Extended Evening Hours
Starting November 27 | Fridays & Saturdays, 5:00–8:00 pm
Take a candlelit tour of the house plus live music, cozy firepits, specialty cocktails, and seasonal fare at the café. In addition to the Yuletide Tour, festivities include traditional favorites such as an original gingerbread display and grand dollhouse, plus special events at the library, live music, workshops, holiday shopping, and more.
November 27–28
Ease into the holidays with an evening of hands-on creativity and festive entertaining, from nature-inspired keepsakes to thoughtful handmade details and artfully arranged seasonal fare.
Friday, November 27:
Saturday, November 28:
December 4–5
From the familiar magic of A Christmas Carol to creative pursuits inspired by the season, enjoy an evening of storytelling, festive flavors, and a touch of handmade charm.
Friday, December 4:
Saturday, December 5:
December 11–12
Savor the quieter pleasures of the season, with a thoughtful pairing of cider and cheese, the delicate art of paper florals, and music that brings a little extra warmth to a winter evening.
Friday, December 11:
Saturday, December 12:
December 18–19
Bring the beauty of the garden to your holiday traditions with botanical ribbon dyeing, where nature’s colors and textures inspire a more personal approach to seasonal gift wrapping.
Saturday, December 19:
January 2
Close the season with a keepsake made just for you. Create a miniature accordion book filled with a meaningful word, wish, or inspiration, tucked inside a brass frame to wear close and carry into the new year.
Enhance Your Visit
Get the most of your visit to Winterthur with these activities, included with your Holiday Nights ticket!
Take the self-paced Yuletide Tour. Home is a reflection of who we are and what we hold dear. Our Yuletide Tour celebrates home and all things home can mean—a place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more.
Then, head inside to be inspired by the galleries, featuring two floors of the finest examples of American decorative arts.