Hotel Galvez is the venue for Galveston’s Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration this year. Watch the 35-foot tree outside the hotel light up and stick around for free performances by the Galveston Ballet, the Bayou City Pipes and Drums and the Houston Children’s Chorus. Santa will also make an appearance, along with Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski.

Note: Don't forget to bring a new, unwrapped gift for the U.S. Marine Corps. Toys for Tots Foundation.