Holidays at the Estate - A Celebration of the Season
November 29-December 19, 2025
Celebrate the season at Kimball Jenkins Estate. It’s the perfect time to visit, with a rare opportunity to experience our historic campus aglow and our Mansion’s first floor decorated for the holidays. All ages are welcome to enjoy a variety of immersive experiences that will surely add magic and create treasured memories. Explore our full schedule below, mark your calendars, and we look forward to seeing you this season!
FREE ADMISSION EVENTS
Discover a variety of complimentary events that include self-guided tours, free performances, visits with Santa, Home Sweet Home Gingerbread Exhibition, and more. While these events are free, a suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family is welcomed and appreciated. Donations allow us to continue offering quality community events and programming.
Self-Guided Tours
Take a self-guided tour of our illuminated historic campus and Mansion. Designed by The New England Holiday Light Company, our grounds will be aglow with walkway path lighting and hundreds of mini lights, perfect for a fun and festive family evening. Inside, the first floor of our mansion will feature four distinctively decorated rooms dressed for the season.
Hours of Operation:
Mansion
November 29-December 19
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Monday-Saturday: 1-8pm
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Sunday: 1-6pm
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*Extended hours, December 5 and 19: 1-9 pm
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**Closed Thursday, December 11 - no viewing hours
Illuminated Grounds
November 29-December 19
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Monday-Saturday: 4-8 pm
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Sunday: 4-6pm
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*Extended hours, December 5 and 19: 4-9 pm
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**Closed Thursday, December 11 - no viewing hours
Winter Wonderland Juried Art Exhibition
This special exhibition will be on view in the Jill C. Wilson Gallery, located in our historic Mansion, November 29-December 19. Featuring local artists, works will highlight the unique beauty of winter.
Viewing Hours
November 29-December 19
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Monday-Saturday: 1-8pm
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Sunday: 1-6pm
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*Extended hours December 5 and 19: 1-9pm
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**Closed Thursday, December 11 - no viewing hours
The Artisan’s Nook
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping or pick up a little something for yourself. Visit our pop up holiday showcase of locally-made fine art and craft items featuring local artisans. The lower level of our Carriage House will be full of diverse offerings perfect for holiday giving.
Shopping Hours:
- Mon-Thurs: 2:30-8pm
- Fri: 2:30-9pm
Extended Hours:
- Friday, December 5: 1-9pm
- Sunday, December 7: 12-6pm
- Saturday, December 13: 10am-8pm
- Friday, December 19: 1-9pm
SPECIAL COMPLIMENTARY EVENTS
Visit with Santa
Stop by Kimball Jenkins this season to give Santa your list and take your own keepsake photo (make sure to bring your camera). Santa will be making a special appearance on the following dates and times:
- Friday, December 12: 6-7:30pm, Carriage House *Don’t miss the Mr. Aaron Concert beginning at 5:00pm before Santa’s arrival!
- Thursday, December 18: 5-7pm, Mansion
