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		1 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 1 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...]	2 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 2 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...]	3 Volunteer Open Work Day at The Coastal Preserve 9:30 am Volunteer Open Work Day at The Coastal Preserve Oct 3 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Develop a sense of purpose by Volunteering with Artist Boat at the Coastal Heritage Preserve! Build connections. learn something new, and meet new people while having fun outdoors! At a Volunteer Workday, you can help[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 3 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Friends Of The Rosenberg Library Annual Used Book Sale 5:00 pm Friends Of The Rosenberg Library Annual Used Book Sale @ Rosenberg Library Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Come shop among the thousands of fiction and non-fiction books, CD’s, DVD’s, records, and sheet music. This sale, organized each year by the Friends of the Rosenberg Library in Galveston, highlights educational and entertaining selections[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]	4 On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 4 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Friends Of The Rosenberg Library Annual Used Book Sale 12:00 pm Friends Of The Rosenberg Library Annual Used Book Sale @ Rosenberg Library Oct 4 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Come shop among the thousands of fiction and non-fiction books, CD’s, DVD’s, records, and sheet music. This sale, organized each year by the Friends of the Rosenberg Library in Galveston, highlights educational and entertaining selections[...] Children’s Art Class 4:00 pm Children’s Art Class @ From the HeART Gallery Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Children’s Art Classes ARE BACK!!!! Brand New Location Brand New BIGGER Classroom Teacher: Samitha Edwards, BFA Fine Arts and Art History, Teaching Certification in Art This is NOT your average kid class….adults enjoy it too and[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]	5 ‘Goosebumps:’ FREE Movie at Saengerfest Park 6:00 pm ‘Goosebumps:’ FREE Movie at Saengerfest Park @ Saengerfest Park Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 12 @ 10:00 pm Tickets Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: 30i in Concert & “Goosebumps” in Downtown Galveston Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun as the days[...] Youth Sailing Lessons 9:00 am Youth Sailing Lessons @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday: Youth Sailing Saturdays – The Youth Sailing Program at Sea Star Base Galveston is unlike any other youth program in the country. It is their belief that every child has the ability and[...] Beach Explorations 10:00 am Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Hunt for coastal treasures with state park naturalists. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Day Use Beach boardwalk (adjacent to the restrooms and parking lot.) Get a close-up look at the many critters and[...] Friends Of The Rosenberg Library Annual Used Book Sale 10:00 am Friends Of The Rosenberg Library Annual Used Book Sale @ Rosenberg Library Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Come shop among the thousands of fiction and non-fiction books, CD’s, DVD’s, records, and sheet music. This sale, organized each year by the Friends of the Rosenberg Library in Galveston, highlights educational and entertaining selections[...] Praire Walk at Galveston Island State Park 10:00 am Praire Walk at Galveston Island State Park Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (10am): Prairie Walk – Learn about the coastal prairie on a guided walk. The new Prairie Adventure will meet in the Galveston Island State[...] Saturday Stories 10:00 am Saturday Stories @ Rosenberg Library Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Favorite reads shared aloud in the Children’s Department on the first Saturday of every month. This goes to 10:20am. A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier 11:00 am A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier @ Pleasure Pier Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” Shown at Dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls,” Shown[...] Halloween on the Pier: Movies, Trick or Treating & More 11:00 am Halloween on the Pier: Movies, Trick or Treating & More @ Pleasure Pier Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Movies schedule are: October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” shown at dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum 11:00 am Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train rides for all ages on The Harborside Express. The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels 1[...] Yoga at Galveston Island Pawty 12:00 pm Yoga at Galveston Island Pawty @ Galveston Island Brewing Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets August 3rd, September 7th (12 noon): Yoga at the Brewery – Swing into the brewery on the first Saturday of the month and enjoy a free yoga class brought to you by Melody Van Kay[...] Yoga at the Brewery at Galveston Island Brewery 12:00 pm Yoga at the Brewery at Galveston Island Brewery @ Galveston Island Brewing Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets October 5th (12 noon): Yoga at the Brewery – Swing into the brewery on the first Saturday of the month and enjoy a free yoga class brought to you by Melody Van Kay from Island[...] Schooner Sundays Sailing Lessons 12:30 pm Schooner Sundays Sailing Lessons @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 5 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Every Sunday (12:30-4:30pm): Schooner Sundays – These sailing lessons are for those interested in learning to sail, becoming members, or simply looking to enjoy a day out on the water. Guests are invited to work[...] Adaptive Sailing Program Saturdays 2:00 pm Adaptive Sailing Program Saturdays Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday (2-4pm): Adaptive Sailing Program, which was voted the best in the nation by U.S. Sailing in 2015, continues to thrive and grow. This program is for all people with disabilities or post-traumatic stress[...] Book Signing for “Legacy of the Early Gulf Coast Cowboys” by Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton 2:00 pm Book Signing for “Legacy of the Early Gulf Coast Cowboys” by Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton @ Galveston Bookshop Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Galveston Bookshop is located Downtown Galveston at 317 23rd Street, Galveston. For more info call (409)750-8200 or go to galvestonbookshop.com. Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with returning authors Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom[...] CD release party for Eh Ha Ha: A tribute to the original Cajun fiddle of Harry Choates 6:30 pm CD release party for Eh Ha Ha: A tribute to the original Cajun fiddle of Harry Choates @ Downtown Galveston Oct 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Join #galvestonhistory at Hendley Green for this special album release party with Kevin Anthony & G-Town. Admission is FREE and dancing shoes, blankets, and chairs are encouraged. Craft beer and wine will be available. Harry[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...] Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: Movies & Concerts 7:30 pm Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: Movies & Concerts @ Saengerfest Park Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets It’s beginning to feel like summer, so why not spend a few hours at the park? Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun. Saengerfest[...]
6 Voter’s Registration at GOFM 8:00 am Voter’s Registration at GOFM @ Bryan Museum Oct 6 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets October 6th: Voter Registration Booth at the Market! Plus…. Live music A chance to learn more about The Bryan Museum FREE recycling with Keepin’ It Green: Every week, they accept your clean, rinsed recyclable plastics,[...] Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! @ Bryan Museum Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Galveston’s Own Farmers Market operates 2 markets every week, Thursdays & Sundays. Join us this Sunday and every Sunday!9am-12pm (June-September) 9am-1pm (October-May) at The Bryan Museum – Galveston (1315 21st St)year-round *There is always live[...] Bay Explorations at GISP 10:00 am Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters. Come join one of our weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and our island paradise – Galveston Bay. Sandy[...] A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier 11:00 am A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier @ Pleasure Pier Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” Shown at Dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls,” Shown[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 12:00 pm On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 6 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing 1:00 pm Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Sunday 1-4pm, join the acoustic jam! Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a[...]	7 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] Drop-In Lego Brickyard 1:00 pm Drop-In Lego Brickyard @ Rosenberg Library Oct 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Drop in to the Children’s Department between 1 & 3:30pm to build some special Harry Potter Lego sets & enjoy free play with Legos & Duplos.	8 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Ceramic Studio Class 6:00 pm Ceramic Studio Class @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Every Tuesday (6-8pm): Ceramic Studio – Learn hand-building techniques in pottery, figurative sculpture, and glazing with earthenware clay. Create sculptural relief tiles, full 3-D sculpture, functional pottery and tableware, figures, and more. This course uses[...]	9 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 9 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...]	10 Galveston Appreciation Day at Pleasure Pier for The Harvest Moon Regatta 11:00 am Galveston Appreciation Day at Pleasure Pier for The Harvest Moon Regatta @ Pleasure Pier Oct 10 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets Join us for our #galveston Appreciation Day on October 10th from 11 AM to 8 PM! $15.99 All-Day Ride Passes valid for all heights*!!! The 33rd Annual Sailing of the Harvest Moon Regatta will be[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 10 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] FREE Family Fun Night at Children’s Museum 4:00 pm FREE Family Fun Night at Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 10 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Second Thursday each Month (4-7 pm): Free Family Fun Night – The monthly Free Family Night will be a night of fun for the whole family! Visitors will gain FREE admission 4-7pm. A variety of[...] Fiber Arts Workshop at Galveston Arts Center 5:30 pm Fiber Arts Workshop at Galveston Arts Center @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Every Thursday in December (5:30-7:30pm): Fiber Arts Studio – Explore the rich world of fiber art with local artist and fashion designer Rachael Montemayor. Make wearable art and décor from wool, silk, linen, driftwood, and[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]	11 On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 11 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum 2:00 pm The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Keeping things in balance is a life struggle but not here at the museum. Come explore and discover the act of balance be it on a scale, a pile of rocks, or just a little[...] Children’s Art Class 4:00 pm Children’s Art Class @ From the HeART Gallery Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Children’s Art Classes ARE BACK!!!! Brand New Location Brand New BIGGER Classroom Teacher: Samitha Edwards, BFA Fine Arts and Art History, Teaching Certification in Art This is NOT your average kid class….adults enjoy it too and[...] VIP Tour: Galveston Art Lending Library 5:30 pm VIP Tour: Galveston Art Lending Library @ Bryan Museum Oct 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Nick Barbee has brought beautiful original art into the homes of Galveston islanders thanks to his innovative art lending library. Join Barbee in his studio for a tour of the library and a chance to win a[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]	12 Kid’s Fun Fishing Day 8:00 am Kid’s Fun Fishing Day Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets 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[...] BOGO Today only – Eco-Art Camps with Artist Boat 9:00 am BOGO Today only – Eco-Art Camps with Artist Boat @ Artist Boat Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets 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[...] Galveston Island Book Festival 9:00 am Galveston Island Book Festival @ Galveston Convention Center Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets 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[...] Guppy Cup KidFish 9:30 am Guppy Cup KidFish @ Seawolf Park Oct 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets CastAway Rods Guppy CupThis 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[...] Beach Explorations 10:00 am Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Hunt for coastal treasures with state park naturalists. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Day Use Beach boardwalk (adjacent to the restrooms and parking lot.) Get a close-up look at the many critters and[...] DaVinci Day at Galveston Children’s Museum 10:00 am DaVinci Day at Galveston Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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.[...] Praire Walk at Galveston Island State Park 10:00 am Praire Walk at Galveston Island State Park Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (10am): Prairie Walk – Learn about the coastal prairie on a guided walk. The new Prairie Adventure will meet in the Galveston Island State[...] Saturday Stories 10:00 am Saturday Stories @ Rosenberg Library Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Favorite reads shared aloud in the Children’s Department on the first Saturday of every month. This goes to 10:20am. A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier 11:00 am A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier @ Pleasure Pier Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” Shown at Dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls,” Shown[...] Bark-tober at Haunted Mayfield Manor 11:00 am Bark-tober at Haunted Mayfield Manor @ Haunted Mayfield Manor Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Tickets 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[...] Fall Festival and BBQ Fundraiser 11:00 am Fall Festival and BBQ Fundraiser Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets 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[...] Free Family Days at Ocean Star Museum: Sources of Energy’ 11:00 am Free Family Days at Ocean Star Museum: Sources of Energy’ @ Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at a student’s[...] Halloween on the Pier: Movies, Trick or Treating & More 11:00 am Halloween on the Pier: Movies, Trick or Treating & More @ Pleasure Pier Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Movies schedule are: October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” shown at dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In[...] It’s Time to OPA! Galveston Island Greek Festival Oct. 12th-13th 11:00 am It’s Time to OPA! Galveston Island Greek Festival Oct. 12th-13th Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets The Island goes Greek for the 37th Annual Galveston Greek Festival, October 12 and 13, when the Greek Community hosts their annual party at 1824 Ball St. What sets this event apart is that the[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum 11:00 am Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train rides for all ages on The Harborside Express. The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels 1[...] Schooner Sundays Sailing Lessons 12:30 pm Schooner Sundays Sailing Lessons @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 12 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Every Sunday (12:30-4:30pm): Schooner Sundays – These sailing lessons are for those interested in learning to sail, becoming members, or simply looking to enjoy a day out on the water. Guests are invited to work[...] The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum 1:00 pm The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Keeping things in balance is a life struggle but not here at the museum. Come explore and discover the act of balance be it on a scale, a pile of rocks, or just a little[...] Adaptive Sailing Program Saturdays 2:00 pm Adaptive Sailing Program Saturdays Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday (2-4pm): Adaptive Sailing Program, which was voted the best in the nation by U.S. Sailing in 2015, continues to thrive and grow. This program is for all people with disabilities or post-traumatic stress[...] Ghostly Gardens: Movies, Rainforest of Terror & More Fun 2:00 pm Ghostly Gardens: Movies, Rainforest of Terror & More Fun @ Moody Gardens Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com. Ghostly Gardens will be held October 12th, 19th and 26th at Moody Gardens and will embrace the[...] ArtWalk throughout Galveston 6:00 pm ArtWalk throughout Galveston @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets October 12th, November 30th (6-9pm) For over 25 years, the Galveston Arts Center has organized ArtWalk on eight Saturday evenings each year in the heart of Galveston’s historic district. ArtWalk takes place inside existing art[...] ArtWalk: Sugar Skull Party 6:00 pm ArtWalk: Sugar Skull Party @ Clay Cups Studio Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Our 3rd annual Sugar Skull ArtWalk Party is coming up! So Excited!!! The night of we will have your requested project as well as complimentary snacks ( like the chocolate fountain ;) and beverages. You[...] Saengerfest Park: 30i in Concert – FREE 6:00 pm Saengerfest Park: 30i in Concert – FREE @ Saengerfest Park Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Come out for this live FREE concert #downtowngalveston. Sponsored by Haunted Mayfield Manor & Pirates: Legends of the Gulf Coast Music Nite on The Strand takes place on the second Saturday of each month, 6-9pm.[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales 6:00 pm “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...] Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: Movies & Concerts 7:30 pm Free Family Fun at Saengerfest Park: Movies & Concerts @ Saengerfest Park Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets It’s beginning to feel like summer, so why not spend a few hours at the park? Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun. Saengerfest[...]
13 “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 12:00 pm “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Voter’s Registration at GOFM 8:00 am Voter’s Registration at GOFM @ Bryan Museum Oct 13 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets October 13th: Drag Queen Story Hour – Enjoy stories read by Drag Queens Kymber Devine and Athena Sapphire plus enter for book giveaways every hour! Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-1pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market[...] Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! @ Bryan Museum Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Galveston’s Own Farmers Market operates 2 markets every week, Thursdays & Sundays. Join us this Sunday and every Sunday!9am-12pm (June-September) 9am-1pm (October-May) at The Bryan Museum – Galveston (1315 21st St)year-round *There is always live[...] Bay Explorations at GISP 10:00 am Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters. Come join one of our weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and our island paradise – Galveston Bay. Sandy[...] A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier 11:00 am A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier @ Pleasure Pier Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” Shown at Dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls,” Shown[...] It’s Time to OPA! Galveston Island Greek Festival Oct. 12th-13th 11:00 am It’s Time to OPA! Galveston Island Greek Festival Oct. 12th-13th Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm Tickets The Island goes Greek for the 37th Annual Galveston Greek Festival, October 12 and 13, when the Greek Community hosts their annual party at 1824 Ball St. What sets this event apart is that the[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 12:00 pm On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing 1:00 pm Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Sunday 1-4pm, join the acoustic jam! Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a[...] The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum 1:00 pm The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Keeping things in balance is a life struggle but not here at the museum. Come explore and discover the act of balance be it on a scale, a pile of rocks, or just a little[...]	14 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 14 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...]	15 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 15 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 15 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Learn to Cook with WIC 12:00 pm Learn to Cook with WIC @ Bryan Museum Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets August 20th, September 17th (12 noon): Learn to Cook with WIC – This free cooking class is led by Chef Mary Bass. Students can eat a fresh meal for lunch, gain cooking knowledge, and create[...] Learn to Cook with WIC and GOFM 12:00 pm Learn to Cook with WIC and GOFM @ Bryan Museum Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets July 16th, August 20th (12 noon): Learn to Cook with WIC – This free cooking class is led by Chef Mary Bass. Students can eat a fresh meal for lunch, gain cooking knowledge, and create[...] Ceramic Studio Class 6:00 pm Ceramic Studio Class @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Every Tuesday (6-8pm): Ceramic Studio – Learn hand-building techniques in pottery, figurative sculpture, and glazing with earthenware clay. Create sculptural relief tiles, full 3-D sculpture, functional pottery and tableware, figures, and more. This course uses[...]	16 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum 2:00 pm The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 16 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Keeping things in balance is a life struggle but not here at the museum. Come explore and discover the act of balance be it on a scale, a pile of rocks, or just a little[...] Drop-In Virtual Reality at Rosenberg Library 4:30 pm Drop-In Virtual Reality at Rosenberg Library @ Rosenberg Library Oct 16 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets October 16th (4:30-6pm) and November 20th (4:30-6pm): Drop-In Virtual Reality – Kids and families are invited to step into the new world of virtual reality through the lenses of the Oculus Rift computer headset. Recommended[...]	17 Author Spotlight Series with Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton at Bryan Museum 4:00 pm Author Spotlight Series with Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Oct 17 @ 4:00 pm – Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Meet the authors, Chris O’Shea Roper and Tom Linton, of this month’s featured book: Legacy of the Early Gulf Coast Cowboys! From Spanish cattle drives to the important contributions of black cowboys, this book is[...] Volunteer Open Work Day at The Coastal Preserve 9:30 am Volunteer Open Work Day at The Coastal Preserve Oct 17 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Develop a sense of purpose by Volunteering with Artist Boat at the Coastal Heritage Preserve! Build connections. learn something new, and meet new people while having fun outdoors! At a Volunteer Workday, you can help[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Fiber Arts Workshop at Galveston Arts Center 5:30 pm Fiber Arts Workshop at Galveston Arts Center @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Every Thursday in December (5:30-7:30pm): Fiber Arts Studio – Explore the rich world of fiber art with local artist and fashion designer Rachael Montemayor. Make wearable art and décor from wool, silk, linen, driftwood, and[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]	18 Genealogy Lock-In 10:00 am Genealogy Lock-In Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:15 pm Tickets Join the Galveston and Texas History Center for a Genealogy Lock-In at the Rosenberg Library! The Genealogy Network of Texas, the Central Texas Genealogical Society, and the Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center will host a[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 18 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 18 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum 2:00 pm The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Keeping things in balance is a life struggle but not here at the museum. Come explore and discover the act of balance be it on a scale, a pile of rocks, or just a little[...] Galveston College Theatre Presents ‘More Fun Than Bowling’ 2:30 pm Galveston College Theatre Presents ‘More Fun Than Bowling’ @ Galveston College Oct 18 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The Galveston College Theatre department will present “More Fun Than Bowling” on Friday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 207 of the Fine Arts[...] Children’s Art Class 4:00 pm Children’s Art Class @ From the HeART Gallery Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Children’s Art Classes ARE BACK!!!! Brand New Location Brand New BIGGER Classroom Teacher: Samitha Edwards, BFA Fine Arts and Art History, Teaching Certification in Art This is NOT your average kid class….adults enjoy it too and[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...] Galveston College Theatre Presents ‘More Fun Than Bowling’ 7:30 pm Galveston College Theatre Presents ‘More Fun Than Bowling’ @ Galveston College Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets The Galveston College Theatre department will present “More Fun Than Bowling” on Friday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 207 of the Fine Arts[...]	19 Genteel Junque Sale by GHF 10:00 am Genteel Junque Sale by GHF @ Bishop's Palace Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm Tickets October 18th-19th (varies): Genteel Junque – An array of antiques, furniture, and home accessories will be available for sale at Galveston Historical Foundation’s annual sale of donated items. The sale will emphasize high-quality antiques, furniture,[...] A Woman’s Work is Never Done Lecture at Bryan Museum 1:00 pm A Woman’s Work is Never Done Lecture at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 17 @ 4:00 pm Tickets Join Historical Program Coordinator Katrina Yordy of Jesse Jones Park and Nature Center as she demonstrates the process of changing raw cotton into the fabric that we love. Free with admission. Fishing Basics & Family Group Fishing 7:00 am Fishing Basics & Family Group Fishing @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 19 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Fishing Basics is a 4-hour class that teaches knot tying, casting, lure selection for different species of fish, and how to catch fish in the Galveston waters. Participants will have the opportunity to fish off [...] Fishing Clinic with Captain Cody at Sea Star Base Camp 7:00 am Fishing Clinic with Captain Cody at Sea Star Base Camp @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 19 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Plan a private fishing adventure or add to a program already booked at SSBG… Your group, pack, troop or ship is sure to be HOOKED! Capt. Cody Dunn, our Professional Fishing Guide, hosts fishing adventures[...] Boy Scouts of America NOVA Tech Talk & Awards 8:00 am Boy Scouts of America NOVA Tech Talk & Awards @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets September 21st, October 19th (8am-5pm): Cub Scouts STEM NOVA Tech Talk – The Science Everywhere NOVA Award is designed to help you explore how science affects your life each day. The Science belt loop/pin will[...] Youth Sailing Lessons 9:00 am Youth Sailing Lessons @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday: Youth Sailing Saturdays – The Youth Sailing Program at Sea Star Base Galveston is unlike any other youth program in the country. It is their belief that every child has the ability and[...] 22nd Annual Artoberfest, Downtown Galveston 10:00 am 22nd Annual Artoberfest, Downtown Galveston Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets The 22nd Annual ARToberFEST Galveston – the island’s premier juried fine arts Festival – will again transform the city’s historic downtown cultural arts district into an open air gallery bursting with color and culture. Set[...] Beach Explorations 10:00 am Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Hunt for coastal treasures with state park naturalists. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Day Use Beach boardwalk (adjacent to the restrooms and parking lot.) Get a close-up look at the many critters and[...] Praire Walk at Galveston Island State Park 10:00 am Praire Walk at Galveston Island State Park Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (10am): Prairie Walk – Learn about the coastal prairie on a guided walk. The new Prairie Adventure will meet in the Galveston Island State[...] Saturday Stories 10:00 am Saturday Stories @ Rosenberg Library Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Favorite reads shared aloud in the Children’s Department on the first Saturday of every month. This goes to 10:20am. Silk Marbling Day at Clay Cups Studio 10:00 am Silk Marbling Day at Clay Cups Studio @ Clay Cups Studio Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Tickets October 19th (10am, 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm): Silk Marbling Day – Come to marble a silk scarf or bandana. This is a perfect gift for family, friends – it’s wearable art that you can[...] A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier 11:00 am A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier @ Pleasure Pier Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” Shown at Dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls,” Shown[...] Clean Galveston’s Walk About 11:00 am Clean Galveston’s Walk About @ Downtown Galveston Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Clean Galveston’s Walk About turns 28 on October 19, 2019. A Treasure Hunt Through Galveston Island’s Downtown/Strand District Walk About is a fundraiser for Clean Galveston, Inc. d.b.a. Keep Galveston Beautiful and proceeds go towards[...] Halloween on the Pier: Movies, Trick or Treating & More 11:00 am Halloween on the Pier: Movies, Trick or Treating & More @ Pleasure Pier Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Movies schedule are: October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” shown at dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum 11:00 am Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train rides for all ages on The Harborside Express. The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels 1[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Schooner Sundays Sailing Lessons 12:30 pm Schooner Sundays Sailing Lessons @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 19 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Every Sunday (12:30-4:30pm): Schooner Sundays – These sailing lessons are for those interested in learning to sail, becoming members, or simply looking to enjoy a day out on the water. Guests are invited to work[...] The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum 1:00 pm The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Keeping things in balance is a life struggle but not here at the museum. Come explore and discover the act of balance be it on a scale, a pile of rocks, or just a little[...] Adaptive Sailing Program Saturdays 2:00 pm Adaptive Sailing Program Saturdays Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday (2-4pm): Adaptive Sailing Program, which was voted the best in the nation by U.S. Sailing in 2015, continues to thrive and grow. This program is for all people with disabilities or post-traumatic stress[...] Ghostly Gardens: Movies, Rainforest of Terror & More Fun 2:00 pm Ghostly Gardens: Movies, Rainforest of Terror & More Fun @ Moody Gardens Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com. Ghostly Gardens will be held October 12th, 19th and 26th at Moody Gardens and will embrace the[...] ‘Sam Houston: Giant of the Frontier’ Lecture at Bryan Museum 4:00 pm ‘Sam Houston: Giant of the Frontier’ Lecture at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The only person to govern two states, a famed conquering general, two-term president of the Republic of Texas, U.S. House Member, U.S. Senator, and at the end… banished from power and hated for his devotion[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...] Light Up the Dark 5K 7:00 pm Light Up the Dark 5K @ Moody Gardens Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets October 19th: Light Up the Dark – The UnBound Light Up The Dark 5K is a timed, fun, family-friendly “glow-in-the-dark” run to raise awareness and funds for the anti-human trafficking work of UnBound in the[...] Galveston College Theatre Presents ‘More Fun Than Bowling’ 7:30 pm Galveston College Theatre Presents ‘More Fun Than Bowling’ @ Galveston College Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets The Galveston College Theatre department will present “More Fun Than Bowling” on Friday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 207 of the Fine Arts[...]
20 “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 12:00 pm “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] 7th Annual Birthday Bash at GOFM 8:00 am 7th Annual Birthday Bash at GOFM @ Bryan Museum Oct 20 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets October 20th: 7th Annual Birthday Bash – GOFM is turning SEVEN! Help them blow out the candles on another fabulous year at The Bryan Museum, and enjoy a premiere screening of ‘Why I GOFM’ at[...] Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! @ Bryan Museum Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Galveston’s Own Farmers Market operates 2 markets every week, Thursdays & Sundays. Join us this Sunday and every Sunday!9am-12pm (June-September) 9am-1pm (October-May) at The Bryan Museum – Galveston (1315 21st St)year-round *There is always live[...] Bay Explorations at GISP 10:00 am Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters. Come join one of our weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and our island paradise – Galveston Bay. Sandy[...] Galveston Appreciation Day at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Galveston Appreciation Day at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets MOODY GARDENS SAYS THANK YOU TO GALVESTON ISLAND OCT. 20Galveston residents, workers receive free day admission on annual Appreciation DayGalveston, Texas – Journey beneath the waves inside the Aquarium Pyramid, trek through the rainforests of[...] 22nd Annual Artoberfest, Downtown Galveston 11:00 am 22nd Annual Artoberfest, Downtown Galveston Oct 20 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets The 22nd Annual ARToberFEST Galveston – the island’s premier juried fine arts Festival – will again transform the city’s historic downtown cultural arts district into an open air gallery bursting with color and culture. Set[...] A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier 11:00 am A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier @ Pleasure Pier Oct 20 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” Shown at Dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls,” Shown[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 12:00 pm On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing 1:00 pm Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Sunday 1-4pm, join the acoustic jam! Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a[...] The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum 1:00 pm The Balancing Act at Galveston Children’s Museum @ Galveston Children's Museum Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Keeping things in balance is a life struggle but not here at the museum. Come explore and discover the act of balance be it on a scale, a pile of rocks, or just a little[...] Hand Lettering Workshop 2:00 pm Hand Lettering Workshop @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets October 20th (2-4pm): Hand Lettering Workshop – Just in time for Halloween parties and treat bag decorating, Bekah Guedry of My Creative Buzz will lead this one-day workshop in hand-lettering, complete with a spooky stylistic[...]	21 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] Mayfield Paranormal Investigation 6:00 pm Mayfield Paranormal Investigation @ Haunted Mayfield Manor Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm Tickets October 21st (6pm-2am): Mayfield Paranormal Investigation – A Building FULL of things that go BUMP in the night! Come investigate Galveston’s only year-round haunted house and see for yourself if Haunted Mayfield Manor is really[...]	22 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 22 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 22 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Drop-In Harry Potter Night of Wizardry Year 3 at Rosenberg Library 4:00 pm Drop-In Harry Potter Night of Wizardry Year 3 at Rosenberg Library @ Rosenberg Library Oct 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Tuesday, October 22nd (4-7pm): Drop-In Harry Potter Night of Wizardry Year 3 – Celebrate Harry Potter’s 3rd year during this magical night. Costumes welcome! Ceramic Studio Class 6:00 pm Ceramic Studio Class @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Every Tuesday (6-8pm): Ceramic Studio – Learn hand-building techniques in pottery, figurative sculpture, and glazing with earthenware clay. Create sculptural relief tiles, full 3-D sculpture, functional pottery and tableware, figures, and more. This course uses[...]	23 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 23 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 23 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] 4th Annual Out to Eat for Education 12:00 pm 4th Annual Out to Eat for Education Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets October 23rd (12 noon-11pm): 4th Annual Out to Eat for Education – Make a commitment to go Out to Eat on October 23rd, the same day as the BHS Homecoming Parade! Funds will be raised[...]	24 On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 24 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 24 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Fiber Arts Workshop at Galveston Arts Center 5:30 pm Fiber Arts Workshop at Galveston Arts Center @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Every Thursday in December (5:30-7:30pm): Fiber Arts Studio – Explore the rich world of fiber art with local artist and fashion designer Rachael Montemayor. Make wearable art and décor from wool, silk, linen, driftwood, and[...] Postoffice District Sip & Stroll 6:00 pm Postoffice District Sip & Stroll Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Join Postoffice District as we host a local Sip & Stroll for TexasCASA. Come enjoy a glass of wine while you stroll through the district listening to local musicians and sharing in all that Postoffice[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...] Lanternlight Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace 7:00 pm Lanternlight Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded[...] Galveston Lantern Light Tours presents Galveston Ghost at Rosenberg Library 7:30 pm Galveston Lantern Light Tours presents Galveston Ghost at Rosenberg Library @ Rosenberg Library Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets October 24th (7:30-8:45pm): Galveston Lantern Light Tours presents Galveston Ghost Stories – Join Alicia and Gina, the Ghost Girls of Galveston Lantern Light Tours, on a journey through Galveston’s epic past. Hear the haunted tales[...]	25 Indian Cooking Class sponsored by GOFM 5:00 pm Indian Cooking Class sponsored by GOFM @ Galveston College Vocational Center Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm Tickets October 25th (5-7pm): Indian Cooking Class 102 – Students will take home new recipes, eat a menu of delicious dishes & share a laid-back time with food-loving folks. Tickets are $5 and available at galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com/cooking-classes/.[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Children’s Art Class 4:00 pm Children’s Art Class @ From the HeART Gallery Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Children’s Art Classes ARE BACK!!!! Brand New Location Brand New BIGGER Classroom Teacher: Samitha Edwards, BFA Fine Arts and Art History, Teaching Certification in Art This is NOT your average kid class….adults enjoy it too and[...] Galveston Oktoberfest Festival 2019 5:00 pm Galveston Oktoberfest Festival 2019 @ First Lutheran Church Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets October 25th-27th In Historic Downtown Galveston: Galveston Island’s 38th Annual Island Oktoberfest This year’s festival kicks off Friday evening, October 25th from 5-10pm, and continues Saturday, October 26th from 11am-10pm. Galveston’s premier fall festival, the[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...] Lanternlight Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace 7:00 pm Lanternlight Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded[...]	26 Introduction to Kayaking Course 8:00 am Introduction to Kayaking Course @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Introduction to Kayaking is an ACA Kayaking Level I course designed to be a course for beginners that have never taken a kayak class. Upon completion of the course, participants will have the skills needed[...] Open House at Sea Star Galveston 9:00 am Open House at Sea Star Galveston @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Youth Sailing Lessons 9:00 am Youth Sailing Lessons @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday: Youth Sailing Saturdays – The Youth Sailing Program at Sea Star Base Galveston is unlike any other youth program in the country. It is their belief that every child has the ability and[...] Beach Explorations 10:00 am Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Hunt for coastal treasures with state park naturalists. Beach Exploration hikes start at the park’s Day Use Beach boardwalk (adjacent to the restrooms and parking lot.) Get a close-up look at the many critters and[...] Praire Walk at Galveston Island State Park 10:00 am Praire Walk at Galveston Island State Park Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (10am): Prairie Walk – Learn about the coastal prairie on a guided walk. The new Prairie Adventure will meet in the Galveston Island State[...] Saturday Stories 10:00 am Saturday Stories @ Rosenberg Library Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Favorite reads shared aloud in the Children’s Department on the first Saturday of every month. This goes to 10:20am. Saturday Stories: Visit with Naughty Nana 10:00 am Saturday Stories: Visit with Naughty Nana @ Rosenberg Library Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 10:20 am Tickets Visit with Naughty Nana and local author Saralyn Richard as she reads a story about her precocious pup! A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier 11:00 am A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier @ Pleasure Pier Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” Shown at Dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls,” Shown[...] Galveston Oktoberfest Festival 2019 11:00 am Galveston Oktoberfest Festival 2019 @ First Lutheran Church Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October 25th-27th In Historic Downtown Galveston: Galveston Island’s 38th Annual Island Oktoberfest This year’s festival kicks off Friday evening, October 25th from 5-10pm, and continues Saturday, October 26th from 11am-10pm. Galveston’s premier fall festival, the[...] Halloween on the Pier: Movies, Trick or Treating & More 11:00 am Halloween on the Pier: Movies, Trick or Treating & More @ Pleasure Pier Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Movies schedule are: October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” shown at dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Preservation U: Graveston Cleaning 11:00 am Preservation U: Graveston Cleaning @ Broadway Cemetery Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Learn best practices for cleaning and repairing headstone while working on monuments in Broadway Cemetery. This is presented by the Galveston Historical Foundation. Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in[...] Preservation U: Gravestone Cleaning Workshop 11:00 am Preservation U: Gravestone Cleaning Workshop @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets October 26th (11am-12 noon): Preservation U: Gravestone Cleaning – Learn best practices for cleaning and repairing headstones while working on monuments in Broadway Cemetery. This will be held at Broadway Cemetery, 4201 Broadway. Tickets are[...] Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum 11:00 am Saturday Train Rides with the Galveston Railroad Museum @ Galveston Railroad Museum Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Santa Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train rides for all ages on The Harborside Express. The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels 1[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Schooner Sundays Sailing Lessons 12:30 pm Schooner Sundays Sailing Lessons @ Sea Star Base Galveston Oct 26 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Every Sunday (12:30-4:30pm): Schooner Sundays – These sailing lessons are for those interested in learning to sail, becoming members, or simply looking to enjoy a day out on the water. Guests are invited to work[...] 9th Annual Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash 1:00 pm 9th Annual Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash @ Saengerfest Park Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The 9th annual Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash will take place Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will be free to the public and include trick or treating throughout downtown,[...] Artistic Impressions Exhibit Presentation at Bryan Museum 1:00 pm Artistic Impressions Exhibit Presentation at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Included with Museum Admission Enjoy a unique and fascinating glimpse behind the artist’s brush. Join award-winning American Impressionist artist, Randall Kirby Cogburn, as he shares his knowledge and adventures of life as an artist. He[...] Adaptive Sailing Program Saturdays 2:00 pm Adaptive Sailing Program Saturdays Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Saturday (2-4pm): Adaptive Sailing Program, which was voted the best in the nation by U.S. Sailing in 2015, continues to thrive and grow. This program is for all people with disabilities or post-traumatic stress[...] Booksigning: “GalveStorm 1900: A Story of Twin Flames” and “The Voices of the Descendants” both by Ervin Mendlovitz 2:00 pm Booksigning: “GalveStorm 1900: A Story of Twin Flames” and “The Voices of the Descendants” both by Ervin Mendlovitz @ Galveston Bookshop Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Galveston Bookshop will host a book signing with Ervin Mendlovitz and his two books focusing on Galveston’s 1900 storm, a novel and a collected oral history. “GalveStorm 1900: A Story of Twin Flames” is set[...] Ghostly Gardens: Movies, Rainforest of Terror & More Fun 2:00 pm Ghostly Gardens: Movies, Rainforest of Terror & More Fun @ Moody Gardens Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com. Ghostly Gardens will be held October 12th, 19th and 26th at Moody Gardens and will embrace the[...] Costumes and Cocktails at the Toujouse Bar 6:00 pm Costumes and Cocktails at the Toujouse Bar @ Tremont House Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets October 26th (6-10pm): Costumes and Cocktails at the Toujouse Bar-Win a Weekend Getaway – The Tremont House invites you to stop in at the Toujouse Bar for Costumes and Cocktails. Wear your best Halloween garb[...] ELISSA’s 142 Birthday Party with Saint Arnold Brewing Co. 6:00 pm ELISSA’s 142 Birthday Party with Saint Arnold Brewing Co. @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets October 26th (6-8pm): ELISSA’s 142nd Birthday Party With Saint Arnold Brewing Company – She’s looking fantastic for 142! Help celebrate the October birthday of The Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA, at this[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...] Lanternlight Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace 7:00 pm Lanternlight Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded[...]
27 “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 12:00 pm “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Halloween Shenanigans at GOFM 8:00 am Halloween Shenanigans at GOFM @ Bryan Museum Oct 27 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets October 27th & 31st: Halloween Shenanigans – On October 27th, bring the kids (or the kid in you) to be a part of the spooktacular costume parade through the market, get your face painted by[...] Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! 9:00 am Galveston’s Own Farmers Market: Sunday Market! @ Bryan Museum Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Galveston’s Own Farmers Market operates 2 markets every week, Thursdays & Sundays. Join us this Sunday and every Sunday!9am-12pm (June-September) 9am-1pm (October-May) at The Bryan Museum – Galveston (1315 21st St)year-round *There is always live[...] Bay Explorations at GISP 10:00 am Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Tickets Become a Galveston Bay warrior and uncover life on and in the bay waters. Come join one of our weekly explorations of the connections between the mainland and our island paradise – Galveston Bay. Sandy[...] A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier 11:00 am A Spooky October on Pleasure Pier @ Pleasure Pier Oct 27 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tickets October: Halloween Movie Nights – Saturday nights in October, drop by for spooky fun and Halloween movies. October 5th: “Hotel Transylvania,” Shown at Dusk October 12th: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls,” Shown[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 12:00 pm On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing 1:00 pm Sunday Hootanany Jam at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Every Sunday 1-4pm, join the acoustic jam! Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap room is open seven days a[...]	28 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...]	29 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Ceramic Studio Class 6:00 pm Ceramic Studio Class @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Every Tuesday (6-8pm): Ceramic Studio – Learn hand-building techniques in pottery, figurative sculpture, and glazing with earthenware clay. Create sculptural relief tiles, full 3-D sculpture, functional pottery and tableware, figures, and more. This course uses[...]	30 Discount Days at Moody Gardens 10:00 am Discount Days at Moody Gardens @ Moody Gardens Oct 30 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tickets Every Monday (10am-10pm): Military Monday – Active Military members can visit Moody Gardens with half-off of the Value Pass every Monday. Tickets are just $30 (regular price $69.95). Senior Tuesdays (10am-10pm): Senior Tuesday – Seniors[...] On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...]	31 On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day 11:00 am On Exhibit at GAC: Erin Curtis \| Night and Day @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 31 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On view through November 17th is Erin Curtis’ “Night and Day.” Curtis’ exhibition includes recent large-scale paintings that are dense with color and pattern. Her layered, cut-canvas works contain disrupted surfaces and reflect an interest[...] “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC 11:00 am “Undercover,” by Venezuelan-born artist Gerardo Rosales at GAC @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 31 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist talk beginning at 6:30pm. Rosales explores issues of class, race, gender, and immigration[...] Haunted House at Bryan Museum 4:00 pm Haunted House at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Oct 31 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Come join the fun at this free event at the Bryan Museum! This is child friendly. Trunk or Treat at Bryan Museum 4:00 pm Trunk or Treat at Bryan Museum @ Bryan Museum Oct 31 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Come join the fun at this free event at the Bryan Museum! 1838 Menard House Trick or Treating 5:00 pm 1838 Menard House Trick or Treating @ 1836 Menard House Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets October 31st (5-7pm): 1838 Menard House Trick or Treating – Galveston’s oldest residence opens its gates for one night of ghostly fun. Bring your kids by for treats. Free for all, and be sure to[...] Fiber Arts Workshop at Galveston Arts Center 5:30 pm Fiber Arts Workshop at Galveston Arts Center @ Galveston Arts Center Oct 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Every Thursday in December (5:30-7:30pm): Fiber Arts Studio – Explore the rich world of fiber art with local artist and fashion designer Rachael Montemayor. Make wearable art and décor from wool, silk, linen, driftwood, and[...] Halloween Shenanigans at GOFM 6:00 pm Halloween Shenanigans at GOFM @ Bryan Museum Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets October 27th & 31st: Halloween Shenanigans – On October 27th, bring the kids (or the kid in you) to be a part of the spooktacular costume parade through the market, get your face painted by[...] Ghost Bus Tours 7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available: Walking Historic Galveston Ghost Tour This walking tour has been conducted since 2009, and no gravestone has been left[...]

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