Holiday in the Gardens

Festival of Lights

This year, the holiday season will shine brighter than ever with an event that has become a tradition for families and groups alike.

Enjoy a festive stroll along this mile-long trail featuring more than two million lights and lighted scenes themed to holiday music that take you around the Moody Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay. Stops along the way bring you to slight displays, concession areas, hot chocolate, fireside S’mores and other festive foods, Mistletoe, along with plenty of photo and selfie opportunities!

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 4D

Enjoy the beloved animated television classic as the magic of 4D engages all of your senses. Classic songs and dialogue are brought to life by loveable, iconic characters – the Abominable Snow Monster, Hermey the elf, Santa Claus and, of course, Rudolph “the most famous reindeer of all.”

Arctic Slide

Enjoy the fun with a festive glide down the Arctic Slide.

Holiday Films

Enjoy holiday films on the largest screen in Texas.

Train Rides

Enjoy the holiday lights and music as the train takes you along a section of the Festival of Lights trail.

Fireside S’mores

A tasty Christmas classic! Roast S’mores fireside with us surrounded by the holiday lights and music on the Festival of Lights trail.