A magical for children and families celebrating favorite princesses, princes, and stories. Guests can dress for the occasion (not required), and enjoy a royal-style tea, refreshments, and storybook activities.

Books for Inspiration (by age groups):

Ages 2-6: The Princess and the Pea (Hans Christian Andersen), Tea for Ruby (Duchess Sarah Ferguson)

Ages 8-11: Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party (Megan McDonald), Ella Enchanted (Gale Carson Levine), A Little Princess (Frances Hodgson Burnett)

Ages 12 and up:  The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince; Antoine de Saint Exupéry), The Princess Bride (William Goldman), Once and Future King (TH White), Tress of the Emerald Sea (Brandon Sanderson).

Trains!

A family event celebrating Irondale’s railroad history and the fascination children — and plenty of adults — have with trains. Train-themed stories and activities will pair with opportunities to explore local railroad history and the nearby train platform.

Inspiration Books (by age groups):

Ages 2-6: The Little Engine that Could (Watty Piper), Anything Thomas the Train (Thomas and Friends), Freight Train (Donald Crews)

Ages 8-11: Locomotive (Brian Floca), All Aboard the School Train (Glenda Armand)

Ages 12 and up: The Underground Railroad (Colson Whitehead), The Iron Way (Linda Hall), The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad (Stephen E. Ambrose), An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Locomotives (Colin Garratt)