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Storyteller's Cottage Launches Tea Party Club for Kids

Enjoy a monthly tea party based on a classic storybook!

It's just like Fancy Nancy!
It's just like Fancy Nancy! (Storyteller's Cottage)

The Storyteller’s Cottage in Simsbury, CT has launched a charming Tea Party Club for children ages 5 - 9 that meets on the first Sunday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm. Each meeting is built around a different popular storybook, and includes a storytime, plus a craft and snack both themed to that month’s book. Guests are encouraged to dress up in fancy outfits, and the tea party (which includes real china teacups) is held in the Storyteller’s Cottage “Literary Tea Room” at dainty bistro tables adorned with vintage floral tablecloths.


Admission is $15 per month, and a discounted club rate is available ($75 for any six months). Preregistration is available at https://www.storytellerscottage.com/book-online.


The featured books this year will include:
March 3: Mary Poppins
April 7: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
May 5: Peter Rabbit
June 2: James and the Giant Peach
July 7: Pippi Longstocking
August 4: The Wizard of Oz
September 8: Beauty and the Beast
October 6: The Witches
November 3: Snow White
December 1: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

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The Storyteller’s Cottage is located in a vintage Victorian house in the center of historic Simsbury, CT, and hosts all manner of immersive literary events throughout the year, including Agatha Christie inspired live murder mystery parties, Great Gatsby themed Jazz Supper Clubs, fascinating close-up illusions at Fine Parlor Magic nights, a Literary Dinner Party series on select evenings at midnight, and more.


The Storyteller's Cottage is located at 750 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury, and features all manner of literary events and adventures, from author nights to challenging mystery room games. Parking for The Storyteller's Cottage is free, and is available on the street in front of the building, and in the Fiddler's Green parking lot on Wilcox Street (behind the house). For more information, please call 860-877-6099 or visit www.StorytellersCottage.com.

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