NOËL at Nemours Estate
November 19 – December 29, 2025
The grandeur of Nemours Estate takes on a whole new glow at Christmastime. Step into the world of Alfred I. du Pont and experience NOËL at Nemours, where lavish decorations, twinkling trees, and fragrant greenery fill every room of the 77-room mansion. The highlight: a magnificent Christmas tree soaring high in the Great Hall. New for 2025, guests can enjoy live music performances during extended evening hours on Saturdays in December, making the visit even more magical. If you love old-world elegance wrapped in holiday sparkle, Nemours is a must.
A Longwood Christmas
November 21, 2025 – January 11, 2026
It’s the most dazzling time of the year at Longwood Gardens, where this season’s theme — “All That Glitters” — turns the gardens into a living jewel box. Inside the Conservatories, towering trees shimmer in sapphire blues, emerald greens, and ruby reds, while chandeliers of crystals sparkle overhead. Outside, more than half a million lights illuminate the landscape, with glowing fountains, floating “gems” on the lake, and a Wildlife Tree adorned for woodland creatures. From carolers and model trains to fire pits and hot cocoa in the Beer Garden, Longwood is pure holiday perfection — and the ultimate start to your festive road trip.
Yuletide at Winterthur
November 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Step inside Henry Francis du Pont’s grand estate for Yuletide at Winterthur, where each room tells a story of seasonal splendor. This year’s celebration brings holiday magic to life through dazzling décor inspired by classic literature, a massive gingerbread mansion, and a whimsical 18-room dollhouse that enchants visitors of all ages. New this year — Holiday Nights — allow guests to explore the mansion and gardens by the soft glow of evening lights on select Fridays and Saturdays. Elegant, imaginative, and full of cheer, Winterthur captures the heart of the holidays.
Holidays at Hagley
November 28, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Celebrate the season at Hagley Museum & Library, where the story of the du Pont family’s early days in America comes alive amid festive décor. The Eleutherian Mills mansion is decked out in vintage charm for Holiday Home and Garden Tours, while the Holiday Nights experience offers an illuminated look at the estate after dark. Don’t miss the Gingerbread House Contest in the Hagley Barn or Santa Day on December 6. This year’s theme, “Our Storied Past,” honors holiday traditions through the generations — a warm, nostalgic stop on your journey.
