The Lake Helen Christmas Home Tour is one of the areas most loved holiday home tours. For over two decades it has attracted hundreds of visitors from neighboring communities and beyond. This self-guided holiday tour of homes and gardens was introduced by
The Lake Helen Christmas Home Tour is one of the areas most loved holiday home tours. For over two decades it has attracted hundreds of visitors from neighboring communities and beyond. This self-guided holiday tour of homes and gardens was introduced by
The Lake Helen League for Better Living in 1987. The first stop is historic Hopkins Hall where you can pick up your tickets, enjoy refreshments, shop the market, be entertained and view the many items up for raffle. Then venture out to the tree-lined streets to visit the homes, gardens, municipal buildings and churches that make Lake Helen a much sought after place to reside.
The Lake Helen League for Better Living in 1987. The first stop is historic Hopkins Hall where you can pick up your tickets, enjoy refreshments, shop the market, be entertained and view the many items up for raffle. Then venture out to the tree-lined streets to visit the homes, gardens, municipal buildings and churches that make Lake Helen a much sought after place to reside.
The Christmas Home Tour is a bi-annual two-day event occurring early in December.
The Christmas Home Tour is a bi-annual two-day event occurring early in December.
The 2025 Tour is December Saturday the 6th & Sunday the 7th. Tickets are valid for both days of the tour. This self-guided home tour is from 12:30pm - 5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance online or in person at the Lake Helen Public Library. All tickets are picked up at will call day of the event at Hopkins Hall. Tickets are available for purchase the day of the event for $30 cash, check or card accepted.
The 2025 Tour is December Saturday the 6th & Sunday the 7th. Tickets are valid for both days of the tour. This self-guided home tour is from 12:30pm - 5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance online or in person at the Lake Helen Public Library. All tickets are picked up at will call day of the event at Hopkins Hall. Tickets are available for purchase the day of the event for $30 cash, check or card accepted.
In addition to the self-guided home tour we offer a unique Lake Helen experience to board The Butler Express Train for a ride on guided tour of Lake Helen's architecture and history. This 45 minute tour starts and stops at Hopkins Hall. Arrive at Hopkins Hall by 11am to board the Butler Express Train. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door while seats are available. This guided tour does sell out and seats are limited so we encourage you to purchase these tickets in advance. There is 1 tour on Saturday and 1 tour on Sunday. Be sure to purchase tickets for the specific day you plan to attend if not attending both days. Architecture & History Tour is not transferable between days and is date specific.
In addition to the self-guided home tour we offer a unique Lake Helen experience to board The Butler Express Train for a ride on guided tour of Lake Helen's architecture and history. This 45 minute tour starts and stops at Hopkins Hall. Arrive at Hopkins Hall by 11am to board the Butler Express Train. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door while seats are available. This guided tour does sell out and seats are limited so we encourage you to purchase these tickets in advance. There is 1 tour on Saturday and 1 tour on Sunday. Be sure to purchase tickets for the specific day you plan to attend if not attending both days. Architecture & History Tour is not transferable between days and is date specific.
Funds from the tour directly benefit local charities and neighborhood programs.
Funds from the tour directly benefit local charities and neighborhood programs.
Visit the VOLUNTEERS page to learn more about how you can participate.
To purchase Tickets in advance online click on the Tickets tab above. Advanced ticket sales end on Thursday December 4th at 5pm. If you miss the chance to purchase the discounted advance ticket online you can still purchase tickets day of the event at the door for $30.