East End Historical District’s Holiday Homes Tour

Experience nostalgia while listening to carolers and touring beautifully decorated Victorian-era homes during the 37th Annual East End Historical District Holiday Homes Tour!. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Santa Claus!

Tickets go on sale October 20, 2026
- Adults: $30
- Children 12 and Under (accompanied by an adult): $15
- Children in Arms: Free


The elegant homes of the East End Historical District are the products of skilled European immigrants during a time when Galveston was the wealthiest city in Texas. These homes were designed in a variety of architectural styles for prosperous merchants and entrepreneurs. Our neighborhood has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Your ticket purchase helps us with the upkeep and preservation of our two neighborhood parks, Darragh and Alderdice, and our historic Cottage, plus our ongoing mission of community engagement.


Holiday Homes Tour tickets are non-refundable. In case of inclement weather, the tour may be canceled altogether, suspended temporarily or discontinued for the remainder of the evening at the sole discretion of event staff. Smoking, interior photos, food, drink, strollers, wagons, and pets are not allowed onsite at any of the homes on tour. Children in arms are free – Children on foot require their own tour ticket. Each home may ask tourgoers to remove or cover their shoes while inside the space. Homes featured on the tour may not be handicap accessible. If there are any special arrangements you would like us to consider, please contact us.