Holiday in the gardens Festival
Holiday in The Gardens transforms Moody Gardens into a winter wonderland for guests of all ages.
Walk a mile long Holiday Lights trail of glowing light displays, step inside a frigid tent full of hand carved ice sculptures at ICE LAND, lace up for ice skating, settle in for a live holiday show, and gather around festive dining experiences built for the season, and much more!
Every attraction sits steps from the next, so a single visit can fill an afternoon or an entire getaway.
Held annually from late November through early January, the festival pairs the warmth of a Texas resort with the feel of a snowy December night. Buy a single attraction, bundle several with a Value Pass, and turn the trip into an overnight stay at Moody Gardens Hotel.
Festival at a glance
1 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX
Holiday Hotel Packages
Stay where the holidays come to life. Moody Gardens Hotel has been refreshed top to bottom, and our newest redesigned rooms are some of the freshest accommodations in Galveston.
Wake up just steps from ICE LAND, the mile-long Holiday Lights trail, and every attraction during Holiday in The Gardens.
Each package below starts with an overnight stay in a refreshed room — most add holiday tickets and covered parking, so the whole getaway is wrapped up in one rate.
20% off hotel stay for couples (2) or the family (4), plus Value Day passes to every attraction and covered parking. Family Packages include a Holiday Kids Experience: guided tour of the Aquarium prior to opening.
Room for two or the family, plus ICE LAND, Holiday Lights & ice skating with covered parking.
20% off our best available room rate — the simplest way to save. Blackout Dec 30–31.
What to Expect at Holiday in The Gardens
ICE LAND: Caribbean Christmas
Step into a nine degree tent of hand carved ice sculptures, reimagined this year as a tropical island holiday. Ride the Giant Ice Slide and warm up at Shiver's Ice Bar.
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Holiday Lights Trail
A mile of walking paths lit by more than two million lights set to holiday music, reflected across Galveston Bay.
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Holiday Show
A Very Electric Christmas, a glow-in-the-dark live spectacle from the acclaimed Lightwire Theater. Watch the holidays light up as electroluminescent puppetry brings a magical winter journey to life on stage
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Ice Skating Rink
Glide under the lights on our outdoor rink. Evening skating is included with a Holiday Lights ticket.
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Arctic Slide
Grab a mat and race down for a quick rush of winter fun, included with the Holiday Evening Pass and Value Pass.
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Holiday 3D & 4D Films
Holiday favorites with immersive effects, including Scrooge 4D and Rudolph 4D, in the MG 3D and 4D theaters.
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Train Rides
Little conductors roll through a stretch of Holiday Lights aboard the Kiddie Train, music and all.
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Family favoriteBreakfast with Santa
A family buffet breakfast and photo time with Santa on select December mornings in the hotel ballroom.
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Holiday Dining
Festive buffets, Christmas Day brunch, and seated dinners at Shearn's, all chef crafted for the season.
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Special Holiday Hotel Packages
Bundle a refreshed room with attraction passes and wake up steps from every light, slide, and show.
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Family New YearNew Year's Eve Palooza
A family New Year's Eve with a Fun Zone, beach ball drop and countdown, and early, family friendly fireworks.
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Holiday Parties & Group Discounts
Discounted group admission and private event options for company parties, schools, and reunions.
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