DECEMBER 12, 2026 · MEDINA, OHIO
Tea and Tinsel
the 2026 Babbity Kate Christmas Party
Make some new holiday memories with Babbity Kate (American Girl expert, girlhood media content creator, and Christmas fanatic).
Kate has curated the perfect December day out in charming Medina, Ohio.
This 6+ hour Christmas party experience includes a festive tea party and a special tour of Castle Noel. All ages are welcome at this whimsical event, perfect for anyone craving nostalgia and joy this Christmas.
Afternoon Tea
Miss Molly’s Tea Room
A festive party with personal tea service
Check-in at 3pm
Private Tour
Castle Noel, America’s Largest Christmas Attraction
A two-hour guided tour just for event guests
Afterparty
Optional Post-Event Gathering
Guests are welcome to join Kate at a nearby restaurant. Food and beverage available for purchase.
Miss Molly’s Tea Room
Holiday Afternoon Tea
Each guest will be treated to Miss Molly’s signature “An Affair to Remember” full tea experience, including a tiered tray service of sandwiches, pastries, and desserts.
Get to know Kate and fellow guests with parlor games and holiday activities inspired by nostalgia girlhood favorites like the American Girl stories and princess tales.
Castle Noel
Private Tour Experience
Castle Noel is 40,000 square feet of pure, concentrated CHRISTMASTIME. It takes over 2 hours to fully experience this enormous collection, and the journey is even better with friends along for the ride. A special private tour session has been reserved just for event guests.
The museum boasts an extensive collection of props, costumes, and scenery from Christmas movies like Elf, The Santa Clause, A Christmas Story, The Grinch, and many more. You’ll also visit lavish moving window displays from New York City department stores, thousands of vintage toys, and immersive experiences crafted by Mark Klaus. The tour ends with the opportunity to see Santa and ride the famous “mountain slide,” just like Ralphie.
Reserve Your Place
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Whatever is fun and festive to you! There is no dress code, but Christmas attire is encouraged.
Keep in mind that the Castle Noel tour involves lots of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
The event involves a brief time outdoors: a short walk from Miss Molly’s to Castle Noel, and a few minutes touring the outdoor collection at Castle Noel. Be prepared for the weather.
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When making reservations, guests will have the option to select a vegetarian or gluten-free menu at no additional cost.
For other restrictions, please fill out the form to ask about your specific needs.
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Downtown Medina has plentiful free parking. Consult this map for lot and street parking options.
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Castle Noel has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an elevator to access the upper floor. An ADA bathroom is available at the gift shop. While the building is wheelchair-accessible, the tour involves some narrow walkways and unconventional “terrain” that may be challenging for some guests. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with specific accessibility questions.
On request, Castle Noel offers tablets (for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests) and walkers with seats.
Service animals are permitted in all venues, but pets and therapy animals are not permitted.
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Yes! Kate has personally curated the event schedule and wouldn’t want to miss a minute.
All guests will have the chance to meet Kate one-on-one. She’ll lead the tea party games and experience the Castle Noel tour alongside guests.
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Photos and video will be taken at the event for use in Babbity Kate content and future event promotion.
Guests are welcome to take their own photo and video, except for a small portion of the Castle Noel tour where phones and cameras are prohibited.