Tea Time w/Teddy @ SMITH
Put on your tea-time best and grab your favorite stuffie for an unforgettable Tea Time With Teddy on Thursday September 18. Children will learn about the history of the teddy bear and how tea parties became a cherished part of Victorian-era play!
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Bowties and Books
Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!
This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is not required.
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10:30am - 11:00am View DetailsTea Time with Teddy
Put on your tea-time best and grab your favorite teddy bear for an unforgettable Tea Time With Teddy. During Tea Time with Teddy, children will learn about the fascinating history of the teddy bear and how tea parties became a cherished part of Victorian-era play. Kiddos are encouraged to bring their stuffed animals and we bring along Bradley Barnes’s own 1885 stuffed elephant, affectionately named Teddy, as well as a curated collection of Victorian-era children’s toys for imaginative play.
Recommended Grades K-5th.
Registration is Required
Presented by the Barnes Museum
5:30pm - 6:30pm View DetailsTots and Tunes
Enjoy 30-minutes of songs, stories, and movement. This program is recommended for ages 18-months and up with a parent or care-giver.
Siblings are welcome!
This is a drop in program, registration is not required.
Click Here to access the Spotify playlist!
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