GALVESTON HOLIDAY GUIDE NOV 15,2019 – JAN 12, 2020 Take some time and discover Galveston’s holiday magic! EVERYONE NEEDS ISLAND TIME! Top 10 Events This Holiday Season: For more events, go to galveston.com/holidaymagic HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS Eight 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 SEASON Celebrate 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 1 2 3 DOWNTOWN LASERS & LIGHTS Downtown 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 CRANES Celebrate 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 STRAND Travel 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 MUSEUM All 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 4 5 6 7 8 9 50 DAYS OF HOLIDAY EVENTS galveston.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 10 HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT Join our special holiday scavenger hunt this season by looking for #GalvestonElfie spots around the island for a chance to win several prizes. For a full list of details and prizes, visit Galveston.com/elfie. LOOK FOR STAY MID-WEEK & SAVE! www.galveston.com 888.GAL.ISLE (425.4753)