GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

A sampling of seasonal celebrations throughout the Houston area, including holiday markets, yuletide train rides, light shows, plays, concerts, and events.

The Polar Express Train Ride is returning this holiday season to the Galveston Railroad Museum.

Trying to find something great to do or a gift for someone in your life who’s impossible to shop for?

Experience a night at the museum at one of Galveston’s popular attractions.

Galveston Island is a treasure trove of adventures, especially around Mardi Gras season.

We’re celebrating Spring Break Island Style! One grand prize winner will receive a one-night stay (Sunday – Thursday) at Hotel Galvez plus a VIP Attractions Pass for two to receive admission to four of the following Galveston attractions of your choice:61st Street Fishing PierBryan MuseumGalveston Naval MuseumSeawolf ParkGalveston Railroad MuseumGalveston Water Adventures - 2hr Sunset TourGalveston Water Adventures - Dolphin Sightseeing TourHistoric Ghost TourMoody MansionOcean Star Offshore Rig MuseumPirates! Legends of the Gulf CoastRight Light District TourStorm on the Strand TourContest begins at 9:00 A.M. on March 11, 2021. Deadline to enter is 11:59 P.M. on March 17, 2021.

GALVESTON, Texas – Galveston Island’s Museum Day this year expands to a week, allowing visitors to explore the island’s rich history. Museums will hold several in-person and virtual events this week in celebration of Museum Week as a way for guests to participate. Galveston Museum Week (Day 3): Galveston Railroad Museum Tour All aboard!!! It's Day 3 of Galveston Museum Week!! To learn more about Galveston Museum Week, click here.

How you can support: You can support this institution by donating pet food, making a monetary contribution, adopting or fostering a pet. Address: 6814 Broadway StreetPhone: (409) 740-1919Since 1987, the Galveston Bay Foundation has worked to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay through education, habitat restoration, water protection, land conservation, and advocacy. How you can support: Take action by reporting pollution, oil spills and injured wildlife or donating to help continue their efforts. Address: 2127 StrandPhone: (409) 763-2403Since 1954, GHF has been devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County through community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. Address: 2228 Broadway StreetPhone: (409) 765-7834

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- All aboard!Houston, get ready, the Union Pacific Big Boy train tour is making a stop in our city.Big Boy No. "It's almost the size of a Boeing airplane, and it is strong enough to pull 16 Statues of Liberty uphill," said Kristin South, director of communications for Union Pacific. "Called a Big Boy locomotive, it was one of 25 steam engine vehicles built by Union Pacific in the 1940s. Only eight still exist today, and many thought they'd never see a Big Boy in operation again. "The last time a Big Boy locomotive operated was 60 years ago, back in 1959," South said in a phone interview.

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Polar Express is coming to Galveston!The 60-minute train ride, which will take you on a journey to the North Pole starting at the Galveston Railroad Museum, has been added to this year's Winter Wonder Island of Texas event.Once you hop on board, you'll be served hot chocolate and treats along with a copy of the classic children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.Children will also be given a silver sleigh bell as their first gift of the holiday season.Rides will be available beginning Nov. 15 through December 30.Galveston's Winter Wonder Island of Texas offers more than 50 days of holiday-themed activities from November through January.To plan your holiday event in Galveston, visit their website for more information.