Christmas Village at Bayou Bend is happening now through December 30, 2019
Open every evening except December 24 & 25
Daily Hours
Sunday–Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.*
Friday & Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
*Sunday & Monday, December 22 & 23: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive
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Discover an immersive Christmas experience at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights and activities for all ages throughout the 14-acre estate.
Fun, holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion feature live actors, theatrical effects, and Christmas decorations. You’ll find lots more to see and do, too:
- 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, including a scavenger hunt, antler rings, and more
- Listen to live music from carolers, and make your own holiday tunes at music-bell stations
- Have your picture taken with Santa, who visits through December 23! The $10 photo fee includes print & digital versions.
- And more!
Plus, the Cottage Shop at Bayou Bend is open for browsing! Christmas Village takes place rain or shine. Single-occupant strollers are welcome, though many paths do have steps. Service animals are allowed, but please leave pets at home.
Visitors with limited mobility: A few days before your visit, please call 713.639.7750 to ensure arrangements can be planned to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
View a map of Christmas Village
• Priority parking is $10 (cash only). Parking in other lots is free. Staff will direct drivers to free, off-site overflow parking as needed. Rideshare options are encouraged. See the parking map.
• Upgrade your evening with a theatrical, holiday-themed tour of the first floor of the house! Here’s how it works: You choose a time to tour the house, but you can explore Christmas Village throughout the entire evening, both before and after your house tour. (The tour adds just $5 to any admission, including the free children’s tickets).
• Drinks for sale at the bar. Dinner, light bites, hot chocolate, and more treats are also available for purchase at the Santa’s Kitchen food truck, in the village tent, and at the sweet shop near the house!
Christmas Village at Bayou Bend*
• Members: $13 adult (ages 13+), $8 youth (ages 5–12)
• Nonmembers: $15 adult (ages 13+), $10 youth (ages 5–12)
• Free for children ages 4 & younger
*A house-tour upgrade adds $5 to each admission (including the free children’s tickets)
Premium Nights* (Fridays & Saturdays, plus December 22 & 23)
• Members: $16 adult (ages 13+), $10 youth (ages 5–12)
• Nonmembers: $18 adult (ages 13+), $12 youth (ages 5–12)
• Free for children ages 4 & younger
*A house-tour upgrade adds $5 to each admission (including the free children’s tickets)
