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Christmas Tour of Homes returns with historic Lake DeFuniak charm

Niceville.comDecember 2, 2025Updated:December 2, 20252 Mins Read
A historic two-story white home with double porches and brick columns in DeFuniak Springs.
A historic home in DeFuniak Springs. (Contributed)

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. — The Christmas Tour of Homes returns to DeFuniak Springs this Saturday, offering a welcoming and festive look inside some of the community’s most cherished historic properties, according to organizers.

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The tour, held December 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., invites visitors to slow down, enjoy the season, and experience the unique character of the homes and buildings surrounding scenic Lake DeFuniak. Among this year’s highlights is the well-known Pansy Cottage, built in 1885 and still regarded as one of the area’s architectural treasures.

Organizers said more than 15 homes, churches, and businesses will be open for guests, each offering its own story, history, and charm. Tickets are $25 per person, and additional details, including information on featured homes, are available at www.bit.ly/DFS-TOH25.

Visitors are encouraged to make a day of their trip. After the tour, downtown DeFuniak Springs will be filled with seasonal activities, including the Main Street Mistletoe Market, the Festival of Trees, and the evening glow of Christmas Reflections, a tradition featuring more than 10 million lights around the lake.

Pansy Cottage, a historic two-story home with a wraparound porch and white picket fence in DeFuniak Springs.
Pansy Cottage, built in 1885, is one of the historic homes featured on the Christmas Tour of Homes in DeFuniak Springs. (Contributed)
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A large historic Southern-style home with tall white columns and American flags displayed out front.
A large historic Southern-style home in DeFuniak Springs. (Contributed)

Proceeds from the tour benefit the St. Agatha’s Episcopal Church Preservation Fund, which supports restoration and maintenance of three historic structures on Circle Drive.

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Sponsors for this year’s event include DeFuniak Landmarks / University of West Florida Historic Trust, Naylor Realty, Clary-Glenn Funeral Home, Merrifield & Pilcher Realty, and Davis Watkins Funeral Home.

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