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GALVESTON HOLIDAY GUIDE

NOV 15,2019 – JAN 12, 2020

Take some time and discover Galveston’s holiday magic!

EVERYONE NEEDS ISLAND TIME!

Top 10 EventsThis Holiday Season:For more events, go to galveston.com/holidaymagic

HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENSEight holiday attractions, one venue at Moody Gardens. Enjoy Festival of Lights, ICE LAND, ice skating, holiday 3D/4D films, Cirque Joyeux and more. Save Big with Value Days. Nov 16 – Jan 12

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT MOODY GARDENS Brighten up the holidays with a tradition for families and groups alike. A mile-long trail with more than one million lights and lighted scenes take you around the Moody Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay. Enjoy the area’s only outdoor skating rink, concession areas with hot chocolate and festive food, holiday buffets, live entertainment and more. Nov 16 – Jan 12

ICE LAND: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD AT MOODY GARDENS A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create a holiday journey around the world! Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond to see how other cultures celebrate the season. Glide from the top of the Eiffel Tower on the Giant Ice Slide and chill out with a festive drink inside Shiver’s Ice Bar. Nov 16 – Jan 12

GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM PRESENTS THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE Galveston Railroad Museum will offer a 60-minute round-trip journey to the North Pole aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Once onboard, hot chocolate and treats are served as passengers read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to the museum. Nov 15 – Dec 29

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE HOLIDAY SEASONCelebrate the holidays with Grand entertainment – Vienna Boys Choir, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Bandstand, Once, Jaston Williams’ Blood and Holly, Jerry Jeff Walker, City Ballet of Houston – The Nutcracker, Nutcracker Afternoon Tea, Holiday Arts Market at ArtWalk, The 5 Browns and The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show – presented in Galveston’s magnificent, historic theatre. Nov 16 – Jan 12

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DOWNTOWN LASERS & LIGHTSDowntown Lasers & Lights features synchronized laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions such as a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree and a giant snow globe. While in the area, tackle some holiday shopping at the district’s many gift shops, boutiques, art galleries and antique shops. Nov 22 – Dec 31

HOLIDAY WITH THE CRANESCelebrate the magnificent 4-foot-tall Sandhill Cranes that arrive just in time for the holidays, with special events from sunrise to sunset. Dec 14 – 15

46TH ANNUAL DICKENS ON THE STRANDTravel back in time as downtown Galveston’s Strand street is transformed into the Victorian London of Charles Dickens with this beloved festival. Dec 6 – 8

HEATED INDOOR WATERPARK AT SCHLITTERBAHN GALVESTON Enjoy a sprinkle of holiday cheer while making a splash at the Houston area’s only indoor waterpark. Learn to Surf with Santa, check out the Bahn Borealis light show, and save with Grill & Thrill food packages, and more! Nov 29 – Dec 29

SANTA HUSTLE HALF MARATHON AND 5K Run with thousands of Santas through the streets of Galveston and along the Gulf waters! With festive music, outrageous holiday decorations and awesome swag, this isn’t just a race - it’s a magical experience! Register with code SANTAHUSTLE5 to save $5 off registration at santahustle.com. Dec 15

HOLIDAY DELIGHTS: A LONE STAR CHRISTMAS AT THE BRYAN MUSEUMAll trails will lead to The Bryan Museum and converge under the Lone Star for a day of purely Texas festivities, music, holiday foods and, of course, Santa. And what could be more Texan than Santa’s two lead Longhorns arriving just in time for a few photos before heading back to the Ranch to get ready for the big night? Dec 15

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50 DAYS OF HOLIDAY EVENTSgalveston.com/holidaymagic

MIRACLE POP-UP BAR AT DTO (DAQUIRI TIME OUT)Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up bar that serves specialty holiday cocktails from locations around the world. With kitschy holiday décor and professionally developed cocktails, Miracle is sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit. Nov 29 – Dec 25

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HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT

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ONGOING HOLIDAY EVENTS

GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM PRESENTS THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDENov 15 – Dec 29

ISLAND ETC PRESENTS: A TUNA CHRISTMAS Nov 8 – 30

HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENSNov 16 – Jan 12

MOODY GARDENS ICE LAND: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLDNov 16 – Jan 12

MOODY GARDENS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSNov 16 – Jan 12

DOWNTOWN LASERS & LIGHTS Nov 22 – Dec 31

SCHLITTERBAHN GALVESTON INDOOR WATERPARKNov 29 – Jan 5

MIRACLE® ON THE ISLANDCHRISTMAS-THEMED POP-UP COCKTAIL BARNov 29 – Dec 25(Held at DTO)

CIRQUE JOYEUX DINNER AND SHOW AT MOODY GARDENSDec 20 – 30

DAILY CALENDAR

ONCE AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSENov 16 – 17

AN EVENING WITH WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY AT THE GRANDNov 19

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR – CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA AT THE GRANDNov 22

JASTON WILLIAMS IN BLOOD & HOLLY – CHRISTMAS WEST OF THE PECOS AT THE GRAND Nov 23 – 24

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HOTEL GALVEZ HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATIONNov 29

ARTWALKNov 30

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE DOO WOP PROJECT AT THE GRANDNov 30

GALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT THE GRAND Dec 1

FAMILY FREE NIGHT WITH SANTA AT THE GALVESTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Dec 5

46TH ANNUAL DICKENS ON THE STRANDDec 6 – 8

CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE GRAND Dec 6 – 7

VICTORIAN HOLIDAY HOMES TOURDec 6

PIPE ORGAN EXTRAVAGANZA AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCHDec 7

OLIVER’S ALLEY, AT DICKEN’S ON THE STRAND SPONSORED BY GALVESTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUMDec 7 – 8

FAMILY DAY AT THE OCEAN STAR DRILLING RIG MUSEUMDec 14( for Children)

THE NUTCRACKER AFTERNOON TEA AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSEDec 14

HOLIDAY WITH THE CRANESDec 14 – 15

CITY BALLET OF HOUSTON PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSEDec 14 – 15

HOLIDAY DELIGHTS: A LONE STAR CHRISTMAS AT THE BRYAN MUSEUMDec 15

HOLIDAY FUN AT THE GALVESTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Dec 15

SANTA HUSTLE HALF MARATHON & 5K Dec 15

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE BRYAN MUSEUMDec 16

THE 5 BROWNS – HOLIDAY AT THE GRANDDec 21

DON’T DROP THE BALL! NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION AT ROSENBERG LIBRARY Dec 26

RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AT THE GRANDDec 28

12TH NIGHT CELEBRATION AT MOODY MANSIONJan 6

GALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AT THE GRANDJan 6

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL – A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON AT THE GRANDJan 11 – 12

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PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT MOODY GARDENSNov 16 – Dec 24

SANTA AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE (EDNA’S ROOM HOLIDAY ART MARKET)Nov 30

SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT HOTEL GALVEZDec 1, 8, 15 & 22

CHEER ON THE PIER! AT GALVESTON ISLAND HISTORIC PLEASURE PIERDec 7, 14 & 21

BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT ROSENBERG LIBRARY Dec 14

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE SAN LUIS RESORT (BLAKE’S BISTRO) Dec 14

SANTA ON THE STRANDDec 14 & 21

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT RAINFOREST CAFÉ Dec 21 & 22

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ONGOING MAGICAL ATTRACTIONS 1892 BISHOP’S PALACE1402 Broadway • 409.762.2475galvestonhistory.org

1895 MOODY MANSION2618 Broadway • 409.762.7668 moodymansion.org

BAYWATCH DOLPHIN TOURS2100 Harborside Drive • 832.859.4557 galvestonbaywatch.com

THE BRYAN MUSEUM1315 21st Street • 409.632.7685thebryanmuseum.org

GALVESTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM2618 Broadway •409.572.2544galvestoncm.org

GALVESTON ISLAND HISTORIC PLEASURE PIER2501 Seawall Blvd • 409.766.4950pleasurepier.com

GALVESTON HARBOR TOURSPier 22 • 409.763.1877galvestonhistory.org

GALVESTON HISTORIC TOURS409.789.9911 • galvestonhistorictour.com

GALVESTON NAVAL MUSEUMat Seawolf Park • 409.770.3196galvestonnavalmuseum.com

GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM2602 Santa Fe Place • 409.765.5700galvestonrrmuseum.com

GREAT STORM AT PIER 21 THEATER2100 Harborside Drive • 409.763.8808 galvestonhistory.org

HAUNTED MAYFIELD MANOR2313 Harborside Drive • 409.762.6677 hauntedmayfieldmanor.com

MOODY GARDENSOne Hope Blvd • 800.582.4673 moodygardens.com

OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE DRILLING RIG MUSEUM Pier 19 • 409.766.7827 oceanstaroec.com

PIRATES! LEGENDS OF THE GULF COAST2313 Harborside Drive • 409.762.6677 piratesgulfcoast.com

ROSENBERG LIBRARY2310 Sealy St.rosenberg-library.org

SCHLITTERBAHN HEATED INDOOR WATERPARK2026 Lockheed Drive • 409.770.9283schlitterbahn.com

TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM & 1877 TALL SHIP ELISSAPier 21 • 409.763.1877 galvestonhistory.org

ISLAND PASS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLEIf you’re visiting multiple attractions, visit galvestonislandpass.com for package discounts

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