Christmas Village at Bayou Bend 2024 Saturday, December 7, 2024 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.



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

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

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 beautifully decorated 15-foot Christmas tree.
  • Go sledding down a faux-snow slide.
  • Toss around cotton snowballs with your friends.
  • Join in games for all ages, from a scavenger hunt to antler rings and beyond.
  • Marvel at a 3-D video animation presented by LD Systems.
  • Listen to music from carolers, and play your own holiday tunes at music-bell stations.
  • Stop by the Cottage Shop to find unique holiday gifts.
  • Take photos with Santa ($10), who visits through December 23.

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 the house! Here’s how it works: Choose a time to tour the house, and you can explore Christmas Village throughout the entire evening, before and after your house 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.

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)
  • *A house-tour upgrade adds $5 to each admission (including to the free tickets for young children)

Premium Nights | December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 26, 27 & 28

  • 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)
  • *A house-tour upgrade adds $5 to each admission (including to the free tickets for young children)


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