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 Mansion Luminaria Walk
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 5-6 p.m.
Weather permitting, come enjoy the view of the Riordan Mansion by the light of luminarias lining the path. The grounds will be open until 6:00 pm and hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center with your $5.00 park admission.
MORE EVENTS
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October 28, 29, and 30, 2026
Riordan Mansion Halloween Tours
The historic Riordan Mansion makes a great backdrop for spinning yarns appropriate to the Halloween season. This very popular guided tour for adults is a storytelling session involving tales of the fantastic and the factual. Reservation required!
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Sunday, November 8, 2026
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Historic Milton Walking Tour
A 90-minute guided walk from Riordan Mansion to explore the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company property and the town site of Milton.
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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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December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026
Riordan Special Tour: Christmas Twilight Tour
The original 1904 light fixtures with Edison style bulbs provide a beautiful glow in the Riordan Mansion for this special evening tour.
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Sunday, December 20, 2026
Strolling With Santa
Santa will be strolling the grounds, Visitor Center, and West House museum to visit with children to hear their Christmas wishes.
