Family Day at House of Sweden

Schedule

Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

House of Sweden | Washington, DC

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Join us for a fun-filled day of creativity, storytelling, and Swedish traditions for the whole family!
About this Event

🎭 Featured Puppet Performance: Tillie the Terrible Swede

Meet the incredible Matilda "Tillie" Anderson, a young Swedish immigrant who arrived in Chicago in 1891 and grew up to become one of the fastest women cyclists in the world!

This lively 30-minute puppet show brings Tillie’s inspiring true story to life through humor, adventure, and unforgettable characters.

Recommended for ages 4-10

Performance Times:
🕚 11:00 AM
🕐 1:00 PM

🎉 Plus Enjoy

🎨 Hands-on crafts and creative activities
☕ Swedish fika and treats
📚 Story time and book readings
🎬 Family-friendly films
✨ Special surprises throughout the day

Bring your children, grandparents, friends, and neighbors for a joyful day of play, learning, and discovery. Explore Swedish traditions, get creative together, and be inspired by the remarkable story of a pioneering Swedish heroine. 💙💛


Tillie the Terrible Swede

Written and directed by Cinna Vesterberg
Performers: Arlee Chadwick, Emmanuel Elpenord and Cinna Vesterberg
Technical Director: Elsie Gomez
Puppets made by Kevin White
Soundtrack by Daryl Kojak
Costumes by Arlee Chadwick
Stage crew and driver: Hommy Rosa and Tilda Rosa

Pictures in the show generously provided by Alice Roepke- whose great aunt was Tillie the Terrible Swede (Alice' grandmother's sister was Matilda Andersson).


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Where is it happening?

House of Sweden, 2900 K street, NW, Washington, United States

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