April "Happenings In Texas"
Moody Gardens Earth Day and Oleander Festival, April 26-27, Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas. www.moodygardens.org Ph. 800 582 4673.
"Imagine a beautiful botanical setting where you can host a large convention, book an important corporate meeting, plan a memorable wedding or a special catered event. Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center is a tropical paradise perfect for a weekend getaway or a family vacation. With 428 luxurious guestrooms, and over 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and convention space, this world class Galveston hotel and conference facility is set among 242 acres of botanical beauty and accented by magnificent pyramids that contain a living rainforest, a Texas-sized aquarium and an I-MAX theater." http://moodygardenshotel.com/
Earth Day Activities Will Include:
Arts and Crafts
- Conservation Booths
- Face painters
- Live Music
- Kid's World Recycled Art Gallery
- Eco-Friendly Gardening Techniques
- Hourly Sustainable Seafood Cooking Demonstration
- Green Olympics Showcasing Corporate Environmental Efforts
Thursday, April 24
Southwestern Hoedown Evening at the Moody Gardens® Hotel
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy a memorable evening of dining and dancing to the music of Sparky Koerner and his band. Join us for entertainment, silent auction and participation with a Line Dancing specialist. Reservations include meal with one free drink coupon given at the door. ($35/ person)
Saturday, April 26
- 10 am: Birding Tour
- 1-3 pm: Kids Krafts Session
- Grand Oleander Sale
Sunday, April 27
- Floral Design Competition
- 1 pm: Birding Tour
- 1-2 pm: Floral Design for Kids
- 2 pm: Puppet Show in the Macadamia Room
- Grand Oleander Sale
While in Galveston (map) there is plenty to do:
Galveston Island offers everything in a resort destination – beautiful accommodations, entertainment, shopping and 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches. Perhaps Galveston's greatest attraction in recent years has been the advent of cruising. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Princess Cruise Lines have all found a home at the Port of Galveston in recent years. These premier cruise ships will take passengers to various stops in Mexico, the Caribbean and more. For information about departure dates, times and itineraries, visit GalvestonCruises.com. Galveston Island Ferry, located on Hwy 87 (Ferry Road), continues to be one of Galveston's most popular attractions. Riders can park and ride the ferry or drive their vehicle aboard the ferry. Ferries run approximately every fifteen to twenty minutes and are free. Docked at Moody Gardens, the Colonel, a 750-passenger, 19th-century-style sternwheeler, offers a unique view of the Gardens and an enjoyable cruise. And business or pleasure, the Moody Gardens Hotel offers spectacular views of the entire Island.
Happy Traveling
