Holiday Market at Winterthur
Guests can explore handcrafted treasures and festive decor from more than 50 local artisans while enjoying live music across the grounds. Admission includes a complimentary seasonal sparkling toast as well as access to the estate gardens, galleries, and the self-paced Yuletide house tour. Throughout the grounds, visitors can roast marshmallows by firepits, see a vintage 1927 Rolls-Royce on display, and watch a live ice sculpture demonstration.
What to Expect
Artisan shopping, Yuletide house tours, live music, and estate tastings.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Food & Drink
Food and drinks are available at several market areas, including seasonal treats, warm beverages, holiday cocktails, and a complimentary sparkling toast with non-alcoholic options.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and festive-season families
Vibe
Festive and artisanal
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult: $33; Senior (62+): $31; Student (13 and older; valid ID required for college students): $31; Child (3-12): $12; Infant (under 2): Free. Add-ons: Vine to Glass wine tasting $25; each chocolate tasting $35; Winter Wreath Workshop $75; reusable Winterthur shopping tote $16. The Holiday Market ticket includes a welcome sparkling toast and the self-guided Yuletide House Tour. – Get tickets
- Hours: Morning Session, 10:00 am–1:00 pm; Afternoon Session, 2:00–5:00 pm. Included self-paced Yuletide Tour entry: 10:00 am–4:15 pm; house closes at 5:00 pm. Ice-sculpture demonstration: 10:00 am–1:00 pm, sculpture on display until 5:00 pm. Rolls-Royce display: 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Live music: Ashley Sweetman, 10:00 am–1:00 pm; Chorduroy Band, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm; The Newark Ukesters, 11:00 am–1:00 pm; The Rainbow Chorale, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm; The Midnighters, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm.
- Parking: Guests enter through the Main Gate on Kennett Pike (Route 52) and park in the Visitor Parking Lot, the main parking area. Designated accessible parking spaces are in that lot. Guests walk down the hill to the Visitor Center to check in. Shuttle buses are available at the Visitor Center upon check-in and run throughout the estate; shopping locations are also walkable, each 5–10 minutes from the others.
- Accessibility: Designated accessible parking spaces are available in the Visitor Parking Lot, and estate shuttle buses run throughout the day.
- Pets: Service dogs only are permitted on the Winterthur estate.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve a morning or afternoon session in advance, as all guests, including members, need a reserved ticket.
- Take the self-paced Yuletide house tour on a first-come, first-served basis because capacity is limited and guided tours are not reserved.
- Use the estate shuttles from the Visitor Center to reach the shopping areas, or walk between them, which takes five to ten minutes.
- If you buy an oversized item, ask an artisan about concierge delivery so it can be transported to the Visitor Center lobby.
- Dress for the weather and bring suitable outerwear because the market takes place rain, shine, or snow.
Special Events & Promotions
- Seniors aged 62 and over and students aged 13 and over have a discounted ticket; college students need valid ID.
- Children aged 3–12 have a child ticket; infants under 2 enter free.
- Members must reserve or purchase a ticket in advance.
- Guests choose either a morning or afternoon session.
- Wine tasting, chocolate tastings, and the wreath workshop are separately ticketed add-ons.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reserve a ticket in advance?
Yes. All guests, including members, must reserve a ticket for either the morning or afternoon session.
What is included with admission?
Admission includes the artisan market, live music, gardens, galleries, a welcome sparkling toast with non-alcoholic options, and the self-paced Yuletide house tour, subject to limited capacity.
What food and drinks are available?
Food and drinks are available at the Visitor Center, Greenhouse Area, and Galleries Circle. Sleigh Bars serve holiday cocktails and hot chocolate.
Is the house tour guided, and can I ride the Garden Tram?
The Yuletide house tour is self-paced, limited-capacity, and first-come, first-served; there are no reserved guided tours. The Garden Tram is also first-come, first-served and weather dependent.
Where can I park, and are shuttles available?
Park in the Visitor Parking Lot after entering through the Main Gate on Kennett Pike. Check in at the Visitor Center; shuttles run throughout the estate, and accessible spaces are in the parking lot.
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