Leif Erikson Hall

Leif Erikson Hall Leif Erikson Hall was built as the home to Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway. The building is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.

Dedicated on November 1, 1986. Thousands of hours of work by volunteers built the three story building. Leif Erikson Hall is the home of Sons of Norway Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001 in Seattle. The space also serves as an event hall for rentals such as weddings, birthday parties, celebrations, fund raisers, annual meetings, practice space for dance groups and choruses, other meetings.

God jonsok!Although Sweden celebrates their Midsummer (the more famous celebration) on the first Friday after the summer...
06/24/2026

God jonsok!

Although Sweden celebrates their Midsummer (the more famous celebration) on the first Friday after the summer solstice, Norwegians celebrates jonsok (or sankthans) on June 24. The celebrations are usually held the evening before on the 23rd, also known as sankthansaften!

How is sankthansaften celebrated today? Usually outside with others, sharing a meal, and watching a big bonfire together. Norway Park had a big bonfire at their Sankt Hans celebration on June 13 this year!

This will be the last This Week at Leif Erikson Lodge post for the Summer! As the lodge winds down, we have less weekly ...
06/22/2026

This will be the last This Week at Leif Erikson Lodge post for the Summer! As the lodge winds down, we have less weekly events for our members and guests. 🌞

Don't worry though, we will do a This Month at Leif Erikson Lodge on the first day of July and August, so you'll know what we are doing for those months!

TUESDAY:
6/23 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM: Stoughton High School Norwegian Dancers perform at Leif Erikson Hall!

WEDNESDAY:
6/24 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Kaffestua, Norwegian Cafe
6/24 - 4:30 to 6:00 PM: Last Leikarringen Dance Practice of the Summer

FRIDAY:
6/26 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Kaffestua, Norwegian Cafe
6/26 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Bibliotek/Library in the Basement

Tomorrow is June 20, which means it's time for our Third Saturday Kaffestua! ☕Ready to order your coffee and food in Nor...
06/19/2026

Tomorrow is June 20, which means it's time for our Third Saturday Kaffestua! ☕

Ready to order your coffee and food in Norwegian? 🇳🇴 Then come to Leif Erikson Hall tomorrow from 10 AM to 2 PM! Get ready to practice beginner level Norwegian through basic conversation with our volunteers (and possibly others). 🗣

We also provide resources from our library for anyone who would like to study Norwegian in a distinct Norwegian American atmosphere! 📚

This week at Leif Erikson Lodge has many events and activities will keep you busy this Summer!TUESDAY:6/16 - 5:00 to 7:0...
06/17/2026

This week at Leif Erikson Lodge has many events and activities will keep you busy this Summer!

TUESDAY:
6/16 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM: Leikarringen, Norwegian Dance Practice and Party Night!

WEDNESDAY:
6/17 - 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Scandinavian Woodcarving with Mark Olsen
6/17 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Kaffestua, Norwegian Cafe

FRIDAY:
6/19 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Kaffestua, Norwegian Cafe
6/19 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Bibliotek/Library in the Basement

SATURDAY:
6/20 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Third Saturday Norwegian Language Cafe

SUNDAY:
6/21 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM: Barneleikarringen, Nordic Folk Dancing for Children at Swedish Club

Next week begins our Summer schedule for Scandinavian Woodcarving! 🇳🇴Starting Wednesday, June 17, Mark Olsen will teach...
06/12/2026

Next week begins our Summer schedule for Scandinavian Woodcarving! 🇳🇴

Starting Wednesday, June 17, Mark Olsen will teach his Scandinavian Woodcarving class once a month for three months. The dates are provided below. The cost per class is $70, or $150 for the whole Summer series! Classes are at Leif Erikson Hall

Enroll by calling 206-783-1274, or emailing [email protected]

Classes will be on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Dates are:
June 17
July 15
August 19

More info and pictures at https://www.leiferiksonlodge.org/woodcarving

This is a busy week for Leif Erikson Lodge! Many events and activities will keep you busy as we wind down for the Summer...
06/09/2026

This is a busy week for Leif Erikson Lodge! Many events and activities will keep you busy as we wind down for the Summer.

TUESDAY:
6/9 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM: Leikarringen, Norwegian Dance Practice and Party Night!

WEDNESDAY:
6/10 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Kaffestua, Norwegian Cafe
6/10 - 3:30 to 5:00 PM: Bibliotek/Library in the Basement
6/10 - 5:30 to 9:00 PM: June Member Meeting and 40th Anniversary of the building of Leif Erikson Hall!

FRIDAY:
6/12 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Kaffestua, Norwegian Cafe
6/12 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Bibliotek/Library in the Basement

SATURDAY:
6/13 - 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM: Sankt Hans/Midsommar at Norway Park, plus bonfire at dusk!

SUNDAY:
6/14 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM: Barneleikarringen, Nordic Folk Dancing for Children at Leif Erikson Hall

Did you know that June 7 has a special place in Norway's history? 🇳🇴June 7, 1905, the referendum on the dissolution of t...
06/08/2026

Did you know that June 7 has a special place in Norway's history? 🇳🇴

June 7, 1905, the referendum on the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden was a defining moment in Norwegian history. Following a conflict with Sweden over issues including foreign policy, the Storting voted to dissolve the union. Today, June 7 is known as Unionsoppløsningen (union dissolution) day in Norway and is a flag flying day. Sometimes referred to as Norway's Independence Day.

June 7, 1940 was also the date that King Haakon VII and the royal family had to leave the country after escaping the German forces during the World War II invasion of Norway.

June 7, 1945 is coincidentally also the date in which King Haakon VII returned after 5 years of exile in London.

fotos:
Det rene norske flagget heises på Akershus, Av Anders Beer Wilse.
Unionsoppløsningen 7. juni 1905
De Kongelige på Rådhustrappen 7 juni 1945

Today is our last First Saturday Kaffestua until September! During the months of July and August, there will be no First...
06/06/2026

Today is our last First Saturday Kaffestua until September! During the months of July and August, there will be no First Saturday Kaffestua because our volunteers take a much deserved break.

Enjoy heart-shaped waffles, open-face sandwiches, dessert, and coffee for just $9, and possibly accompanied by live accordion music! 🎶

It’s also your last chance to visit the library on a Saturday until September—so swing by, savor some treats, and check out some books while you’re here! 📖

See you for lunch! 🥳

Join us on June 10 for our last dinner and meeting until September! Every June member meeting we reduce our dinner cost ...
06/05/2026

Join us on June 10 for our last dinner and meeting until September! Every June member meeting we reduce our dinner cost to $10 for a light meal and beverage. Dinner will be prepared by the Cultural Committee, headed by our Cultural Director Sheila Bartenen, and will include charcuterie board, pasta salad, green salad, breads, Kringle, and cake.

The program will mark the 40th anniversary of Leif Erikson Hall, and we will introduce several of our members who helped build it. Christine Anderson, our lodge Historian and who was there when the Hall was being built, will give a presentation about the history and process of building it!

We will also have a short presentation before our business meeting by Karen Schaefer, who will share information about her recent 2-week trip to Norway, sponsored by the Norwegian Vesterheim Museum. Karen is a lodge and Leikarringen member, as well as a skilled bunad maker and seamstress.

RSVP by noon on Monday, June 8, by calling the lodge at 206-783-1274 or emailing [email protected].

A new month, a new week at Leif Erikson Lodge! Our events are starting to slow down, but we still have things happening ...
06/02/2026

A new month, a new week at Leif Erikson Lodge! Our events are starting to slow down, but we still have things happening every week for our members and guests.

TUESDAY:
6/2 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM: Leikarringen, Norwegian Dance Practice

WEDNESDAY:
6/3 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Kaffestua, Norwegian Cafe

FRIDAY:
6/5 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Kaffestua, Norwegian Cafe
6/5 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Bibliotek, Open Library in Basement

SATURDAY:
6/6 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: First Saturday Kaffestua
6/6 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Bibliotek, Open Library in Basement

Address

2245 NW 57th Street
Seattle, WA
98107

Telephone

+12067831274

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