Festa della Befana 2026

This is an event for kids and their families only.

Calling all bambini! Bring your family and learn about a long-held Italian tradition as we celebrate la Festa della Befana on January 11th at the Italian Cultural & Community Center! We'll be paid a visit by la Befana herself, who will bring candy for the children in attendance.

About la Befana

According to legend, the three wise men asked la Befana to come with them to bring gifts to baby Jesus. La Befana declined, saying she was too busy with her housework. When she changed her mind, she searched far and wide trying to catch up to them, but to no avail. To this day, she is still searching for the baby Jesus, and for this reason she brings sweets and candies by broomstick for children who have been good—or a lump of coal for those who have been bad—on the eve of the Epiphany each year.

Details

Date: Sunday, January 11, 2025

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Italian Cultural & Community Center, 1101 Milford Street

This event is free to attend, but donations are appreciated! The Italian Cultural & Community Center of Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to advance, celebrate and preserve Italian culture and heritage through educational, cultural and social offerings for all Houstonians. Your support helps us fulfill our mission.

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Questions? Email us at [email protected].

La Befana reads a story to attendees at our 2025 Festa della Befana.

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