Coming Events

Fika meetings

Fika meetings are held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 9235 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee located just east of Milwaukee Zoo. The meetings start 1:30 PM on the following dates (Saturdays). Fika meetings are free, no charge and open to the public.

  • January 24, 2026, Program: Somewhere in England: Presented by Sherry Engstrom
  • March 21, 2026, Program: Swedish Film, Presented by Cookie Anderson
  • May 16, 2026, Program: Bishop Hill presented by Martha Bergland and husband Jim
  • October 17, 2026, Program: open

Swedish Genealogy Research Group meetings

Swedish Genealogy Research Group meeting at Martin Luther Church (for members only). Scheduled to start at 1 PM and end no later than 4 PM, in the church conference room. Two of the 2026 dates have changed from earlier posting. April 4 to April 11. September 5 to August 29, both to avoid schedule on a holiday long weekend.

  • April 11, 2026
  • June 6, 2026
  • August 29, 2026
  • October 3, 2026

Celebrations and Special events

  • Midsommar celebration: June 21, 2026, 1 – 4 PM at Heidelberg Park, 700 W Lexington Blvd, Glendale.
  • Historical Marker. September 19, 2026, 1 – 3 PM Gustaf Unonius, New Upsala, and the Scandinavian Parish celebration at St. Anskar’s Episcopal Church, N48w31340 Hill St (State Road 83), Hartland, WI
  • Holiday Folk Fair International: Nov 20 – 22, 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th St, West Allis, WI. (dates preliminary)
  • Lucia Celebration: December 12, 2026, 2-4 PM at Fox Point Lutheran Church, 7510 N Santa Monica Blvd, Fox Point, WI

Please see our website posts for further announcements