# American Swedish Institute: Julmarknad Nordic Handcraft Market & Holiday Rooms > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 4 – Dec 6 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 - Ages: All ages; hands-on family craft rooms; elevator access connecting mansion and cultural center - Price: $18 adults; $10 youth ages 6–18; free for children under 6; ASI members free - Organizer: American Swedish Institute - Official page: https://asimn.org/visit/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/american-swedish-institute-julmarknad-nordic-handcraft-market-and-holi--listing-3737510c7d10c999063be305 ## About Immerse your family in Scandinavian holiday warmth at the American Swedish Institute's Turnblad Mansion in Minneapolis. During Julmarknad, more than 60 regional artisans showcase handmade Nordic crafts, glasswork, ceramics, and textiles across the historic 33-room castle and modern Nelson Cultural Center. Children love discovering the whimsical Tomte (Nordic gnomes) hidden throughout the mansion's period holiday rooms, decorating gingerbread cookies, and watching traditional Lucia processions. 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