EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF THE HOLIDAYS AT MOODY GARDENS

Galveston, Texas (September 26, 2023) – GALVESTON, Texas — From Nov. 18 to Jan. 6, Moody Gardens transforms into a festive wonderland with Holiday in the Gardens. Over 50 days of holiday activities await visitors on Galveston Island, the Christmas Capital of the Gulf Coast.

This season, ICE LAND: Rainforest Holiday stands out as the centerpiece, presenting extraordinary ice sculptures and leading guests into a frozen rainforest paradise. Some of the world’s top master carvers from Harbin, China meticulously hand carve two million pounds of ice to portray the diverse life of the rainforest, from monkeys to orchids, with holiday accents all along the way, promising visitors an immersive experience. A standout feature of this year’s 9-degree frosty forest is the exhilarating ice slide, back by popular demand, to offer a birds-eye glimpse of the intricate frozen artwork invoking the child in everyone.

Visitors can also gather at Shivers Ice Bar, a venue meticulously sculpted from ice, and explore the Festival of Lights, featuring a mile-long trail illuminated by two million lights, sound-enhanced displays, outdoor ice skating, the Arctic Slide, 3D holiday films, and Rudolph 4D. Holiday tunes, a buffet, train rides, and a New Year's Palooza Family Celebration at Moody Gardens Hotel and two other NYE events add to the festive atmosphere.

This year introduces A Christmas Wish: Holiday Spectacular live show, a Mirage Entertainment collaboration, blending Broadway-style performances with acrobatics and festive magic, telling the heartwarming tale of Natalie rediscovering the holiday spirit within the confines of a magical snow globe.

Tickets start at $21.00, with various discounted and bundled options available for those eager to partake in the holiday celebrations. For more information, ticket options, and hotel packages, visit www.moodygardens.org or call 409-744-4673.

Moody Gardens, a public, non-profit educational destination, leverages nature to
promote rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

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