Calendar of Events

Join the education department on April 2nd for a focus topic of stingray behaviors and adaptations. Featuring a 3D Theater showing, an ambassador animal presentation, and exploring the Aquarium Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations. Advanced registration is required for both adult and youth participants ages 3-17. (Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.) 

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Save lives on the go! Join us at Moody Gardens for our Blood drive on Tuesday, April 2 from 12:00pm - 4:15pm. Successful donors will receive a t-shirt. The donor coach will be parked in front of the Aquarium Pyramid. Click here? to register!

Join us for our all-new Adult Continuing Education Classes, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens. These 1-2 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.

Non-Member: $20 (per person)
Members: $10 (per person)

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Free Solar Glasses for the First 50 Guests

Make some waves and enjoy a complete eclipse experience! Board the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat at noon.  As the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, the eclipse will last 2 hours and 41 minutes. In Galveston, the eclipse will start at 12:20 p.m. We will set sail from 1 – 2:30 p.m. as the eclipse reaches its maximum 91% totality with darkness at 1:40 p.m. As the moon passes, the sun will continue to emerge and the eclipse will end at 3:01 pm. Enjoy the cruise with a special Eclipse drink and concessions available.
 
Eclipse Tip:  Make your way to the Promenade level for the best eclipse view!

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Enjoy a fun-themed program which could include: games, crafts, experiments, story time, and admission into the corresponding attraction. Our education staff will even send you home with more “at home activity ideas” to keep the learning connections going. (An adult guardian must accompany children).

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Join us for our all-new Adult Continuing Education Classes, taking palce each month here at Moody Gardens. These 1-2 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.

Non-Member: $20 (per person)
Member: $10 (per person)

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Moody Gardens Educator Workshops provide the opportunity to enhance your curriculum. All workshops are TEKS-aligned, offering a multitude of hands-on activities and educational materials to inspire your students. Explore bird biology, conservation, and natural history through discovering new ways to implement project based learning in the classroom. Lesson plan will feature a combination of grade levels, creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.

This workshop includes a Rainforest tour and animal ambassador.

 

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Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat.

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Save lives on the go! Join us at Moody Gardens for our Blood drive on Thursday, April 18 from 12:00pm - 4:15pm. Successful donors will receive a t-shirt. The donor coach will be parked in front of the Aquarium Pyramid. Click here? to register!

Join us in the Visitors Center for an Earth Day Celebration. Participants will be inspired to protect the planet we all call home through FREE interactive activity booths, animal chats, and more! Watch Fungi 3D: Web of Life and complete an activity questionnaire to enter a raffle for an Aquarium and Rainforest Combo Pass! There is also a Plant Pot Painting for members at 2pm. NOTE: Event DOES NOT include access to the attractions. 

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12th Annual Gulf Coast Herb Fair Wine Tasting Workshop presented by The Friends of Moody Gardens. The workshop will feature 5 Texas wines and hosted by Dr. Justin Schiener, Assistant Professor and Extension Viticulture Specialist in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M. All proceeds benefit educational programs for Galveston’s children and seniors.

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This FREE to the public Herb Fair will feature over 40 vendors showcasing books, plants, herbs, art and other creations. A Blessing of the Garden will be held at 10:30am during the fair on the rooftop garden at the Moody Gardens Hotel. Poetry and musical entertainment is planned to bless the gardens and plants. Sponsored by the Friends of Moody Gardens to raise funds for programs to educate students and seniors about the oceans and bays, plus the environment and climate.

12th Annual Gulf Coast Herb Fair Luncheon presented by The Friends of Moody Gardens will cover the wine traditions of "The Grape State of Texas." The luncheon will feature speaker Dr. Justin Schiener, Assistant Professor and Extension Viticulture Specialist in the Department of Horticulural Sciences at Texas A&M. All proceeds benefit educational programs for Galveston’s children and seniors.

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12th Annual Gulf Coast Herb Fair Wine Tasting Workshop presented by The Friends of Moody Gardens. The workshop will feature 5 Texas wines and hosted by Dr. Justin Schiener, Assistant Professor and Extension Viticulture Specialist in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M. All proceeds benefit educational programs for Galveston’s children and seniors.

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The only venue to see these two great film events featured on the largest screen in Texas! The event will showcase the renowned fly fishing films IF4™ and F3T, offering attendees a chance to experience some of the finest content in the world of fly fishing. The screenings will take place at the MG3D Theater, Texas's largest screen, providing an immersive and captivating viewing experience for fishing enthusiasts. It is the gathering place of the fly fishing community and a celebration of friendship, conservation and appreciation for nature, fly fishing stories, and stoke. Check out vendor booths and the latest gear, raffles, and door prizes from our premium sponsors, local fly shops, and more with a cash bar and great food. Come for the action. Stay for the camaraderie, all while helping to raise money for the waters we love. So get ready to kick back, enjoy the cinematography, and get ready for the season ahead. Hotel packages and tickets are available.

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