The Scandinavian Cultural Center of Santa Cruz is a nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and promoting the rich heritage and living traditions of the Nordic countries — including Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Saami people — right here in Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to engage people through programs, events, traditional celebrations, and shared experiences that inspire connection and appreciation for Scandinavian culture.
From cultural events and workshops, to community gatherings and holiday celebrations, our offerings are open to everyone — whether you have Scandinavian roots or simply enjoy learning about other cultures.
If you appreciate our work and want to find out how you can help — please consider donating or volunteering!
Sponsorship
You can help sustain and grow our cultural programming by becoming a sponsor of the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Sponsorship helps us cover operational costs, produce events, offer workshops, and share Nordic cultures with the community throughout the year.
Click here to become a sponsor!
Volunteer
We are 100% volunteer run, which means that we depend on volunteers and sponsorships in order to coordinate activities and events that enrich our community.
Click here to learn about volunteering!
Donate
Whether you contribute a little or a lot, your donation supports cultural activities that bring people together — from Lucia celebrations, Juldinner and Valborg bonfires to community workshops and gatherings.
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