Hotel Galvez invites guests and the community to celebrate the start of the holidays with the Official City of Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and include a special appearance by Santa Claus, live holiday entertainment by local entertainment including the Galveston Ballet and the lighting of the hotel's 35-foot Christmas Tree on the front lawn.

During the event, the hotel collects donations for the Salvation Army of Galveston County. The hotel offers a special weekend package as part of the weekend.