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
Sunday, December 20, 2026 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 Pioneer Title Agency Hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center. Does not include tour admission to Riordan Mansion.
MORE EVENTS
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October 11, 2026
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Art and Architecture
Riordan Mansion and art have gone hand in hand since the mansion was created in 1904; through artwork that decorates the interior and the structure of the house itself. This specialty tour examines the Riordans’ art collection and the Arts and Crafts Movement which inspired the design for the Riordans’ home.
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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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December 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026
Riordan Mansion Luminaria Walk
Enjoy the view of the Riordan Mansion by the light of luminarias lining the path. The grounds will be open until 6 pm and hot apple cider will be available in the visitor center with your $5.00 park admission. Event is weather permitting.
