We are so excited to present our 2nd annual Story Time with Mrs. Claus event! Thanks to all of our sponsors, we are going to have one holly, jolly afternoon! We are continuing to add swag, giveaways, and more fun for all of you, so stay tuned to our Facebook event page! Don’t forget to check out all of our sponsors and follow them on social media because we couldn’t bring you this great event without them!
Event at a Glance
What: Story Time with Mrs. Claus
When: Saturday, December 10, 3-5p
Where: Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive
Why: Because Mrs. Claus is a great story-teller! And because we will have so much more for your family to enjoy
including craft tables, holiday snacks, a hot chocolate bar, and a candy cane scavenger hunt!
Cost: Tickets need to be purchased for children above the age of 2 (adults and children under 2 are free!). Due to the limited number of swag bags (only 20!), they are reserved for ticketed families. You are welcome to purchase a swag ticket if your child(ren) is under 2!
Early Bird Tickets :: November 1-15
$12: Swag ticket (Admission for 1 child plus a swag bag, 1 swag bag per family)
$8: General Admission ticket (Ages 2 and up)
November 16-30
$14: Swag ticket (Admission for 1 child plus a swag bag, 1 swag bag per family)
$10: General Admission ticket (Ages 2 and up)
Last Chance Tickets :: December 1-9
$16: Swag ticket (Admission for 1 child plus a swag bag, 1 swag bag per family)
$12: General Admission ticket (Ages 2 and up)
Optional Holiday Photo Mini Session: $15
Special thanks to The Christmas Ranch for providing holiday decor for this event!
The Activities
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Our Mrs. Claus is the best of the best! She will be reading a holiday classic, interacting with your kiddos, and of course posing for pictures! Feel free to bring your own camera!
Anna & Elsa :: Princess Grace Events
Meet the ice sisters in person! Anna and Elsa will be glad to take photos with their fans and Elsa is also a wonderful face painter!
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Make Your Own Ornaments :: Wooly Llama Pegs
The creator of Wooly Llama Pegs (Little wooden people, perfect for ages 1 to 101!) will be helping you create your own peg ornament to take home!
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Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt :: Sponsored by King Arthur’s Court Toys
Get ready for a candy-cane-hunting adventure! Those who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered to win a $100 gift card from King Arthur’s Court Toys! For Over 30 Years King Arthur’s Court Toys has featured toys you remember and those your kids will never forget!
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Music Performance :: Songs for Seeds
Songs for Seeds is a rockin’ music program that encourages children newborn to 6 years to sing, dance and play along with a live, three-piece band. Get ready to dance!
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Activity Table :: Tippi Toes Dance
Though our friends at Tippi Toes are still confirming their activity, you be sure it will be F-U-N!
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Holiday Mini Sessions :: My Inner Circle Photography
**Additional purchase necessary** Eight lucky families will be able to purchase this add-on experience! For just $15, Laura will provide 2-5 professional images of your family (or just your little ones!). You will find this add-on ticket on Eventbrite along with the other admission ticket options!
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The Snacks
We will have many holiday snacks on hand for your family. This year, we are adding a Hot Chocolate Bar sponsored by Wampler Law Firm! You’ll be able to customize your hot chocolate with goodies like marshmallows, peppermint, flavored syrups, spices, and more! Special thanks to the Cincinnati Art Museum for providing additional drinks!
The Giveaways
Gift Basket :: The Christmas Ranch
Basket includes free admission ticket and holiday ornament assortment!
4-pack of Tickets :: Cincinnati Cyclones
Cyclones games are a great family activity! Or you can use these tickets for a fun night out for grownups!
Giveaway :: Tippi Toes Dance
Bringing dance to you!
More giveaways are being added! Stay tuned!
The Swag
Our swag bag will be full of free samples, local business coupons, and more! Here are just a few of the items you’ll find inside:
Coupons :: The Christmas Ranch
The Snowmen Did It Children’s Book :: Author Courtney Jayne Snow
Free Swim Passes :: Goldfish Swim School
Free Play Passes :: The Red Balloon Cafe + Play
Samples :: The Pencil Grip, Inc. & Kwik Stix
Stay tuned to our Facebook event page as we will announce more swag items!
Purchase Tickets
Reminders:
- Adults and children under 2 are FREE! Please add a free ticket for each child you are bringing under 2 do we can keep a head-count. (No adult tickets necessary.)
- There are only 20 swag bags available!
- If you have a child under 2 but would like a swag bag, please purchase a swag bag ticket.
- Only one swag ticket needed per family.
- Additional purchase necessary for a holiday mini session with My Inner Circle Photography.
- Not sure if you should buy a ticket for you older child? If they will be participating in the activities, you should purchase a ticket!
- By purchasing a ticket you understand that your photo may be taken and give permission to Cincinnati Moms Blog to use it on their site, in promotional materials and/or social media platforms. You also give permission for Cincinnati Moms Blog to add your email to our newsletter subscription list.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
Example: I have 4 children attending, ages 7, 5, 3, and 18 mo. I want a swag bag, so I will purchase ONE swag ticket, TWO general admission tickets, and ONE under 2 free ticket.
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