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Christmas Village at Bayou Bend

Name: Christmas Village at Bayou Bend
Start: 2019-12-28T17:30:00-06:00
End: 2019-12-28T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

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Christmas Village at Bayou Bend

December 28 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Open every evening except December 24 & 25.

View a map of Christmas Village

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 throughout the estate. Get in the holiday spirit with a faux-snow slide for sledding, a cotton-snowball play area, a handcrafted model train circling a 15-foot tree, games for all ages, carols by the Mistletones, and more—all on 14 acres of gardens and art nestled in River Oaks. You can also take photos with Santa, who visits through December 23!

Holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion feature live actors, theatrical effects, and Christmas decorations. Plus, the Shop at Bayou Bend is open for browsing!

Know Before You Go:

Parking: Off-site parking if free but Priority parking is available for $10 (cash only). Parking in other lots is free. See the parking map.
Visitors with limited mobility: Please call 2-3 days before your visit, 713.639.7750, to ensure arrangements can be planned to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Strollers: Single-occupant strollers are welcome, though many paths do have steps.
Pets: Service animals are allowed, but please leave pets at home.
Tickets: Pre-Purchase tickets online. Christmas Village takes place rain or shine.
- Members: $13-$16 adult (ages 13+), $8-$10 youth (ages 5–12); Nonmembers: $15-$18 adult (ages 13+), $10-$12 youth (ages 5–12); Free for children ages 4 & younger
- Upgrade your evening with a theatrical, holiday-themed tour of the first floor of the house! The tour adds just $5 to any admission (including the free children’s tickets). Choose your tour time, and plan to arrive before the tour begins to explore Christmas Village, which you can enjoy after the tour, too!
Food and Drinks:
- 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!