Fort Myers Holiday House Christmas Stroll
Visitors can stroll along First Street in the historic downtown river district to view decorated storefront windows themed around children's books. At the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, guests can view an exterior holiday wreath, a special tree honoring America's 250th in the foyer, and an art gallery featuring work by Lee County School students alongside literacy book displays. Guests can also participate in a holiday scavenger hunt contest.
What to Expect
Downtown window displays and student art supporting children's literacy.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (Children under 5 and veterans with ID are always FREE)
Neighborhood
Downtown Fort Myers River District
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Fort Myers Woman's Community Club
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-display enthusiasts
Vibe
Historic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5 admission donation for the Langford Kingston and Burroughs Homes; children under 5 and veterans with ID are free. Holiday House downtown and at Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center are free to the public for the entirety of the Christmas season.
- Parking: There is no designated Holiday House parking. Garages and metered street parking are available in the river district; street parking is free after 5 or on weekends. Free parking is available at the Langford Kingston Home.
Tips & Advice
- Park in the free lot at the Langford Kingston Home, then walk to the decorated windows along First Street in the river district.
- Bring a new or gently used children's book to the December 12 Santa visit to support the Believe N Books drive.
- Visit the Burroughs Home on an open day to see Santa, since he's scheduled there every day the homes are open.
- Children under 5 and veterans with ID get into the historic homes free, so veterans should bring their ID.
- The downtown windows and the art center display are free all season, so you can walk them any evening in December.
Special Events & Promotions
- Holiday House kicks off Tuesday, December 1 and wraps up with a closing ceremony Saturday, December 19.
- Santa visits the Candy Cane Lane pocket park on Saturday, December 12, starting with storybook time; visits are free.
- Book drive for Believe N Books at the December 12 Santa visit: bring a new or gently used book for ages infant to young adult.
- Meet Holly contest runs December 1 to January 1, with a prize package of local gift cards and a storybook.
- New this year: a tree decorated in honor of America's 250th in the art center foyer.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see on the stroll?
Shop windows along First Street in the historic river district are decorated around children's books to support literacy. The historic Langford Kingston and Burroughs Homes have a Pink, Red and Gingerbread theme. At the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center you'll find a decorated wreath outside, a gallery of Lee County School student art, holiday literacy book displays and a tree honoring America's 250th.
Will Santa be there?
Santa is at the Burroughs Home on all open days, unless he's called away to the North Pole. He also visits the Candy Cane Lane pocket park on Saturday, December 12.
Where do I park?
There's no dedicated Holiday House parking. Use the river district garages or metered street parking, which is free in the evening and on weekends. The Langford Kingston Home has free parking.
Who runs Holiday House?
The Fort Myers Woman's Community Club has hosted it since 1956. The homes are decorated with the Uncommon Friends Foundation, and the literacy windows are done with Believe N Books.
How does the Meet Holly contest work?
Find Holly and send in your entry by email. One member, who has been part of Holiday House since childhood, draws the winner at random. The prize package includes gift cards from local merchants and a storybook.
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