Imagine cool nights, warm fires, twinkling lights, and a cup of cocoa in hand. Candlelight Tour is set for Saturday and Sunday, December 12 & 13, 2015. Through entertainment, skits, and tours, families will hear the stories of Houston's past. Guests will tour decorated buildings, interact with historic characters, participate in children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop, and learn about Houston’s early residents, cultures, and customs. The Holiday Art Market will expand to include holiday themed items for your shopping enjoyment. Choirs and musicians will perform throughout the park. The Holiday Art Market opens at 4 p.m. each day and tours of the historic buildings begins at 5 p.m. For tickets, call 713-655-1912 or click below. Ticket prices increase at the gate to adults $15, seniors $12, students (6-18) $8, kids (5 & under are free). Parking available for $10 cash at Heritage Clay Street Garage, 1200 Bagby St. Enter garage at Clay St. Service animals only, please.
Calendar List of Events & Current Exhibits
Exhibit: The American Revolution Experience (coming on June 16, 2026)
Exhibit: UH Latino cARTographies Interactive Board
JULY
Patriot Day Free Family Events Wednesday, July 1, 10 AM - 4 PM FREE
Children’s Book Story Telling in the General Store with Author Deb Evans July 1, 10 AM - 2 PM FREE
Historic House Scavenger Hunt July 1, 10 AM- 12 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM FREE
Grayson Houston’s History Hare Photo Shoot July 1, 10 AM - 4 PM FREE
Houston Public Library - Patriotic Books for Check Out July 1, 10 AM - 4 PM FREE
Made Possible By: The Heritage Society’s exhibits, tours, events, and programs are funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance. Funding for these grants has been provided by Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal ARP Act. Some of the exhibits and programs are also sponsored by the Summerlee Foundation and the Bybee Foundation.
