Make room for a holiday experience that matters.
The season fills quickly with shopping, traffic, errands, and nonstop notifications. The Candlelight Tour offers two evenings to slow down, explore beautiful Grant Park homes, and share something festive and meaningful with the people you care about.
A beloved Grant Park tradition with a purpose.
For more than forty years, the Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes has welcomed visitors into festively decorated historic homes for an experience filled with architecture, candlelight, and community.
Your ticket also supports St. Paul United Methodist Church (UMC), Grant Park Cooperative Preschool, and the Grant Park Parents Network.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 13, 2026.
Plan your Candlelight Tour in three simple steps.
1. Save the dates
Choose Saturday, December 12, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM, Sunday, December 13, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, or enjoy the Tour across both evenings.
2. Review your ticket options
Advance tickets are $35 and go on sale Friday, November 13. Tickets purchased during the Tour are $40. A $45 VIP ticket includes a special Saturday tour of Historic Oakland Cemetery and admission to the Candlelight Tour on either evening.
3. Pick up your Tour Book and explore
Bring your advance-purchase confirmation to the Ticket Table at St. Paul UMC, collect your Tour Book, and visit the featured homes in any order. While you are there, enjoy the Artists Market, Bake Sale, and other holiday events.
Artists Market
Shop handmade gifts, holiday treats, and artisan treasures — perfect for neighbors, friends, or yourself!
Events
From candlelight concerts to Winter Wonderland, discover all the festive fun happening during Tour weekend.
Homes
Step inside Grant Park’s most charming historic homes, all aglow with candlelight, creativity, and holiday cheer.
FAQ
Find quick answers about tickets, accessibility, parking, children, food, and planning your visit.
Tickets
Buy tickets for the most magical nights of the year — and save $5 when you buy advance tickets online.
Don’t let another holiday weekend disappear into errands.
Set aside an evening to reconnect with people you care about, experience the beauty of Grant Park, and take part in a tradition that gives back to the community.
Create memories that shine after the lights fade.
Step inside festively decorated Grant Park homes, find inspiration for your own celebrations, and enjoy an evening of candlelight, laughter, and community. It is a holiday experience you can share and remember.
A Neighborhood Tradition Since 1980
For more than forty years, neighbors have opened their doors and welcomed visitors into the heart of Grant Park. Every ticket helps support St. Paul UMC, Grant Park Cooperative Preschool, and the Grant Park Parents Network.