Ongoing Activities
Galveston Childrens Museum
Mommy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri) GCM Calendar
Moody Gardens
Ice Land Sculptures & Festival of Lights (Nov 14th-Jan 10th)
*Santa Sighting!! Santa will be at Moody Gardens weekends Nov 14-Dec 17 and then daily Dec 18-23. Moody Gardens Holidays
A Magical Christmas 2015 (Dec 17th-Dec 27th)
*The Hotel and Spa at Moody Gardens is again offering "A Magical Christmas" dinner and show with illusionist Curt Miller. Magic, music, and fun! Purchase tickets at Moody Gardens! A Magical Christmas
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Holiday Splash (Nov 27th-Jan 3rd)
*Schlitterbahn is open weekends and select weekdays for Holiday Splash. Features include: snow globe float, Bahn Borealis light show, surf with Santa, ornament factory, holiday characters, and reindeer games & gingerbread playland! Holiday Splash
Dickinson (Off Island)
Dickinson Festival of Lights (Nov 28th-Dec 31st) 6-9pm Dickinson Festival of Lights
Weekly Events & Activities December 14th-20th
Mon Dec 14th
Moody Gardens
Mommy Monday 11-4
*Moody is running a promotion from Nov 30th-Dec 21st (Mondays only) where they are inviting Moms to join them on Mondays with their kiddos. They will have two special presentations, one at the Rainforest and one for the Otters! The best part is - free lunch for the kids! Kids 12 and under can receive a free combo meal (chicken finger or hot dog) at the Visitor Centers Concession. **You have to print the coupon to receive it!!** COUPON & Mommy Mondays
Tues Dec 15th
Clay Cup Studios
Kids Canvas 4-6pm
*Your kid will have a blast painting a sweet pic on canvas! Cost is $25 and dinner, drinks, and project is provided! Kids Canvas
Wed Dec 16th
Bahama Buck's
Sno with Santa 5-9pm
*Come get some yummy sno with the man himself!! Sno with Santa
Thurs Dec 17th
Galveston Children's Museum
Yoginos with Paige 4-4:45pm
*Get your kids interested in yoga with this awesome class at the Galveston Children's Museum! Cost is $8 per child. Yoga
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. Food Drive Thursday
Fri Dec 18th
Tremont Gallery Galveston
Children's Art Class 3-6pm
This week's class will be Christmas themed! Make ornaments, christmas trees, and gifts! Classes are $20 for children 8-14. All supplies and snacks are provided. Art Class
Clay Cup Studios
Tween Night 5-7:30pm
*Looking for somewhere to send your tween while the parents get away? Look no further! Drop them off at Clay Cup Studios where they hang with friends and have a great time painting. Cost is $35 and dinner, painting, and drinks is included! Tween Night
Saturday Dec 19th
Lindale Park
Free Tinkergarten Class 10am
*Come learn what Tinkergarten classes are all about! Great way to spend some time outdoors while your kids learn without even knowing it! This one is free so you can see if it is a good fit for your child! Tinkergarten
Rainforest Cafe
Breakfast with Santa (Call for time)
*The Rainforest Cafe and Santa together?? What could be better! Details here: Rainforest Santa
Strand
Island Market 10am-4pm
*Still looking for a unique gift? Here is a great place to find one while supporting your local artisans and taking a stroll with the kids! Island Market
Santa on the Strand 1-4pm
*Santa Sighting!! Come see Santa for free at Saengerfest Park on the Strand! Santa on the Strand
Galveston Childrens Museum
Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm
*Additional science activity included with admission price. Spectacular Saturdays
Naughty Nana 2-3pm
*If your kids love Nana, here is a chance for a visit! Naughty Nana
The Grand 1984 Opera House
Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Musical 2pm and 7pm
*The beloved movie comes to the stage in a fun musical!! There are two times to catch this holiday favorite! Get your tickets at The Grand. Rudolph
Galveston Island State Park
Bahama Buck's
Sno with Santa 5-9pm
*Come get some yummy sno with the man himself!! Sno with Santa
Galveston Children's Museum
Yoginos with Paige 4-4:45pm
*Get your kids interested in yoga with this awesome class at the Galveston Children's Museum! Cost is $8 per child. Yoga
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. Food Drive Thursday
Fri Dec 18th
Tremont Gallery Galveston
Children's Art Class 3-6pm
This week's class will be Christmas themed! Make ornaments, christmas trees, and gifts! Classes are $20 for children 8-14. All supplies and snacks are provided. Art Class
Clay Cup Studios
Tween Night 5-7:30pm
*Looking for somewhere to send your tween while the parents get away? Look no further! Drop them off at Clay Cup Studios where they hang with friends and have a great time painting. Cost is $35 and dinner, painting, and drinks is included! Tween Night
Saturday Dec 19th
Lindale Park
Free Tinkergarten Class 10am
*Come learn what Tinkergarten classes are all about! Great way to spend some time outdoors while your kids learn without even knowing it! This one is free so you can see if it is a good fit for your child! Tinkergarten
Rainforest Cafe
Breakfast with Santa (Call for time)
*The Rainforest Cafe and Santa together?? What could be better! Details here: Rainforest Santa
Strand
Island Market 10am-4pm
*Still looking for a unique gift? Here is a great place to find one while supporting your local artisans and taking a stroll with the kids! Island Market
Santa on the Strand 1-4pm
*Santa Sighting!! Come see Santa for free at Saengerfest Park on the Strand! Santa on the Strand
Galveston Childrens Museum
Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm
*Additional science activity included with admission price. Spectacular Saturdays
Naughty Nana 2-3pm
*If your kids love Nana, here is a chance for a visit! Naughty Nana
The Grand 1984 Opera House
Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Musical 2pm and 7pm
*The beloved movie comes to the stage in a fun musical!! There are two times to catch this holiday favorite! Get your tickets at The Grand. Rudolph
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
Beach Combing 101 10-11:00am
*Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration! Beach Combing 101
Island Style Holiday Crafts 1-2:30pm
Beach Combing 101 10-11:00am
*Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration! Beach Combing 101
Island Style Holiday Crafts 1-2:30pm
*Join Ranger Lisa and make some holiday crafts! You can make: paper fortune cookies, holiday greeting cards, sand dollar ornaments, and watercolor paintings. All materials provided! Holiday Crafts
Bay Tower Hike 3:30-4:30pm
*Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower! Bay Tower Hike
Seawall
City of Galveston Christmas Parade 6pm
Parade route is 41st to 25th along the Seawall! ***I've been trying to find out more information on the parade to make sure this event is definitely happening. I'll try to keep you updated on Facebook!***
Bay Tower Hike 3:30-4:30pm
*Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower! Bay Tower Hike
Seawall
City of Galveston Christmas Parade 6pm
Parade route is 41st to 25th along the Seawall! ***I've been trying to find out more information on the parade to make sure this event is definitely happening. I'll try to keep you updated on Facebook!***
Sunday Dec 20th
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
Rainforest Cafe
Breakfast with Santa (Call for time)
*The Rainforest Cafe and Santa together?? What could be better! Details here: Rainforest Santa
San Luis Resort - Blake's Bistro
Breakfast with Santa 8:30-11:30am
*Head on out to Blake's Bistro at San Luis to have Breakfast with Santa! Mrs. Claus will be there too!! Call for reservations. Blake's Bistro Santa
Strand (Saengerfest Park)
Santa Hustle Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk 8am-12pm
*Put on your Santa gear and the little ones in the stroller and take a run around Galveston in support of local charities! Santa Hustle
Moody Gardens
Ugly Sweater Sunday - Contest Runs Nov 29th-Dec 20th every Sunday
*Wear your ugliest holiday sweaters to Moody and take your picture anywhere on the property. Post it on any of the popular social media platforms with #MGUglySweater on Sundays and be entered for your chance to win a penguin encounter for 4! Winner announced each Tuesday. Ugly Sweater Sunday
Hotel Galvez & Spa
Sunday Bruch with Santa 11-2
*Santa Sighting!!! Kids can get up close and personal with Santa here! All while everyone enjoys Hotel Galvez's famous Sunday brunch. Brunch with Santa
West Isle Presbyterian Church
Carols by Candlelight 6-7pm
*Come enjoy festive classic carols at the church. Afterwards stay for wassail and shortbread. The event is free and open to the public! Carols by Candlelight
Did I miss something? Be sure to let me know!!
