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12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 pm

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa

Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

Sunday Brunch with Santa offers children the opportunity to personally speak with Kris Kringle and share their Christmas wishes as their families enjoy a grand dining experience at one of the best brunches in the[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am Dickens CHampagne Reception: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace

Dickens CHampagne Reception: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 7:30 pm

Join us as we welcome this year’s Dickens descendants Oliver ‘Ollie’ Dickens, Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, and Jane Dickens Monk to the 46th annual Dickens on The Strand! This special meet and greet will be held[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am Fezziwig’s Friday Night: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston

Fezziwig’s Friday Night: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm

Mr. Fezziwig was everything Ebenezer wasn’t, and we pay tribute to his jovial personality at our Fezziwig’s Beer Hall. Come on Friday evening, December 6th, from 5-9pm for specialty acts, hearty brews, and new friends.[...]

12:00 am Dickens Soiree at Bishop’s Palace: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace

Dickens Soiree at Bishop’s Palace: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 8:30 pm

PRESENTED BY TOM’S GALVESTON REAL ESTATEKick-off Dickens on The Strand in grand style at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace!Featuring specialty acts, award-winning performers and a carefully curated food and drink menu, this kickoff to the annual[...]

12:00 am Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa

Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 am

The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Jane Monk, isn’t just coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and share in her heritage, she’s also there to enjoy a traditional English breakfast with our[...]

12:00 am Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

Make your reservations now! December 7th, 14th, 21st and 22nd, you and your children can enjoy Breakfast with Santa in the Garden Restaurant at 9am or 10:30am. Tickets are $12.95-$29.95. The eight Holiday Attractions at[...]

12:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

12:00 am Salute to Sunset Party: Dickens on The Strand @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours

Salute to Sunset Party: Dickens on The Strand @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 6:30 pm

All aboard for this special Dickens evening gathering on the Official Tall Ship of Texas!Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum transforms to a London wharf for this toast to the end of the day and[...]

12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours

Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm

From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of downtown Galveston that were once bustling with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love. Join[...]

12:00 am The Queen’s Feast: Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa

The Queen’s Feast: Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 pm

AN EVENING FIT FOR A QUEEN AND KINGThis special evening dinner features a four-course meal, a special reading from Ollie Dickens of A Christmas Carol, a complimentary champagne toast to the Queen, and MUCH MORE.[...]

12:00 am Dickens After Dark: Dickens on The Strand @ Galveston Arts Center

Dickens After Dark: Dickens on The Strand @ Galveston Arts Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 pm

8:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum

A SPECIAL SATURDAY NIGHT FETE INSIDE THE FESTIVAL GROUNDSHolders of this limited ticket will gain access to a specially curated evening of art, music, and performance inside the historic 1878 First National Bank Building located[...]

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum

Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

8:00 am Gingerbread Polar Express Makes Stop at The Tremont House @ The Tremont House

Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-12 noon (note new summer hours), Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum Gardens, located at 1315 21st St. Come to the beautiful Conservatory and botanical gardens[...]

Gingerbread Polar Express Makes Stop at The Tremont House @ The Tremont House

Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! @ Bryan Museum

In honor of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum, the hotel is creating a special “Polar Express” themed gingerbread house. You’ll have to see it to believe it. The gingerbread house[...]

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! @ Bryan Museum

Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

10:00 am Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market operates 2 markets every week, Thursdays & Sundays. Join us this Sunday and every Sunday!9am-12pm (June-September) 9am-1pm (October-May) at The Bryan Museum – Galveston (1315 21st St)year-round *There is always live[...]

Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park

Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

10:00 am Brunch with Santa @ Tremont House

Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters. Come join one of our weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and our island paradise – Galveston Bay. Sandy[...]

Brunch with Santa @ Tremont House

Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

10:00 am Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens

Brunch at Hotel Galvez is a family tradition for many guests. The hotel will begin taking Thanksgiving Brunch reservations on Monday, November 4th and Christmas Day Brunch reservations on Monday, December 2nd. Advance reservations are[...]

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens

Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com. Starting November 16th-January 12th, Holiday in the Gardens will take place. As the largest holiday destination in[...]

10:00 am ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center

Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

10:30 am Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa

New theme for 2019! A skilled team of master ice carvers has taken 2 million pounds of ice to create your festive journey “Around the World!” Travel from Russia and Egypt to China and beyond[...]

Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa

Dec 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

11:00 am Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick

Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick

Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

11:00 am Cooking Class: Classic Christmas Cookies with Royal Icing! @ The Kitchen Chick

The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing cooking classes. Now in its new location at 2402 Market St., there’s a[...]

Cooking Class: Classic Christmas Cookies with Royal Icing! @ The Kitchen Chick

Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Come take a cooking class at The Kitchen Chick! Get a jump on your holiday baking plans and join us for a festive sugar cookie decorating class! Chef Stephanie will teach you her secret recipe[...]

11:00 am Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa

Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa

Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – Dec 9 @ 12:00 am

12:00 pm Dickens on the Stand Festival, Downtown Galveston @ Downtown Galveston

Dickens on the Stand Festival, Downtown Galveston @ Downtown Galveston

Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

12:00 pm “Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams” at Galveston Art Center @ Galveston Arts Center

December 6th-8th: Dickens on the Strand – Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 46th annual Dickens on The Strand. Held the first weekend in December, the annual[...]

“Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams” at Galveston Art Center @ Galveston Arts Center

Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

1:00 pm Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing

On view November 23rd- February 23rd at Galveston Arts Center will be “Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams.” There will be an Opening Reception Saturday, November 30th, 6-9pm with an Artist Talk at 6:30pm. Amber Eagle is[...]

Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing

Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

3:00 pm Cooking Class: Texas Christmas Cookies with Royal Icing! @ The Kitchen Chick

Every Sunday 1-4pm, join the acoustic jam! Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a[...]

Cooking Class: Texas Christmas Cookies with Royal Icing! @ The Kitchen Chick

Dec 8 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

3:00 pm Texas Christmas Cookies with Royal Icing Cooking Class with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick

Come take a cooking class at The Kitchen Chick! Get a jump on your holiday baking plans and join us for a festive sugar cookie decorating class! Chef Stephanie will teach you her secret recipe[...]

Texas Christmas Cookies with Royal Icing Cooking Class with The Kitchen Chick @ Kitchen Chick

Dec 8 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

4:30 pm Saint Arnold’s Strand Walking Tour: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston

Saint Arnold’s Strand Walking Tour: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston

Dec 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

5:00 pm Jingle Jam at Sea Star Base Galveston @ Sea Star Base Galveston

Learn about the history of The Strand National Historic Landmark District and enjoy some of Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s signature ales during this tour. You’ll receive three beer tokens good for complimentary beer as you[...]

Jingle Jam at Sea Star Base Galveston @ Sea Star Base Galveston

Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

5:00 pm Miracle pop Up Bar with DTO @ DTO Daquiri Time Out

Join us as we partner with Coastal Community Church for our annual holiday festival. Free pics with Santa, free pizza, cocoa, games, and more. Bring the whole family and kick off the Holiday season with[...]

Miracle pop Up Bar with DTO @ DTO Daquiri Time Out

Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm

5:00 pm The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum

November 29th-December 25th: Miracle Pop-up Bar at DTO (DAQUIRI TIME OUT) – “Miracle” is a Christmas-themed pop-up bar that serves specialty holiday cocktails from locations around the world. With kitschy holiday décor and professionally developed[...]

The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum

Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park

The Polar Express™ Train Ride is a theatrical re-creation of the classic children’s story on board a real train. Set to the soundtrack of the motion picture, passengers will relive the magic of the classic[...]

Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park

Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

8:30 pm The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum

November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights – Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park[...]

The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum

Dec 8 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm