Christmas in Odessa is a self-guided walking tour of private homes and public buildings, many dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, decorated for the holidays. The tour will take place on December 2, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the house tour, we have many special events, which are included in the ticket price. This event is held rain or shine.
December 2, 2023
Schedule of Events
This event is held rain or shine.
9:30am:
Tour Tickets are on sale
at the Old Academy Building located at 4th & Main Streets
or at the Old Bank Building- The Historic Odessa Foundation Visitor's Center located at 201 Main Street
Fresh Greens Sale-
Located at the Fieldstone Stable
202 Main Street from 9:30 to 4pm
This year we will sell freshly cut greens at the barn behind the Wilson-Warner House including White Pine, Magnolia and Boxwood.
10am-5pm:
*(tickets required)
*Tour of Private Homes & Public Buildings
Carousel: Cancelled due to mechanical difficulties.
Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s Elf in the Ball House- Located at 207 Main Street. (no ticket required)
Tea & Cookies by The Women’s Club of Odessa
11-3p HOF Visitors Center located @ 201 Main Street
Christmas Concerts: St. Paul’s Church 406 Main Street.
11:00- St. Paul’s Bell Ringers
12:00- St. Paul’s Choir “Christmas Sing Along”
1:00- M.O.T. Male Choir
(no tickets required)
5:30pm:
Please visit the Town of Odessa Tree Lighting
The Old Academy Building located @ 315 Main Street
ADVANCE TICKET SALES
Advance tickets are $25.00 and children ages 6-12 are $5.00. If ordering by mail, send a SASE with either a personal check or money order. We cannot accept credit cards by mail. Make checks payable to The Women's Club of Odessa. We will send tickets for all requests received by November 15th. Checks received after November 15th will be returned. Our mailing address is:
Christmas In Odessa Tickets
The Women's Club of Odessa
P.O. Box 254
Odessa, Delaware 19730
Tickets may also be purchased in advance at the Historic Odessa Foundation Visitors Center Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets go on sale November 1.
Tour Prices
Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 if purchased on the day of the tour. Children ages 6 to 12 are $5.00, and children under 6 years old are free. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Bank. Same-day tickets may be purchased at the Old Academy at the intersection of 4th and Main Street in Odessa.
Christmas in Odessa: History
The first Christmas in Odessa was born 59 years ago as a fundraiser for the Women's Club of Odessa. Our purpose was to fund higher education scholarships for local high school seniors, who live in the Appoquinimink School District. With the help and cooperation of Odessa homeowners, we have provided 100s of scholarships. Additionally, we have been able to contribute to many worthwhile community organizations and projects. We are proud to make these contributions to our community, and we are fortunate to have the encouragement of the many fine people who have supported us through the years.