December 10, 2007

Tea for Tots

Afterschool Gingerbread Tea

You’ve decked your kids’ halls and jingled enough of their bells already.

Time for a breather: Afterschool Gingerbread Tea at The Boston Park Plaza Hotel.

Children are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Horizons for Homeless Children (a local organization committed to improving the lives of homeless kids and their families) before
sampling tea cakes and crumpets.

They’ll get a special gingerbread man cookie to take home as a thank-you. As for you, there’s no better reward than raising a future philanthropist.

Though an extra crumpet won’t hurt.

Afterschool Gingerbread Tea, through December 31, Monday-Friday, 3-5 p.m., at Swans Cafe, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza, Back Bay (617-426-2000 or bostonparkplaza.com). Reservations required.

CELEBRATE
Winter Solstice Celebration
What: Hands-on nature activities, a night walk, and hot cocoa.
Why: Here comes the sun.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan (617-983-8500).

HEAR
Boston Pops Kids Matinees
What: A sing-along and a post-concert photo with Santa Claus.
Why: Music to your ears.
When: Thru Dec. 23. Fri., 4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.
Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Back Bay. Tickets at 617-266-1200 or online at bostonpops.org.

GO
The 234th Anniversary Boston Tea Party Reenactment
What: Learn what all the Revolution fuss was about during an interactive town meeting and storytelling piece.
Why: Give a rebel yell.
When: Sun., 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Downtown Crossing (617-482-6439).