Christmas Tour

The Annual East Row Victorian Christmas Tour is returning on the first full weekend in December in the East Row Historic District of Newport, Kentucky, this time for our 30th year!  Once again, residents will be opening their spectacular historic homes to the public, just in time for the Christmas season. We will have 7 distinct homes scattered around the Historic District, each with a unique character sure to delight visitors. Tour hours each day will be from 12pm to 6pm this year.

After picking up your tickets for the self-guided tour, visitors may walk the neighborhood and through each of the homes, which reflect Queen Anne and Italianate architecture styles from the 1890’s through 1910’s. Interior features include original staircases, fireplace mantles, and woodwork. While garlands and greenery are hardly needed for the homes, all of which have been selected for their distinctive interiors and exteriors and historic design, the residences will be decorated in their best holiday finery. Besides holiday decor, visitors will see newly renovated kitchens, sitting rooms, dining rooms, and entrance-ways.

Victorian Christmas Tea - SOLD OUT

The popular Victorian Christmas Tea Service will return this year as well. Enjoy a traditional English tea service with some special holiday styled treats, soup, pastries, and more. We will be holding three seatings for the Tea Service, at 11:00am, 1:30pm, and 4:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday. The location for the Tea Service will be sent to those guests that have reservations. This event always sells out, so make sure to get your reservation made quickly!

Note: Tickets for the Victorian Christmas Tea Service and tickets for the Christmas Tour are separate and will need to be purchased individually. Your Tour tickets can be provided at your Tea seating, so you are able to get started right away.

Stained Glass Window and Christmas Lighting Displays

The homes in the East Row Historic District will be also be lit up in a spectacular display of lights, decorations, and Christmas spirit. Come experience the lights either by walking or driving through the neighborhood after sunset. Every type of decoration can be found, from massive light installations, projections and lasers, inflatable figures, and more. Luminaries will be lit, lining the sidewalks all through the neighborhood, adding a special charm to the evenings.

Those evenings can be spent finding each of the Stained Glass Windows throughout the District. Many homes will have interior lights on as well to show off the beautiful stained glass windows that make these homes unique and special. We’ll have many of these highlighted on the Tour map, so take some time to find your favorite window as you explore the neighborhood!

Explore the Historic District

The East Row Historic District will also offer plenty for patrons to explore beyond just the Home Tour, the Tea Service, and the Christmas Light Displays! There are a number of restaurants and bars within the neighborhood that will be joining in on the fun, with specials and drinks to support the East Row Historic Foundation. Our Holiday Block Party will be on James Alley (off Washington Ave between 5th and 6th St) starting at 7pm on Saturday, Dec 7th. Food and special holiday drinks will be available at nearly bars, as well as live music from 7pm-10pm. We'll even have a visit from Santa!

Other Details

All Tour tickets, either purchased online or at the door, must be picked up between 12:00pm and 5pm on either Saturday or Sunday at the ticket office at:

Ticket Office
Movement Church
415 East 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071

Tickets are good for either day or both days of the Tour. Tea Service tickets must be used at the reserved seating time.
Tour tickets may also be purchased at the door for $25 at the ticket office during Tour hours.
Children age 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

Restrooms and refreshments will be available at areas designated on the map that will be provided at the start of the Tour. While the East Row Historic District may be easily maneuvered by wheelchairs, the homes on the Tour are unfortunately not handicapped accessible.

Booties will also be required (and provided) to protect the floors and furnishings of these historic homes.

Free parking is available at the Watertower Square lot between 5th and 6th Streets on Washington Avenue or at Trinity Masonic Lodge at 6th Street and Park Avenue. Visitors may also park at Newport on the Levee or the pay lot across from The Carnegie Event Center.  There is also limited on-street parking.

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Thank-you to our Sponsors!

The Victorian Christmas Tour would not be possible without the generous support of all of our sponsors! Thank-you!!
Please contact sponshorship@eastrow.org if you would like to add your support the Christmas Tour!

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