Midsummer Picnic in West Newton, Massachusetts

News courtesy of the Scandinavian Cultural Center —

In an event jointly presented by the SCC and the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce of New England (SACC-NE), experience the summer solstice Swedish-style! Join the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465 on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. for a picnic and settle in for a party steeped in tradition yet universal in appeal – food, drink, music and fun for all ages! Enjoy a traditional all-you-can-eat smörgåsbord including herring, prinskorv, salad, knäckebröd, strawberries & ice cream and more! Adults will also enjoy a complimentary beer, wine and aquavit. Bring a blanket if you’d like (tables and chairs also provided)!

Schedule:

1-2:30 pm Outdoor games and activities for children

2:30-3 pm Traditional dancing around the may pole

3-5 pm Picnic lunch for all on the lawn

5-7 pm Live music and dancing on the lawn; Indoor film screening for children

TICKETS:

$50 at the door ($40 for SCC and SACC-NE Members)

$10 for children 12 and under at the door

For more information on advance tickets, visit http://scandicenter.org

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