Sunday, November 22, 2015

Weekly Events & Activities Rundown November 23rd-29th

Here is the rundown for Thanksgiving week! 

Ongoing Activities
Mommy & Me @10am and Storytime @11am @ Galveston Children's Museum (Tues-Fri)

Ice Land Sculptures & Festival of Lights @ Moody Gardens (Nov 14-Jan 10)     GCM Calendar
*Santa Sighting!! Santa will be at Moody Gardens weekends Nov 14-Dec 17 and then daily Dec 18-23.     Moody Gardens Holidays

Weekly Events & Activities November 23-29

Mon Nov 23rd

Galveston Children's Museum
      RLS Project! 10:30-1pm
      *Create an RLS piece to share secretly with others. You can hide it wherever you like for someone else to find!  Free with museum admission.   GCM Event Calendar
      
Tues Nov 24th


Galveston Children's Museum
      Homeschool kids puff mobiles 12-1pm
      *Create a vehicle using different materials such as straws and life savers. Free with museums admission.     GCM Event Calendar

Rosenberg Library
      Drop-In Art Studio 2:30-5pm
      *Decorate an ornament with Amy from Clay Cup Studios! Free!     Drop-In Art Studio

Wed Nov 25th

Rosenberg Library
      Storytime 10am & 2pm
      *Stories, songs, and games!
     
Moody Methodist Labyrinth
       Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Beaver Moon 5:45pm
       *Open to the public! Take a full moon walk of the labyrinth with walk starting approximately 1/2 after sunset.     Labyrinth Walk

Clay Cup Studios
        Kids Canvas Painting 11am-1pm
        *Come paint an adorable turkey! Mario's Pizza and drinks included! Cost is $25.    Canvas Painting

Thurs Nov 26th
Happy Thanksgiving!

Moody Gardens
     Festival of Lights Food Drive Thursday 6pm
     *Get 2for1 admission to the Festival of Lights when you bring a non-perishable food item. What a great way to kick off the holiday season after having your turkey!    Food Drive Thursday

Pleasure Pier
      Thanksgiving at Pleasure Pier 3-9pm
      *Come out to Pleasure Pier on Thanksgiving and ride all day for $16.99! Operating hours on Thanksgiving are 3-9pm.     Pleasure Pier

Fri Nov 27th

Clay Cup Studios
      Black Friday Day Camp 9am-12pm
      *Get your shopping done while your kiddos have fun at Clay Cup Studios! Contact the studio for more information and cost.    Black Friday Day Camp

Moody Gardens
      Home for the Holidays Gift Market 2-9pm
      *Time for holiday shopping! Stop by the market to find unique and interesting gifts! $6.00 admission.  *Santa Sighting!!  Though I couldn't find times, it is mentioned that Santa will be making a visit sometime at the market.    Gift Market

Hotel Galvez & Spa
      Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration 6-7:30pm
      *Free event! Tree lighting and performance from The Nutcracker, carolers, and hand bell choir. *Santa Sighting!! Santa will start the festivities off with his arrival! Photos with him will be $15.   Lighting Celebration

Saturday Nov 28th

Home Depot
       Build a School House Bank 9am-12pm
       *Build a school house bank at the Home Depot kids workshop! Each kid receives their craft, a certificate, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last! This was listed on their website, so please call the store for any more information! You can register online here: Home Depot Kids Workshop

Galveston Childrens Museum
       Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm
      *Additional science activity included with admission price.     Spectacular Saturdays

Moody Gardens
      Home for the Holidays Gift Market 10am-9pm
      *Time for holiday shopping! Stop by the market to find unique and interesting gifts! $6.00 admission.  *Santa Sighting!!  Though I couldn't find times, it is mentioned that Santa will be making a visit sometime at the market.    Gift Market

Clay Cup Studios
       Christmas Ornament Workshop 5:30-7:30pm
        *Glass Fusion ornament workshop. $5.00 to hold place which will go towards balance of your ticket. This involves glass and is probably best for older kids/teens.     Ornament Workshop
   
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
     Beach Combing 101 10-11:15pm     
     *Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration!   Beach Combing 
     Pirate Treasure Hunt 1-2pm
     *Hunt for missing treasure and make some pirate crafts! You may even walk the plank! Pirate Treasure Hunt 
     Bay Tower Hike 3:30-4:30pm
     *Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower!    Bay Tower Hike

Strand
      Art Walk 6-9pm
      *Head down to the Strand for the annual Art Walk. Check out the galleries and have snacks and beverages provided by most! Lots of live music as well!    Art Walk

The Grand 1984 Opera House
       Artwalk at the Grand:Holiday Arts Market with Santa Visit 6-9pm
       *While you are at Artwalk, stop by this special event at The Grand. The art market will be located in the Edna Room. *Santa Sighting!! Santa will be there from 6-8pm!   Artwalk at the Grand


Sunday Nov 29

Downtown
2508 Post Office
      Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm     *Pick up some local produce and help support local farmers and growers. They usually have a kids corner here and an artist playing some tunes.  Farmers Market

Hendley Market
2010 Strand
     Naughty Nana 1-3pm
     *Nana will be making an appearance at Hendly Market! The kids love her!     Naughty Nana

Clay Cup Studios
     Days till Christmas Canvas 1-2:30pm
     *Create a Christmas countdown with chalkboard paint! Each child will be given chalk with their project. Cost is $25.    Christmas Canvas


Did I miss something? Be sure to let me know!! 

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