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May 2024

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			1	2 Gulf Coast Center Blood Drive 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM Gulf Coast Center Blood Drive Date: May 02, 2024 When: 12:00 PM to 4:15 PM Where: Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens Category: Blood Drive Save lives on the go! Join us at Moody Gardens for our Blood drive on Thursday, May 2 from 12:00pm - 4:15pm. Successful donors will receive a t-shirt. The donor coach will be parked in front of the Aquarium Pyramid. Click here to register!	3	4 Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Date: May 04, 2024 When: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Category: Paddlewheel Cruise Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Learn More Buy Tickets
5	6	7 Learn Wild, Homeschool Program! Hanging On: Slow Sloths 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Learn Wild, Homeschool Program! Hanging On: Slow Sloths Date: May 07, 2024 When: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Where: Moody Gardens Category: Education Join the education department on May 7th for a focus topic of slow-moving creatures. Featuring an ambassador animal presentation, a What's My Design adaptation presentation, and exploring the Rainforest Pyramid with interactive hands-on education stations. Advanced registration is required for both adult and youth participants ages 3-17. (Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.) Register	8 Learn Live, Pre-K Expeditions - For Learners Ages 3-5 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Learn Live, Pre-K Expeditions - For Learners Ages 3-5 Date: May 08, 2024 When: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Where: Moody Gardens Category: Education Enjoy a fun-themed program which could include: games, crafts, experiments, story time, and admission into the corresponding attraction. Our education staff will even send you home with more “at home activity ideas” to keep the learning connections going. (An adult guardian must accompany children). Learn More Buy Tickets	9	10 Mother's Day Weekend at Moody Gardens All Day Mother's Day Weekend at Moody Gardens From: May 10, 2024 to May 12, 2024 When: Every Sun, Fri, Sat - All Day Where: Moody Gardens Category: Special Events & Activities Mom deserves the very best, so plan the memorable weekend she deserves with options the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy Moody Gardens Attractions, including Palm Beach and Aquarium Pyramid, Hotel Packages, lovely Spa Services, and spectacular buffets. Learn More Yagas Wild Game BBQ Cook-off All Day Yagas Wild Game BBQ Cook-off From: May 10, 2024 to May 11, 2024 When: Every Fri, Sat - All Day Where: West Lot at Moody Gardens Category: Special Events & Activities The 28th edition of the Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cook-off is set to take place on May 10th and 11th, 2024, in Galveston, Texas, benefiting the Yaga's Children's Fund. Teams can register now to compete in this IBCA-sanctioned event and earn the chance to take home $500 as a winner. Or come as a spectator to see this long running family-friendly two day event. Learn More Book Rooms	11 Mother's Day Weekend at Moody Gardens All Day Mother's Day Weekend at Moody Gardens From: May 10, 2024 to May 12, 2024 When: Every Sun, Fri, Sat - All Day Where: Moody Gardens Category: Special Events & Activities Mom deserves the very best, so plan the memorable weekend she deserves with options the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy Moody Gardens Attractions, including Palm Beach and Aquarium Pyramid, Hotel Packages, lovely Spa Services, and spectacular buffets. Learn More Yagas Wild Game BBQ Cook-off All Day Yagas Wild Game BBQ Cook-off From: May 10, 2024 to May 11, 2024 When: Every Fri, Sat - All Day Where: West Lot at Moody Gardens Category: Special Events & Activities The 28th edition of the Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cook-off is set to take place on May 10th and 11th, 2024, in Galveston, Texas, benefiting the Yaga's Children's Fund. Teams can register now to compete in this IBCA-sanctioned event and earn the chance to take home $500 as a winner. Or come as a spectator to see this long running family-friendly two day event. Learn More Book Rooms
12 Mother's Day Weekend at Moody Gardens All Day Mother's Day Weekend at Moody Gardens From: May 10, 2024 to May 12, 2024 When: Every Sun, Fri, Sat - All Day Where: Moody Gardens Category: Special Events & Activities Mom deserves the very best, so plan the memorable weekend she deserves with options the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy Moody Gardens Attractions, including Palm Beach and Aquarium Pyramid, Hotel Packages, lovely Spa Services, and spectacular buffets. Learn More	13	14	15 Gulf Coast Center Blood Drive 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM Gulf Coast Center Blood Drive Date: May 15, 2024 When: 12:00 PM to 4:15 PM Where: Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens Category: Blood Drive Save lives on the go! Join us at Moody Gardens for our Blood drive on Thursday, May 2 from 12:00pm - 4:15pm. Successful donors will receive a t-shirt. The donor coach will be parked in front of the Aquarium Pyramid. Click here to register! An Evening Wih The Prisoner Wine Company 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM An Evening Wih The Prisoner Wine Company Date: May 15, 2024 When: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM Where: Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks at the Moody Gardens Hotel Category: Dining "An Evening with The Prisoner Wine Company" promises an unforgettable experience for wine enthusiasts. Each course will be expertly paired with a selection from The Prisoner Wine collection, showcasing the versatility and artistry of these exceptional wines. The event is priced at $130 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For further details, inquiries can be made by calling 409-683-4404. More Information Buy Tickets	16	17	18 Educator Workshops - The Power of Plastics 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Educator Workshops - The Power of Plastics Date: May 18, 2024 When: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: Moody Gardens Category: Education Moody Gardens Educator Workshops provide the opportunity to enhance your curriculum. All workshops are TEKS-aligned, offering a multitude of hands-on activities and educational materials to inspire your students. Excellent for educators who discuss environmental issues in classrooms and an opportunity to conduct a beach clean up! This interactive workshop incorporates service learning opportunities and ways to link actions to citizen science projects. This workshop includes an Aquarium tour. Learn More Buy Tickets PDF Flyer
19 Scouts MSA Merit Badge Workshops - Insect Study 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM Scouts MSA Merit Badge Workshops - Insect Study Date: May 19, 2024 When: 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM Where: Moody Gardens Category: Education Don't just earn it, learn it! Scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements in a single day. Workshops may include exhibits or animal presentations dependent on badge. This workshop includes an Animal Presentation, Nature Trail and a Rainforest Tour. Learn More	20	21	22	23	24	25 Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Date: May 25, 2024 When: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Category: Paddlewheel Cruise Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Learn More Buy Tickets
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