Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Let’s spend the Sunday at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens!

Bayou Bend is the MFAH house museum for American arts and paintings and also have 14 acres of organically maintained gardens in Houston’s historic River Oaks neighborhood. Normally it has an admission fee but Feb 17 is the family day weekend and it’s FREE! I will be at the entrance with the HTXO sign.

More info from their website:

“Bayou Bend Family Days welcome you for fun and learning on Feb 17 Sunday.
Admission is free! 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

Sunday, February 17, 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
African American Heritage
Learn about African American artisans and inventors, musicians and authors, and others who shaped history through their work.”