Bayou Bend Family Days
2011–2012 Family Day Themes
September 18, 2011 We the People
Bayou Bend is the place to celebrate Constitution Week! Join us for an afternoon of American identity.
October 16, 2011 The Art of Dining
Our October Family Day looks at American foodways, from the dining table to food on the go.
November 20, 2011 The First Americans
Discover the customs and traditions of America’s earliest settlers from the European explorers to the native peoples.
December 18, 2011 Celebrate the Season
Celebrate the joyous spirit of the season with performances and activities that take us back to our holiday past.
January 15, 2012 Our Classical Past
See how the ancient world influenced American art and design.
February 19, 2012 All Creatures Great and Small
Explore nature inside and out at this critter-inspired Family Day.
March 25, 2012 The Splendor of Spring
The March Family Day celebrates the beauty of spring in one of Texas's most famous garden settings.
April 15, 2012 A Symphony of Sounds
Listen to live music, make your own instruments, and learn about diverse musical traditions at Bayou Bend in April.
May 20, 2012 Texas Legends
In May, we honor Miss Ima Hogg and her fellow Texas Legends with a Family Day all about the Lone Star State!
Bayou Bend Family Days welcome you for fun and learning! Family Days are always free and open to the public. Tours of the 1st floor of the house are hosted by volunteers from Houston Junior Woman's Club, and giveaways and promotions are offered through our media sponsor, Houston Public Radio (KUHF 88.7 and KUHA 91.7 FM).
Bayou Bend Family Days feature:
- Station-guided house tours of the 1st floor (children under 10 welcome!)
- Access to Bayou Bend's remarkable historic gardens
- Performances by fantastic musicians, puppeteers, dancers, storytellers, and more!
- Craft activities suited for young children
- An educational theme related to an aspect of Bayou Bend
- Exhibitions, demonstrations, and workshops centered around the day's theme