Celebrate the Holidays at DeBary Hall

Posted On: October 29, 2025

Step back in time to celebrate the holidays with a variety of festive events at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary.

Santa's Breakfast:9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Kick off the holiday season by feasting on pancakes with Santa Claus. Breakfast, which will be served at 9 a.m., will include pancakes, eggs, and more. Afterward, Santa will tell Christmas tales and pose for photos. Children will also make a holiday craft and sing holiday songs. Due to space limitations and to make sure as many children as possible have the chance to visit with Santa, each family is asked to limit their adult tickets to two. Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, Nov. 29. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children aged 2 to 12. Tickets, which are non-refundable, will be sold beginning Nov. 4. Call 386-668-3840 to reserve your tickets.

Holiday Candlelight Tours:5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 20. Explore DeBary Hall when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations. Guests will be escorted to the mansion for an open style tour. The mansion, once owned by the prominent deBary family, will be decorated with many Christmas trees, wreaths, and other festive adornments. Refreshments will be served. Advance tickets must be purchased; admission prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12. Tickets are non-refundable. Call 386-668-3840 to reserve your tickets.

DeBary Hall Holiday Tea:11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a house tour. Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette - all this while enjoying the holiday décor at DeBary Hall. Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by Dec. 6. The cost is $20 per person. Tickets, which will be sold beginning Nov. 13, are non-refundable. Call 386-668-3840 to reserve your tickets.

DeBary Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is managed by Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division. It's open from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Lisa Perez at 386-668-3840 or [email protected].