Sunday, December 6, 2015

Weekly Events & Activities Rundown Dec 7th-13th

Here is the weekly rundown for Dec 7th-13th! 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

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 7th-13th

Mon Dec 7th

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 8th

Galveston Children's Museum 
      Homeschool kids 1:00pm
      *Gumdrop domes! Create domes using toothpicks and gumdrops.   GCM Event Calendar

Clay Cup Studios
        Mommy & Me Mistletoes 1-2pm
        *Spend an afternoon at Clay Cup Studios putting your lil's toes on a 6 inch tile, plate, or platter! $5 to hold a spot and it will go towards the cost of your project!   Mistletoes

Wed Dec 9th

 No special events or activities! Please let me know if I missed something!

Thurs Dec 10th

Galveston Children's Museum
     December's Family Free Night 4-7pm
     *Santa Sighting!! Free night at the museum featuring holiday story-time, holiday music and pictures with Santa!   Free Night

Clay Cup Studios
      Family Date Night 5:30-7:30pm
      *Come decorate a Santa cookie tray with your family! Get food, drinks, and fun!   Family Date Night

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 11th

Tremont Gallery Galveston

       Children's Art Class 3-6pm
      *The theme this class is Kadinsky's Rainbows! A colorful rainbow themed class. Cost is $20 and includes all materials. The class is for ages 8-14.    Art Class

Saturday Dec 12th

Rosenberg Library
       Breakfast with Santa 10:30am
       *Santa Sighting!! Come have breakfast with Santa at The Rosenberg Library. There will also be holiday stories, and a craft! **You must pre-register at the rosenberg-library.org events calendar.   Breakfast with Santa

Ocean Star Off Shore Drilling Rig & Museum
       Family Day at The Ocean Star: An Offshore Holiday 10am-3pm
       *Come learn about polymer chains and create a model of a simple carbon chain using red and green construction paper. Family Day

Strand
       Santa on the Strand 1-4pm
       *Santa Sighting!! Come see Santa for free at Saengerfest Park on the Strand!  Santa on the Strand

Tom Thumb Nursery 
       Santa Paws 11am-3pm
       *Santa Sighting!! Come get your picture taken with Santa! This one is for your fur kids too! Pictures are $10 a print and another $5 for digital file. All proceeds will benefit the Galveston Island Humane Society.   Santa Paws

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

Galveston Railroad Museum
     Santa Train 10am-2pm
     *Santa Sighting!!! Come see Santa arrive by train and then visit him in the depot!   Santa Train

The Kitchen Chick
      Cooking Class: Kids Gingerbread Party 11am-12:30pm & 2-3:30pm
      *Come have fun with a gingerbread decorating party! Cookies and apple cider will be served. This is for kids 5 and older. $25 for registration and it includes one adult, one child, and a gingerbread house to take home. You must call 409-497-2999 to register! **Both times could possibly be sold out, but call and check for cancellations!   Kids Gingerbread Party

The Grand 1984 Opera House
        Nutcracker Afternoon Tea 12:30pm
        *Have afternoon tea with delicious treats! Pictures with the Nutcracker dancers is included. This would be such a fun event before seeing The Nutcracker! Cost is $30 for adults & $25 for children 10 and younger. *Tickets to the tea do not include tickets to The Nutcracker.   Afternoon Tea
        The Nutcracker: Presented by City Ballet of Houston 2pm & 7:30pm
       *Come see the famous holiday ballet at The Grand! Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for Seniors and Students, and $20 for children. The matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday include a special behind the scenes tour where you can meet the dancers and here about the magic of The Nutcracker. It's included in your ticket price!     The Nutcracker

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
      Geocaching 101 1-2pm 
     *Learn how to geocache and hunt for treasure in this short presentation.   Geocaching 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

Kemal Boardwalk 
(Off Island Event)
       54th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade 6:00pm
       *Head on out for the Kemah Boardwalk to check out the boats decked out in their holiday lights! I've never made it to this, but I heard it's great! It will be busy, but hopefully worth it! Boat Parade

1859 St. Joseph Church
       Carols by Candlelight Performance by Houston Children's Chorus 6-7pm
       *Come hear classic carols sung by the Houston Children's Choir. This is a free event with an RSVP in advance. There is limited seating!    Carols by Candlelight

Sunday Dec 13th

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

Clay Cup Studios
       Girly Girl Workshop - Glass Snowflake Wand 1-3pm
       *Come enjoy making a glass snowflake wands accompanied by punch and yummy treats! Ages 6-13. Cost is $25 and make sure RSVP to get your spot!   Snowflake Wand

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

The Grand 1984 Opera House
      The Nutcracker: Presented by City Ballet of Houston 2pm
       *Come see the famous holiday ballet at The Grand! Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for Seniors and Students, and $20 for children. The matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday include a special behind the scenes tour where you can meet the dancers and here about the magic of The Nutcracker. It's included in your ticket price!     The Nutcracker
  

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

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