We are excited for you to join us for the enchanting world of our Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we showcase the festive splendor of 10 charming old and historic homes.
This magical tour, which began 45 years ago in 1980, takes you through a winter wonderland of beautifully decorated homes, each telling its own unique holiday story. Some homes are old where others are new, some historic and storied while others beginning their own special legacy. As you venture into each, marvel at the timeless architecture or unique character, delight in the festive decorations and displays that capture each homeowner’s warmth and joy of the season.
TOUR DATES and TIME:
Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th, 2025
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Reminder: Be prepared to show your e-ticket(s) or paper ticket(s) at the first home stop that you choose. Tickets may be redeemed on either date. Wristbands will be provided for entry to the rest of the homes.
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE TOUR:
FREE DOOR PRIZES – A drawing for area restaurant gift certificates valued between $40 – $50
WREATHS RAFFLE – Wreaths, door swags or holiday decorations raffled
50/50 RAFFLE – A chance to win half of this raffle’s cash pot
LIVE MUSIC – Instrumental or choral entertainment at various locations during the tour
DONUTS & HOT BEVERAGES – Available to purchase at various locations during the tour
TOUR MYSTERY ITEM HUNT – Clues will be given to search for an item located in one of the tour homes. A winner of a $50 dollar gift certificate will be randomly drawn from all correct entries identifying the item and which home it was located. Please submit your entry to our email at: tourofhomes@oldhouseguild.org
The mystery item hunt clues will be announced (check back soon)
AT THE BOECKLING CLUB – (614 Columbus Avenue)
You may purchase raffle chances at $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You must have a tour ticket/wristband & register at the Boeckling Club at 614 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH on tour nights. One additional door prize entry is given for every 6 wreath chances you purchase for $5.00. Here is where you also register for the Free Door Prizes. GOOD LUCK!!
Winners for all the raffles and door prizes will be drawn following the tour and you will be contacted if you are a winner.
HOMES FEATURED FOR 2025 (click on the address for directions):
In respect to the property of each home on the tour, please remove your shoes (no bare feet!) upon entering each home. We suggest bringing a bag to carry your shoes in. No interior photography permitted without the homeowner’s expressed permission. Thank you for your cooperation!
414 McDonough Street – White board and batten – 4th house south of Adams Street on the east side
418 McDonough Street – White board and batten – 5th house south of Adams Street on the east side
Dave & Cindy Brink – 1214 Ogontz Street – Red Brick – 2nd house north of Erie Boulevard on the east side
Nick & Lisa Pike – 1614 Milan Road – Red brick front, limestone – 4th house north of Sycamore Line on the east side
Bob & Jeannie Lawrence – 511 Fulton Street – Moss green clapboard – 3rd house south of Jefferson Street on the west side
Chris & Susan Oppelt – 209 Fulton Street – Limestone – 2nd house south of Washington Street on the west side
Paul & Tammy Wilke – 1426 Wayne Street – White clapboard – 7th house south of Cable Street on the east side
House #8 – TBA
House #9 – TBA
House #10 – TBA
Follet House Museum – 404 Wayne Street
INTERESTING FACTS OF THE 2025 HOMES FEATURED:
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Disclaimer: The home owners and organization mentioned in the ticket disclaim any liability for any bodily injury or damage to property which may occur during the tour to which the ticket applies. Those participating do so on their own responsibility.
To learn more, call the Old House Guild at 419-627-0640, or email:
tourofhomes@oldhouseguild.org
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE OLD HOUSE GUILD OF SANDUSKY
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