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Summer is just around the corner, with everything turning green and coming into bloom. We’ll take this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and make the most of the warmer days. Join us for a relaxing afternoon in Djurgården for a short and scenic nature walk followed by a cozy fika picnic at Rosendals Trädgård. It’s a lovely way to unwind, meet …
Join us on 19 May for an engaging story of cultural integration and career shift with Andrew Millward, Senior Security Product Manager at Spotify Stockholm. After meeting his future Swedish wife in Sydney and building a life together there, Andrew and his partner made the move to Sweden in early 2024. Since then, he has navigated the realities of starting …
Join us on April 14 for an inspiring session with a Swedish guest who has experienced being an expat in her own country. Lotta Adelstål, as she introduces herself, is a “Swedish third culture kid who grew up in East Africa and a ‘recovering’ expat after 16 years in Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Thailand.” Back in Sweden, she now …
On April 30, Stockholm takes on a medieval atmosphere as Valborg (short for Valborgsmässoafton) is celebrated. It’s Sweden’s classic spring kickoff with a big bonfire, great vibes, and wonderful company of locals and internationals. This is one of Sweden’s most cherished spring traditions and a perfect way to enjoy the season with others. Whether you’ve celebrated Valborg before or are …
We invite you to step into spring with us at Vårsalongen (Spring Salon) at Liljevalchs, Stockholm’s oldest and most iconic art gallery. Every year since 1921, this juried exhibition brings together a vibrant mix of contemporary Swedish and international artworks, an inspiring way to experience the city’s creative side up close. Here’s the plan: We will meet at 11:00 AM …
Let’s have a little raspberry celebration! We know, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, too. But here in Sweden, one can’t miss Hallongrotta Day. Join us for a cozy meetup to celebrate that famous cookie. Meet fellow internationals, enjoy some treats, and let’s have a good chat – because no one should celebrate alone! Here’s the plan: We’ll meet on March 17 …
Sometimes the most obvious (and free!) things are right next to us—and we still manage to miss them. Have you been to the Stockholm City Museum, for example? Even if you have, join us for a visit and a chance to meet fellow internationals in the city. Let’s learn something new about Stockholm and discuss it together! Here’s the plan: …
March is here – but is spring? That doubtful mood inspired the Grow team to organize this laid-back get-together. The plan is very flexible; all you need is some free time on Thursday. We’ll simply meet and take it from there. We’ll grab a fika (or something savory), get to know each other, catch up with familiar faces, and then …
Let’s meet up and share the winteriest Swedish bun! ❄️🍰 Snow on the streets of Stockholm is like whipped cream on a semla – it makes even a simple background feel special. We decided not to wait until Semmeldagen and instead gather for our very own semla fika. Here’s the plan: We’ll meet at 1:00 PM on January 6, then …
Join us on February 17 for a practical and reflective session to reconnect with yourself and meet fellow internationals over fika. Our guest speakers/facilitators Alex Blakeson and Judith Korsgren, are certified professional coaches, who among other services run a coaching cohort called “Align and Thrive” in which they share tools and have inquisitive conversations that help people align their lives …
