Book Signing & Pastry Pop-up with Chef Carla Hall

Meet celebrity chef Carla Hall at the Sweet Home Café for a book signing and pastry pop-up celebrating her cookbook, *Carla Bakes*. Guests can meet Hall, purchase a signed copy of the book, and sample desserts inspired by its recipes.

The cookbook includes 80 recipes intended to help home bakers approach baking with confidence, creativity, and heart. Book sales are provided by Smithsonian Enterprises, and the café will host a special pastry pop-up station featuring treats from the book.

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Showtimes: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Venue: Sweet Home Café, Concourse Level, National Museum of African American History and Culture

Type: Culinary arts; shopping and book signing

Tickets: Free to attend

Featured guest: Chef Carla Hall

Book: *Carla Bakes*, featuring 80 baking recipes

Food: A pastry pop-up station will offer desserts from the cookbook

Shopping: Copies of *Carla Bakes* will be available for purchase through Smithsonian Enterprises

Museum entry: A timed-entry pass is required to enter the museum.