The Downtown District and City of Houston will be hosting Winter Wanderland on Bagby Street which is a lighting extravaganza for the grand re-opening of Bagby Street from 6 PM - 9 PM, on Friday, November 19. Our museum area will be converted to a Candlelight Tours Experience.
Event Description at 1100 Bagby Street:
Below is a list of activities that The Heritage Society has planned at 1100 Bagby Street in coordination with the City's Winter Wanderland lighting extravaganza which starts at 6 PM. Most are free with the exception of the food, drinks, shopping and exhibits.
El Tiempo Cantina dinner and margaritas on the Bagby Street Courtyard
2 Historic House Tours with Reenactors and Docents
Enjoy holiday/gospel choir performances
Meet historical characters Sam Houston and a NoTsuOh King and a Queen
Have some free dessert from Reina Desserts
Buy some park favorite hotdogs, nachos, corn on the cob, and churros from El Kiosko
Shop our gift shop before Black Friday
Enjoy Bagby Street poem by resident poet Katrina Machetta
Learn about Bagby Street’s history from 2 experts - Martha Whiting-Goddard and Nicole Deere
See beautiful decorations from Kirksey Gregg Productions
Buy canned drinks and bottled water in the gift shop area
Alley Theatre's Exhibit Opening is the same night with Haak Winery samplings and wine gift baskets - Tickets on sale now. It’s their 75th Anniversary!
There are several activities planned for Winter Wanderland at Sam Houston Park and all down Bagby Street. Charge your phone, there will be lots of pics to take!
A million dollars worth of lighting will be turned on all up and down Bagby Street at around 6:30 PM or at sunset. Other activities will also be provided all up and down Bagby Street to create a Boulevard experience, and a children’s area will be at Sam Houston Park.
Join us in this HOUnique experience for locals and tourists that shares #HoustonHistory, family fun, and is a great kickoff to the holidays.
