December
- 6, 13
- Jane Austen Tea
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Over The Teacup Teahouse
- Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
- Join Jane Austen and her friends for old-fashioned Christmas caroling, followed by Afternoon Tea steeped in Ms. Austen’s world of romance, intrigue, and adventures. The author of Honor & Humility (a sequel to Pride & Prejudice) will transport you back to a time when civility reigned. For more information, call 717-737-5099, or visit www.overtheteacup.com.
- 6, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- 7, 1:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Holiday House Tour of Homes and Tea
- Birmingham, Alabama
- View some of Birmingham’s most beautiful homes, dressed to the nines for the holiday season. After the tour, ticketholders can enjoy tea and other refreshments at Independent Presbyterian Church. All proceeds benefit ministries of the Presbyterian Women. For more information, call 205-933-1830, or visit www.ipc-usa.org.
- 7
- Christmas Tea and Tour
- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Colonel Taylor Inn
- Cambridge, Ohio
- Relish in the Christmas spirit during Afternoon Tea in the Colonel Taylor Inn’s spacious and inviting parlors, formal dining room, and the grand foyer, which showcases an elegantly decorated 10-foot Christmas tree. As the fire crackles, guests can settle into the comfortable sofas and armchairs and enjoy heaping trays of cookies, tea sandwiches, fruit, cheeses, nuts, and freshly baked pastries. Take a picture with Santa Claus and sing along with the joyous strains of carolers. For more information, call 740-432-7802, or visit www.coltaylorinnbb.com.
- 7-21, Saturdays
- The Papa Noel Christmas Tea Party
- 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- On Trois restaurant, The Ritz Carlton
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Join Papa Noel (French for “Father Christmas”) for a spirited Afternoon Tea filled with holiday music, a creative gingerbread masterpiece, and classic Christmas stories. Children are invited to sip holiday hot chocolate and nibble finger sandwiches and cookies, while parents can enjoy traditional teas and tea fare. For reservations, call 504-670-2828.
- 13, 14
- Victorian Christmas Tea & Inn Tour
- 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region, New Hampshire
- Spend two delicious days exploring this picturesque region of New Hampshire visiting ten elegant inns decorated in all their holiday finery. At each inn, a lovely hot cup of tea and a scrumptious tea treat, such as shortbread, butternut squash flan, and white chocolate scones awaits. Overnight guests at any of the ten participating inns will receive a recipe collection of each inn’s teatime specialty enjoyed along the tour. Ticket proceeds benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank. For tickets, call 603-938-5253.
- 13, 14
- Victorian Christmas Tea
- 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Cappon House Museum
- Holland, Michigan
- Inside the stately Cappon House Museum, decorated with authentic Victorian Christmas finery, it’s not hard to imagine yourself in a bygone era. The teas and foods served are based on recipes from Holland’s founding families and prominent residents. A pianist in period attire will complement the festive atmosphere with tunes from the holidays that were played at the turn of the twenty-first century. For reservations, call 616-392-9084, or visit www.hollandmuseum.org.
- 13, 20
- The Nutcracker Tea
- 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Hotel Boulderado
- Boulder, Colorado
- Fans of this quintessential Christmas ballet will enjoy mingling with the whimsical characters of this fanciful story as they enjoy delicious teas, finger sandwiches, and sweet treats. Dancers will visit with guests during the event, offering a chance to meet members of this year’s cast of Boulder Ballet’s The Nutcracker. For more information, call 800-433-4344, or visit www.boulderado.com.
January
- 10
- An American Girl Tea Party
- 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- White Gloves Tea Room
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Young ladies ages 4 through 12 are invited to bring their American Girl doll, or any favorite doll, for an afternoon of tea and tea breads, sweet treats and tarts, finger sandwiches, and great fun. For reservations or more information, call 479-242-2675.
- 11
- Mother and Daughter Tea
- 2:00 p.m.
- Telluride Historical Museum
- Telluride, Colorado
- Celebrate the most cherished of all connections with a tea event just for mothers and daughters. Savor a formal tea with sweets, savories, and scones, and relish in sharing a quintessential tradition with the women you love. For more information, call 970-728-3344, or visit www.telluridemuseum.org.
- 24
- A Musical Tea
- 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Yesterday’s Café & Tea Room
- Florence, Kentucky
- Celebrate a love of tea and live music with a special candlelight evening tea served on antique fine china. Afterward, guests will gather upstairs for a jazz concert. For more information, call 859-594-4832, or visit www.yesterdayscafeandtearoom.com/events.
- 25
- Bunko Tea
- 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Mrs. Tea’s Garden Tearoom
- Lutz, Florida
- Enjoy an afternoon of tea, food, friendly competition, and lots of laughs with Mrs. Tea’s Bunko Tea. The event begins with a buffet-style Afternoon Tea—and then the game begins. In Bunko, a very simple dice game, players change partners each round, allowing guests to socialize and meet everyone in attendance. For more information, call 813-948-6200.
February
- 7
- Prairie Princess Party
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer
- Grand Island, Nebraska
- Little princesses can spend a magical afternoon sipping tea, making royalty-worthy tiaras and fans, participating in dancing demonstrations, and meeting real princesses, including Gretchen Bergquist, Miss Nebraska. Princess outfits are welcome! For more information, call 308-385-5316, or visit www.stuhrmuseum.org.
- 11
- Valentine Tea
- 12:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Kelton House Museum & Garden
- Columbus, Ohio
- For an enchanting celebration of all things love, attend the Kelton House Victorian-inspired Valentine Tea. Enjoy a spread reminiscent of a nineteenth-century ladies’ get-together—nibble on a tasteful sampling of savories and sweets, and sip traditional Earl Grey. The tea will also include a short educational program on Valentine’s Day. For reservations or more information, call 614-464-2022.
- 14
- Cherubs and Chocolate Victorian Valentine Dessert Tea
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- The David Davis Mansion
- Bloomington, Illinois
- Celebrate a Victorian Valentine’s Day tea, presented by The Tea Ladies, Inc., in Victorian costume. Enjoy sumptuous desserts, and learn about the fascinating history of Victorian valentines and romantic traditions. Guests will also create their own beautiful Victorian valentine to take home. After tea, enjoy a guided tour of the Italianate-style David Davis mansion. For reservations or more information, call 309-827-2200, or visit www.thetealadiesinc.com.
- 14, 15
- Third Annual Victoria Tea Festival
- 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Crystal Garden
- Victoria, British Columbia
- The third annual Victoria Tea Festival provides tea aficionados an opportunity to sample a wide selection of teas originating from different regions of the world and prepared in unique ways. Like wine, some teas are more enjoyable with the right food pairing, so teahouses, bakeries, and restaurants will offer samples of foods that highlight the flavor of tea. Partake in a tea lecture, or participate in a silent auction benefiting Camosun College. For more information, call 250-370-4880, or visit www.victoriateafestival.com.
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