MADISON, Wis. (November 11, 2010) — Tickets are on sale at MadisonChildrensMuseum.org for Madison Children’s Museum’s annual holiday event, Tea & Trains, which will be held Saturday, December 4, from 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson Street.
Families can get in the holiday spirit with a variety of activities, including:
* a special reading of Robert L. May’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Anne Grady
* a holiday high tea, including hot chocolate and other delicious treats
* Conductor Joe Schappel’s private American Flyer electric train collection
* formal holiday portraits
* unique holiday crafts
* a great silent auction, with many items for the gift-savvy shopper
Tickets cost $35 each, or there is an option to purchase a variety of ticket packages. Please visit the museum’s website for details. Order them today, because this event typically sells out by late November.
The museum also is seeking items for the silent auction. Event tickets, new toys, and gift certificates are examples of acceptable items. Donations may be tax-deductible. Please contact Adam at 608.256.6445, ext. 536.
The 13th Tea & Trains is presented by Montgomery Ward Inc. The supporting sponsor is American Printing, and Sustaining Sponsors include Downtown Madison Optimist Club, EZ Office Products, Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection, Murphy Desmond S.C., and Oak Park Dental. Event Sponsors include John F. Suby & Associates, Kids Express Learning Center, Law Advisors, The Little Gym of Middleton and Fitchburg, and WIPFLi.
Madison Children’s Museum: Madison Children’s Museum (MCM) is an award-winning organization which fosters family and community connections, and provides a place where every child can learn through play in an interactive environment. MCM’s hands-on exhibits and programs celebrate and encourage children’s imaginations and the power of play as the cornerstone of learning.
The museum opened its new, permanent home at 100 N. Hamilton Street on the north corner of the Capitol Square on August 14. It features plenty of new, exciting exhibits along with some longtime favorites.
