Join the Swedish tradition of welcoming spring and banishing winter with a roaring bonfire, music, poetry, food and dance at the second annual Valborg in the Andersonville neighborhood on April 30, 2025.
Photo courtesy of Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
Sit around the bonfire and toss the worries you’ve written down into the flames to kick off this free, family-friendly tradition. Valborg ushers in the new spring season with song, dance and community gathering.
The event will feature traditional Swedish songs from the Chicago Swedish Mixed Choir, fire dancing, a poetry performance by the Typewritulist Coelti and a puppet show that blends Scandinavian and American indigenous folktales called “Saving Spring,” by Gamelan Naga Biru.
Photo courtesy of Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
Eco-friendly and sustainable resources and organizations will participate in honor of Earth Month and a variety of Anersonville businesses will supply food and artisan goods for sale, including fresh and dried bouquets from Floriography Fellows, handcrafted ceramics and jewelry from Fickle Flower Arts and a houseplant propagation swap with Green Goose Shop.
Valborg runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N. Ashland. The event is free and open to all ages, but advance registration is encouraged.
Valborg Celebration
Chicago Waldorf School, 5200 N. Ashland
April 30, 2025, 5- 8 pm
Free
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