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Events at Moody Gardens

Calendar of Events
Galveston Island Wine Festival 2025

May 1, 2025

August 29 - 31, 2025

EARLY BIRD SALE:  Book now and save! Savor a weekend filled with exquisite wines, delicious food from some of the region's top chefs, live music, including an unforgettable performance by the legendary Suzy Bogguss — for an unforgettable weekend on beautiful Galveston Island!

Mother's Day Celebration

May 2, 2025

May 9-11

Treat mom to a memorable weekend at Moody Gardens with Mother’s Day brunch and buffet options, relaxing spa services, and exciting attractions. Enjoy Yaga’s Wild Game BBQ Cook-Off, family-friendly activities, and explore the Rainforest, Discovery, and Aquarium Pyramids.

Learn Wild! Home School Program

May 6, 2025

NEW! Learn Wild! Science Days Now Offering Hands-On Learning

Moody Gardens now offers Learn Wild Home School Programs! Designed for homeschool families of all grade levels, these monthly sessions provide focused educational experiences. Home school families can now register for NEW Learn Wild! Science Days offering hand-on, classroom learning students and adult education.

Adult Continuing Education

May 15, 2025

May 15

Connect with our different attractions in exciting new ways through our all-new Adult Continuing Education Classes, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens. These 2-hour classes are for adults ages 18 and older to gain a hands-on learning experience on a variety of topics including nature and conservation.

Learn Live! Pre-K Expeditions

May 15, 2025

Learn Live! Pre-K Expeditions Ages 3 to 5

Join other early learners for fun filled Pre-K Expeditions at Moody Gardens featuring a fun-themed program which could include: games, crafts, experiments, story time, and admission into the corresponding attraction.

Lasting Impressions

May 30, 2025

NOW SHOWING in the MG3D Theater

LASTING IMPRESSIONS invites audiences to step inside 100 impressionist masterworks in an immersive 3D art and music experience for the giant screen.

The Art of Music Experience

May 30, 2025

NOW OPEN in the Discovery Museum

Take a tour of music art history featuring vintage albums from the past decades.

Kids Summer Baking Class

July 14, 2025

June 16 or July 14

Whip up some fun with Executive Pastry Chef Kristy Riley and her team! Young bakers will learn to decorate donuts, cookies, cupcakes, and even craft their own mini birthday cake—plus take home treats, a decorating kit, and their very own chef outfit and certificate!

Boisset Wine Dinner

July 23, 2025

Wednesday, July 23

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.

Galveston Classic Car Auction

August 29, 2025

August 29 and 30 | Moody Gardens Convention Center

This spectacular event will allow attendees to marvel at an impressive collection of classic, muscle, and creative beauties. Whether you're a collector, enthusiast, or first-time buyer, this event promises excitement and rare finds.

Moody Gardens Car Show

September 6, 2025

September 6 and 7 | Moody Gardens Convention Center

Experience an exhilarating car show showcasing a dazzling array of vehicles. Immerse yourself in the world of automobiles, explore diverse vendors, and take advantage of exclusive hotel packages for an action packed weekend.

Educator Workshops

December 6, 2025

May 3, June 7, July 12, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, and Dec. 6

Moody Gardens Educator Workshops provide the opportunity to enhance your curriculum. All workshops are TEKS aligned and offer a multitude of hands on activities and educational materials to inspire your students.

Scout Programs

December 7, 2025

May 4, June 8, July 13, Aug. 3, Oct. 12 & 19, Nov. 9 & 16, and Dec. 7

Visit Moody Gardens and work towards earning a badge at the same time. Don't just earn it, learn it! Scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements in a single day.  Workshops may include exhibits or animal presentations dependent on badge.

American Heritage Girls

December 13, 2025

June 28, September 13, and December 13

American Heritage Girls in the Pioneer/Patriot rank have the opportunity to participate in an exciting and interactive badge workshop with Moody Gardens! Workshops may include exhibits, animal presentations, or on-staff guest speakers dependent on the badge theme.

Moody Gardens Member Events

December 30, 2025

Exclusive events only for members throughout the year

Becoming a Moody Gardens member comes with perks including exclusive inside access to special events that happen throughout the year. Celebrate animal conservation holidays, get a first look at new films, engage in fun activities for all ages and much more!

Events at Moody Gardens

Calendar of Events
Holiday in the Gardens lights accenting the sides of the pyramids as seen from across Offatts Bayou. Holiday in the Gardens featuring ICE LAND Pole-to-Pole is featured above a nighttime image.
Enjoy 40 Days of Holiday Attractions, Food & Fun at Holiday in the Gardens

NOW ON SALE: 40 Days of Holiday attractions, food, fun and vacation time await! Experience the enchantment of the season featuring the Festival of Lights, ICE LAND Ice Sculptures, ice skating, holiday 3D films, Rudolph 4D Experience, an Arctic Slide, train rides, evening cruises, Holiday Fantasy - a Live Show Spectacular, three New Year's events and so much more! The Moody Gardens Hotel has a wide range of hotel packages with the discounts for you to plan ahead and save now!

Three New Year's Events featuring Moody Gardens Palooza, a family celebration, the Mambo Jazz Kings at the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom, and New Year's Eve about the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
Three Great New Year's Eve Events to Choose From!
New Year's Palooza Family Celebration
Moody Gardens Hotel | Dec. 30 to Jan. 1

Enjoy an action-packed family adventure with hotel packages featuring cozy accommodations, fun activities, and tickets to attractions and live shows.

Mambo Jazz King's New Year's Eve Party
Frances Anne Moody Ballroom | Dec. 31

Dance your way right into 2025 with live music by the Mambo Jazz Kings with hors d'oeuvres, two complimentary drink tickets, cash bar, and a balloon drop for an unforgettable evening.

New Year's Eve Cruise
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat | Dec. 31

Ring in 2024 with a spectacular New Year's Eve cruise aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, featuring hors d'oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast, and starry views.

Text of a Holiday Fantasy: A Live Show Spectacular superimposed over a snowglobe with a snowflake in the middle.
Holiday Fantasy: A Live Show Spectacular

December 19 through December 31

Moody Gardens and Mirage Entertainment present this fantastic Christmas show which combines musical theater illusions, acrobatics, stunning visuals and electrifying performances into a heartwarming spectacle that will reignite your holiday joy.

Moody Gardens Kidsmas Charity Golf Tournament sponsored by the Galveston Police Department Blue Santa. Call 409-683-1204 to sign up.
Moody Gardens Charity Golf Tournament

December 9, 2024

Join us for the Moody Gardens Kidsmas Charity Golf Tournament on December 9, 2024! This 4-person scramble kicks off with a shotgun start at 9:00 am and includes 18 holes of golf, plus food and beverages afterward. Entry is $110 per person or $440 per team, and every participant is asked to bring an unwrapped gift. Help us reach our goal to LOAD THE LOBBY with toys for The Blue Santa of Galveston Project! Reserve your spot today by calling the Pro Shop at (409) 683-1204. Celebrate the season and make a difference!

New Year's Eve Cruise aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Image of the Colonel Paddlewheel during the late evening with lights on under a sky streaked with slightly vanilla clouds from the fading sunset.
New Year's Eve Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheet Boat

December 31, 2024

Celebrate the New Year in unforgettable style with a one-of-a-kind cruise aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat! Indulge in hors d'oeuvres, raise a glass with a midnight champagne toast, and enjoy two complimentary drink tickets—all while gliding under the stars. Boarding begins at 9:30 pm, with the cruise setting sail from 10:00 pm to midnight. This exclusive 21+ event is the perfect way to welcome 2024 in true style. Secure your spot now and make this New Year's Eve a night to remember!

Mambo Jazz Kings New Years Eve Package
Mambo Jazz Kings New Years Eve Package

December 31, 2024

It's time to celebrate sparkle and dance your way right into 2025. Enjoy live music by the Mambo Jazz Kings with an array of hors d'oeuvres, two complimentary drink tickets, cash bar and a balloon drop for an unforgettable evening at the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom.

A purple tinged sponge from the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary with its branching tendrils growing upward is seen against a dark blue background beneath the watery depths in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sanctuary Saturday featuring the Flower Garden Banks
Sat, December 21, 2024 | 1 PM - 2PM | Aquarium Pyramid

Staff from the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary will be on-site one Saturday each month from 1pm to 2pm to talk to guests and staff about the work happening at the sanctuary. Each month will have a different theme and the location may move around the Aquarium.

The Colonel Paddlewheel Boat at dock waiting for dinner cruise passengers as the sun sets sending a warm reddish, pinkish glow across the sky over Offatts Bayou.
Colonel Paddlewheel Dinner Cruise

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a holiday dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Experience this rare dining opportunity sailing the waves aboard this authentic paddlewheel boat replica of the 1800s.

Heather Samper, a biologist shows an anteater on a stand made of branches while speaking to a homeschool group if mixed adults and children
Learn Wild! Home School Program

NEW! Learn Wild! Science Days Now Offering Hands-On Learning

Moody Gardens now offers Learn Wild Home School Programs! Designed for homeschool families of all grade levels, these monthly sessions provide focused educational experiences. Home school families can now register for NEW Learn Wild! Science Days offering hand-on, classroom learning students and adult education.

Greg Whittaker, General Curator of Moody Gardens speaks to a group of members inside the Rainforest Pyramid about the myriad of creatures that live there.
Moody Gardens Member Events
Exclusive events only for members throughout the year

Becoming a Moody Gardens member comes with perks including exclusive inside access to special events that happen throughout the year. Celebrate animal conservation holidays, get a first look at new films, engage in fun activities for all ages and much more!