Sunday, Dec. 17, visit A Very Marshy Christmas at Sea Rim State Park to witness Santa and the Mrs. Arrive by airboat before photo ops with the guests of honor beginning at 3 p.m.
Bring a camera to capture the day, and warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. Children are invited to create their own ornaments. Entrance fees are waived for the event, which will continue through 5 p.m.
Continuing the holiday festivities on the Gulf, enjoy a First Day Hike at Sea Rim State Park on Jan. 1, 2023, to welcome in the new year with some fresh air, coastal views of the Gulf of Mexico and a little exercise for 2023 resolutions.
Learn about sea creatures, birds and plants at this event, from 9 to 11 a.m., and taste test the Texas traditional first-day-of-the-year vittles of black-eyed peas, cabbage and cornbread to bring good luck and good fortune in the new year.