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.
Strolling With Santa
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Saturday, December 20, 2025 4-6 p.m.
Santa will be strolling the grounds, Visitor Center, and West House museum to visit with children to hear their Christmas wishes. Weather permitting, the grounds will be lit with luminarias.
This event is free to the public thanks to Riordan Action Network. Hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center and Christmas music in the West House thanks to Just Desserts quartet. Does not include tour admission to Riordan Mansion.
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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December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2025
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.
