MOODY GARDENS OFFERS VALUE NIGHTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DISCOUNTS, FUN THEME NIGHTS AND FOOD DRIVES

Galveston, Texas (October 1, 2023) – Moody Gardens unveils a series of discounts and themed evenings for the much-anticipated Holiday in the Gardens, the largest holiday event on the Gulf Coast, occurring Nov. 18 through Jan. 6.

The Moody Gardens property undergoes a festive transformation with over nine holiday attractions including Ice Land: Rainforest Holiday, Festival of Lights, an outdoor ice rink, evening cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, train rides, holiday 3D and 4D films, A Christmas Wish Holiday Spectacular matinee and dinner show, New Year’s Eve Celebrations, nightly and special holiday dinners and hotel packages including Breakfast with Santa. Select nights have been designated as Value Nights offering a discounted admission Monday through Thursday, Nov. 27 through Dec. 14, Jan. 3 and 4. Designated theme nights for these evenings offer even greater savings and fun. During these Value Nights, attendees who participate in the themes for the evening can take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) ticket offer to the Festival of Lights trail or the Holiday Pass which includes: Ice Land, Festival of Lights, four slides on the Arctic slide, train ride, ice rink, Aquarium Pyramid, 3D and 4D theaters starting at 4 p.m. This discount is also available for Food Drive Thursdays on Value Nights when guests can bring a non-perishable food item with proceeds going to the Galveston County and Houston Food Banks to help those in need this holiday season.

Here is a calendar of the scheduled themed nights:

• Food Drive Thursdays – Every Thursday from Nov. 30 – Dec. 28: Celebrate the season while helping those in need. Bring a non-perishable food item and get BOGO admission. All proceeds will be donated to the Galveston County and Houston Food Banks.
• Nov. 27, Groovy Night: Bell bottoms, tie-dye, peace signs, and polyester… wear the 70s fashion ensemble and get BOGO admission.
• Nov. 28, Superhero Night: Superman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Ant-Man – be a superhero and get BOGO admission.
• Nov. 29, Dickens Night: Start the Dickens on the Strand celebration a few days early and snag a deal at Moody Gardens. Dickens carolers will be at Moody Gardens this night and guests who wear a Victorian costume will receive BOGO admission.
• Dec. 4, Angel Tree Night: Celebrate the season while helping others this holiday season. Bring an unwrapped children’s gift for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Project for BOGO admission.
• Dec. 5, Ugly Sweater Night: That ugly old Christmas sweater is creating deals this season at FOL, and the uglier the better! Wear that ugly sweater for BOGO admission.
• Dec. 6 & Jan. 3, Bring Your Dog:  Grab the leash, Fido, and a pre-packaged donation for the Galveston Island Humane Society and get BOGO admission.
• Dec. 11, Pajama Night: Donne PJs and get BOGO admission to the FOL.
• Dec. 12, Let it glow!: Glow paint, glow sticks, neon colors, and more. Get creative and get a discount if it glows with BOGO admission.
• Dec. 13, Sensory Night: A special evening for those with sensory sensitivities to enjoy the Festival of Lights. Modifications will be made from opening at dusk until 7 p.m. to provide straight lights with no blinking and no music or sound effects along the trail.

For more information and a complete schedule of Holiday in the Gardens activities, visit www.moodygardens.org or call 409-744-4673.

Moody Gardens is a public, non-profit educational destination dedicated to conservation,
rehabilitation, recreation, and research through nature.
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