Holiday In The Gardens
November 22, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Moody Gardens transforms into Holiday in the Gardens, where ICE LAND, sparkling lights, and family traditions create magical holiday memories.
Each year, Moody Gardens brings the holidays to life with experiences that delight all ages. Explore dazzling light displays, wander themed attractions, and embrace the spirit of the season in a setting that blends Gulf Coast charm with festive wonder.
| Ice sculptures of grouper and coral | Moody Gardens |
ICE LAND: Christmas Around the World
A skilled team of master ice carvers transform 2 MILLION pounds of ice to take you on a holiday journey around the world! Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond to discover how the globe celebrates the season. Glide from the top of the Eiffel Tower on the Giant Ice Slide, then warm up with a festive beverage inside the coolest spot around – Shiver’s Ice Bar!
Holiday Lights
Over TWO MILLION sparkling lights dance and glisten across Galveston Bay with scenes themed to your favorite holiday music! Lace up your skates and glide around our outdoor rink, warm your hands around a mug of hot chocolate, feast at festive holiday buffets and more.
A Very Electric Christmas
A glowing, after dark adventure told entirely in light.
Follow a young bird named Max and his family as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max is blown off course and lands at the North Pole, his adventure begins. Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms, and performing poinsettias light up the stage, set to timeless holiday hits from Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky.
| Festival of Lights | Moody Gardens |
Moody Gardens
Introduce yourself to Moody Gardens! Explore the ocean and meet penguins, sharks and more at the Aquarium Pyramid. Enjoy an authentic rainforest adventure and close encounters with free-roaming monkeys, macaws and other endangered animals and plants at the Rainforest Pyramid. Learn about the mysteries of science at the Discovery Museum or immerse yourself at the Moody Gardens 3D Theater and 4D Theater. Embark on a Colonel Paddlewheel Boat cruise, have fun during the summer at the lazy river, wave pool and more at Palm Beach, Galveston’s only white sand beach or light up the holidays with the Festival of Lights. Relax and indulge in a little island time at the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel or take on a new challenge at the Moody Gardens Golf Course.
