Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
Visitors step inside festively decorated historic homes across Grant Park to experience neighborhood architecture, interior design, and holiday displays by candlelight. Guests explore the featured residences at their own pace using a Tour Book as their admission guide. The tour weekend also features an Artists Market, a bake sale, and local food options.
What to Expect
Tour festively decorated historic neighborhood homes aglow with candlelight.
Event Details
Ages
Adults recommended; children require supervision and their own ticket.
Neighborhood
Grant Park
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
Food & Drink
The Mad Greek Food Truck is outside St. Paul UMC, and the Artists Market and Bake Sale offer homemade treats and warm drinks by donation.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults interested in historic homes and holiday decor
Vibe
Candlelit and neighborly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Advance tickets are $35; tickets purchased during the Tour are $40. A $45 VIP ticket includes a special Saturday tour of Historic Oakland Cemetery and admission to the Candlelight Tour on either evening. – Get tickets
- Hours: Saturday 6-10 PM; Sunday 5-9 PM.
- Parking: Street parking is available near each stop; no shuttle service is offered.
- Accessibility: Some historic homes may have steps or narrow entries, while St. Paul UMC is fully accessible with an elevator.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your Tour Book online in advance to save on the at-the-door price; advance sales open November 13 and close the night before the Tour.
- Plan to drive between the featured homes, since there is no shuttle, though street parking is available near each stop.
- Use the restrooms at St. Paul UMC before setting out, because there are no restrooms for visitors inside any of the featured homes.
- If you don't finish on Saturday, bring the same Tour Book back on Sunday, but remember that homes already checked off can't be revisited.
- Make sure every guest, children included, has their own Tour Book, since volunteers check booklets at each home and they cannot be shared.
Special Events & Promotions
- The VIP ticket adds a one-hour guided tour of Historic Oakland Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. You must buy it in advance.
- Winter Wonderland for kids on Saturday, with Santa checking his list.
- St. Paul Choir Candlelight Concert of holiday classics on Sunday, before the homes open.
- Artists Market and Bake Sale at St. Paul UMC both days, with handmade gifts and homemade treats.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are children allowed on the tour?
The tour is best enjoyed by adults, but children may attend if they are supervised at all times and have their own Tour Book.
Can Tour Books be shared between visitors?
No, each guest must have their own Tour Book to enter the homes, and volunteers check booklets at each stop.
How does the tour work?
After picking up your Tour Book, you are free to explore the featured homes in any order across the tour weekend.
Will visitors get to see inside the homes?
Yes, your Tour Book grants interior access to the featured homes, though select areas may be closed off for privacy, safety, or pets.
Is food available during the event?
Yes, the Mad Greek Food Truck is parked outside St. Paul UMC, and homemade treats and warm drinks are available at the Artists Market and Bake Sale.
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