Children and adults can enjoy Spring Tea with a princess in Northbrook
A park district facility might seem like an unlikely setting to sip fancy tea and nosh on delectable foodstuffs in the company of a princess, but that’s exactly what children and adults can enjoy May 4 in Northbrook.
The Spring Tea event held by the Northbrook Park District will feature an assortment of scrumptious pastries, finger foods and sandwiches, along with a variety of tasty juices, herbal teas and black teas.
Parent Jennifer Kurtz, of Northbrook, who attended last year’s Spring Tea with her daughter Willow, now 4, said she was surprised at the quality of the offerings.
“Sometimes you go to events and it’s not about the food … but it was good!” she said. “I remember the cucumber sandwiches, which is what you think of when you think of a Tea Party.”
For Willow, the highlight was dancing along with Elsa, who took a break from her “Frozen” duties to sing her uber-famous “Let It Go.”
“It was really cute,” Kurtz said. “My daughter, like every little girl, loves Elsa. She was very excited.”
Spring Tea also will feature crafts, face painting and other surprises for children, many of whom come all dressed up in their Saturday best for the most adorable photo opportunities, Northbrook Park District Recreation Manager Nancy Eschker said.
“This is such a fun opportunity for adults and children to indulge in delicious food and create lasting memories while feeling pampered,” Eschker said.
To accommodate different schedules, Spring Tea will have a morning session from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an afternoon session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at the Northbrook Park District’s Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., in Northbrook.
Advance registration is required. The fee for children is $35 per person for residents and $45 per person for nonresidents; the fee for adults is $25 per person for residents and $35 per person for nonresidents. Attendance for children 2 and under is free.
For more information and to register, visit nbparks.org/events/spring-tea.
Established in 1927, the mission of the Northbrook Park District is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.