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 Christmas Home Tour is a bi-annual two-day event occurring early in December. 


The 2025 Tour is December Saturday the 13th & Sunday the 14th.


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.  


Tickets are valid for one "ALL ABOARD! Butler Express Train Lake Helen Home Tour" 

Which includes a one day (Saturday or Sunday) 2-hour, guided historical architectural styles and city planning tour with 2 day self guided access to home tour stops.  


All tickets are picked up at will call day of the event at Hopkins Hall. Tickets are available for purchase in advance for $25 or on the day of the event for $30 cash, check or card accepted. 


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.