Family Friendly Attractions & Events

Nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, Moody Gardens offers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement for guests of all ages for work or play. From tropical rainforests to the oceans of the world, a wide range of attractions, educational activities, kid's events, dining options, and exciting entertainment await. This island resort uniquely accommodates large conferences, weddings and social events as well as being the romantic escape and family destination where special memories are created.

Holiday in the Gardens Christmas lights up the shores near the Colonel Paddlewheel boat. Each Pyramid is illuminated by a trail of lights than run along the edge of each Pyramid edge.
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Mother's Day Brunch

Frances Anne Moody Ballroom
Sunday, May 11  |  Seating at 10:30am to 2:30pm

Join us for a delicious Mother's Day Brunch in the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom located at the Moody Gardens Hotel. The brunch will feature a salad station, seafood offerings, chef carved station, pasta station, specialty desserts and more. Enjoy complimentary Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

The interior of the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom showing banquet tables decorated in the colors of purple and white for an elegant Mother's Day brunch.
Several assorted pies lay on a clothed table for the Mother's Day Buffet at the Garden Restaurant.

Mother's Day Buffet

Garden Restaurant
Sunday, May 11  |  Served 10:30am - 3:00pm

Join us for a delicious Mother's Day Buffet at The Garden Restaurant inside the Visitor's Center. The buffet will feature a salad station, seafood gumbo, chef carved station, specialty desserts and more.

Mother's Day Brunch

Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks
Sunday, May 11  |  11:00am to 3:00pm

Enjoy a delicious three-course brunch on Mother's Day at Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks, featuring Lobster Bisque, Lobster, King Ora Salmon, and decadent desserts.

Daylight view of Shearn's Dining room with a view that looks out towards the Galveston seawall and bay in the background.
Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks Father's Day Special Promo

Father's Day Special

Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks
June 13 & 14 | 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Celebrate Dad with a mouthwatering 3-course Father’s Day Dinner featuring slow-smoked boneless ribs, a savory herb-garlic crusted prime rib, and a decadent dessert of double fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream and chocolate brittle.

Boisset Collection Wine Dinner

Shearn's Seafood and Prime Steaks
Wednesday, July 23, at 6:30 pm

This exclusive four-course dinner features a thoughtfully crafted menu by Executive Chef Bobby Ross, each dish expertly paired with exceptional selections from the renowned Boisset Collection.

Boisset Collection showing casks of wine inside a cavernous cellar lit by candles with a large wooden seal embedded in the granite rock.