Christmas Village at Bayou Bend

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Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend, presented by Texas Children’s. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.

December 8–30, 2023 (closed December 11, 18, 24 & 25)
Open 5:30–9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays (except Tuesday, December 26)
Open 5:30–10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays & Tuesday, December 26
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 beautiful 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 3D 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 (cash only). 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 you arrive, please call 713.639.7750 to make arrangements so your visit is as enjoyable as possible.
Drinks are for sale at the bar. A variety of food, sweets, and drinks will be 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 free tickets for young children)

Premium Nights | December 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 26, 29 & 30

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 free tickets for young children)

Presenting Sponsor of Christmas Village at Bayou Bend:

Hospitality Sponsor:

Additional support is generously provided by:
Mitra Mujica-Margolis and Michael Margolis
Frost Bank

Special thanks to LD Systems