Bayou Bend Family Day
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 04/27/2014
Tours, Performances, Activities & More!
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Bayou Bend Family Days
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Bayou Bend Family Days welcome you for fun and learning during select months, usually on the third Sunday.* Family Days are always free and open to the public. Enjoy:
- Station-guided house tours of the first floor (children under 10 are welcome!)
- Access to Bayou Bend's remarkable historic gardens
- Performances by fantastic musicians, puppeteers, dancers, storytellers, and more
- Craft activities suited for young children
- Educational themes related to aspects of Bayou Bend
- Exhibitions, demonstrations, and workshops centered around the day's theme
The first-floor house tours are hosted by volunteers from Houston Junior Woman's Club. Giveaways and promotions are offered through media sponsor Houston Public Radio (KUHF 88.7 and KUHA 91.7 FM).
*Check the calendar for specific days.
2013–2014 Themes and Dates
Hispanic Heritage
October 20, 2013
Explore contributions to U.S. culture by Spanish-speaking nations.
Building Community*
November 17, 2013
Celebrate citizenship by learning about early U.S. settlers.
November 17, 2013
Celebrate citizenship by learning about early U.S. settlers.
Historic Holidays
December 15, 2013
December 15, 2013
Discover the history of holidays in the United States.
Musical Traditions
January 19, 2014
January 19, 2014
Hear American music and learn about its diverse roots.
Animal Influences
February 16, 2014
February 16, 2014
See the way animals inspire art, inside and out!
Bayou Bend in Bloom*
March 16, 2014
March 16, 2014
Enjoy spring in the city with programs celebrating nature.
Great Books
April 27, 2014
April 27, 2014
Get inspired by great writing!
*presented with Rienzi (both houses open for programs; complimentary shuttle between the two locations)
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
The Museum of Fine Arts, HoustonLocation:
1001 Bissonnet
Houston, TX, 77005United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
713-639-7300Contact name:
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Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
04/27/2014
Time:
1-5pm
Price:
Free!
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service