Moody Gardens

Stellar Lineup of Chefs and Wine Experts Grows for Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens

With each announcement of new additions to the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival lineup, anticipation for the Labor Day weekend festivities builds. Today’s announcement includes an award-winning restaurateur and his Executive Chef, one of 260 Master Sommelier’s in the world, and two highly respected veterans leading the “Freedom Stories Bourbon Tasting”. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Moody Gardens, this year’s festival promises to be a celebration of exceptional flavors, enticing aromas, and unforgettable experiences. Chef […]

Galveston Island Wine Festival

DAVID CORDÚA Chef/Owner, The Lymbar David Cordúa is the chef and owner of The Lymbar, a Latin-Mediterranean neighborhood craft cocktail lounge and restaurant at the Ion in Houston. He has more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant, catering and hospitality business. A native Houstonian, Cordúa received a degree in finance from Santa Clara University in 2004. Following in his family’s culinary footsteps, he moved to Paris after college and earned a Grande Diplome […]

Galveston Island to Host Beachfront Parade, Fireworks for July 4th Weekend

For many, this 4th of July weekend means having four days off. A great way to spend those hard-earned hours is to head to Galveston for fun at the beach including a parade, fireworks, sandcastle lessons, an old-fashioned band concert and more. Take in an extraordinary display of creativity and craftsmanship at the Sand Sculpting Showdown & Lessons at East Beach from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 1 and 2. Three master sand sculpture […]

Late Summer to early Fall—Galveston has it all

Late summer on the island is bringing three new events to Galveston along with some can’t miss mainstays to finish the season. Moody Gardens will be hosting three straight weekends of new experiences to include an air, car and boat show; island ride out and bicycle expo and scuba diving exposition. The 35th annual AIA sandcastle competition and Galveston Island Wild Shrimp Festival are back by popular demand. Moody Gardens Air, Car and Boat Show Date: […]

Family Fun in Galveston During Labor Day Weekend

This Labor Day Weekend, make the most of the end of the summer season on the beach or beyond at one of Galveston Island’s many attractions. Participate in Fun, Free Beach Activities Learn how to create spectacular sandcastles with lessons from professional sandcastle builders during Sandcastle Days on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Stewart Beach. Registration is not required for the lessons and equipment will be provided on […]

Summer Season Brings Safety Awareness to Galveston Beaches

Beach Patrol Sheds Light on National Beach Safety Week with Reminders to Beachgoers Staying safe has come to mean so much during this past year. At the beach, staying safe is the number one priority for the award-winning Galveston Island Beach Patrol who guard beachgoers along 32 miles of coastline. During National Beach Safety Week, May 24-31, Galveston’s lifeguards remind the public to observe caution when heading to the water. “Remember, the beach isn’t a […]

Galveston Holiday Festivities in Full Swing

More socially distanced holiday activities on tap for December Galveston Island offers holiday fun with several events kicking off this weekend and more to come in December.  This year, the island’s family friendly festivities will continue with adjustments and new guidelines for social distancing and health safety. Here’s a preview of what is happening on the island throughout the holiday season: A Railroad Christmas will kick off this weekend and will run through Dec. 23 at […]

Galveston Holiday Festivities to Feature Socially Distanced, Family Friendly Events

The holiday season on Galveston Island is full of tradition, from its popular Festival of Lights to the renowned Victorian festival Dickens on The Strand. This year, the island’s family friendly festivities will continue with adjustments and new guidelines for social distancing and health safety.  Here’s a preview of what is happening on the island throughout the holiday season: Moody Gardens is home to Holiday in the Gardens from Nov. 21 – Jan. 2. Here, visitors can […]