Summer Lagoonfest at Lago Mar in Texas City is expanding its hours for the Labor Day weekend.
The lagoon, located at 3240 Lago Mar Blvd., will be open 10:00am to 8:00pm Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7. During the holiday weekend, all-day adult tickets will be $50 per day and all-day child tickets will be $40. Afternoon tickets for visits from 4-8 p.m. will be $35 for adults and $25 for children per day.
“People are going to be looking for something they can do outside and at safe distances during the Labor Day weekend, which is why we’re extending our hours to stay open a little later and to include Monday,” said Uri Man, President of The Lagoon Development Company. “I recommend making plans and getting tickets early as most days at the lagoon have been sold out.”
Summer Lagoonfest recently introduced new activities and a back-to-school package that is valid weekdays through Sept. 11, excluding Friday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7. The $25 value package includes one adult ticket and one child ticket, service fees or taxes not included. Availability is limited. Another new feature will be live entertainment Sunday, Aug. 30. Summer Lagoonfest will also be open until 8:00pm that day.
“This sunset performance will likely feature tropical-themed music, which will add to the get-away-from-it-all island ambiance at the lagoon,” Man said.
Activities during Summer Lagoonfest, which continues Wednesdays through Sundays, include an inflatable obstacle course, kayaking, sailing, electric jetboards by Onean and stand-up paddleboards.
“We do only have a limited quantity of these, so we highly recommend reserving your 30-minute session online when you purchase your admission ticket,” Man said.
Visitors to Summer Lagoonfest can enjoy cocktails, frozen drinks and street eats from a roster of food trucks, including Gelü Artisian Italian ice, Kurbside Eatz Asian fusion, Mister Softee soft-serve ice cream, Mr. Sizzles gourmet burgers, Pit King BBQ, Refill Station pizza, Taco Me Crazy and True Dog gourmet hot dogs.
The lagoon is operating at below 30 percent capacity due to coronavirus precautions. In addition to social distancing, a number of pandemic-related protocols are in place, including face masks required for entry and in designated areas, such as food and beverage lines, merchandise locations and other high-traffic areas. Staff also wear masks and undergo daily temperature checks and health screenings. Beach and lawn furniture are cleaned and sanitized regularly, and all restrooms and other high traffic areas are sanitized frequently.
The Lago Mar lagoon offers a mile of shoreline — more than any other Crystal Lagoons amenity in the nation. It holds 24 million gallons of water and the lagoon’s liner system is large enough to cover the entire Houston Galleria mall or 14 NFL football fields. The lagoon surface is equivalent to an approximate 1,350 home swimming pools.
The lagoon is the signature feature of a future 100-acre mixed-use entertainment district being built at the entrance to Lago Mar. Future phases of development around the lagoon are planned to include hotels, condo buildings, retail, dining, entertainment, as well as a separate pay-for-access beach club with multiple beaches for the general public with a cabana pool, a two-story swim-up bar on an island, a kid’s beach with water features, a floating obstacle course and a world-class watersports facility including kayaks, paddleboards and small sailboats. Also planned is an event center with a beachfront event lawn for corporate events, weddings and concerts.
Advance tickets can be purchased at www.summerlagoonfest.com. Tickets purchased at the box office on-site day of entry will be sold at the highest price levels. Note that ticket prices are subject to change.
Information about Lago Mar is available at www.lagomarintexascity.com.
