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!

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.

_{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.

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Breakfast with Santa, Christmas Eve & Day Buffet or Brunch

Celebrate the holiday season with an array of festive dining experiences at Moody Gardens. Enjoy a lavish Christmas Day Brunch or a magical Breakfast with Santa, complete with a photo opportunity, at the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom. Savor the flavors of the season with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffets at both the Garden Restaurant and Café in the Park, featuring delightful menus perfect for the whole family. Whether you're seeking a grand holiday feast or a charming meal with Santa, Moody Gardens offers an array of amazing dining events to make your Christmas truly special.

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.

_{Coming March, 2025 to the Discovery Museum}

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

_{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.

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!