Christmas Village at Bayou Bend 2024

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December 2024
Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend. Cross a dazzling bridge into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of sparkling lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. 

Dates

• Open December 6–30, 2024
• Premium Nights open 5:30–10 p.m.*
  • December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28
• Additional Nights open 5:30–9:30 p.m.
  • December 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 29, 30
• Closed December 9, 10, 16, 17, 24 & 25 
• Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive

Admission

• General Admission: $18 Adult and Youth (ages 13+), $12 Child (ages 5–12)
• MFAH Members: $16 Adult and Youth (ages 13+), $10 Child (ages 5–12)
• Free for Young Child (ages 4 & younger)
• *Upgrade: tour the historic house for just $5 more. (Fee is applicable on all tickets, including free tickets for young children.) 

Premium Nights

• General Admission: $21 Adult and Youth (ages 13+), $14 Child (ages 5–12)
• MFAH Members: $19 Adult and Youth (ages 13+), $12 Child (ages 5–12)
• Free for Young Child (ages 4 & younger)
• *Upgrade: tour the historic house for just $5 more. (Fee is applicable on all tickets, including free tickets for young children.)

Discounted Nights | December 11, 18, 19 

• Wear an Ugly Sweater and save $5 on entry!

Highlights

• Tour the first floor of Ima Hogg’s historic house to see live actors, theatrical effects, and festive Christmas decorations.*
• Watch a handcrafted model train circle the spectacular 15-foot Christmas tree. 
• Go sledding down a faux-snow slide.
• Toss around cotton snowballs with your friends.
• Take photos with Santa ($10), who visits through December 23.
• ...and more!

Plan Your Visit

• Christmas Village takes place rain or shine.
• Parking: A limited amount of priority parking is available for $10. Parking in other lots is free. Drivers are directed to free off-site overflow parking as needed.
• Single-occupant strollers are welcome, though many paths do have steps. Service animals are permitted, but please leave pets at home.
• Visitors with limited mobility: A few days before your visit, please call 713.639.7750 for accommodation information and arrangements.
• Drinks are for sale at the bar. Choose from a variety of food, sweets, and drinks available for purchase.
• *Upgrade your evening with a theatrical, holiday-themed tour of the first floor of Ima Hogg’s residence! Here’s how it works: Simply pick a time to visit the house, then you can explore Christmas Village before and after your tour. (The tour adds $5 to any admission, including the free tickets for young children.) Be sure to allow time to park, walk to the entrance, and arrive at the house.

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