Oaklands Mansion's 43rd Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026: $30 adults, $10 ages 6 to 12, the stops and free parking.

Last checked Nov. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Every detail comes from Oaklands Mansion’s own Candlelight Tour of Homes page.

Yes, it is on this year. Oaklands Mansion’s 43rd Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026. Visitors tour decorated historic homes, churches and businesses in the East Main Street Historic District and nearby streets, then finish at Oaklands Mansion, 901 N. Maney Ave. Admission is $30 for adults.

Who to call

At a glance
Date Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
Time 4 to 8 p.m.
Start and finish Any stop; the tour ends at Oaklands Mansion, 901 N. Maney Ave.
Adults $30
Students ages 6 to 12 $10
Ages 5 and under Free
Tickets Online, or in the Oaklands museum shop until 6 p.m. Dec. 12
Parking Street parking or the free Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park lots

The 2026 stops

Oaklands lists these stops on its tour page:

  • Four private homes: “Big Holly” at 718 N. Maney Ave., two homes on East College Street and one on East Lytle Street.
  • The Rutherford County Courthouse Museum and the Ransom Schoolhouse.
  • Two businesses on North Maney Avenue: Crying Cat Books and Records, 504 N. Maney Ave., and Sprout and Sprig Plants, 418 N. Maney Ave.
  • Three churches: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; Allen Chapel AME Church, 224 S. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro’s oldest Black congregation, founded in 1866; and Central Christian Church, 404 E. Main St., whose domed sanctuary was finished in 1912.
  • Oaklands Mansion, dressed for the holidays.

The private homes are open only during the tour hours. Oaklands publishes the full addresses and house histories on its tour page.

What’s on at Oaklands Mansion

  • Murfreesboro Little Theatre members around the mansion tell short stories about the house.
  • Oaklands staff and board members greet visitors and talk about the historic site.
  • The Home Sweet Home Band plays Christmas standards.
  • Food trucks park at the mansion, and the gift shop is open for holiday shopping.
  • In Maney Hall, the Tennessee Valley Winds Brass Quartet plays two 45-minute sets from 4 p.m.
  • Also in Maney Hall, Mrs. Claus shares cookies and collects toy donations for Give a Little Christmas, a group that provides gifts for children in families facing an emergency.

Parking and getting there

Oaklands says visitors may drive themselves between stops and park on the street, following the city’s parking rules. Free parking is at Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park. The visitors center lot is set aside for guests with ADA needs, and parking on the grass at the mansion or the park is no longer allowed.

The stops are on North and South Maney Avenue, East Main Street, East College Street and East Lytle Street, around the East Main Street Historic District. The tour runs after dark.

More on downtown parking decks and lots is on our getting around and parking page.

Road closures

Neither Oaklands nor the City of Murfreesboro had announced road closures for the tour when we checked. This page will be updated if one is posted. Current work zones are on our road construction and closures page.

What this means for you

  • Buy ahead: online admission is the simplest route; walk-up sales in the museum shop end at 6 p.m.
  • Go early: the brass quartet starts at 4 p.m., and the tour ends at 8 p.m.
  • Bring a toy: Mrs. Claus collects donations for Give a Little Christmas in Maney Hall.
  • Same weekend: the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade is 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. See our Christmas parade page and holiday lights and Christmas events.

Homeowners who want to be on a future tour, and businesses that want to sponsor it, can email events@oaklandsmansion.org or call 615-893-0022, Oaklands says.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Oaklands Candlelight Tour of Homes in 2026?

4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, according to Oaklands Mansion. It is the 43rd year of the tour.

How much are Candlelight Tour of Homes tickets?

$30 for adults and $10 for students ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free. Oaklands sells admission online, or in the museum shop until 6 p.m. on Dec. 12.

Where do I park for the Candlelight Tour of Homes?

Oaklands says guests can park on the street, following city parking rules, or for free at Oaklands Mansion and Oaklands Park. The visitors center lot is for guests with ADA needs, and parking on the grass is no longer allowed.

Which homes are on the 2026 Candlelight Tour?

Oaklands lists homes on North Maney Avenue, East College Street and East Lytle Street, the Rutherford County Courthouse Museum, the Ransom Schoolhouse, two North Maney Avenue businesses, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Allen Chapel AME Church, Central Christian Church and Oaklands Mansion itself.

Who do I call about the Candlelight Tour?

Oaklands Mansion, 615-893-0022, or events@oaklandsmansion.org.