The Four Seasons Boston is currently accepting reservations for its annual fundraising campaign, the celebrated Teddy Bear Tea, which runs from Thursday, December 1st through Saturday, December 24th. Every year the hotel collects thousands of new teddy bears in their lobby, where they wait for Santa Claus to turn up and deliver them to deserving children. This year, the hotel will add a Wishing Well for monetary donations, all of which will benefit Children’s Hospital. The Teddy Bear Tea, which costs $24 per adult and $14 per child (or $8 per child if they bring a brand new bear to donate), includes teddy bear-shaped peanut butter and jelly finger sandwiches, fireside story telling and other special treats. It’s a lovely opportunity for children to celebrate the spirit of giving while taking a respite from holiday shopping and preparations. Tea is served daily in The Bristol, overlooking the Public Garden, from 3:00 to 4:15pm. Call 617.351.2037 for reservations and more information. Ask about the Teddy Bear Tea kick-off celebration on Saturday, November 26th at 2:00pm. The kick-off party will include arts and crafts led by The Kids Place volunteers, story-telling with the Tea Lady, music, Build-A-Bear activities and a lunch buffet. Reservations are $40 per adult and $14 per child with $10 of every adult ticket benefiting Children’s Hospital.
