Hejsan – Children’s After-school Program

Every 1^st and 3^rd Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., September – June.

The after-school program is designed for children ages 5 to 10, teaching them about particular events, subjects, people, or holidays in Swedish and Swedish-American culture.  Dancing, singing, and crafts often are part of this program. Younger children are welcome under the supervision of an adult. Cost: $1 per child. Reservations recommended.

Spring 2010 – Swedish holidays and traditions
• Jan. 7 – New Years
• Jan. 21 – Namesakes Day
• Feb. 4 – Winter Sports
• Feb. 18 – Pippi Longstocking
• March 4 – Dala Horse
• March 18 – Sami Culture
• April 1 – Easter
• April 15 – Walpurgis Night
• May 6 – May Day
• May 20 – Three Crowns
• June 3 – National Day
• June 17 – Midsommar

Pancakes with Pippi

Join Pippi Longstocking for Swedish pancakes, crafts, singing and dancing at the Museum.  This is a unique opportunity to meet Pippi, a popular Swedish character, and learn how to make pancakes Pippi-style.   All ages are welcome.  See calendar for date and cost.

Breakfast with Tomten

Breakfast with Tomten is a Swedish pancake breakfast with traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree and a special visit from Tomten (Santa). See calendar for date and cost.

Family Night

Family Night is a free event with crafts for Children in the gallery space while parents can enjoy the current temporary exhibit. The Children’s Museum is also open during this time. This is currently a quarterly event. See calendar for dates.