4 DOWNTOWN LASERS & LIGHTS HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT GALVESTON HOLIDAY GUIDE Downtown Lasers & Lights features synchronized laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions Top 10 Events such as a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree and a giant snow globe. While in the area, tackle some holiday shopping at the district’s This Holiday Season: many gift shops, boutiques, art galleries and antique shops. For more events, go to galveston.com/holidaymagic Nov 22 – Dec 31
1 GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM PRESENTS THE POLAR 5 46TH ANNUAL DICKENS ON THE STRAND EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE Travel back in time as downtown Galveston’s Strand street is Galveston Railroad Museum will offer a 60-minute round-trip transformed into the Victorian London of Charles Dickens with journey to the North Pole aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train this beloved festival. Dec 6 – 8 Ride. Once onboard, hot chocolate and treats are served as passengers read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet 6 HOLIDAY WITH THE CRANES passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where Celebrate the magnificent 4-foot-tall Sandhill Cranes that arrive each child is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. just in time for the holidays, with special events from sunrise to Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas sunset. Dec 14 – 15 carols on the ride back to the museum. Nov 15 – Dec 29
7 HEATED INDOOR WATERPARK AT SCHLITTERBAHN 2 HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS GALVESTON LOOK FOR Eight holiday attractions, one venue at Moody Gardens. Enjoy Festival Enjoy a sprinkle of holiday cheer while making a splash at the of Lights, ICE LAND, ice skating, holiday 3D/4D films, Cirque Joyeux Houston area’s only indoor waterpark. Learn to Surf with Santa, and more. Save Big with Value Days. Nov 16 – Jan 12 check out the Bahn Borealis light show, and save with Grill & Thrill food packages, and more! Nov 29 – Dec 29 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT MOODY GARDENS Brighten up the holidays with a tradition for families and groups alike. A mile-long trail with more than one million lights and 8 SANTA HUSTLE HALF MARATHON AND 5K Join our special holiday scavenger hunt lighted scenes take you around the Moody Gardens property with Run with thousands of Santas through the streets of Galveston spectacular views of Galveston Bay. Enjoy the area’s only outdoor and along the Gulf waters! With festive music, outrageous holiday this season by looking for #GalvestonElfie skating rink, concession areas with hot chocolate and festive decorations and awesome swag, this isn’t just a race - it’s a spots around the island for a chance to food, holiday buffets, live entertainment and more.Nov 16 – Jan 12 magical experience! Register with code SANTAHUSTLE5 to save win several prizes. For a full list of details $5 off registration at santahustle.com.Dec 15 ICE LAND: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD AT MOODY and prizes, visit Galveston.com/elfie. GARDENS A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds 9 HOLIDAY DELIGHTS: A LONE STAR CHRISTMAS AT THE of ice to create a holiday journey around the world! Travel from BRYAN MUSEUM NOV 15,2019 – JAN 12, 2020 Russia and Egypt to China and beyond to see how other cultures All trails will lead to The Bryan Museum and converge under the celebrate the season. Glide from the top of the Eiffel Tower on the Lone Star for a day of purely Texas festivities, music, holiday Giant Ice Slide and chill out with a festive drink inside Shiver’s Ice foods and, of course, Santa. And what could be more Texan than Bar. Nov 16 – Jan 12 Santa’s two lead Longhorns arriving just in time for a few photos EVERYONE NEEDS ISLAND TIME! before heading back to the Ranch to get ready for the big night? Dec 15 Take some time and discover 3 THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE HOLIDAY SEASON Galveston’s holiday magic! Celebrate the holidays with Grand entertainment – Vienna Boys Choir, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Charles Dickens’ A 10MIRACLE POP-UP BAR AT DTO (DAQUIRI TIME OUT) Christmas Carol, Bandstand, Once, Jaston Williams’ Blood and Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up bar that serves specialty Holly, Jerry Jeff Walker, City Ballet of Houston –The Nutcracker, holiday cocktails from locations around the world. With kitschy Nutcracker Afternoon Tea, Holiday Arts Market at ArtWalk, The 5 STAY MID-WEEK & SAVE! STAY MID-WEEK & SAVE! holiday décor and professionally developed cocktails, Miracle is For a complete list of events and special offers, 50 DAYS OF HOLIDAY EVENTS Browns and The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show www.galveston.com galveston.com/holidaymagic sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit. visit galveston.com/holidaymagic galveston.com/holidaymagic – presented in Galveston’s magnificent, historic theatre. Nov 29 – Dec 25 888.GAL.ISLE (425.4753) 888.GAL.ISLE (425.4753) Nov 16 – Jan 12 For a complete list of events and special 2019 Holiday Events offers, visit galveston.com/holidaymagic ONGOING MAGICAL ATTRACTIONS
ONGOING HOLIDAY EVENTS HOTEL GALVEZ HOLIDAY HOLIDAY DELIGHTS: A LONE STAR DON’T DROP THE BALL! NEW 1892 BISHOP’S PALACE LIGHTING CELEBRATION CHRISTMAS AT THE YEAR’S CELEBRATION AT 1402 Broadway • GALVESTON RAILROAD Nov 29 FREE BRYAN MUSEUM ROSENBERG LIBRARY 409.762.2475 MUSEUM PRESENTS THE POLAR Dec 15 Dec 26 galvestonhistory.org EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE ARTWALK FREE RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED 1895 MOODY MANSION Nov 15 – Dec 29 Nov 30 HOLIDAY FUN AT THE GALVESTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM REINDEER AT THE GRAND 2618 Broadway MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM • ISLAND ETC PRESENTS: A TUNA Dec 15 Dec 28 409.762.7668 CHRISTMAS THE DOO WOP PROJECT AT moodymansion.org THE GRAND 12TH NIGHT CELEBRATION AT GREAT STORM AT PIER 21 Nov 8 – 30 SANTA HUSTLE HALF Nov 30 MARATHON & 5K MOODY MANSION BAYWATCH DOLPHIN TOURS THEATER HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS Dec 15 Jan 6 FREE 2100 Harborside 2100 Harborside Drive GALVESTON SYMPHONY • Nov 16 – Jan 12 Drive • 832.859.4557 409.763.8808 ORCHESTRA AT THE GRAND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE GALVESTON SYMPHONY galvestonbaywatch.com galvestonhistory.org MOODY GARDENS ICE LAND: Dec 1 BRYAN MUSEUM ORCHESTRA AT THE GRAND CHRISTMAS AROUND THE Dec 16 FREE Jan 6 THE BRYAN MUSEUM HAUNTED MAYFIELD MANOR WORLD FAMILY FREE NIGHT WITH SANTA 1315 21st Street 2313 Harborside Drive AT THE GALVESTON CHILDREN’S THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL – A • • Nov 16 – Jan 12 THE 5 BROWNS – HOLIDAY AT 409.632.7685 409.762.6677 MUSEUM THE GRAND TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON thebryanmuseum.org hauntedmayfieldmanor.com MOODY GARDENS FESTIVAL Dec 5 FREE Dec 21 AT THE GRAND GALVESTON CHILDREN’S MOODY GARDENS OF LIGHTS TH Jan 11 – 12 Nov 16 – Jan 12 46 ANNUAL DICKENS ON MUSEUM One Hope Blvd • THE STRAND 2618 Broadway • 800.582.4673 DOWNTOWN LASERS & LIGHTS Dec 6 – 8 409.572.2544 moodygardens.com Nov 22 – Dec 31 FREE galvestoncm.org CHARLES DICKENS’ A OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE SCHLITTERBAHN GALVESTON CHRISTMAS CAROL AT GALVESTON ISLAND HISTORIC DRILLING RIG MUSEUM INDOOR WATERPARK THE GRAND SANTA SIGHTINGS PLEASURE PIER Pier 19 • 409.766.7827 Nov 29 – Jan 5 Dec 6 – 7 2501 Seawall Blvd • oceanstaroec.com MIRACLE® ON THE ISLAND VICTORIAN HOLIDAY PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT MOODY GARDENS 409.766.4950 pleasurepier.com PIRATES! LEGENDS OF THE CHRISTMAS-THEMED POP-UP HOMES TOUR Nov 16 – Dec 24 GULF COAST COCKTAIL BAR Dec 6 SANTA AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE GALVESTON HARBOR TOURS 2313 Harborside Drive • Nov 29 – Dec 25 (EDNA’S ROOM HOLIDAY ART MARKET) Pier 22 409.763.1877 409.762.6677 (Held at DTO) PIPE ORGAN EXTRAVAGANZA AT • TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH Nov 30 FREE galvestonhistory.org piratesgulfcoast.com CIRQUE JOYEUX DINNER AND Dec 7 SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT HOTEL GALVESTON HISTORIC TOURS ROSENBERG LIBRARY SHOW AT MOODY GARDENS GALVEZ 409.789.9911 2310 Sealy St. Dec 20 – 30 OLIVER’S ALLEY, AT DICKEN’S • ON THE STRAND SPONSORED Dec 1, 8, 15 & 22 galvestonhistorictour.com rosenberg-library.org DAILY CALENDAR BY GALVESTON CHILDREN’S CHEER ON THE PIER! AT GALVESTON GALVESTON NAVAL MUSEUM SCHLITTERBAHN HEATED MUSEUM ISLAND HISTORIC PLEASURE PIER at Seawolf Park • INDOOR WATERPARK ONCE AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA Dec 7 – 8 Dec 7, 14 & 21 409.770.3196 2026 Lockheed Drive • HOUSE galvestonnavalmuseum.com 409.770.9283 FAMILY DAY AT THE OCEAN STAR Nov 16 – 17 BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT ROSENBERG schlitterbahn.com DRILLING RIG MUSEUM LIBRARY GALVESTON RAILROAD AN EVENING WITH WILLIE Dec 14 Dec 14 MUSEUM TEXAS SEAPORT MUSEUM & NELSON & FAMILY AT THE GRAND ( FREE for Children) 2602 Santa Fe Place • 1877 TALL SHIP ELISSA Nov 19 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE SAN LUIS 409.765.5700 Pier 21 • 409.763.1877 THE NUTCRACKER AFTERNOON RESORT (BLAKE’S BISTRO) galvestonrrmuseum.com galvestonhistory.org VIENNA BOYS CHOIR – TEA AT THE GRAND 1894 Dec 14 CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA AT OPERA HOUSE THE GRAND Dec 14 SANTA ON THE STRAND Nov 22 Dec 14 & 21 FREE HOLIDAY WITH THE CRANES ISLAND PASS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT RAINFOREST JASTON WILLIAMS IN BLOOD & Dec 14 – 15 If you’re visiting multiple attractions, visit HOLLY – CHRISTMAS WEST OF CAFÉ galvestonislandpass.com for package discounts THE PECOS AT THE GRAND CITY BALLET OF HOUSTON Dec 21 & 22 Nov 23 – 24 PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE For a complete list of events and special offers, Dec 14 – 15 visit galveston.com/holidaymagic