After a COVID-induced pause, the Oakwood Garden Club is bringing back its beloved Autumn Tea Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 2025, and Raleigh foodies won’t want to miss this elegant affair.
Celebrating their 75th anniversary, the club is hosting three seatings of traditional high tea at the historic Tucker House (418 N. Person Street). Expect vintage china, fresh flowers, and a three-tiered menu featuring delicacies from local restaurants, each expertly paired with premium teas from Tin Roof Teas.
The Details:
When: Saturday, Oct 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m; Sunday, Oct 5, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes per seating
Tickets: $75 ($81.88 with fees) at historicoakwood.org/event-calendar
Pro tip: Tickets went on sale August 9 and past teas have sold out, so don’t sleep on this one.
Bonus: A free-to-attend Makers Market runs Saturday , Oct. 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the Tucker House grounds, featuring local artisans with garden-themed and decorative goods—perfect for early holiday shopping.
Since 1950, the Oakwood Garden Club has been beautifying the Historic Oakwood neighborhood, and proceeds from events like this support local nonprofit gardening initiatives. Follow their journey on Instagram @oakwoodgc.
