Holiday in the Gardens: Featuring ICE LAND & Festival of Lights

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Moody Gardens | Galveston, TX

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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 from November 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025.
Quick Links To All The Info You Need:
Pricing: https://www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season/pricing/
Hotel Packages: https://www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season/plan_your_visit/
Buy Your Tickets: https://tickets.moodygardens.com/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?CG=TI&C=ADMISSION
Things to Do: https://www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season/things_to_do/
Holiday Dining Options:
https://www.moodygardens.com/holiday-season/things-to-do#buffet-section
FAQ's: https://www.moodygardens.com/holiday-season/faq
Featuring
Ice Land: Pole-to-Pole
It's holiday fun for all ages as a skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey from the North to South Poles. Encounter polar bears, penguins, humpback whales, snowy owls, walruses, reindeer and so much more. It's a cool experience as you soar down the giant Ice Slide and enjoy your favorite holiday spirits at Shivers Ice Bar.
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.
Ice Skating Rink
Starting at 6pm when the Festival of Lights trail opens. You must enter through the Festival of Lights trail to access the Ice Skating Rink (Ice Skating is included with your Festival of Lights ticket in the evenings!) You can also rent out the rink for private groups, contact us to find out more!
Holiday 3D Films
Enjoy holiday films on the largest screen in Texas.
Rudolph 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. 4 slides down The Arctic Slide are included in the Holiday Pass! Must be over 36" to ride.
Train Rides
Enjoy the holiday lights and music as the train takes you along a section of the Festival of Lights trail. Must be under 48" tall to ride.
Pictures with Santa
Nightly Fireside S'Mores
Join us around the firepit and warm up your hands and your heart with a little fireside treat!
Holiday Fantasy: A Live Show Spectacular - Dec 19-30
Moody Gardens and Mirage Entertainment present this fantastic Christmas show which combines musical theater illusions, acrobatics, stunning visuals and electrifying performances into a heartwarming spectacle that will reignite your holiday joy.
Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast with Santa this holiday season! Breakfast includes a meet and greet with Santa, souvenir photo and a delicious buffet featuring biscuits and gravy, waffles, omelet station, fresh fruit and more!
Nightly Holiday Buffets
Enjoy a Holiday meal with your family, and leave the cooking and tidying up to us.
New Year's Palooza: Family Celebration
An action packed adventure awaits the whole family. Check out hotel packages that include spectacular accommodations and family-friendly activities including air hockey, foosball, bounce houses, arcade games, adult lounge area, attractions tickets and Holiday Fantasy: A Live Show Spectacular tickets.
New Year's Eve Party with the Mambo Jazz Kings
It's time to celebrate sparkle and dance your way right into 2025. Enjoy live music by the Mambo Jazz Kings with an array of hors d'oeuvres, two complimentary drink tickets, cash bar and a balloon drop for an unforgettable evening at the Francis and Moody Ballroom.
New Year’s Eve Cruise
Cruise into 2025 with a spectacular evening with music, dancing any merriment aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Tickets coming soon.
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Moody Gardens, Nature's Wonders, Galveston, TX 77554, United States,Galveston, Texas

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