If you're looking for a holiday getaway with the family, why not head down to Galveston Island? Houston Life co-host Tessa Barrera went to Moody Gardens Holiday in the Gardens to check out all the chilling fun for the whole family.

Moody gardens offers the largest holiday venue to enjoy through January 1st, including the return of the popular Ice Land.

Fort Bend County will permit the sale of fireworks for the Diwali holiday for the first time this year.

The holiday season is here and KPRC 2 is showing you all the cool things you can do with your family to celebrate. To celebrate the season, KPRC 2 & Moody Gardens are giving you a chance to win an amazing holiday prize package!

From a ‘Festival of Lights,’ to train rides, holiday films, ICELAND and more, Moody Gardens is the coolest holiday destination in the Southwest!

Countdown to family holiday fun!

HOUSTON – Due to inclement weather, Moody Gardens Attractions in Galveston will close Saturday at 4 p.m. The Festival of Lights and all other attractions are canceled for Saturday night. Tickets may be used any other remaining night through January 2 without any updated reservation, according to Moody Gardens. Moody Gardens is expected to reopen Sunday, weather permitting, including opening at noon on Christmas Day. Other canceled holiday eventsHouston Zoo LightsThe Freedman’s Town Farmer’s MarketDiscovery Green Ice RinkSugar Land Holiday Lights

GALVESTON, Texas – The official start of the holiday season is now underway in Galveston. The Holiday in the Gardens kicked off at Moody Gardens on Saturday evening. Several attractions are now open at Moody Gardens, including the arctic slide, train ride and the Festival of Lights, a 1-mile trail with over two million lights with themed displays. The 4D theater is also showing “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.”HAPPY HOLIDAYS: ‘Holiday in the Gardens’ kicks off at @MoodyGardens in Galveston, the holiday season officially Underway pic.twitter.com/bMPlNQQ0Rj — KPRC2Jonathan (@KPRC2Jonathan) November 22, 2020Safety protocols including social distancing and mask requirements are in place this holiday season to ensure the safety of the families and staff during this annual tradition.