What is the Christmas Home Tour?

The Christmas Home Tour, sponsored annually since 1966 by First Congregational United Church of Christ, celebrates the opening of Longmont’s holiday season. Every year, several homes are selected, decorated in holiday themes, and opened for visitors. In addition, a baked goods and other gift items are for sale at the church.

A complimentary tea is also at the church Fireside Room. All work for the Christmas Home Tour is done by volunteers from both the church and the community with proceeds benefiting many Longmont non-profit agencies, like the OUR Center, The Inn Between, Safe Shelter, Meals on Wheels and other organizations. The focus of giving is to groups that prevent or help overcome homelessness.

For the 40th Anniversary publication by Terrie Kirkpatrick please see Home Tour History 2005. Breathtaking Christmas fairy ornaments on ethereal branches from this year's home tour pictured above.

The Christmas Home Tour is typically held the week following the Thanksgiving holiday.

Home Tour Purchases

Home Tour purchases may be picked up from 10 am - 1 pm on Dec. 10 in Fellowship Hall. Thanks to all who attended the event.

When is this year's tour?

The 46th Annual Christmas Home Tour, 2011, is Friday, December 2nd from 10 am to 9 pm and Saturday, December 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1500 Ninth Ave., Longmont, CO. The homes featured this year are

This year features tours of 4 homes decorated for the holidays located at 314 Bross Street, 1169 Princeton Drive, 7768 Darvey Lane, and 8194 Anchor Drive. The latter two homes are off Highway 287 near Gaynor Lake. 

Frosted cranberry wreaths mark the entry to another marvelous room with a Christmas tree of treats -- tour goers can pick their favorites to buy and take home on Dec. 2 or 3.

The Home Tour committee highly recommends attendees visit the Dingwall home on Anchor Drive and then travel to the Laartz home on Darvey Lane to avoid a left turn onto Highway 287. There are no traffic lights at Oxford Rd and Highway 287 or Mooring Drive and Highway 287. 

Please see Home Tour for photos of the four homes.

Where do you get tickets?

Tickets will be available on November 1st at these locations: First Congregational Church (Ninth and Francis Street,) Longmont Ace Hardware, the Orange Door, Loaf and Ladle, Sun Rose Café and Longmont Meals on Wheels at the Senior Center and/or from any member of the church.

Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 on tour days, and $2.00 for children under 10 at the door on the days of the tour. On tour days, tickets can be purchased at any of the homes on the tour or at the church in the Fireside Room.

What is at the church on tour days?

A tea table with coffee, tea, punch and homemade pastries will be available. Also offered are a bake sale with baked goods, candies and preserved items for purchasing.

Specialty gift baskets will also be available for sale on the days of the event. Some non-profits may be exhibiting some items for sale. All activities will take place in the Fireside Room.

How can I get involved or volunteer to help?

This event has many volunteer opportunities and requires the support of the entire community.  If you are interested in volunteering for the event, you can sign-up online using the below link.

2011 Home Tour Online Volunteer Sign-Up

Alternatively, please feel free to contact any of the Tri-Chairs for the Home Tour: Amy Doyle (720.652.9873), Dede Alspaugh (303.776.9729) or Judy Miller (303.651.3764)

Thanks to everyone for volunteering!