The upcoming 2012 Special Events are as follows:

FASTELAVN (similar to Mardi Gras) - There is no Fastelavn planned for 2012: 

Fastelavn is a traditional Danish holiday when people of all ages dress up in costume to laugh, dance, eat, and have a huge amount of fun!

ÆBLESKIVER 'N JAM DAY - July 15, 2012:

Come and enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Æbleskiver (Danish dumplings served with Saskatoon berry jam) while taking in the fabulous sounds of local musicians.

VIKING DAY - August 19, 2012:

How did Vikings bathe or brush their teeth? What weapon did the average Viking use most often? Not sure what the answers are? Learn all about the daily life of a medieval Scandinavian at the Danish Canadian National Museum & Garden's annual VIKING DAY EVENT! Be part of the fun and celebrate with food, historical bushcraft demonstrations by History Anew, and military/combat endeavors by Vikings Vinland.

Festivities begin at 11:30 am and run until 5:30 pm. Historical demonstrations are continuous throughout the day and large scale military/combat endeavors take place at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Complete your experience with lunch in the Dormitory Coffee House featuring our Danish open faced sandwiches and desserts. Two sittings by RESERVATION only at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm ~ call 403.728.0019 to reserve your table. Special event admission: $5 Adult; $3 Child (12 yrs & under).