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Who are the hosts of the parties?Sally and Kim are "Mrs. Claus' helpers" who will be hosting the parties and bakery visits. Sally is a retired elementary school teacher and a part owner/operator of Santa's Cottage Oshawa. Kim came on board during the 2022 Christmas season and quickly became an integral part of the children's activities with Santa. Both ladies are kind, patient and hard working moms!
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Do you accommodate food allergies?Please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements however, please note we cannot 100% guarantee that there are no traces of nuts or other allergens in the food we serve.
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What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?Birthday Parties can be cancelled however, cancellation of the event will result in forfeiture of the non-refundable deposit. If you need to reschedule, please reach out to us as soon as possible by email. We will do our best to accommodate rescheduling your party however, it is not guaranteed. Mrs. Claus' Cottage reserves the right to refuse rescheduling requests.
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Help! My question isn't listed!It's ok! Send us an email mrsclauscottageoshawa@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
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Is your facility peanut free?Mrs. Claus' Cottage is not a certified nut free facility. We cannot guarantee that there are no traces of nuts in the food we serve.
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Am I allowed to take pictures?Yes! Feel free to take as many photos as you like during the party.
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What is Mrs. Claus' Cottage?Mrs. Claus' Cottage is a reservation only event space for kids where Mrs. Claus' helpers prepare a unique and fun filled experience!
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Is outside food and drink allowed?No.
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Will Santa or Mrs. Claus be at my Birthday Party or Bakery Visit?Although both Santa and Mrs. Claus would love to attend, they are very busy up at the North Pole preparing for the big day! Mrs. Claus pops down ahead of your party to drop off her special gingerbread and birthday cookies for you and your guests to decorate. There is no visit with Santa included with Birthday Parties or Bakery Visits.
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What is a Bakery Visit?A Bakery Visit at Mrs. Claus' Cottage is an hour long event where children can come and decorate 2 cookies and 1 cupcake provided by Mrs. Claus.
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How much does a Bakery Visit cost?Cost is $22 per child. There is a minimum booking of 4 children per visit and a maximum booking of 10 children per visit.
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What does the birthday party include?Birthday party goers are kept engaged for the duration of the party inside the cottage. Kids are first challenged to seek and find many of Mrs. Claus' favourite cottage items. Next, every child gets to decorate a keepsake apron & chefs hat that Mrs. Claus has left for each child coming to her cottage. Kids will then decorate Mrs. Claus' gingerbread & sugar cookies, which are wrapped as take-home treats! Then it's time for Mrs. Claus pizza, drinks and birthday cupcakes with candles. We will save time for opening gifts and photos! All food, drink, souvenirs, and virtual birthday party invites are included.
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Do guest parents stay for the duration of the party?All of our parties are drop off only. We do allow up to 2 parents to stay for the party. Parents are not included in the total number of party attendees.
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Does my child open gifts at the party?Yes! Let us do the clean up!
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What age is the party geared towards?While we invite any age to book a party at Mrs. Claus' Cottage, the ideal age would be between 6-10 years old.
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Can party attendees look around the property?During the party all attendees must stay inside Mrs. Claus' Cottage. At the end of the inside activities, attendees will visit the Outdoor Gallery. Please dress accordingly.
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Can I bring extra items for loot bags?Absolutely! Each guest will take home a box set of 1 decorated gingerbread cookie, 2 decorated sugar cookies, and custom designed apron and chef hat. You are more than welcome to add additional take home items if you wish.
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How many children can attend a birthday party?Birthday party booking cost includes up to 6 children. Two additional children can be added for an extra cost.
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Does my Birthday Party include a visit with Santa?No. While Santa's Cottage and Mrs. Claus' Cottage are on the same farm property, a visit with Santa is not included in Birthday Party bookings. Attendees will have access to explore the Outdoor Gallery as part of the Birthday Party once the inside activities are finished.
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How much does a birthday party cost?Birthday parties are $475 per party which includes up to 6 children total. Additional children can be added (2 maximum). A party of 7 children total is $500. A party of 8 children total is $525. There is a $75 non-refundable e-transfer deposit which will be requested through an email when confirming your booking. The remainder of the cost is paid at the time of the event.
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