# Winchester Mystery House Autumn Grounds Stroll & Family Mansion Tours > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Winchester Mystery House, 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 - Ages: All ages (Stroller-friendly Victorian estate gardens, shooting gallery, and architectural curiosities) - Price: $25 Garden Tour (All ages); Mansion tours $42 Adults, $22 Children (ages 5–12), Free for children under 5 on grounds - Organizer: Winchester Mystery House LLC - Official page: https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/winchester-mystery-house-autumn-grounds-stroll-and-family-mansion-tour--listing-109f7fa914d9108f31b2be98 ## About The world-renowned Winchester Mystery House, Sarah Winchester's eccentric 160-room architectural marvel, invites families to explore its breathtaking Victorian grounds and bewildering corridors during Thanksgiving holiday weekend. While indoor mansion tours reveal stairs leading into ceilings, secret doors, and spider-web stained glass windows, the surrounding historic estate gardens offer a sun-dappled, family-friendly outdoor retreat. Families can stroll along manicured brick and gravel pathways flanked by centuries-old cypress trees, blooming autumnal roses, and historic cast-iron fountains. Children love trying the target games at the antique 19th-century shooting gallery, solving outdoor mystery scavenger hunts, and browsing the expansive mercantile gift shop for vintage puzzles, souvenirs, and holiday ornament keepsakes. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Estate gardens, gift shop, and courtyard café are fully accessible for strollers; indoor mansion tours involve numerous staircases and require baby carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with infant changing counters are located near the central courtyard and gift shop; shaded wrought-iron garden benches provide relaxing rest stops. • Age Suitability: Garden strolls and courtyard games welcome infants and toddlers; guided indoor mansion tours are most engaging for children ages 6 and older. • Sensory Tips: Estate gardens are calm and visually stunning; indoor mansion areas can feel narrow and dim, so garden-only passes offer an ideal low-stress alternative. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Winchester Mystery House Holiday Lights & Evening Flashlight Tours](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/winchester-mystery-house-holiday-lights-and-evening-flashlight-tours--listing-5bc51baaf49d494bc2aa95fd) — Dec 1 – Dec 31 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Winchester Mystery House · All ages · From $42 · checked Nov 5. 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