The Lakewood Home Tour turns 50 this year. On November 7 and 8, 2026, eight East Dallas homes open to the public, with proceeds supporting neighborhood public schools. For anyone curious about Lakewood, it is the easiest way to see how these houses actually live, and a reminder of how closely the neighborhood ties its homes to its schools.
When and where is the 2026 Lakewood Home Tour?
The Lakewood Early Childhood PTA lists the 50th annual tour for Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026. Hours are:
- Saturday daytime tour: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday candlelight tour: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday daytime tour: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A daytime weekend pass is $50 and includes a guidebook. The PTA's page shows the $65 candlelight tour, the $100 VIP candlelight tour and the bus buyout package as sold out.
Which homes are on the tour?
The PTA lists eight homes this year:
- 7210 Brennans Drive
- 6823 Bob O Link Drive
- 7140 Wildbriar Drive
- 7030 Tokalon Drive
- 6645 Country Club Circle
- 600 N. Brookside Drive
- 7059 Pasadena Avenue (Saturday only)
- 6819 Avalon Avenue (Sunday only)
That is two more homes than last year. The 2025 tour, the 49th, featured six houses, including a 1925 Spanish Eclectic home on Lakewood Boulevard turning 100, a 2024 Santa Barbara style new build and a 1975 house renovated for modern life, PaperCity reported.
Who benefits from the tour?
Ticket sales support East Dallas public schools. PaperCity's 2025 coverage named Lakewood Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High School as beneficiaries, and the PTA describes the tour as one of its largest fundraisers. That connection is part of Lakewood's identity. Many families buy here specifically to be zoned to these Dallas ISD schools, and the tour is a visible way neighbors invest in them.
How do the Dallas ISD bond plans fit in?
In May 2026 Dallas ISD voters approved a $6.2 billion bond, which the district describes as the largest school bond in Texas history. The district says it will build 26 new schools to replace aging buildings, renovate every campus and remove its remaining 700 portable classrooms. The district has not listed campus-by-campus plans in the materials we reviewed, so families should check the bond website for specific Lakewood schools.
Why is a home tour useful for buyers?
Lakewood's housing stock is unusually varied. The neighborhood developed from the early 20th century through the 1950s and includes Craftsman, Prairie, Tudor, Spanish and Mediterranean Eclectic and early Ranch homes, many built with native Austin stone. Our agents at The Agency Dallas who work Lakewood and East Dallas often suggest the tour to buyers who are new to the area, for a few reasons:
- Seeing renovations in person. Tours show how owners have added space, reworked kitchens or kept original details. That helps buyers picture what is possible with an older house.
- Understanding the street grid. Walking between homes on Tokalon, Wildbriar and Country Club Circle gives a feel for different pockets near White Rock Lake and the Lakewood Country Club.
- Conservation district context. Parts of Lakewood are in a city conservation district that regulates aspects of home design. The Advocate reported the district expanded by 146 homes in February 2025. Seeing new construction next to originals shows how those rules play out.
- Meeting neighbors. Volunteers and homeowners are a great source of honest local perspective.
How should you plan a visit?
With eight homes spread across several streets, a little planning helps. A few suggestions based on the published schedule:
- Pick your day by the exclusive homes. 7059 Pasadena Avenue is open Saturday only, and 6819 Avalon Avenue is open Sunday only. If one of those is a priority, choose your day accordingly.
- Group stops by area. Several homes sit near Lakewood Country Club and the streets off Tokalon and Wildbriar. Clustering nearby stops saves time.
- Bring the guidebook. It comes with the ticket and usually includes background on each house, which is useful context for buyers comparing renovation approaches.
- Respect the homes. These are private residences opened by generous owners. Volunteers will share house rules at each stop.
What else is happening in East Dallas this season?
The Advocate's look back at 2025 offers a sense of the neighborhood's recent trajectory: the Lakewood Conservation District added 146 homes, the city relaunched its Garland Road Vision Plan to study pedestrian and bike access from the 3G intersection to I-635, and new park amenities opened, including a splash pad at Old East Dallas Work Yard Park and a dog park at Lakeland Hills Park. The Lakewood Branch Library also marked 55 years. Those civic threads are part of why East Dallas continues to draw families who want an established neighborhood close to White Rock Lake.
Our East Dallas page has more about the neighborhoods around White Rock Lake.
Fifty years is a long run for a volunteer event. The Agency Dallas admires how this one keeps reinventing itself, adding candlelight tours and new homes, while staying focused on the same goal: supporting the schools that hold East Dallas together.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Lakewood Home Tour?
The 50th annual Lakewood Home Tour runs Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026. Daytime hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, and a candlelight tour runs Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The Lakewood Early Childhood PTA posts ticket and volunteer information on its website.
How much are Lakewood Home Tour tickets?
A daytime weekend pass is $50 and includes a guidebook, according to the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA. The candlelight tour at $65, the VIP candlelight tour at $100 and the full bus buyout were listed as sold out when we checked. Availability can change, so confirm on the PTA site before you go.
Where does Lakewood Home Tour money go?
Proceeds support East Dallas public schools, and the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA calls the tour one of its largest fundraisers. Coverage of the 2025 tour named Lakewood Elementary, J.L. Long Middle School and Woodrow Wilson High School as beneficiaries. Specific 2026 allocations are set by the PTA.
What architectural styles are common in Lakewood?
Lakewood includes Craftsman, Prairie and Four Square, Tudor, Spanish and Mediterranean Eclectic, and early Ranch homes, many built from native Austin stone between the early 1900s and the 1950s. Newer homes also appear, and parts of the neighborhood fall under a city conservation district that guides design.
