Historic Holiday House Tour Returning In Essex County: See 2025 Locations

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — An annual historic holiday house tour is returning to Essex County for 2025.

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7. Self-guided tours will be held at nine locations throughout the county.

Here’s what to expect, organizers say:

“The public can visit each site at their own pace. The houses will be exquisitely decorated for the holidays and be open for public viewing. Each site will offer something unique, including musical entertainment, refreshments or educational programs. There may be an admission fee at some locations.”

For more information, call 973-268-3500 or visit www.essexcountynj.org

“Take a break from the hustle and bustle this December and visit local homes and landmarks that will have decked the halls in holiday extravagance for one spectacular weekend,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said.

Self-guided tours will be held at the following locations this year:

Essex County Kip’s Castle Park

• 22 Crestmont Road, Verona
• 973-433-7469; www.essexcountynj.org
• Admission is free. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Walther House at the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

• 474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair
• 973-783-5974; www.presbyirisgardens.org
• Admission is free. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.

Blanchard Estate

• 100 Blanchard Road, South Orange
• 973-803-9390; yvonne@patterson-foundation.org
• Admission is $20 for adults; free for children and students. Reservations are encouraged. For information, email info@pattersonfoundation.org

Glenmont at Thomas Edison National Historic Park

• 211 Main Street, West Orange
• 973-736-0550
• Admission is $15 per person and free for children under 16. Tickets must be purchased at the Laboratory Complex Visitor Center the day of the tour and includes access to the Laboratory Complex. Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grover Cleveland Birthplace

• 207 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
• 973-226-0001; visitgcb@dep.nj.gov
• Free admission. Open Saturday and Sunday.

Kingsland Manor

• 3 Kingsland Street, Nutley
• 973-661-3410; www.kingslandmanor.org
• Admission is free. Donations are gratefully appreciated. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Crane House & Historic YWCA (Montclair History Center Property)

• 108 Orange Road, Montclair
• 973-744-1796; www.montclairhistory.org
• Admission is $5 per adult; free for children under 12. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.

The Newark Museum of Art – The Ballantine House

• 49 Washington Street, Newark
• 973-596-6550; www.newarkmuseumart.org
• Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Van Tassel Funeral Home

• 337 Belleville Avenue, Bloomfield
• 973-743-1234; www.vantasselfuneralhome.com
• Admission is free. Open Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

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