Dec. 7-8, 5-7 p.m. • McFaddin-Ward House, Beaumont • Free
The community is invited to delight in the splendor, sounds and spirit of the season at its annual admission-free Holiday Open House. Guests will enjoy festive refreshments, live music, carolers and Santa’s Craft Workshop with children’s activities at the museum’s Visitor Center (1906 Calder Ave) before making their way across the street to see the historic house shining with holiday cheer and twinkling lights. Inside the home, visitors will tour a visual wonderland of magnificent holiday decorations throughout the first floor while traditional Christmas music plays on the Music Room’s grand piano. This year’s holiday interpretation, “Candlelight & Carols: A Melodious Holiday with the McFaddins,” will allow guests to experience the elegance and extravagance of an early 20th century holiday season. Before departing, guests will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa on the front porch to complete the magic memories of the evening.