Holiday in the Gardens
November 18, 2023 - January 6, 2024
1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, TX (Directions) | Phone: (409)762-8477 | Website
About
As the largest holiday destination in the Southwest, Moody Gardens offers more holiday attractions, activities, festive fun, dining and hotel packages than you can imagine.
Hours
Most Yearly Attractions
Open: 10AM – 7PM Daily
Christmas Day Open: 12PM – 5PM
Ice Land
Peak Nights: 10AM – 10PM
Value Days: 11AM – 9PM
Christmas Day Open: 12PM – 10PM
Festival of Lights & Holiday Attractions
Peak Nights: 6PM – 10PM
Value Days: 6PM – 9PM
(Including Christmas Day
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.
Trollbeads Bracelets
Luxury Vacation Rentals Available
Experience a Fishing Adventure!
Trollbeads Bracelets
Luxury Vacation Rentals Available
Experience a Fishing Adventure!
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