Name: Carols & Cocoa, Presented By AC Cowboys
Start: 2025-11-29T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-29T17:30:59-05:00
Location: Longwood Historic Civic Center

Tickets

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Thank you to our presenting sponsor, AC Cowboys!

Event Description

Join us on Saturday, November 29, 2025, for Longwood's official holiday kickoff! This magical evening is celebrated in two distinct parts—an exclusive, ticketed historic experience, followed by a free community celebration.

Part 1: The Exclusive Ticketed Historic Tour & Reception (4:00 PM)

Start your evening with an unforgettable experience! This exclusive, ticketed portion offers a rare chance to step inside six of Longwood's most beautiful historic buildings, all lovingly decorated for the holidays. Starting at 4:00 PM, your small tour group will be led on a delightful walking tour through these architectural treasures, getting an intimate look at the history and charm that define our city. Our guides will provide details on the history of each building and our community.

Following your tour, your ticket grants you access to our cozy, festive reception at the Longwood Historic Civic Center (135 W Church Ave) from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Warm up with delicious hot cocoa (courtesy of the Rotary Club) and hot apple cider (from Cottage Gift Shop), along with light snacks and desserts. This portion is strictly limited to 150 people across five tour groups to guarantee a high-quality, intimate experience for everyone. Check-in begins promptly at 3:45 PM at the Civic Center. Kids' tickets are free, but please still register them to hold a spot.

Part 2: Free Community Tree Lighting & Caroling (Starts 5:30 PM)

The celebration doesn't end with the tour! We warmly invite everyone—neighbors, friends, and the entire community—to join us for this free, inspiring finale.

At 5:30 PM, make your way to the city's enormous Christmas tree on Ronald Reagan Blvd (between Warren and Church Ave), for our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This event, opening with a Christmas Blessing and Unity Prayer by Pastor Tarman of Sanlando United Methodist, is free and open to the public—no ticket required! After the blessing, we'll count down and light up the tree. Stay and sing popular holiday carols with us as we officially usher in the spirit of Christmas! Sanlando United Methodist Church will provide free songbooks.

Schedule Of Events

3:45 PM - Tour Check-In
4:00 PM - Walking Tour Groups Depart (Ticketed)
5:00 PM - Holiday Reception (Ticketed)
5:30 PM - Blessing, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Singing Carols (Free, Open to the Public)

Location

The ticketed tour and reception are hosted at the Longwood Historic Civic Center, 135 W Church Ave, Longwood, 32750.

The public tree lighting and carols ceremony is located at the large tree at 300 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750.

Tour Stops

These are the tentative tour stops where we will enter the buildings. Subject to change.

Longwood Village Inn
Bradlee-McIntyre House Museum
Clouser House
Christ Episcopal Church
Inside-Outside House
Longwood Historic Civic Center

Tickets

For capacity and planning purposes, we are charging a small ticket price for adults this year. To keep it affordable for families, kids are free. Please reserve your spot by buying a ticket if you plan to attend. The open house walking tour and holiday reception are limited to the first 150 people to purchase tickets

The tree lighting ceremony, starting at sunset (around 5:30), is free and open to the public. No ticket is required to attend this portion. It will include the holiday blessing, tree lighting ceremony, and singing of carols.