Member Organizations
Business and Civic 
Norcham
Chicago - non-profit organization dedicated to the
promotion of economic and cultural relations, trade and
investments between the United States and Norwaytrade
promotion & networking
Choral
Grieg Ladies Singing Society
- GLSS, women's chorus
Normennenes Singing Society
NSS, men's chorus
Church - Minnekirken
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial
Church - weekly services
Folk Artists
Illinois Norsk Rosemaling Association
classes & competition
Folk Dancers
Leikarringen "Heimhug"
Scandinavian folk dancing group
Fraternal
SONS OF NORWAY area lodges
- promote Norwegian traditions and fraternal fellowship
Polar Star Lodge
Skjold Lodge
Museum
Norsk Museum Norwegian
American collections
Retirement Homes
Norwood Crossing Chicago
Sports
Norge Ski Club training and
jumping programs for children and adults
Other
Norwegian Slooper Society
descendants of the Sloopers
Torske Klub fellowship, food
and entertainment
Royal Norwegian
Consulate, Honorary Consul
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RECURRING EVENTS
FRIENDS OF THE VIKING SHIP
528 East Side Drive
Good Templar Park, Geneva, Illinois
Docent led tours Spring through Fall
Check their website for the latest details.
Adults (18+) $7.00, teens (12-17) $7.00, children (12 and under) free
Noon – 4:00PM
Docent led tours begin every 30 minutes where they tell you all about this “one of a kind” ship.
MINNEKIRKEN
Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church
2608 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Illinois
Worship Services Sundays 11AM
Learn more HERE
Services every Sunday in person. Coffee hour after the service - we look forward to seeing you there.
NORSK MUSEUM
3656 E. 2631st Rd. Sheridan, Illinois
Open Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm All SUMMER THROUGH September
Housed in the oldest Norwegian Lutheran church in America, the church is located directly behind the Norway Store on highway 71, 9 miles northeast of Ottawa, IL. Open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, June through September, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, but the museum is maintained from donations. Learn more HERE
SONS OF NORWAY - MONTHLY LODGE
MEETINGS and events
Each lodge has a different day and time - visit their individual websites for the latest details of meetings and events.
Polar Star Lodge
Skjold Lodge
CHICAGO
TORSKE KLUB - MONTHLY MEETINGS
(2nd Saturday September-May)
Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee Street, Des Plaines,
Illinois
The men of the klub join together to enjoy a guest
speaker, a traditionally prepared codfish dinner, and a
shot of Linie aquavit,
EVENTS BY MONTH
2026
01/08/2026
Thursday
EveningNorCham Chicago - Julefest
Thursday Evening - 6:00-9:00PM
Wildfire Restaurant in Glenview.
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09/13/202646th ANNUAL SCANDINAVIAN DAY FESTIVAL
September 13, 2026
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31
South Elgin, Illinois
www.vasaparkil.com
www.scandinaviandayil.com
847-695-6720
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The Norwegian National League will be located at booth #12 in the walkway.
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Dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the five Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
<Click/Tap Here> to view their flyer
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Morning Church Service at 10:30 AM
Opening Ceremony and Welcome 11:30 AM
Scandinavian Food, Vendor Walkway
Kubb Play Instruction
Children’s Activities, Free Pony Rides, Face Painting
Admission $15.00 per person, 12 and under free, free parking
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