Cooking with kids is a popular activity all around the world, and certainly in Sweden. Your family is invited to join cook book author and nutritionist Amy von Sydow Green as we make the classic Swedish chocolate balls (chokladbollar). These delicious little chocolate oat balls are a staple in Swedish households - it is the first recipe that every Swedish child learns how to make. The recipe is super easy, but it can get quite messy... We will also prepare warm spiced apple juice to drink and make a fun fall leaf crafts to decorate.

This month families will get into the holiday spirt and learn about Swedish traditions. We will be reading The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren, learn how to make Swedish holiday decorations and join in the festivities as we dance to seasonal music! Free Craft kits will be available starting Tuesday December 8th and can be picked-up during public hours.

Every toddler loves to collect things from leaves and rocks to sticks and shells. This month we will read Hannah’s Collection by Marthe Jocelyn at Toddler Time children will discover what collecting means to a museum. Families will get a behind the scenes look at the museum’s collection and learn how to start and sort their own collection.

The New Sweden History Conference explores the history of the New Sweden Colony (1638-1655) and its legacy in colonial America. This year the conference will be held virtually via Zoom. Registrants will receive links to view each speaker’s recorded presentation prior of a live panel discussion. Participants may submit any questions they have for the presenters in advance which will be answered during the live panel discussion webinar on Saturday Oct. 31st.

To celebrate our newest exhibition highlighting Swedish illustrator Gustaf Tenggren, ASHM is hosting a Book Fair and Family Fun Day! This is a free outdoor event on the Museum's terrace with plenty of space for physical distancing. Each child attending will receive a free Golden Book! Admission is Free.

Activities include craft stations and a story corner where young readers can build literacy skills by reading The Poky Little Puppy to dogs from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program: Future Service Dogs!