Plan your festive fun in Galveston with our detailed event guide. For Galveston natives and travelers, this guide reveals the city's holiday treasures.
Popular Events: Experience the charm of Dickens on The Strand, where Victorian characters come to life amidst festive market stalls and delightful entertainment. With breathtaking light displays, the Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens offers a spectacular experience for visitors of all ages. And the THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it transports families on a magical journey to the North Pole. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Galveston
- The Polar Express Train Ride - Galveston
- A Prairie Home Companion Christmas at The Grand 1894 Opera House
- A Christmas Carol at The Grand 1894 Opera House
- Dickens on the Strand
- Galveston East End Historical District Victorian Christmas Tour
- Moody Gardens Festival of Lights
- Christmas Market with Santa at Galveston Island Brewing
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Galveston Events Events
The Polar Express Train Ride - Galveston (Galveston) • 0.3 miles
Magical train journey to the North Pole with Santa and elves.
A Prairie Home Companion Christmas at The Grand 1894 Opera House (Galveston) • 0.5 miles
Festive holiday radio show with beloved carols and storytelling
A Christmas Carol at The Grand 1894 Opera House (Galveston) • 0.5 miles
A classic holiday theatrical production
Dickens on the Strand (Galveston) • 0.6 miles
Victorian London street festival with parades and entertainment
Galveston East End Historical District Victorian Christmas Tour (Galveston) • 0.9 miles
Tour historic homes decorated for Christmas
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights (Galveston) • 3.8 miles
Gulf Coast's largest holiday celebration with ICE LAND and light trails
Christmas Market with Santa at Galveston Island Brewing (Galveston) • 4.4 miles
Holiday market with Santa photos in the brewhouse.
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