Friday, November 11, 2016

Galveston Island 2016 Santa Sightings

Here is a quick rundown of where you can Santa throughout the island this Holiday season! Check back often as I will add events as they pop up through December! Happy Santa hunting!!

Santa Sightings 2016

Moody Gardens - Festival of Lights
     DATES: Nov 12th-Dec 23rd
    Santa is parachuting in on Nov. 12th to get Winter Wonder Island kicked off! Santa will be at Moody Gardens for pictures on weekends Nov 13th-Dec 18th. You can find him there daily Dec 19th-23rd.   Santa @ Moody

Schlitterbahn Waterpark - Holiday Splash
      DATES: Nov 21st-Dec 23rd
      Santa hops on a bodyboard and surfs the wave to show off his tricks, then he helps little ones learn to surf in a brief one-on-one lesson. Kids have the opportunity to meet Santa in this unique way three times a day through - 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm through Dec 23!  Santa @ Schlitterbahn

Ronald McDonald Lights of Love
      DATES: Dec 2nd
      Ronald McDonald House Galveston presents its 11th annual Lights of Love event on Friday, December 2nd from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. There will be refreshments, games and pictures taken with Santa.... And let's not forget the Holiday Silent Auction. Santa @ Lights of Love
    
Hotel Galvez 
Brunch With Santa
     DATES: Dec 4th, 11th, 18th
     Enjoy the Hotel Gnalvez's famous brunch while the kids get a chance to meet Santa. This is a great way to get for the kids to get some one on one time with the man himself! Reservations recommended! Santa @ Galvez

Pleasure Pier - Cheer on the Pier
       DATE: Dec 3rd-24th
       Spend your Saturdays at the Pleasure Pier with Santa! Families can watch holiday movies, enjoy kids activities and rides! Activities at Santa’s Workshop are from 12pm-4pm and include photos with Santa, letters to Santa and cookie decorating. Holiday movies are from 7pm to 9pm. Operating hours are 11am-9pm. Santa @ Pleasure Pier

Rosenberg Library - Stories with Santa
      DATE: Dec 10th
       Visit with Santa, enjoy refreshments, listen to festive stories and receive a special treat! Pre-register each child at the Children’s Reference Desk or go to the Events Calendar. Don’t forget your camera! **You must pre-register at the rosenberg-library.org events calendar.  Santa @ Rosenberg

Galveston Railroad Museum - Santa Train
      DATE: Dec 10th
      Santa is coming to town! Santa parks the sleigh and rides into the museum on the Harborside Express, decorated in its winter finery. Then he takes up station in our Depot to visit with the children and hear their wish lists.  Santa @ Railroad Museum

Tom Thumb Nursery - Santa Paws

     DATE: Dec 10th
     Get your picture taken with your pet and Santa at Tom's Thumb Nursery from 10-2. Proceeds support the Galveston Island Humane Society.  All proceeds from the pics will benefit the Humane Society.   Santa @ Tom Thumb

The Strand
      DATES: Dec 10th, 17th
      Santa will be at the Strand downtown for pictures from 1-4pm!  Santa @ The Strand

Odyssey Academy - Winterfest
      DATES: Dec 10th
      Santa will be at the Odyssey Academy Winterfest tomorrow from 11am-2!  Santa @ Odyssey

Clay Cup Studios - Elf on the Shelf Reading
      DATES: Dec 17th
      Enjoy a reading of Elf on the Shelf and the big guy will be stopping in too!   Santa @ Clay Cup  

Rainforest Cafe - Breakfast with Santa
      DATES: Dec 17th, 24th
      Enjoy a buffet and Breakfast with Santa and Cha Cha!! There will be raffles, prizes, and crafts! Reservations and tickets required! The kids already love this place - can you imagine Santa there too??    Santa @ Rainforest  GROUPON FOR RAINFOREST GIFT CERTIFICATE (GIK Affiliated) https://www.groupon.com/deals/rainforest-cafe-5-houston

The Galveston Children's Museum - Tea Time with Santa
      DATES: Dec 18th
      Come and join Santa for an afternoon of holiday filled festivities.  Sip hot cocoa, tea or cider and enjoy tasty treats.  Get creative with arts and crafts, enjoy a story time and of course a chat with Santa Claus. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture magical memories!  Tickets are  $5 for everyone 2 years or older and does not include general admission.   Santa @ GCM

Saengerfest Park - Santa Hustle 5K and Half Marathon
      DATES: Dec 18th
      Lots of Santas here! This will be people dressed as Santa - I don't think there is an "official" Santa. Jingle all the way through the course with candy and cookies, festive music, creative Christmas images, and so much more, it is all designed to get you in the perfect holiday mood. And to make your jingle tingle, NEW for Santa Hustle this year includes a dri-fit half-zip along with the Santa Hat and Beard and 5K FINISHER MEDAL! Santas @ Santa Hustle

Island Bay Resort - Holiday Festivities
      DATES: Dec 18th
     The community is invited to join in at Island Bay Resort on Sunday, December 4th from 5pm to 7:30pm. Join in the Holiday Festivities with snowballs, laughs, and memories. Visit with Santa and take photos to capture the season! This event is FREE to the public and we welcome all to join. Snacks and Refreshments will be available.   Santa @ Island Bay

Island Bay Resort - Holiday Festivities
      DATES: Dec 18th
     The community is invited to join in at Island Bay Resort on Sunday, December 4th from 5pm to 7:30pm. Join in the Holiday Festivities with snowballs, laughs, and memories. Visit with Santa and take photos to capture the season! This event is FREE to the public and we welcome all to join. Snacks and Refreshments will be available.   Santa @ Island Bay

City of Galveston
      DATES: Dec 18th, 19th, 20th
      The Galveston Fire Department presents the first annual Santa's Island Tour! Beginning on December 18th,GFD will escort Santa on a fire truck each night through the streets of Galveston to wave at all of the little girls and boys who are anticipating his December 25th arrival! Each night he will begin on the routes posted below at 6pm. We would encourage any residents whose streets are not shown to join your neighbors on the street closest to your home and listen for the lights and sirens!  Santa @ Galveston

Is Santa going to be somewhere I missed? Please let me know so I can add it here!


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