One of the Capital City’s holiday traditions returns Saturday for the 59th time as the Old Mill Hill Society presents the annual Holiday House Tour from noon to 5 p.m. Selected homes in the Mill Hill neighborhood will be displaying holiday decor indoors and out as they help showcase the historic h omes in this part of Trenton. “Our tour is a great way to kick off the season,” said Terry West, Chair of the 2025 Holiday House Tour. The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) Show Caption1 of 15The Old Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. (Submitted photo) Expand “Our neighborhood is a special place, and we look forward to sharing our holiday spirit.” The House Tour started 59 years ago and is Mill Hill’s signature event and a Trenton holiday tradition. Tickets are $20, available in advance online at trentonmillhill.org/events or the day of at Artworks, with ample free parking within easy walking distance of Mill Hill. Artworks is located at 19 Everett Alley in Trenton. This year’s tour will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, food trucks, and mixologist, Mia Hart of Keep it Cordial. Keep It Cordial, founded by Mia Hart, is a premium mobile mixology brand known for her signature mocktails. Mia uses fresh ingredients to craft drinks that are vibrant and unforgettable. The tour goes on, rain or shine. From homes with multiple Christmas trees, to the house filled with nutcrackers; decorated gardens to hot cider and cookies, the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour offers a unique streetscape and holiday cheer. More than 15 homes in the neighborhood will display special decorations, with owners sharing cheerful conversation indoors. Children under 12 may attend at no cost. With a variety of architectural styles, sizes and ages, Mill Hill’s nineteenth century streetscape is one of the most interesting between New York and Philadelphia. The tour is organized by Mill Hill residents. The tour continues rain or shine, and children under 12 may attend at no cost. Proceeds help fund grants that support homeowners in maintaining national historic landmark standards, ensuring that Mill Hill’s architectural legacy continues to flourish for generations to come. The Homes of Mill Hill: A Living Tapestry of History and Holiday Tradition Mill Hill’s nineteenth-century streetscape, one of the most distinctive between New York and Philadelphia, sets the stage for the 59th annual Mill Hill Holiday House Tour, hosted by the Old Mill Hill Society on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12 pm to 5 pm. This beloved Trenton tradition invites visitors inside more than 15 historic homes, each showcasing its own architectural character and festive holiday décor. Tickets are $20 and available in advance at trentonmillhill.org/events or the day of at Artworks, with ample free parking nearby. The neighborhood’s homes tell a story that spans nearly two centuries. Early Federal and Greek Revival structures stand alongside ornate Victorian, Queen Anne, and Second Empire townhomes distinguished by mansard roofs, etched glass, stained glass, intricate millwork, pumpkin pine floors, plaster medallions, and decorative mantels. Many residences have been lovingly restored, some after decades of disrepair, while others have been reimagined with open interiors, skylit lofts, modern kitchens, sustainable technologies, and creative design elements that complement their historic bones. Together, they reflect the craftsmanship, diversity, and resilience that define Mill Hill. This year’s tour highlights not only the homes but also the holiday magic that fills them. Visitors will encounter everything from multiple decorated trees to whimsical nutcracker collections, from curated gardens to warm cider and cookies shared in gracious parlors. Residents open their doors with indoor décor, cheerful conversation, and refreshments that showcase the neighborhood’s welcoming spirit. The festivities extend outdoors as well, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, food trucks, and mocktail tastings by Keep It Cordial. Mia Hart’s celebrated mobile mixology brand known for vibrant, fresh-ingredient drinks. Information courtesy of Old Mill Hill Society ...read more read less