From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of downtown Galveston that were once bustling with wild parties and generous offerings of hourly love.
Join renowned author and speaker Kimber Fountain as she brings to life the tales – both tragic and triumphant – of Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line
Known today as a colorful resort destination featuring family-friendly entertainment and a thriving arts district, Galveston was once notorious for its flourishing vice economy of illegal liquor and gambling and an infamous red light district called simply, “The Line.”
This unassuming five blocks of Postoffice Street came to life every night and remained a stubborn mainstay of the island cityscape for nearly seventy years. In the late 1950s, the era was known as the “Free State of Galveston” finally came to an end, and today, almost all that remains of its history has been sensationalized and marginalized.
Galveston was more than just a city of “gangsters” and lewd women, and Kimber Fountain pursues the authentic, sequestered story of women who wanted to make their own rules and the city that wanted to let them.
Tours are every Wednesday-Saturday starting at 7pm. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com in advance or at the start of the tour (cash only).
Reservations are required for cash/onsite tickets, and both online ticket purchases and cash reservations must be made by 5pm the day of the tour.
The tour meets on the north steps of the old Galveston Post Office at 601 25th Street (corner of 25th and Church St.). Meet at the north steps located on Church Street side.
Tours begin promptly at 7pm. Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure ample time to park and/or purchase onsite tickets. Due to mature content, this tour is strongly recommended for adults and older teens only. Tour content will not be censored for younger audiences, and teens and children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more info go to redlightdistricttoursofgalveston.com, email GalvestonRedLightTours@gmail.com, call or text (409)526-6883. Reservations required.
October 12th: Galveston Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. The walk will take place 8am-12 noon at Stewart Beach Park, 201 Seawall Blvd. For more info and to register go to act.alz.org.
October 12th (8am-12:30pm): Kid’s Fun Fishing Day will be held at Pelican Rest Marina, 7819 Broadway, Galveston. The 8th Annual Fun Fishing Day for the residents of Ronald McDonald House of Galveston and patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Houston! Help bring the joy of fishing alive for a child! Various sponsor levels, including in-kind, are available. Showcase your company’s name or logo on the event shirts, signage, and social media posts! The deadline to guarantee a t-shirt listing is September 27th at facebook.com/events/1112905615764809/.
Buy One Eco-Art Kayak Adventure, Get One FREE Eco-Art Kayak Adventure for this Saturday’s paint & paddle at Christmas Bay, in Galveston, Oct.12, from 10am-2pm.
Christmas Bay is located on Follet’s Island just across from the San Luis Pass Bridge. Artist Boat’s American Canoe Association certified guides will teach you paddling skills, how to identify native species, and will interpret natural processes. We will teach you, you will have a blast, and you will learn some cool stuff about Christmas Bay. Spoiler alert! It’s a natural wonder and hosts the largest natural sea grass beds in Galveston Bay. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy while you learning to paint with a short watercolor lesson! Yes, you get to take your painting home!
Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive an email confirmation with all the specifics, what to wear, etc.
Perfect for families, groups, solo explorers, beginners and seasoned kayakers!
You must pre-register and book online.
Heads up: You’ll have to know the weight, age, and DOB for each paddler, so get your info ready and sign up at https://www.artistboat.org/public-kayak-registration/. Use code BOGO12 on the order page (as a COUPON from the drop down menu-see image below). Call us if there is any issues (409) 770-0722 – we’re here to help Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
Galveston Island Book Festival is an annual event where Readers can meet exciting new authors, or say hi to their favorite local author in an atmosphere of relaxed enjoyment.
For more information and a list of authors participating in the event visit the OFFICIAL website http://galveston.bookfestival.network/index.php
CastAway Rods Guppy Cup
This year’s FREE event will once again be at Seawolf Park located in Galveston, TX. The Kidfish will be on October 12, 2019 with check-in beginning at 9:30am day of event. All anglers must register online and then check-in at the tent the day of event.
Divisions: 3-9 Years Old and 10-16 Years Old
Categories: Bull Redfish (Over 28′) and Open (Any Legal Fish; No Stingrays)
Check-In: 9:30AM
Weigh-In Times: 10:00AM – Noon
Awards: Approximately 12:30PM; Awards will be handed out at Awards Ceremony. Angler Must be Present at Awards Ceremony to Win. Awards donated by CastAway Rods, Advanced Electrical Systems, Allstate Insurance O’Donohoe Agency, Galveston Municipal Police Association, Nautical Antiques & Tropical Decor
1st to 3rd per Division for Bull Redfish; 1st to 10th per Division for Open
Rules: All fish entered into tournament MUST be caught at Seawolf Park. Anglers may be assisted while fishing but must participate in catching the fish. To enter a fish, the angler must have participated in catching the fish. Standings will be based on weight of a single fish per category. First tie breaker will be time weighed in (earlier time wins) and second tie breaker will be length of fish (larger wins). To qualify for a weigh-in, angler must be in line with fish by noon. No repeat winners allowed. Once an angler places 1st to 10th in any category, they will be excluded from winning again for the remainder of the event to give other anglers an opportunity. A fish entered may only be entered one time throughout the event. Fish entered must be of legal size. No stingrays allowed to be entered. Kids are exempt from Texas fishing licenses, but if they wish to retain a Red Drum over 28′, they will need to purchase an Exempt Angler Tag ($3) and bring with them the day of event. This tag is available for purchase at any location where TPWD Fishing Licenses are sold.
Other: Kids participating must supply their own rods, tackle and bait. An ice chest is recommended if you would like to bring fish home. Also recommend bringing a bucket to put water in to transport fish to weigh-in. This will help to keep the fish alive if you wish to release after weigh-in.
First 100 Anglers to Check-In at Tent day of event will receive a box lunch courtesy of Yaga’s Cafe.
First 300 Anglers to Check-In at Tent day of event will receive a goodie bag courtesy of Cabela’s.
First 300 Anglers to Check-In at Tent day of event will receive an event t-shirt courtesy of Lloyd Engineering and Koza’s, Inc.
The Cuban Spot Food Truck will be on location selling food – www.thecubanspot.com.
Prizes: Random door prizes will be handed out throughout the day and during awards ceremony. Prizes donated by Academy Sports & Outdoors, CastAway Rods, Texas Game Warden Association
Sponsors: Academy Sports & Outdoors, Advanced Electrical Systems, Allstate Insurance O’Donohoe Agency, Cabela’s, CastAway Rods, CCA Galveston Chapter, Galveston Municipal Police Association, Galveston Police Memorial Fund, Galveston Park Board, Koza’s Inc, Lloyd Engineering, Nautical Antiques & Tropical Decor, Texas Game Warden Association, Yaga’s Cafe
****Must print out ticket(s) and bring day of event for admission into park and for check-in.****
Different GPS show the location of Seawolf Park at different addresses. When turning North onto 51st Street, Seawolf Parkway, or Pelican Island Causeway Road, continue on road and it will dead end into Seawolf Park.
If you wish to register more than one child in the same division, you can log back on as many times as needed to do so.
The Galveston Children’s Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community with fun for children in all areas of education and offers self-directed activities promoting science, literacy, math, and the arts. It showcases dynamic exhibits targeting a primary focus group of children ages 2-10 and conducts special programming for children of all ages.
Exhibits are “Our Town,” “Kid’s Clinic,” “Building Zone,” “A Stroke of Genius,” “Tinker Workshop,” “Explore & Discover,” “Now Starring You,” and “A Room to Grow.”
The Galveston Children’s Museum is located at 2618 Broadway St., Galveston. Summer hours are Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 12 noon-5pm through August 19th. For more info go to galvestoncm.org or call (409)572-2544. Upcoming events are:
Leonardo DaVinci was perhaps the original “Renaissance Man”– a particularly brilliant person with expertise in many fields. Galveston Children’s Museum (GCM) believes there is brilliance in all of us and wants to help develop the DaVinci in you!
Please join for the second annual DaVinci Day on Saturday, October 12th, 10am-5pm, on the grounds of the Galveston Children’s Museum. This is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness featuring local builders, artists, educators, students, crafters, tinkerers and hobbyists seeking to share their creations and ideas. DaVinci Day attendees will explore hands-on activities and use their imagination to create something unique.
Tickets are not yet available for purchase but they are currently seeking vendors and sponsors. Please go to galvestoncm.org/davinci-day/ for more info.
Favorite reads shared aloud in the Children’s Department on the first Saturday of every month.
This goes to 10:20am.
October 12th (11am-3:30pm): Bark-tober – Come on down to Haunted Mayfield Manor to help support the Galveston Island Humane Society. You’ll be able to meet some of the loving dogs and cats looking for their forever home and 10% of every purchase will be donated to The Galveston Island Humane Society! This is hosted by Haunted Mayfield Manor, 2313 Harborside Dr., Downtown Galveston.
October 12th (11am-2pm): Fall Festival and BBQ Fundraiser – Join for BBQ, bounce house, face painting, and more. Purchase a $20 ticket which includes BBQ plate and all games. This will be held at Children’s Coalition, 5127 Ave. U, Galveston. For more info go to facebook.com/events/365747667421366/.
