Experience the magic of the holidays across the entire Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Estate, where the grounds are transformed with sparkling holiday lights and the Manor House is beautifully decorated for the season. This year, Deck the Hall: Holidays Through the Decades theme takes you on a nostalgic journey through generations of holiday traditions. Step inside the Manor House and travel from the 2020s back to the Victorian era, discovering the toys, decorations, colors, traditions and memories that defined each decade.
Enjoy familiar favorites along the way, including visits with Santa through December 23rd and our famous Gingerbread Cookies.
Come for the nostalgia. Stay for the magic. Leave with new holiday memories.
RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY ADVENTURE
Dinner, Ballet & Deck the Hall
December 2 & 3, 2026 | 5:00–7:00pm
Make your holiday evening extraordinary with a plated dinner, an intimate abbreviated performance of “The Nutcracker” by The Cleveland Ballet, and an enchanting stroll through Deck the Hall across the entire Stan Hywet Estate.
Three experiences. One unforgettable evening of holiday magic.
Dinner, Ballet & Deck the Hall Details
Dinner & Deck the Hall
December 4, 8, 9 & 10, 2026 | 4:30–9:00pm
Gather around the table for a delicious buffet dinner, then step into the magic of Deck the Hall: Holidays Through the Decades and explore the beautifully decorated Manor House and glowing estate grounds.
Dine. Celebrate. Wander through the holidays.
Dinner & Deck the Hall Details
Value Nights
December 7–9 & 14–16
Enjoy the magic of Deck the Hall at a special discounted price on all six Value Nights.
December 7 is our Sensory-Friendly Night, featuring reduced sensory stimulation, including no music, steady (non-flashing) lights and staggered Manor House entry. All other Value Nights are regular Deck the Hall experiences.
Adults: $24 | Youth: $13
Members: $19 adults | $10 youth
Children 2 & under: FREE
Member Nights
November 20 & December 2
As a thank you for being a Stan Hywet member, we’ve created special Member Nights for a more relaxed Deck the Hall experience. Enjoy Deck the Hall with fewer crowds and shorter lines.
Please note: December 2 is also our Dinner, Ballet & Deck the Hall evening and is open to the public. Member Night access on December 2 is for members with a Member Night ticket.
Know Before You Go
- Deck the Hall is a self-guided walking experience. Your ticket includes the Manor House, grounds, and Corbin Conservatory. There are no grounds-only or drive-through tickets.
- Dress for the weather! Much of the experience takes place outdoors, so bundle up and wear comfortable shoes.
- Plan for about two hours to enjoy the decorated Manor House, dazzling lights, Santa, food, shopping, and more.
- Tickets are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable, so please select your date carefully. Deck the Hall is a snow, rain, or shine event unless Stan Hywet cancels the event for the evening. Popular dates may sell out.
- Free parking is available at Stan Hywet but is limited. Additional parking is available at 989 N. Portage Path, with complimentary shuttles to admissions.
- Strollers are welcome outdoors but are not permitted inside the Manor House, Molly’s, or Corbin Conservatory.
- Pet dogs are not permitted. Service dogs are welcome.
- Santa visits are available 4–8 p.m. through December 23.
- Accessibility Guide
- Molly’s Café & Store are open to everyone, even without a Deck the Hall ticket.