STEP BACK IN TIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE!
Every Saturday, immerse yourself in festive cheer with special events and activities for the whole family. Spend the day browsing the Yuletide Oddities Market across the estate, then in the evening enjoy our Holiday Open House from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, including a magical snowfall in the courtyard every 30 minutes. Each Saturday night also features a different ticketed special event, from enchanting garden concerts to seasonal surprises that make every visit unforgettable.
YULETIDE Oddities Market
The Winchester Mystery House Is hosting the 7th Annual Menagerie Yuletide Oddities & Curiosities Market, with new vendors featured each week. Open every Saturday from 10am to 8pm. Market admission is $5, or free with any tour or special event ticket. All guests must have a ticket to enter the property.
Holiday Open HousE
Every Saturday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, take a self-guided, open house–style stroll through one of California’s most historic mansions. You’ll step inside the front wings of the mansion—the first and second floors that make up the grand front portion of the home—and explore at your own pace. Each room is beautifully decorated for the season, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere as you wander. Plus, enjoy a complimentary cup of hot cocoa while you explore. Admission is only $15 and includes the mansion walkthrough, access to the Menagerie Oddities Market, and your cup of cocoa.
EVERY SATURDAY WILL FEATURE A NEW SPECIAL EVENT FOR GUESTS TO ENJOY. CHECK OUT THE EVENTS BELOW.
Create your own spiderweb corner stained glass piece in this 3-hour workshop hosted by OKO Designs! Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of stained glass art. You’ll learn how to select, cut, and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder all the pieces together. This workshop is for ages 18 and up only. All materials are included, and you’ll take your beautiful creation home the same day! Only 10 seats available per class.
Celebrate the season with an evening of music and merriment! On December 6th, from 6–7 PM, the Winchester Mystery House Front Gardens will come alive with the sounds of the Renegade Orchestra, the Bay Area’s favorite rock and roll orchestra playing holiday hits. Bring friends, soak in the festive atmosphere, and make this a night to remember. Guests are highly encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
Join us for a two hour Christmas Tea Party at the mansion. Hosted by the captivating Vogel Victorian team, this exclusive event invites guests to enjoy a full tea service in the magnificent Venetian Dining Room, surrounded by the mansion’s rich history and holiday décor. Plus, create your own blessing jar and take part in a mesmerizing Victorian-style séance. It’s a holiday experience that blends festive charm with the intrigue of the unknown. Ages 16+. Limited to 30 guests.
Santa is coming to the Winchester Mystery House! Guests with tickets to any tour, event, or the Oddities Market on December 20 can enjoy complimentary photos with Santa at the mansion. You may use your own camera to take a photo. Professional printed photos from our partners, Mystery Pix, will be available for purchase as well.
Unwind after the holidays with a relaxing Paint & Sip experience at the Winchester Mystery House. An expert instructor from Bottle & Bottega’s will guide you in painting “Sunset Over Snowy Pines,” a serene winter scene to end the season in style. One complimentary glass of wine is included.
Create your own spiderweb corner stained glass piece in this 3-hour workshop hosted by OKO Designs! Perfect for beginners, this class will introduce you to the basics of stained glass art. You’ll learn how to select, cut, and grind glass, apply copper foil, and solder all the pieces together. This workshop is for ages 18 and up only. All materials are included, and you’ll take your beautiful creation home the same day! Only 10 seats available per class.
Celebrate the season with an evening of music and merriment! On December 6th, from 6–7 PM, the Winchester Mystery House Front Gardens will come alive with the sounds of the Renegade Orchestra, the Bay Area’s favorite rock and roll orchestra playing holiday hits. Bring friends, soak in the festive atmosphere, and make this a night to remember. Guests are highly encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
Join us for a two hour Christmas Tea Party at the mansion. Hosted by the captivating Vogel Victorian team, this exclusive event invites guests to enjoy a full tea service in the magnificent Venetian Dining Room, surrounded by the mansion’s rich history and holiday décor. Plus, create your own blessing jar and take part in a mesmerizing Victorian-style séance. It’s a holiday experience that blends festive charm with the intrigue of the unknown. Ages 16+. Limited to 30 guests.
Santa is coming to the house! Guests with tickets to any tour, event, or the Oddities Market on December 20 can enjoy complimentary photos with Santa at the mansion. You may use your own camera to take a photo. Professional printed photos from our partners, Mystery Pix, will be available for purchase as well.
Unwind after the holidays with a relaxing Paint & Sip experience at the Winchester Mystery House. An expert instructor from Bottle & Bottega’s will guide you in painting “Sunset Over Snowy Pines,” a serene winter scene to end the season in style. One complimentary glass of wine is included.
Don’t be ordinary! Stuff those stockings with strangeness and wrap something weird they won’t forget this holiday season! On every Saturday from November 30th to December 28, from 11am to 5pm. Winchester Mystery House will host the 6th annual Menagerie Holiday Oddities & Curiosities Market, with new vendors every week.
Join the Yuletide ODDventure for themed shows with a variety of purveyors selling extraordinary wares!
Each Saturday event features new themes, vendors and artists, a variety of performers, workshops, guests speakers, scavenger hunts, gift wrapping, tarot, giveaways, and more. It’s the kind of holiday magic you won’t find anywhere else. They will have strange stocking stuffers, bugs, bones, taxidermy, dark art, unique fine jewelry, medical specimens, antiques, and bizarre collectibles.
Purchase is necessary to access the market. You can purchase mansion tour tickets these select days to receive free access to the market. Or, you may purchase a direct ticket from Menagerie Oddities & Curiosities, LLC below, but please note that will get you access to ONLY the market.
This is a local traveling event organized by local artists where vendors will be selling strangely unique collectibles, antiques, and handmade wares—from bugs, bones, and taxidermy to dark art, medical specimens, and natural science. These artists specialize in selling oddities and curiosities with a flair for dark, dramatic art, both handmade and found, who will inspire your imagination. If you have any questions in regards to the Menagerie Oddities & Curiosities Holiday Market event please visit their website at https://www.
You may purchase any mansion tour ticket on a Saturday from November 28th through December 30th and you will receive free access to the market. If you would not like to take a tour of the house this day – you may purchase a ticket directly from Menagerie Oddities & Curiosities LLC here! Please note this ticket gives you access to the market ONLY. Tickets will also be available to purchase onsite but we highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance as capacity is limited.
Yes! Food will be available onsite as well as a snack bar with various items to purchase. Beer and wine beverages will also be available to purchase to 21+ guests to buy.
There are two complimentary parking lots available to guests next to and behind the property. Please be aware that these lots can fill up and overflow parking is available across the street on Satana Row.
Yes! A few vendors that are showcased will also be offering some kid-friendly items to purchase. Children 5 and under tickets are free.
This is a rain or shine event! If the forecast does call for rain please be prepared. Vendors will have tented booths.
No refunds or exchanges – all sales are FINAL for market access tickets.
Built during the Victorian era, Sarah Winchester’s eccentric house is a sight to behold any time of year, but it’s especially inspiring during the holidays.
From November 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025, Winchester Mystery House will present daily mansion tours with traditional Victorian Christmas décor, a sprinkling of Victorian holiday traditions, and festive music for the holiday season.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour, 5 Minutes
Please note that admission for children under the age of 5 is free, but will need to be accompanies by an adult with a purchased ticket.
Our exclusive Flashlight Tour is back for one night only on December, Friday the 13th! Dare to explore the mansion in total darkness?
Experience the thrill of exploring the dark, winding halls of the mansion, renowned for its dizzying floorplan and mysterious lack of formal blueprints. As you navigate the shadows with just a flashlight, you’ll hear chilling tales of the mansion’s former (and perhaps current!) inhabitants.
Don’t miss this unique after-hours adventure! But beware, once the lights go out, there’s no turning back.
Please note that admission for children under the age of 5 is not permitted.
