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Holiday Events in Amarillo

There will be plenty of holiday events in Amarillo, TX this Christmas season. So, clear your calendars, gather your family & friends, and come out to enjoy some of these holiday traditions in Amarillo.

Amarillo, TX Christmas EventsHoliday Harrington House Tours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, every half hour from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free tours are limited to four people, ages 14 and up. The Harrington House is located at 1600 South Polk Street. For more information you can contact them directly at 806-374-5490 or visit them online at http://www.harringtonhousehistorichome.org/tours/

Tour Information

Tours must be arranged in advance and there is no charge for admission. The tour includes three floors of the home and lasts around 50 minutes. Trained volunteers will be conducting the tours. Visitors may also stroll at leisure in the gardens.

Tour Exhibit Changes:

Table settings are designed by Mrs. Harrington and are changed seasonally. Only the finest porcelain, crystal, silver and linens are on displayed for the tour.

Vintage gowns and other dresses of Mrs. Harrington from the 1930’s through the 1970’s are displayed as well. These exhibits change four times per year. And, this is a real treat since Mrs. Harrington was voted a member of the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1988-1989.

Tour Notes:

Tour administrators ask that you please arrive five minutes before your scheduled tour time. Visitors must wear low, broad-heeled shoes and all items must be checked into available lockers. This includes cameras too. Food, drinks, and smoking are prohibited on the premises as well. The Harrington House is not handicapped accessible. Therefore, canes, walkers, and crutches are not allowed.

Horse-drawn carriage rides through Wolflin: Rides start at the Carpets Unlimited Warehouse, Interstate 27 and Moss Road. You can enjoy rides each evening at 6 p.m. from now through Dec. 23. Price is $10 per person.

Holiday light display: Bishop Hills, off Farm-to-Market Road 1061, just west of Loop 335. The holiday light display begins at 6:30 p.m. each evening from now through December 25th. For more information you can contact the directly at 806-418-4192. Donations for this event are accepted and appreciated.

Posted Monday Dec 19