Sunday, December 13, 2015

Weekly Events & Activities Rundown Dec 14th-20th

Here is the weekly rundown for Dec 14th-20th! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!

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
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
     *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!***

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!! 

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