| NOTE: Many areas along the upper Texas Gulf Coast were affected by Hurricane IKE and may still be without power, gas and phone service. The restoration timeline is undetermined. Before traveling to these events, it would be a good idea to either call ahead or check the website to make sure the events are still scheduled. |
| Through December 31, 2008 - Houston, Texas |
| Fly Me To The Moon, Houston - The new animated IMAX film tells a fictional story of young insect stowaways on the Apollo 11 space flight.. |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science. (713) 639-4629 http://www.hmns.org |
| November 7-9, 2008 - Houston, Texas |
| Arcade Expo - Pass holders can play more than 150 games and pinball machines. |
| Crown Plaza Houston Reliant Park Hotel. (713) 748-3221 http://www.arcadecenter.com |
| November 7-9, 2008 - Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Greek Festival - The fest showcases Greek cuisine, music, and folk dancing. |
| St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. (361) 991-4202 http://www.saint-nicholas.org |
| November 8-9, 2008 - Houston, Texas |
| Texas Championship Powwow - Tribes compete in singing and dancing. A teepee village, storytelling, and much more teach about American Indians. |
| Traders Village. (281) 890-5500 http://www.tradersvillage.com |
| November 8 - December 21, 2008 - Spring, Texas |
| Home for the Holidays - Carolers, street performers, and train rides entertain visitors. |
| Old Town Spring. (800) 653-8696 http://www.oldtownspringtx.com |
| November 15, 2008 - Rosenberg, Texas |
| Christmas Countdown - Proceeds from this arts and crafts sale benefit community projects. |
| Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. (979) 793-5073 http://www.co.fort-bend.tx.us |
| November 16, 2008 - Galveston, Texas |
| Fly Day - World War II aircraft are displayed and rides in select planes are offered for a low fee. |
| Lone Star Flight Museum. (888) 359-5736 http://www.lsfm.org |
| November 20, 2008 - Houston, Texas |
| Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - Representatives from nine religions participate. |
| The Rothko Chapel. (713) 524-9839 http://www.rothkochapel.org |
| November 22, 2008 - Houston, Texas |
| Pilgrim Festival - Crafts, reenactments, Colonial history exhibits, and more commemorate the first Thanksgiving. |
| First Congregational Church. (713) 468-9543 |
| November 22, 2008 - Kingsville, Texas |
| Ranch Hand Breakfast - This annual outdoor breakfast is held at one of Texas's oldest and most prominent cattle ranches. Other activities include cowboy storytelling, poetry, and skill demonstrations. |
| King Ranch. (361) 592-8055 http://www.king-ranch.com |
| December 5-7, 2008 - Houston, Texas |
| The Money Show of the Southwest - More than 400 coin and paper-money dealers present exhibits, seminars, youth activities, and more. |
| George R. brown Convention Center. (281) 586-9727 http://themoneyshow.houstoncoinclub.org |
| December 5-21, 2008 - Nassau Bay, Texas |
| The Best Christmas Pagent Ever - The comedic plot follows a couple organizing a church play. |
| Clear Creek Community Theatre. (281) 335-5228 http://www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org |
| December 6-7, 2008 - Galveston, Texas |
| Dickens on the Strand. - Period actors and costumed vendors at this festival re-create 19th century London. |
| Downtown http://www.dickensonthestrand.com |
| About Texas Gulf Coast Region |
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The vast Gulf of Mexico weaves its watery spell upon seafarers and landlubbers alike. In Texas, "land ho!" is as exciting a cry as "anchors aweigh!" For, in addition to the bounty of the shimmering sea surfing its shores, Texas offers an abundance of terrific terra firma along its 624-mile coastline.
Peninsulas and islands, cities and towns, beaches and parks, all extend their own magical allure. You will find every citified and seaside attraction imaginable along the scimitar-shaped slab of Texas known as the Texas Gulf Coast.
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