La Fête des Rois

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A traditional French holiday, la Fête des Rois (Feast of the Kings) is a festive event and an opportunity for families to gather for some delicious Galette des Rois (King’s cake). Children will enjoy fun activities while the galettes are warming up in the oven, then we will all enjoy a generous slice of the cake! If it’s your lucky day, your piece of galette will hold the fève (bean) and you will be crowned king or queen! Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.

For members - Family (2 adults & 1 or 2 children)

$15

For non-members - Family (2 adults & 1 or 2 children)

$25

For members - Adult

For non-members - Adult

$12

For members - Child

For non-members - Child

Galette des Rois are generously donated by Aurélie Bru, the French Chefette.

Above: Galette des Rois, photographed in 2011 by Steph Gray. Via Flickr.

Photos from Previous Events

Little Princess

Kids can make their own crowns at the event

Story time

Librarian Marie reads a Babar book to all the little reines and rois

Dig in!

The galette des rois is an essential part of this traditional French holiday

Cutting the cake

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious slice of this special cake

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