Restoration work will be ongoing at the park. All historic buildings will receive new roofs.
The main entrance and parking lot are located at 409 W Riordan Rd., two blocks east of Milton Rd. next to the NAU parking garage.
Riordan Special Tour: Christmas Twilight Tour
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2025 5-6 p.m.
The original 1904 light fixtures with Edison style bulbs provide a beautiful glow in the Riordan Mansion for this special evening tour. These special guided tours will focus on the history behind Christmas traditions and guests will have the special treat of seeing the Christmas tree and Billiards room photo transparency windows at night. Weather permitting luminarias will light the path around the grounds.
The tours are recommended for ages twelve and older.
Cost is $22 per person
Space is limited; reservations are required. Tickets go on sale November 15 and can be purchased at https://azstateparks.com/reserve/Activities/ProgramsAndTours.aspx.
MORE EVENTS
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December 1 - January 6
The Riordan Mansion is ready for Christmas
The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours during this time include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025
Strolling With Santa
Santa will be strolling the grounds, Visitor Center, and West House museum to visit with children to hear their Christmas wishes.
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January 1, 2026
First Day Hike at Riordan Mansion
Nature In Your Backyard Winter Edition! Join us for an exploration of wintertime nature in Flagstaff. This guided walk will last about an hour as we explore our five acres.
