# Lucia Day: Scandinavian Natural Ornaments at Lowry Nature Center

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Nature Center Drive, Victoria, MN 55386
- Ages: Ages 6 years and up; suitable for adults, kids and family groups
- Price: $10/person
- Organizer: Three Rivers Park District
- Official page: https://go.threeriversparks.org/ThreeRiversWeb/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=3385
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A Scandinavian holiday afternoon at Lowry Nature Center marking St. Lucia Day. Participants make several ornaments from natural materials, hear a Lucia story about light in the darkest time of the year, make a cookie and sing a Swedish song. A musician demonstrates the nyckelharpa, Sweden's national instrument, and there is an optional self-guided hike outdoors. The park district says the program suits adults, kids and family groups, with a minimum age of 6. Register by December 10.

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