Holiday Open House
December 5 & 6, 2026 · 1:00–5:00 pm
Holiday Open House
December 5 & 6, 2026 · 1:00–5:00 pm
The Holiday Open House returns to the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center for a festive weekend of live music, family activities and holiday cheer inside the beautifully decorated Hayner mansion, all free and open to the public!
This year’s celebration marks 50 years since the Hayner mansion first opened its doors as a cultural center in December 1976. Explore the 50th Jubilee of Holiday Exhibits, enjoy Kids Day on Saturday and return Sunday for an afternoon filled with live holiday music. All ages are welcome.
The History of Hayner's Holiday Open House
The Holiday Open House has been a cherished tradition since the Hayner mansion first opened its doors as a community cultural center on December 5, 1976. That inaugural celebration welcomed visitors to explore only the first floor of the newly restored home. The same rooms that Mary Jane Hayner once filled with family, conversation, and music.
Over time, what began as a simple open house has grown into a full-house celebration of art, music, and community. Today, every corner of the mansion, from the grand staircase to the solarium, is transformed with festive décor created by local artists, volunteers, and community groups. The event honors nearly fifty years of creativity, collaboration, and holiday spirit at the Hayner.
Saturday, December 5 · Family Activities
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
Admission: Free & open to the public
Location: Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, Ohio
1:00–5:00 pm Arts & Crafts
1:00–5:00 pm Arts & Crafts
Enjoy free hands-on holiday arts & crafts in the Art Studio and East Room. Projects are designed for all ages—make something festive to take home as a memory of your visit.
1:00 pm Cindy Shreffler’s Ballet Presentation
1:00 pm Cindy Shreffler’s Ballet Presentation
Join us in the Ballroom for a graceful holiday performance from Cindy Shreffler’s Ballet, featuring young dancers from the community. This short program is a beautiful way to begin your Holiday Open House experience.
2:00 & 3:30 pm River City Puppets: Wonders of Wiggly River
2:00 & 3:30 pm River City Puppets: Wonders of Wiggly River
The River City Puppets return with Wonders of Wiggly River, a lively, colorful puppet show filled with humor and heart. Perfect for children and families, these performances take place in the Ballroom.
No tickets are required.
2:30–4:45 pm Visit with Santa
2:30–4:45 pm Visit with Santa
Meet Santa in the Study and share your holiday wishes. Families are welcome to take photos.
Sunday, December 6 · Live Music Showcase
Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
Admission: Free & open to the public
Sunday features a full afternoon of live music from youth performers, local artists, and regional favorites. Come and go as you please or settle in and enjoy the entire showcase.
Performance Schedule
Coming soon!
This Year’s Theme: 50th Jubilee of Holiday Exhibits
This holiday season is especially meaningful as the Hayner Center celebrates 50 years of welcoming the community into the mansion. Our annual holiday exhibit fills the historic home with beautifully decorated trees, festive displays and the creativity of the local decorators and volunteers who bring the mansion to life each year.
The tradition began with the Hayner Center’s very first Holiday Open House in December 1976. Fifty years later, we invite you to wander through the mansion, enjoy the decorations and celebrate a holiday tradition that has become part of generations of memories at the Hayner Center.
The 50th Jubilee of Holiday Exhibits opens during Holiday Open House weekend and remains on display through January 3, 2027.
Want a first look?
Kick off the holiday weekend on Friday, December 4 with Songs & Sweets, a special ticketed evening celebrating the Hayner Center’s 50th anniversary. Enjoy a Christmas concert featuring the Hayner Directors and friends, a decadent dessert buffet, wine and the first look at the mansion dressed for the holiday season in the glow of the evening.
Tickets are $20 and include one drink ticket and a commemorative Hayner Center 50th anniversary ornament.