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.
Check out the Candlelight Cafe Menu!
Calendar List of Events & Current Exhibits
Exhibit: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo History Exhibit
Exhibit: UH Latino cARTographies Interactive Board Exhibit
New Exhibit: The Karankawa: An Enduring Culture of Texas
Karankawa Exhibit: Speaker Dirk Van Tuerenhout of HMNS - Friday, March 21, 2025, 6:00 PM
Closed for Bayou City Arts Festival, VIP Lounge in Plaza, and Retail Booth - Sunday, March 30, 2025
History on Tap: Dr. Steven Sewell “The History of Beer: From its Sumerian origins to today’s microbreweries” - Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00 PM
Closed for new park event “Big Blanket Super Picnic” - Saturday, April 19
Members: Painted Churches Bus Tour - Saturday, April 26, 2025 (MORE INFO COMING SOON)
Houston Heritage Luncheon - Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 11:00 AM
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.