'Tis the season for fun and relaxation! With a calendar stuffed full of local Galveston December events PLUS a great vacation rental special to unwrap, there's no reason to miss celebrating the holidays on Galveston Island this year!
"But wait!" you say. "It's the beach!" you say. "Isn't it too cold?" you question. While we absolutely live for summer on Galveston Island, we also love the onset of sweater weather (notice we didn't say parkas ;) ). If you're wondering what there is to do on our Winter Wonder Island when it's too chilly to sunbathe, the answer is a lot! Some of our favorite Galveston December events are:
Downtown Lanterns & Lights (through Jan. 1) - Featuring a magical display of lights, an interactive photo frame (#selfie #decembertoremember #familyfun), and a giant snowglobe on designated weekends, Saengerfest Park & the heart of The Strand District in Historic Downtown Galveston are dressed in their holiday best for the season. Be sure to get some holiday shopping done while you're Downtown!
The Grand 1894 Opera House Holiday Season - This stunning local gem is hosting a fun variety of performances in December. Enjoy the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol (Nov. 30 & Dec. 1) or the smooth big band holiday sounds of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (Dec. 2). The kids will love A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage (Dec. 23).
Santa Train at the Galveston Railroad Museum (Dec. 15) - Santa's train arrives at noon so get those cameras handy! Protip: the Railroad Museum participates in the Galveston Island Pass, a great way to save up to 40% on local attractions.
Holiday Splash at Schlitterbahn Indoor Waterpark (through Dec. 30) - Open weekends and select holidays through the end of the year, your whole family will love the special indoor season at Schlitterbahn Galveston! Enjoy the Snow Globe Float, Bahn Borealis Light Show, Surf with Santa & more! Protip #2: Buy your tickets online & save.
Now that we've covered some of our favorite things to DO, let's talk about where there is to STAY (hint: the best holiday island vacations happen at beach houses!):
Picture it - the relaxing Gulf waves...the sounds of laughter & cheer...and plenty of room in the kitchen for
ALL of the family chefs to prepare your favorite holiday snacks. Dreaming of a house with two
living spaces so the kids can work off the out-of-school crazies while the adults catch up on all the family
gossip? We have larger vacation
homes perfect for appeasing those sugar plums of stress dancing in your head.
Need a low-key escape from the holiday insanity? #wegotyou. Pick a cozy vacation home and bring your favorite traditions with you to a quiet beach or bay vacation rental. Whip up some quick & easy seafood recipes in a fully stocked kitchen, or stop by one of the delicious Galveston restaurants the locals love (we're always happy to recommend a must-eat, just ask!).
Owner Login
Guest Login