43rd Annual
Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Ticket Table Open 5:30-9:00 PM
Tour 6:00–10:00 PM
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Ticket Table Open 4:30-8:00 PM
Tour 5:00–9:00 PM
Hosted by St. Paul United Methodist Church (UMC)
Advance Ticket (Tour Book) Purchases Have Ended
Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy a magical Candlelight Tour weekend in Grant Park.
Advance Ticket (Tour Book) Purchases
Pick up your Tour Book (Ticket) at the Ticket Table in the Saint Paul United Methodist Church (UMC) Sanctuary
St. Paul UMC
501 Grant St SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Saturday Ticket Table Hours 5:30-9:00 PM
Sunday Ticket Table Hours 4:30-8:00 PM
Show your email receipt for your purchase, or give us the name you used when making your advance online purchase.
While you’re at St. Paul, be sure to visit the Artists Market, Bake Sale, and the Mad Greek Food Truck.
Missed Out on Advance Tickets (Tour Books)
Tour Books $35 Each
Available for Purchase in Person
During Tour
Cash or Credit Card
at
St. Paul UMC
Sanctuary
501 Grant St SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Saturday Ticket Table Hours 5:30-9:00 PM
Sunday Ticket Table Hours 4:30-8:00 PM
VIP Experience
Saturday Oakland Cemetery Tour & Candlelight Tour
You must have pre-purchased a VIP Experience in advance to attend the one-hour holiday tour of Historic Oakland Cemetery on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
If you pre-purchased our VIP Experience, you should have already received an email with details.
Please meet Ticket Co-Chair, Jeff McCord, at the Oakland Visitor Center & Museum Store no later than 3:45 PM to check in and receive your Candlelight Tour of Homes Tour Books.
Visitor Center & Museum Store
374 MLK Jr Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
After the Oakland Tour, grab a meal or snack at one of our sponsors, such as Agave, Big Softie, Grant Park Mark, Little Tart, Mediterranea, or Six Feet Under—most are within walking distance of Oakland.
If not, you can stop by the Artists Market and Bake Sale at St. Paul United Methodist to shop and treat yourself to a sweet treat. If you crave something more substantial, order a gyro from The Mad Greek Food Truck and eat it upstairs in the Fellowshop Hall.
The Candlelight Tour of Homes starts at 6:00 PM on Saturday. If you don't finish the tour on Saturday, see the remaining houses on Sunday beginning at 5:00 PM.
Don’t let the magic of the season pass you by.
When you skip the Candlelight Tour, you miss more than festive décor—you miss the chance to connect with your community, share laughter with friends and family, and be part of a tradition that gives back to St. Paul UMC, Grant Park Cooperative Preschool, and the Grant Park Parents Network. Don’t let this season’s warmth and wonder slip away.
Need Childcare for the Candlelight Tour?
The children of GPCP and the Grant Park community are invited to join storytellers and educators on a magical adventure through an Enchanted Forest where plots of our favorite songs invite us into worlds of imagination and awe. This special, once-a-year event, "Night of Stories," is for young children and families and aims to build connection and community through oral storytelling, while harnessing the magic of the season through the eyes of childhood. It will take place on December 13th from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and December 14th from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The event is open to GPCP families and the GP community. RSVP for your child(ren) and submit fees no later than Thursday, December 11th. Cash and check payments can be dropped off at the school between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Currently enrolled families will be invoiced through Brightwheel upon signing up.
The cost is $50 per child for non-GPCP and GPCP families, which includes dinner and snacks.
About
The Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes is a festive evening excursion through the insides of houses decorated for the holidays in our historic neighborhood.
Held each year during the second weekend of December, funds raised benefit St. Paul United Methodist Church (UMC), the Grant Park Cooperative Preschool (GPCP), and the Grant Park Parents Network (GPPN).
Artists Market + Bake Sale
The 2025 Artist Market features handmade goods for sale from local artists.
The Mad Greek Food Truck
The Mad Greeks aim to serve their customers a taste of Greek culture.
Parked outside of St. Paul United Methodist Church (UMC) during the Tour, The Mad Greek Food Truck will serve all the delicious favorites you've come to enjoy during the previous Candlelight Tours:
- Gyros
- Greek Dogs
- Spanakopita
- Stuffed Grape Leaves
- Garlic Humus
- Roasted Potatoes
- Tzatziki Dip
- Baklava
Before heading out to tour our featured homes, we welcome you to bring your meal upstairs to our Fellowship Hall to enjoy your food, rest, and spend time with your family and friends.
Events
We offer Winter Wonderland, an Artist Market, Bake Sale, and a Candlelight Concert during the Tour.
Sponsors
We could not offer this magical night of lights without the help of our sponsors. Please consider supporting them with your business and participation as they support us.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you have questions about the Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes?
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