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Three Ways to Celebrate the New Year

From a family-friendly overnight bash to an elegant dinner with a view of the fireworks, here's how to welcome the new year at Moody Gardens.

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New Year's Palooza: A Family Celebration

December 30 – January 1 · Moody Gardens Hotel

Family fun that's off the charts! Get ready for an action-packed adventure the whole crew will love!. This spectacular package includes: One night of luxurious accommodations, family-friendly fun zone with air hockey, foosball, bouncy houses, arcade games galore, Adult Lounge sanctuary, 4 one-day passes to the Rainforest and Aquarium Pyramids, Discovery Museum, MG3D and 4D Special FX Theaters, Holiday Lights, plus tickets to the Holiday Fantasy Dinner and Show!

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Hands holding champagne glasses in a toast at a New Year's Eve dinner at Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks
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New Year's Eve Dinner at Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks

December 31 · Moody Gardens Hotel

Romance meets culinary excellence. Indulge in an extraordinary evening with breathtaking views of Galveston Bay and the evening's fireworks show.

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New Year's Eve Celebration with Music by Radio Live at the Moody Gardens Hotel
21+ Celebration

New Year's Eve Celebration with Music by Radio Live

December 31 · Moody Gardens Hotel

Celebrate, sparkle and dance your way into the new year! Enjoy live music by the band Radio Live, delicious hors d'oeuvres, two complimentary drink tickets, a cash bar, and an unforgettable beach ball drop finale — perfect for the 21-plus crowd ready to celebrate in style.

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Moody Gardens Celebrates Teachers with Free Admission Throughout August

Teachers give so much all year long, so this August, Moody Gardens is giving back. Throughout the month, every Pre-K through 12 educator with a valid school-issued teacher ID can visit Moody Gardens completely free, with the option to bring along up to six guests at a friendly discounted rate. It's our way of saying thank you to the people shaping our kids' futures, one lesson at a time.

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Moody Gardens Welcome Endangered Komodo Dragon to Rainforest Pyramid

Meet Diah, a Komodo dragon now living at Moody Gardens' Rainforest Pyramid. Learn her story, wild facts, and plan your visit to see her.

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Inside the Moody Gardens Coral Rescue Lab: How Galveston Is Helping Save Texas Reefs

See how the Moody Gardens coral rescue lab protects the Flower Garden Banks reef off Galveston, raising corals to help replenish reefs. Plan your visit.

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