.  Therefore, the date of this day changes depending on who the president is. As of right now, the President of Iceland is Halla Tómasdóttir, whose birthday is on October 11th, making it a flag day in Iceland.

October 24  Unique Scandinavian adventure.  NORDIC FAIR, Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10–3, Bonnie Sue Cole Hall, 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood, WA (Stanwood Camano Fairgrounds).  There will be plenty of free parking.  There is NO ADMITTANCE FEE to enjoy the Nordic Fair.  The annual event is filled with talented vendors offering handmade Nordic crafts, traditional Scandinavian baked goods, books, art, history, clothing and a snapshot into Scandinavian culture.  There will be lefse and krumkake making demonstrations plus taste samples.  Prepackaged lefse will be available.  Lunch will be prepared and served by members of Ingeborg Lodge, Daughters of Norway.  The menu is split pea soup, sandwiches, and dessert—Scandinavian Welcoming Cake or pumpkin pie.  The taste treats of Fruit Soup and Rommegrot will also be available.  In keeping with our tradition of Velkommen, coffee and tea will be available, along with plenty of space to sit and catch up with your neighbors or make new friends.  We at Daughters of Norway Ingeborg Lodge #43, look forward to having you join us at this 14th annual Nordic Fair, October 24, Saturday, from 10 am to 3 pm as we celebrate our yearly tradition of sharing our Nordic heritage with the community.  For more information about Nordic Fair, call Teresa (206) 920-4549.  Ingeborg Lodge #43, Daughters of Norway, PO Box 162, Stanwood WA 98292.

 *October 24  Finland, Norway and Sweden celebrate United Nations Day.  United Nations Day is an annual commemorative day, reflecting the official creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945. In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 October, the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, to "be devoted to making known to the people of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for" its work.

*October 31  Norway celebrates Halloween.   

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