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Holidays in the Park

Holidays in the park

This December, an annual Philadelphia tradition returns with holiday tours of the Fairmount Park Houses. Five of East Fairmount Park's beautiful and historic 18th and 19th century houses will be decorated for the season and open to the public for special tours on the following dates (BOLD indicates days when all houses are open):

  • Lemon Hill Mansion - 1 Lemon Hill Dr.

    12/7: Winter Around the World “Celebrate the Caribbean”

    12/8: Winter Around the World “Celebrate Japan”

    12/14: Winter Around the World “Celebrate Southeast Asia” with a selection of FDR Southeast Asian Market Vendors + FREE Family Day with Santa!

  • Ormiston Mansion - 2000 Reservoir Dr. Open: 12/6, 12/7, 12/8, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/15, 12/19, 12/20, 12/21, and 12/22
  • Laurel Hill Mansion - Open Thursday-Sunday, 12/5 — 12/29

    Tea served on the weekends

  • Woodford Mansion - 2300 N 33rd St. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 12/4 — 12/29 (closed 12/25 for Christmas Day)
  • Historic Strawberry Mansion - 2450 Strawberry Mansion Dr. Open Thursday-Sunday, 12/5 — 12/22

    YULETIDE TEA & TREATS! 
    On December 14, 15, and 22, in addition to regular tours, the Strawberry Mansion Banquet Room will be open for Christmas Tea & Cookies from 12 to 3pm. Hot tea and cookies will be served to all.

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