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Societies

Various societies of the Scandinavian Heritage Association

  • Dakota Finnish Society
  • Danish Society –Inactive as of 2024 Please contact our office if you’re interested in re-igniting it. 
  • Daughters of Norway
  • Sons of Norway
  • Swedish Heritage Society of Northwestern North Dakota
  • Icelandic Society – Inactive as of 2024 – Please contact our office if you’re interested in re-igniting it. 

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Recent News

  • 2025 Park Season – Syttende Mai Parade & Program
  • Huge thank you to our visitors and dedicated volunteers!
  • KX News features park in One-Day ND Destinations series

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Thank you Minot Parks, Visit Minot, KMOT Gate City Bank First Western Bank Travel North Dakota Northern Lights Ranch, Central Brew, Santa, Grinch, Norsk Høstfest Oskar, Western Plains Children's Choirs and so many more for the many efforts to pull this all together!! Please come enjoy a unique Reindeer Encounter and the Park Lighting countdown. Gathering at 5:30pm with a 6pm countdown to Light The Scandinavian Heritage Park. The Gift shop will be open 4-7pm! *FREE*Light Up the Scandinavian Heritage Park! ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you Minot Parks, Visit Minot, KMOT Gate City Bank First Western Bank Travel North Dakota Northern Lights Ranch, Central Brew, Santa, Grinch, Norsk Høstfest Oskar, Western Plains Childrens Choirs and so many more for the many efforts to pull this all together!! Please come enjoy a unique Reindeer Encounter and the Park Lighting countdown. Gathering at 5:30pm with a 6pm countdown to Light The Scandinavian Heritage Park. The Gift shop will be open 4-7pm! *FREE*Light Up the Scandinavian Heritage Park!
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18 hours ago
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Hey everyone, Come Join with us for a LIVE Reindeer Encounter, Lighting Countdown at 6pm, Western Plains Children's Choirs, Grinch and of course Santa!! Gift Shop will be open 4-7pm and Central Brew will be here with your favorite HOT beverage. ... See MoreSee Less

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LIGHT UP THE PARK! 🎄 On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot will host a countdown festival to kickstart the holiday season. @kyonariveratv and Kevin Davick gives us a preview of what’s all happening.

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3 days ago
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Absolutely 💯 !! The "Light Up The Park" event Saturday evening is set to be a most wonderful time to share together with family and friends!! We welcome all to join with us for this festive celebration! Grateful for our friends at Travel North Dakota helping to share the details and invitation!!When North Dakota starts to sparkle. ✨

The lights are about to shine bright at Scandinavian Heritage Park. See the Stave Church, the iconic Dala Horse, and all the incredible features light up for the upcoming holiday season.

Light Up the Scandinavian Heritage Park info:
📅 Date: November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍: Visit Minot
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Absolutely 💯 !! The Light Up The Park event Saturday evening is set to be a most wonderful time to share together with family and friends!! We welcome all to join with us for this festive celebration! Grateful for our friends at Travel North Dakota helping to share the details and invitation!!
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For additional information on Minot events, parks, and attractions be sure to check out our Minot Community page for links to other fantastic Minot Organizations and attractions!

News

  • 2025 Park Season – Syttende Mai Parade & Program March 17, 2025
  • Huge thank you to our visitors and dedicated volunteers! October 16, 2023
  • KX News features park in One-Day ND Destinations series August 15, 2023
  • New Park Map – June 2023 June 5, 2023
  • Park Opening Day – May 17, 2023 May 17, 2023

Contact Us

Scandinavian Heritage Association, Inc.
1020 South Broadway
P.O. Box 862
Minot, ND 58702, USA

Phone: 701-852-9161

Summer season 2025, May 17th through September 30th.

Park Buildings
MON - SAT // 9 AM - 4 PM
SUN // 12 PM - 4 PM
*Park buildings will not be staffed by volunteers (closed) Friday July 4th or Monday September 1st (Labor Day). However park grounds will be open to visitors, normal summer hours.

Summer Gift Shop Hours
MON - FRI // 9 AM - 5 PM
SAT // 9:30 AM - 3 PM
SUN // CLOSED

SHA Office Hours

SUMMER
MON - FRI // 10AM - 4PM
SAT - SUN // Closed 

WINTER
MON - FRI // 1PM - 4PM
SAT - SUN // Closed 

A Remembrance of the Past... a Legacy for the Future.

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Minot, ND