Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last Chance duo throughout the day. During the market, shoppers can experience the Lucia children’s program at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. 

The Market will take place in our heated tent outside, and Lucia performances will be in the Grand Hall. Shoppers can enjoy the day, rain or shine!

Have you ever wondered where local Ancestral Indigenous trails from the 17th century are located?

Join us for an all-day fall motoring tour on remote back roads and walking trails, some of which are reputed to have been used by Indigenous peoples in southern New Jersey. Be prepared for beautiful and remote trails, interesting history, lessons on the Pine Barrens, and some enjoyable tales as well.

Event Information:

ASHM is serving as the in-person voting site for the upcoming Swedish elections.  

Eligible voters may come to the museum between 12pm – 3pm on Sunday, August 30, 2026 to vote in person, no appointment needed. Voters should bring a valid ID such as a Swedish passport or a Swedish or local ID card. 

All are welcome to enjoy a fika of Swedish pastries and coffee provided by SWEA Philadelphia followed by a special piano performance by internationally renowned artist Per Tengstrand.

Museum members are invited to have their children participate in our annual Lucia performance! They are sure to have fun dressing as tomtar, pepparkakor, folk dancers, star boys, and Lucia and her attendants while singing traditional Swedish Christmas songs.

Lucia performances are on Saturday, December 5th, and Sunday, December 6th, at 11:30 & 2:00 (call time 10:30 am).

Rehearsals are Sunday, November 15th and Saturday, November 21st, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.