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The holiday tea tradition stems from an effort in the 1830s to reduce public drunkenness. Rather than Christmas Eve parties with overflowing alcohol, people threw large tea parties the night before Christmas, and I guess it kind of stuck. It's the perfect thing to do with your kids to make the holidays that much more special, and a great way to take a break amongst all the hustle and bustle of the season.
Alma at Hotel Zachary's Teddy Bear Tea
Lakeview
December 1 - December 28
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party
West Loop
December 6 - December 28
The Drake: Palm Court Holiday Afternoon Tea Service
Gold Coast
November 6 - January 11, 2026
Epiphany Center for the Arts' The Nutcracker Suite: Clara's Enchanted Holiday Tea Party
West Loop
December 14, 11am
Evanston History Center Holiday Tea for Families
Evanston
December 7, 10:30am-12:30pm
Gerri's Tea Room Holiday Special
Long Grove
TBD
(Also has a tea to go option.)
The Langham's Tea for Tots Festive Holiday Tea
The Loop
November 29 - January 4, 2026
LondonHouse's Holiday Tea
The Loop
November 22 - January 11, 2026
The Loop
November 28 - January 4, 2026
Trogo Kitchen and Market's Holiday Tea
Logan Square
December 14, 3pm
Other Afternoon Tea Service
Kale My Name
Albany Park
Daily 11am-5pm
TeaLula
Park Ridge
Friday - Sunday
Vanille Patisserie
Lincoln Park
Tuesday - Sunday
(You can even purchase a Tea Party to bring home.)
