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Enjoy 40 Days of Holiday Attractions, Food & Fun at Holiday in the Gardens

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!

Feast at Moody Gardens this Thanksgiving Holiday
Thanksgiving Brunch, November 28, Frances Anne Moody Ballroom, 10:30 - 2:30 pm

Indulge in a mouthwatering Thanksgiving brunch featuring herb-roasted beef tenderloin, seafood-stuffed redfish, citrus-brined turkey breast, and more.

Thanksgiving Buffet, November 28, The Garden Restaurant, 10:30 - 8:00 pm

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a bountiful buffet that indulges in perfectly roasted turkey, savory glazed ham, all served alongside an assortment of delicious holiday desserts.

First Responders and Military Personnel Appreciation Month: September 2 - 30
First Responders and Military Personnel can Enjoy 20% Off

In recognition of the dedication and selflessness of those who serve our communities and country, first responders and military personnel can enjoy 20% off the Best Available Rate at Moody Gardens Hotel and Moody Gardens Value Passes throughout September.

Doing, Learning, and Loving Yoga Retreat: October 25 - 27
Led by Renowned Instructor and Author Doug Keller

Recognized by Yoga International for his expertise, Doug Keller has been traveling the world for nearly 30 years, teaching accessible but enjoyably challenging yoga workshops that emphasize insightful principles of wellness in body and mind. Moody Gardens provides the ideal breathtaking island setting for the event surrounded by 242 acres of lush gardens, accommodations, dining, and activities

SAVE THE DATE: Moody Gardens' Hope Therapy Adaptive Sports Festival

Moody Gardens Hope Therapy has teamed up for a second year with the Christina Sullivan Foundation to host the 33rd Annual Adaptive Sports Festival.  This event allows families to enjoy a day at Palm Beach and gives individuals with special needs the chance to participate in aquatic and land sports, such as water skiing, sailing, kayaking, fishing, archery, tennis, bocce ball and more with special equipment and instructors. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and will open one month before the event.

Palm Beach Open Weekends
Thru Sept. 29

Grab your flip flops and sunglasses and join us for a fun-filled, splashy season! Palm Beach awaits with palm trees, a private beach with white sand, lazy river, tower slides, delicious food and drinks at the Shoreline Grill and more. Admission: $15, Children ages 3 and younger is free.

Learn Wild! Home School Program
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.

Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruise
Sat, September 28, 2024 | Colonel Tex-Mex Buffet

Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a Tex-Mex dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Experience this rare dining opportunity sailing the waves aboard this authentic paddlewheel boat replica of the 1800s.

Reserve Your Spot: Exclusive Emilio Moro Bodegas Wine Dinner
November 20, 2024, 6:30 pm

Indulge in an unforgettable evening at Shearn's Fine Dining Restaurant with an exclusive wine dinner experience. Savor a meticulously crafted five-course meal, perfectly paired with a selection of Emilio Moro Bodegas wines. With over a century of winemaking tradition, the Moro family has cultivated a legacy of passion and expertise. Each sip embodies their deep connection to the land and dedication to the craft, making every glass a true celebration of heritage and flavor.

Moody Gardens Member Events
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!