Tea in the Henderson Room, Emerson-Garfield
Mad Hatter Tea
An afternoon tea in hats, with a fashion show and 120 guests, for $25 a seat.
Wear a hat. The Mad Hatter Tea at Corbin in Spokane sets the Henderson Room for about 120 guests (Spokane Journal of Business, Nov 2025). Tickets are $25. The bigger the hat, the more compliments you collect before the scones run out.
Details
- When: May 8, 2027, in the afternoon to confirm: date and time.
- Where: Henderson Room, 827 W Cleveland Ave, Spokane.
- Price: $25 a ticket.
- Seats: About 120 guests last time to confirm: seat limit.
What happens at the Mad Hatter Tea?
You arrive in a hat. Everyone does, and that is the point. Nobody has to explain a hat at a tea.
The room is the Henderson Room, with stained glass windows, a hardwood floor and a stage. There is a fashion show. Claudia Ouwerkerk, Corbin’s Executive Director, appears in costume. The centerpieces on the tables are sold, so you can take a piece of the room home to confirm: how the centerpiece sale works.
Last time, about 120 guests came. You will meet someone at your table, and the hats make it easy to start. "Where did you find that one?" is a whole conversation.
Why is the ticket $25?
Tickets are $25. Corbin is a nonprofit. The City pays $31,500 a year, the same as in 2013, and Corbin costs about $45,000 a month to run (Spokane Journal of Business, Nov 2025). Tours, events, rentals and the people in the room make up the rest.
Members hear first about big events. Put your email on the list and you hear the same day they do.
What does it cost?
A ticket is $25. Reserve with the reserve form or call (509) 327-1584 to confirm: how tickets are sold. Bring a friend, because a table of two hats is better than one.
How do you get here?
Corbin is at 827 W Cleveland Ave, around the corner from Corbin Park in Emerson-Garfield. Plan the drive, the bus and the parking before you come. The lot is tight on busy days to confirm: parking at big events. Want other dates? See the events calendar.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Mad Hatter Tea?
A ticket is $25. Refunds and cancellations: to confirm: refund policy for tickets. Call (509) 327-1584 if you are not sure you can make the date.
Do I have to wear a hat?
Wear a hat. That is the invitation. Any dress code beyond the hat is to confirm: dress code. The bigger the hat, the more compliments you collect.
How many guests come?
About 120 guests came last time. The seat limit is to confirm: seat limit. Reserve early if you want a table with friends.
What happens at the tea?
There is a fashion show, and Claudia Ouwerkerk appears in costume. The centerpieces are sold. The full schedule is to confirm: schedule of the afternoon.
What day and time is the next tea?
The next tea is May 8, 2027, in the afternoon to confirm: date and time. Call (509) 327-1584 for the confirmed date.
Ready to pick a hat?
An afternoon, a fashion show and a room full of hats. Tickets are $25.
$25 a ticket - fashion show - wear a hat
New to Corbin? Start with the guide.
The Newcomer’s Guide to Corbin has this month’s calendar, the lunch menu, a map with parking and bus stops, and who to ask for at the desk.