If you're interested in baking for the open house or helping the Fundraising Committee with preparations for the event, please contact annakarin.tornqvist@gmail.com

If you'd like to volunteer with setup, cleanup, or refreshments at the event, please sign up here

Grab a rake, bring your work gloves, and lend a hand! Join us for our annual Fall Clean-Up Day as we spruce up the Centre, enjoy some good food, and spend time together.

🍳 8:30 am: Breakfast by the Danish House Society

🧹 9:00 am: Clean-up begins! Indoor & outdoor jobs for all ages.

🥪 Lunch: Provided by the Sweden House Society

Bring a rake, leaf blower, bucket, rags or vacuum if you have them.

🌧️ Rain or shine, we clean!

Please RSVP to info@scancentre.org and let us know if you’ll join us for breakfast and/or lunch.

Come for an hour or stay all day—every helping hand counts! 🍁

Join us for a special Gudstjänst worship service held in Swedish, celebrating faith and heritage in a meaningful setting.

🗓 Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026

🕐 Time: 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1499 Laurier Avenue (close to W King Edward / Granville Street)

All are welcome! For more information, feel free to reach out to challberg@telus.net

If you're interested in volunteering at the Christmas Fair please contact swedishculturalsociety.ca@gmail.com!

Vendors: please contact christmasmarketscs@gmail.com

For more information on the Swedish Christmas Fair, please click here.

Saturday, December 12, 2026

📍 Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby

Experience the magic of Lucia—a beloved Swedish tradition filled with candlelight, music, and holiday cheer! 🕯️🎶

Join us for one of two festive celebrations:

☕ 1:00 pm — Daytime Celebration

Enjoy a cozy afternoon with coffee, Swedish treats, and a magical Lucia procession.

🍽️ 6:00 pm — Evening Celebration

Celebrate with a traditional Swedish Christmas dinner, music, and festive cheer.

🎟️ Tickets will be available soon via Eventbrite!

Bring your family and friends and join us as we celebrate the light, music, and spirit of the season. ✨

For more information, please contact: SwedishLuciaVancouver@gmail.com (for tickets) or scsluciacommittee@gmail.com (for general inquiries).

Interested in learning Swedish or improving your language skills? Our adult education Swedish language classes provide a welcoming and supportive environment for learners of all levels.

Whether you're new to Sweden, looking to boost your career opportunities, or simply want to communicate more confidently, our experienced instructors are here to help you succeed.

Register today for Fall classes!

Contact us swedishclassesvancouver@gmail.com for more information!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this year? Join our incredible community of volunteers and help bring our events to life!

Throughout the year, we host a variety of events that support our mission and strengthen our community - and we simply couldn’t do it without passionate people like you. Whether it’s helping with event setup, greeting guests, supporting activities, making or preparing food, or working behind the scenes, there’s a place for everyone to make a difference.

Ready to Get Involved?

We’d love to hear from you! Please email swedishculturalsociety.ca@gmail.com to learn more about upcoming events and how you can be part of them.

Checkout our Volunteering and Events pages to learn more!

Help us make this year our most impactful yet. 💛