Holiday House Tour
Visitors take a self-guided tour of several historically and architecturally interesting homes decorated for the holidays, using a booklet that includes descriptions and a map. Tour guides dressed in Victorian attire greet guests at each location. The event also features a reception at Trinity Lutheran Church with live entertainment, refreshments, raffle baskets, and a 50/50 raffle.
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Tickets
$35 per adult; no one under 16 is permitted. Tickets are non-refundable. Eventbrite purchases have a small processing fee. Some tickets are available on the day of the tour for $35 per adult. Caroline's Flower Shoppe and Maple St. Deli accept cash or check only.
Hours
Tour: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.; reception until 5:00 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Refreshments are served at the reception.
Parking
Free parking.
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Tips & Advice
- Pick up your tour booklet and map at Trinity Lutheran Church starting at 11:00 AM so you can navigate between the homes.
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate at the location marked in your booklet to support children in need.
- Wear clothing suited to the weather, since the tour goes ahead in rain, shine, or snow.
- Allow time for walking between homes and enjoying the reception; the event lasts five hours.
- Use the free parking available for the event to avoid needing to find paid parking nearby.
Special Events & Promotions
- The reception includes a holiday auction, raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle.
- Ages 16 and up only.
- Some tickets are available for sale on the day of the tour.
Links & Contact
Run by Historical Society of Islip Hamlet
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the house tour?
The tour is for guests aged 16 and over; younger children are not permitted.
Can I get a ticket on the day?
Some tickets are available for purchase on the day at Trinity Lutheran Church. Tickets are non-refundable.
What do I receive for the self-guided tour?
You receive a booklet with descriptions of the homes and a map showing their locations. Docents in Victorian dress greet visitors at each home.
What happens at the reception?
The reception includes live entertainment, refreshments, raffle baskets, a holiday auction and a 50/50 raffle.
What should I bring along?
The tour invites visitors to donate a new, unwrapped toy for the John Theissen Children's Foundation; the booklet identifies the designated drop-off location.
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