Tickets now available for 34th annual Homes for the Holidays

Tickets are now available for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Shawnee County’s 34th annual Homes for the Holidays homes tour. This year’s tour features three Topeka homes beautifully decorated for the holidays by area designers. The tour is from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20-21.

Homes for the Holidays is CASA of Shawnee County’s biggest fundraiser, providing the much-needed resources to recruit, train and retain CASA volunteer advocates. Advocates are highly-trained volunteers with varied backgrounds who are committed to being a voice in court for children caught up in the local foster care and court systems — no matter how long it takes.

Currently, CASA of Shawnee County is only able to serve about 27 percent of the children in Shawnee County who could benefit from having a CASA.

For many, the tour is also a favorite tradition kicking off the holiday season. Designers work closely with homeowners to transform their homes into unique holiday wonderlands. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, and can be purchased in advance at the Topeka Hy-Vee store, Porterfield’s Flowers & Gifts, Red Door Home Store, Blooms on Boswell, Linen Tree & Co., online at casaofshawneecounty.com or by calling the CASA office at (785) 215-8282.

The Patron Party will be Friday, Nov. 19. The preview event begins with tours of the homes and bakery shopping from 6:30-8 p.m. followed by a party at The Topeka Country Club from 8-10 p.m. Patron Party tickets are $100 and must be purchased in advance at casaofshawneecounty.com or by calling the CASA office at (785) 215-8282.

Patron Party tickets also serve as Home Tour admission on Saturday and Sunday.

Homes and designers:

Tony & Judy Pleviak

1134 S.W. Camden Lane — Topeka

Designed by: Blooms on Boswell — Lori McNorton and team

Matt & Sara Vincent

1501 S.W. Westover Rd. — Topeka

Designed by: Porterfield’s Flowers & Gifts — David Porterfield and team

Robert & Kristen White

5731 S.W. Clarion Lakes Way — Topeka

Designed by: Kristen White

*Location of Sweet Treats Bakery

Follow our tour on Facebook: @Homesfortheholidaystopeka