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The Night Before Christmas Gingerbread Village at Hotel Galvez & Spa @ Hotel Galvez & Spa
The Night Before Christmas Gingerbread Village at Hotel Galvez & Spa @ Hotel Galvez & Spa
Dec 21 all-day
The Night Before Christmas Gingerbread Village at Hotel Galvez & Spa @ Hotel Galvez & Spa
In celebration of the holidays, the hotel is creating a special “The Night Before Christmas” themed gingerbread village. This famous poem will be recreated in gingerbread for guests to enjoy. The gingerbread house is on[...]
Live Music Gig Guide
Live Music Gig Guide
Dec 21 all-day
Live Music Gig Guide
Saturday, December 21st 23rd Street Station – Violin with Dave Thomas, 9-12 3 Doors Down in The Peanut Butter Warehouse – Keith & Bruce, 8-11 The Bar at San Luis – Bernard Pierre, 7:30-12:30 B.[...]
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12:00 am Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa
Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa
Dec 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa
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 21 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 pm
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
Dec 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
Sunday Brunch with Santa at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez & Spa
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 21 @ 12:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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 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 21 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
8:00 am Gingerbread Polar Express Makes Stop at The Tremont House @ The Tremont House
Gingerbread Polar Express Makes Stop at The Tremont House @ The Tremont House
Dec 21 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Gingerbread Polar Express Makes Stop at The Tremont House @ The Tremont House
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[...]
9:00 am Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
Dec 21 @ 9:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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[...]
10:00 am Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park
Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park
Hunt for coastal treasures with state park naturalists. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Day Use Beach boardwalk (adjacent to the restrooms and parking lot.) Get a close-up look at the many critters and[...]
10:00 am Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens
Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens
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 21 @ 10:00 am – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
ICELand & Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Conference Center
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[...]
10:00 am Saturday Stories @ Rosenberg Library
Saturday Stories @ Rosenberg Library
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Favorite reads shared aloud in the Children’s Department on the first Saturday of every month. This goes to 10:20am.
11:00 am Cooking Class: Kids Holiday Bread Baking! @ Kitchen Chick
Cooking Class: Kids Holiday Bread Baking! @ Kitchen Chick
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come take a cooking class at The Kitchen Chick! Kids love learning to cook at The Kitchen Chick! Chef Bailey Glover is fired up to teach young chefs how to bake fresh homemade bread in[...]
11:00 am Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train rides for all ages on The Harborside Express. The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels 1[...]
11:00 am “Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams” at Galveston Art Center @ Galveston Arts Center
“Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams” at Galveston Art Center @ Galveston Arts Center
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
“Amber Eagle: Nap Dreams” at Galveston Art Center @ Galveston Arts Center
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[...]
11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center
“Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
“Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center
Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...]
1:00 pm Brewery Tours at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing
Brewery Tours at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Brewery Tours at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing
Every Saturday (1pm): Galveston Island Brewery offers free Brewery Tours! Tours are about 30-minutes long. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged. Come and see how the magic is created in the brewery warehouse. Galveston Island[...]
1:00 pm Galveston Island Brewing Tours @ Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing Tours @ Galveston Island Brewing
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Galveston Island Brewing Tours @ Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing is Galveston’s premiere craft brewery featuring an onsite tap room. Games and a playground make this brewery, a well-rounded family affair. We offer 12 taps, St. Arnold’s Root Beer and pub grub[...]
1:00 pm “The Fright Before Christmas” at Haunted Mayfield Manor @ Haunted Mayfield Manor
“The Fright Before Christmas” at Haunted Mayfield Manor @ Haunted Mayfield Manor
Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“The Fright Before Christmas” at Haunted Mayfield Manor @ Haunted Mayfield Manor
Held weekends 1-8pm, The “Fright Before Christmas” is a themed performance celebrating the season with a scary fun Holiday rendition of Haunted Mayfield Manor, located at 2313 Harborside Dr. in Downtown Galveston. Tickets are $10[...]
2:00 pm Book Signing of ‘Beyond the Halls’ with Mackenzie Finklea @ Blu Boutique
Book Signing of ‘Beyond the Halls’ with Mackenzie Finklea @ Blu Boutique
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Book Signing of 'Beyond the Halls' with Mackenzie Finklea @ Blu Boutique
“Beyond the Halls” is a book that speaks to museum lovers (and haters) who are looking to discover, for the first time, the history of museums and the dynamic nature of the industry. The past,[...]
3:00 pm Cooking Class: All Aboard the Holiday Express Kids Class! @ Kitchen Chick
Cooking Class: All Aboard the Holiday Express Kids Class! @ Kitchen Chick
Dec 21 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cooking Class: All Aboard the Holiday Express Kids Class! @ Kitchen Chick
Come take a cooking class at The Kitchen Chick! All aboard, we’re headed up north! Chef Bailey Glover wants to share the spirit of the holidays with your child in this special class! Kids will[...]
4:00 pm Guns of Glory at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum
Guns of Glory at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Guns of Glory at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum
FREE for Museum Members, Non-members $10 Learn about the contested future and colorful past of this Titanic-era battleship from Bruce Bramlett, Executive Director of the Battleship Texas Foundation. He will share current plans for the[...]
5:00 pm Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace
Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Christmas Tours of Bishop's Palace @ Bishop's Palace
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded[...]
5:00 pm Miracle pop Up Bar with DTO @ DTO Daquiri Time Out
Miracle pop Up Bar with DTO @ DTO Daquiri Time Out
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Miracle pop Up Bar with DTO @ DTO Daquiri Time Out
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[...]
5:00 pm The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
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[...]
6:00 pm Cheers on the Pier & Christmas Movies at Pleasure Pier and SANTA! @ Pleasure Pier
Cheers on the Pier & Christmas Movies at Pleasure Pier and SANTA! @ Pleasure Pier
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cheers on the Pier & Christmas Movies at Pleasure Pier and SANTA! @ Pleasure Pier
December: Cheer on the Pier with Santas on Saturdays – Get photos, enjoy Christmas activities, and watch holiday movies. December Holiday Movies (shown at dusk) December 7th: “Smallfoot” December 14th: “Polar Express” December 21st: “The[...]
6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
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[...]
6:30 pm Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace
Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace
Dec 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Christmas Tours of Bishop's Palace @ Bishop's Palace
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded[...]
7:00 pm Christmas Murder Mystery at Schaefer Haus @ DTO Daquiri Time Out
Christmas Murder Mystery at Schaefer Haus @ DTO Daquiri Time Out
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Christmas Murder Mystery at Schaefer Haus @ DTO Daquiri Time Out
December 13th (7-10pm): Christmas Murder Mystery at Schaefer Haus – Creative Learning Society is pleased to invite you to a Christmas Murder Mystery to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with a fun Christmas-themed[...]
7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]
7:00 pm 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 21 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 22 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
8:00 pm The 5 Browns: “Holiday” at The Grand @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
The 5 Browns: “Holiday” at The Grand @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Dec 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The 5 Browns: “Holiday” at The Grand @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
Performing individually or together in various combinations from duo to complex five-piano arrangements, The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to their audiences. Their fresh energy[...]
8:30 pm The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
Dec 21 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Polar Express with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum
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[...]
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