Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens

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Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas
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Where: Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas

When: November 22, 2025 - January 3, 2026

Hours: typically dusk – 10 PM

Cost: free

ICE LAND ice sculpturesHoliday Lights Trailice rinkArctic Slideholiday filmsattraction

Moody Gardens' island-wide festival combines the ICE LAND ice sculpture exhibit with a Holiday Lights Trail, an outdoor ice rink, an Arctic Slide, and holiday films.

Best time to arrive. Sunset in Galveston is around 5:23 PM in mid-December, fully dark by about 5:49 PM. A typical December night here bottoms out near 47°F, so dress for standing around outside.

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