Holiday in The Gardens at Moody Gardens

Discover Texas’ Winter Wonder Island

Enjoy unique coastal holiday festivals, events and more!

Holiday in The Gardens

As Moody Gardens transforms into Holiday in the Gardens, it has become a holiday tradition as families throughout the region are offered a very diverse range of attractions to complement ICE LAND.

Experience ICE LAND, stroll through the Festival of Lights, and so much more at Moody Gardens' annual Holiday in The Gardens festivities right here in Galveston, TX.

2025/2026 Date(s): TBD

Holiday in the Gardens Festivities

ICE LAND: Rainforest Holiday

Festival of Lights

Ice Skating Rink

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer 4D

Additional Holiday in The Gardens Attractions

Enjoy the fun with a festive glide down the Arctic Slide.
See your favorite holiday films in 3D on the largest screen in Texas.

Holiday Dining

Breakfast with Santa

Location: Moody Gardens Hotel Frances Moody Ballroom
2024/ 2025 Date(s): TBA

Enjoy breakfast with Santa this holiday season! Breakfast includes a meet and greet with Santa, souvenir photo and a delicious buffet featuring biscuits and gravy, waffles, omelet station, fresh fruit and more!

Festival of Lights Buffets

2024/ 2025 Date(s): TBA

Ring in the New Year at the Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center. The evening will begin with light bites followed by dinner with a spectacular Holiday Show, a walk through the Festival of Lights trail and plenty of games and activities. Stay up with us to countdown to the new year and watch our very own take on the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.

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Travel Packages

Holiday in The Gardens

Moody Gardens Hotel Packages

Enjoy the holiday season with breathtaking views of our holiday lights with an overnight stay at the spectacular Moody Gardens Hotel. A variety of packages are available.

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