Every other year, since 1996, we open our home to the pubic to view and enjoy the display of hundreds of different and unique Nativity sets. This year, 2026, celebrates 30 years since that first Open House with our guests enjoying the beauty of the Nativity - the birth of Jesus Christ. To this date, there are just under 1,000 Nativity sets in the collection.
I began collecting Nativities 40 years ago because Christmas came alive to me after I committed my life to follow Jesus. It was my Mom that encouraged me to display my collection because it was so beatiful. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer early in 1996. With her as my first hostess, in her honor, I did that first Open House with 167 Nativities to display. We had just over 200 guests. She passed away the next April, 1997, and I have been opening our home every other year since that time. To date, we have had over 8,000 guests attend the Nativity showings.
Now, in recent years, this website has been added. We are honored that the birth of our Savior is exalted by the interest and delight of our guests that attend our biannual displays and by those visiting this website. You, also, are welcome to enjoy the Nativity sets by opening the tab "Collection". You can view each of the Nativities and the corresponding narrative at your leisure.
Our 2026 Nativity Open House will be December 4th, 5th, 6th and 11th, 12th, 13th. Our location is 3242 S. Carpenter Road, Modesto, CA 95358. We welcome your attendance. Groups of 10 or more are asked to call or email for scheduling. We are open from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday hours are 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Email address: info@conwaynativities.com.
Many ask, "What is the future of your collection?" I respond with my heartfelt prayer that a church or organization will take the collection and display it as I have done. I am always praying and looking for that miracle group. In the meantime, with continued health, we will continue with the Open House display every other year.
God bless you all through this Nativity journey,
Toni Conway
December 4, 5, 6
December 11, 12, 13
Time: Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sundays, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM