Back by popular demand, The Tremont House’s Duo du Jour will lead guests in a holiday sing-along on December 12th and 19th, 7-9pm, featuring everyone’s favorite Christmas songs. The hotel encourages guests to wear your pajamas in honor of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum. Guests can enjoy carefully crafted winter drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres during the holiday cheer.
About The Tremont House
The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is owned by the Cynthia and George Mitchell family as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The Tremont House is a 119-room boutique-style hotel located in the heart of The Strand National Historic Landmark District and Galveston’s Downtown Cultural Arts District. The Quarters at The Tremont House offers 14 luxury, loft-style extended-stay suites. The hotel features 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a bistro-style café, fitness center and two bars for entertainment – the 1888 Toujouse Bar and The Rooftop Bar. The Tremont House received the 2018 “Best of Wyndham Grand” Award for its exceptional service. For reservations, call (409)763-0300 or visit www.TheTremontHouse.com.
- December: Cheer on the Pier with Santas on Saturdays – Get photos, enjoy Christmas activities, and watch holiday movies.
- December Holiday Movies (shown at dusk)
- December 7th: “Smallfoot”
- December 14th: “Polar Express”
- December 21st: “The Grinch”
Pleasure Pier is open November 28th Thanksgiving Day 1-8pm, December 25th Christmas Day, and December 31st for New Year’s Eve Party on the Pier.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops. All events and rides are weather permitting. For more info, tickets, and a full list of events go to pleasurepier.com.
Tickets are available for Walk-On only (no rides), Single Rides, All Day Ride Passes, and Weekend Pass for three parks at tickets.pleasurepier.com.
Brunch at Hotel Galvez is a family tradition for many guests. The hotel will begin taking Thanksgiving Brunch reservations on Monday, November 4th and Christmas Day Brunch reservations on Monday, December 2nd. Advance reservations are required and are available by calling (409)515-2028. Additionally, the hotel hosts Sunday Brunch with Santa every Sunday in December before Christmas.
For those seeking a romantic New Year’s Eve Dinner, Hotel Galvez offers a special four-course dinner at Galvez Bar & Grill. Dinner is served 5-10pm and advance reservations are suggested. Reg and Cary will play 7-12:30am as the hotel rings in the New Year and celebrates 2020. Reservations for the restaurant are available via Open Table or by calling (409)515-2145.
Brunch at Hotel Galvez is a family tradition for many guests. The hotel will begin taking Thanksgiving Brunch reservations on Monday, November 4th and Christmas Day Brunch reservations on Monday, December 2nd. Advance reservations are required and are available by calling (409)515-2028. Additionally, the hotel hosts Sunday Brunch with Santa every Sunday in December before Christmas.
For those seeking a romantic New Year’s Eve Dinner, Hotel Galvez offers a special four-course dinner at Galvez Bar & Grill. Dinner is served 5-10pm and advance reservations are suggested. Reg and Cary will play 7-12:30am as the hotel rings in the New Year and celebrates 2020. Reservations for the restaurant are available via Open Table or by calling (409)515-2145.
Acoustic Show up close and personal,
Come on out and have a drink with me!
The Sons of Nephilim return with a dimension blending experience. Come co-create some stories with us!
For more events in #galvestontx, go to https://galvestonislandguide.com/calendar/
Put your BEERFOOT in front of the other in this BREWTIFUL 5K Fun Run HOPPENING at Beerfoot Brewery on January 18, 2020!
The Beerfooter Beach Run is sure to put some pep in your step and beer in your belly! In conjunction with the 11th Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest, you are invited to join us and get some exercise before devouring warm chili and cold brews!
WARNING: Crazy outfits/Team Uniforms are EXTREMELY encouraged. People in normal, boring clothes will be punished with evil stares and glares for the rest of their lives. . . (Not really, but c’mon everything is more fun in a costume!)
Race starts at 9am. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2552138365017427/
For more events in #galvestontx, go to https://galvestonislandguide.com/calendar/
January 25th-February 9th: 2020 Galveston Restaurant Week – The ninth annual Galveston.com & Company Galveston Restaurant Week brings Galveston Island’s vibrant food scene to life for two full weeks of delicious dining. Galveston is home to the finest Gulf Coast seafood and some of Texas’s most delectable restaurants. And visitors to Galveston Restaurant Week will enjoy these delightful and delicious eateries and more for prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus – at attractive price points you’re sure to savor! And while your taste buds are celebrating delicious, you can put the guilt aside knowing that your participation in Restaurant Week is helping others. This year, Galveston Restaurant Week eatery has committed to help Access Care of Coastal Texas provide weekly lunches to its clients. These lunches provide nutrition for persons with HIV or AIDS. Participating in Galveston Restaurant Week is easy! No tickets or passes are required! Food lovers may simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they like during Galveston Restaurant Week. Two and/or 3-course dinners will be priced between $20-$35; and 2-course lunches, breakfasts, & brunches will cost between $10-$20. Reservations are strongly recommended to make sure you’re able to sample your favorite flavors! The public is invited to experience cuisine that will amplify your palate and highlight the fun of dining on Galveston Island. Quite simply, this culinary tradition promises to “celebrate delicious!” like no other event of the year. For more info go to galvestonrestaurantweek.com/.
Wear your craziest costume and take the plunge for charity! This year’s Polar Palooza will be held Saturday, January 25th at Floats Pool. Join us for a chilly dip and a good time that will benefit The Yaga’s Children’s Fund. Sign up starts January 1st and you can register with any of our Float bartenders or staff. Registration includes a t-shirt. Party starts at 1pm with dunk time at 3pm. We will have great prizes for costumes, drink specials and a chilling good time! Hope to see everyone there!
For more events in #galvestontx, go to https://galvestonislandguide.com/calendar/
February 12th (6:30pm): Anchor Leg Athletic Club: Run Meet – Whether you are a walker, a jogger, or a seasoned marathoner, you are invited to join. At the end of each event, stick around and hang out with other runners, enjoy music, and sip brews. Check in time is at 6:30pm. You can choose from 3 miles, 2 miles, 1 mile. This will start at Devil and the Deep Brewery, Downtown Galveston. This is a free event and open to all levels. There is an optional donation of $5. These donations go to improve the club and for purchasing things like water, snacks, signs, print materials and more. Donate at the club or online at paypal.me/anchorlegac. Also, be sure to join the Facebook group: Anchor Leg Athletic Club.
