Holiday With the Cranes in Galveston, TX

Holiday With The Cranes

Visitors to Galveston, TX are welcome to celebrate the arrival of the majestic Sandhill Cranes wintering on the island.

Celebrate the arrival of these 3-4 foot tall, red-capped visitors, as we invite you to join Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council in what’s been dubbed by the New York Times as “one of the quirkiest events in Texas” – Holiday with the Cranes!

Date(s): December 12-13, 2026

Pictured: Holiday With The Cranes

Celebrate the magnificent 4-foot-tall sandhill cranes that arrive just in time for the holidays, with special events from sunrise to sunset.

For a unique holiday experience, spend a wonderful winter weekend in Galveston celebrating the return of the island’s wintering sandhill cranes. The event will be chock-full of indoor and outdoor nature activities combined with the ambiance of historic Galveston Island!

Holiday with the Cranes is presented by the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, a nonprofit volunteer organization that helps connect people with nature experiences and outdoor adventures, and promotes the value of natural habitats and resources in the Galveston Island area.