Soak in the evening glow of the house decked in its holiday glory or toast marshmallows by the outdoor fire pits. Tap your toes to the sounds of Wilmington’s best jazz, savor a seasonal cocktail, and see our magical gingerbread and doll houses. Included with admission. Members free. Ticket includes a self-paced house tour, live music, gingerbread and dollhouse viewing, exhibitions, and shopping in the Museum Store (open until 8:00 pm). Yuletide workshops available for an additional fee. Food and drink available for purchase. House tours have limited capacity.
Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883.
December 6
Jazz: Cartoon Christmas Trio, and performances by harpist Janet Whitman and Sara Michaels Jazz N’ Blues Quartet
Workshop: Riedel Sensory Champagne, Hosted by Riedel
Workshop: Handmade Soap Making with Miche Scott Sold out
Book signing: Piper Huguley, By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register
Meet the Artists: Asata Maisé Beeks and Shawn Baron Pinkney
The lighted mushroom that is the centerpiece of Kennett Square’s “Midnight in the Square” celebration on New Year’s Eve will be suspended over the Visitor Center, presented by Bob’s Crane Service.
December 13
Jazz: Tony Smith and Friends, and performances by harpist Janet Whitman and The Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble
Workshop: Introduction to Calligraphy with Maiden September
Workshop: Holiday Succulent Workshop with Terrarium Therapy Sold out
Lecture: Fashioned by Nature: The Story of Green Art Shoes with Lenny Wilson
December 20
Jazz: Jackie Brown Jazz Nonet and performances by The Q Factor, Lenape Brass, and the Newark Ukesters
Workshop: Candle Making with KC Essentials
December 27
Jazz: The Sharon Sable Group and performances by The Copeland String Quartet and Lenape Brass
Workshop: Introduction to Calligraphy with Maiden September
Workshop: Beautiful Botanicals with Maria Villegas-Heaney