42nd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes
Guests tour historic residences and churches throughout Murfreesboro's East Main Street Historic District before heading to Oaklands Mansion dressed in holiday decor. Inside the mansion, Murfreesboro Little Theatre performers share historic stories while musicians play Christmas standards and holiday classics. Visitors can also stop by Maney Hall to hear live brass quartet sets, enjoy cookies with Mrs. Claus, browse the museum shop, and grab a bite from on-site food trucks.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Adults: $30.00; students ages 6–12: $10.00; ages 5 and under: free. Sponsorship packages include admission: Brass Horn $1,500 for 24 admissions; Carol $1,000 for 16; Harp $500 for 8; Wreath $250 for 4.
Hours
Tour: 4:00PM until 8:00PM; Tennessee Valley Winds Brass Quartet: two 45 minute sets starting at 4:00PM; admission may be purchased online or in the museum shop by 6:00PM.
Ages
All ages (children 5 and under are free)
Neighborhood
East Main Street Historic District
Food & Drink
Food trucks will be at Oaklands Mansion, and Mrs. Claus will share cookies in Maney Hall.
Parking
Visitors may park on street sides in accordance with City of Murfreesboro parking regulations. Free parking is available at Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park. The Visitors Center lot is designated for guests with ADA needs. Parking on the grass at Oaklands Mansion or Oaklands Park is not allowed.
Accessibility
The Visitors Center parking lot is designated specifically for guests with ADA needs.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Purchase admission online or in the museum shop by 6:00 PM on December 12, since sales close then.
- Drive between tour stops and follow city street-parking regulations; free parking is also available at Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park.
- Do not park on the grass at Oaklands Mansion or Oaklands Park, as the city prohibits it.
- Guests with ADA needs can use the designated Visitors Center lot, which is set aside specifically for them.
- Bring a toy donation to Maney Hall if you’d like to support Give a Little Christmas, which provides gifts to children in families facing emergencies.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission is free for children aged 5 and under.
- Students aged 6–12 have a student admission price.
- Mrs. Claus shares cookies and collects toy donations in Maney Hall.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy admission online or at the event?
Admission is available online or in the museum shop on the day, with purchases accepted through the stated cutoff.
What does the tour include?
The route visits historic homes and churches in the East Main Street Historic District before continuing to Oaklands Mansion, with stories, music, cookies and food trucks.
Where can I park, including if I have ADA needs?
Street parking follows city regulations; free parking is available at Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park. The Visitors Center lot is designated for guests with ADA needs.
What can I do at Oaklands Mansion during the tour?
Hear historical stories from Murfreesboro Little Theatre members, listen to holiday music, visit the museum shop, and find food trucks and Mrs. Claus in Maney Hall.
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