Ring in the New Year at Moody Gardens with early fireworks at 6:30 PM, festive holiday attractions, and three unique New Year’s Eve celebrations to choose from, perfect for families, couples, and adults looking to celebrate in style.
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As we say farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026, Moody Gardens is the place to celebrate New Year’s Eve on Galveston Island. Decked out for the holidays and full of seasonal experiences, Moody Gardens invites guests of all ages to enjoy an evening filled with fireworks, attractions, dining, and live entertainment.
New Year’s Eve at Moody Gardens begins with a standout moment that sets the tone for the entire night: an early firework show at 6:30 PM over Offats Bayou. While most New Year’s celebrations save fireworks for midnight, this early display gives guests a chance to experience the excitement right at the start of the evening, creating a festive kickoff to the night ahead.
Surrounded by holiday décor and seasonal attractions, the fireworks display offers a unique way to mark the transition into the New Year. Guests can gather to watch the sky light up, enjoy the energy of the moment, and then keep the celebration going across the property.
After the fireworks, the evening is wide open. Guests can explore Holiday in The Gardens attractions, enjoy dining options, or head to one of the New Year’s Eve celebrations happening throughout Moody Gardens. The early fireworks are not the finale, they are just the beginning of a full night of ways to celebrate the New Year on Galveston Island.
Families looking for an all-in-one celebration will love New Year's Palooza. Hosted in the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom at the Moody Gardens Hotel, this celebration and hotel stay transforms the evening into a playground of excitement. Kids can bounce to their hearts' content in bounce houses, challenge each other at arcade games, and compete at air hockey and foosball in the Family Fun Zone. Meanwhile, parents can steal away to the Adult Lounge for some well-deserved relaxation, knowing their little ones are having the time of their lives.
This spectacular New Year’s package includes one night of spectacular accommodations paired with endless family-friendly fun. Kids and parents alike can enjoy the Family Fun Zone, featuring air hockey, foosball, bouncy houses, and arcade games galore. Grown-ups can relax and unwind in the exclusive Adult Lounge, creating the perfect balance of play and leisure.
Adults 21 and over can ring in the New Year with the Mambo Jazz Kings at a celebration running from 8 PM to 1 AM. This sophisticated soirée features live music that will keep you on your feet all night long, complemented by delicious hors d'oeuvres and two complimentary drinks. The highlight? A spectacular balloon drop at the stroke of midnight that creates an Instagram-worthy moment you won't forget. A cash bar ensures the drinks keep flowing throughout the evening.
New Year's Eve Hotel Package Details: Includes a Moody Gardens Hotel stay, entry for two guests to the New Year's Eve Celebration featuring live entertainment by the Mambo Jazz Kings, four drink vouchers, hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, and a midnight balloon drop.
For those seeking an intimate and elegant evening, Shearn's Prime Seafood and Steak on the ninth floor of the Moody Gardens Hotel offers the ultimate setting. With panoramic views of Galveston Bay, Executive Chef Bobby Ross has designed a special NYE menu that promises to delight even the most discerning palates.
For those who want to make a weekend of it, Moody Gardens offers two specially designed hotel packages. The Couple's Package provides a two-night romantic escape from December 30-31, complete with access to the Aquarium, Rainforest, ICE LAND, and the mesmerizing Holiday Lights display. Guests can enjoy laser tag, holiday shows, and prime viewing of the fireworks at Palm Beach.
The Family Package mirrors this two-night experience but is tailored for two adults and two children, including full access to the high-energy Palooza party. It's the ideal way to create lasting memories while keeping everyone entertained.
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