Fourth Ward Holiday Sip & Stroll
Visitors embark on a self-guided, porch-crawl-style evening stroll through the decorated Victorian-era heart of the neighborhood. Upgraded tickets offer access to tour the interiors of private Victorian homes dressed in festive holiday decor. Along the route, guests enjoy complimentary food and cocktail tastings from local hospitality partners and listen to seasonal live musical performances.
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Tickets
Sip & Stroll + Holiday Home Tour day-specific tickets: $75, valid only on the selected Thursday, Friday, or Saturday date. Sip & Stroll + Holiday Home Tour flex tickets: $100, usable on any of the three tour dates; each location may be visited once, and the tour may be split over two or more days. These tickets include the full Sip & Stroll event, interior tours of three private homes, and additional curated tastings at each home. Children who cannot be carried require a ticket.
Hours
5-9 pm each night.
Ages
Children welcome, but require a ticket if they cannot be carried. No strollers in home interiors.
Neighborhood
Fourth Ward
Food & Drink
Hospitality partners offer complimentary food and cocktail tastings at neighborhood stops or restaurants while supplies last; upgraded tickets include an additional curated tasting at each of the three homes.
Parking
Limited on-street parking in Fourth Ward is available first-come, first-served. The page recommends ride-share services or light rail; the closest light rail stops are at 7th Street Public Market and 9th Street. Parking.com is suggested for viewing additional parking options.
Accessibility
The tour is self-guided and walkable; strollers are not allowed inside home interiors.
Pets
Guests are asked to leave their dogs at home because participating homes have resident dogs.
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Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets early because this event sells out well in advance each year, and compare upgraded options if you want interior tours and tastings.
- Bring a printed or digital ticket to the booth at W. 9th and N. Poplar; you’ll receive the required guidebook there.
- Check the Eventbrite order confirmation for your ticket type and valid date, since the confirmation email’s main message can be confusing.
- Choose rideshare or light rail to avoid limited first-come, first-served neighborhood parking; nearby stops are at 7th Street Public Market and 9th Street.
- Allow 3–4 hours, but start whenever you like during event hours and move at your own pace; the tour is rain or shine.
Special Events & Promotions
- The event celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
- New ticket options and additional perks are offered with upgraded tickets this year.
- Upgraded tickets include interior tours of three private homes and additional curated tastings at each home; Sip & Stroll Only tickets do not include home tours.
- Flex tickets let guests choose any of the three dates; upgraded flex tickets can be used to split the tour over multiple days.
- Leisure McCorkle performs Thursday and Friday.
Links & Contact
Run by Friends of Fourth Ward
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 contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the upgraded Home Tour ticket include?
It includes the Sip & Stroll, interior tours of three private Victorian homes, and an additional curated tasting at each home.
Can I take part in the Sip & Stroll without touring the homes?
Yes. The separately ticketed Sip & Stroll Only option is outdoor-only and does not include interior home tours.
Are children welcome, and can they enter the homes in a stroller?
Children are welcome, but activities are not specifically programmed for them. Children who cannot be carried need a ticket, and strollers are not allowed inside homes.
How long should I allow, and where do I check in?
Allow three to four hours to complete all activities at your own pace. Check in at the Ticket Booth at the corner of W. 9th and N. Poplar Streets for the required guidebook.
Can I bring my dog, and what happens if it rains?
Leave dogs at home because participating homes have resident dogs. The tour takes place rain or shine.
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