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12:00 am Dickens CHampagne Reception: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace
Dickens CHampagne Reception: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace
Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 7:30 pm
Dickens CHampagne Reception: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace
Join us as we welcome this year’s Dickens descendants Oliver ‘Ollie’ Dickens, Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, and Jane Dickens Monk to the 46th annual Dickens on The Strand! This special meet and greet will be held[...]
12:00 am Fezziwig’s Friday Night: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston
Fezziwig’s Friday Night: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston
Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fezziwig’s Friday Night: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston
Mr. Fezziwig was everything Ebenezer wasn’t, and we pay tribute to his jovial personality at our Fezziwig’s Beer Hall. Come on Friday evening, December 6th, from 5-9pm for specialty acts, hearty brews, and new friends.[...]
12:00 am Dickens Soiree at Bishop’s Palace: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace
Dickens Soiree at Bishop’s Palace: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace
Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 8:30 pm
Dickens Soiree at Bishop's Palace: Dickens on The Strand @ Bishop's Palace
PRESENTED BY TOM’S GALVESTON REAL ESTATEKick-off Dickens on The Strand in grand style at the 1892 Bishop’s Palace!Featuring specialty acts, award-winning performers and a carefully curated food and drink menu, this kickoff to the annual[...]
12:00 am Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 am
Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Jane Monk, isn’t just coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and share in her heritage, she’s also there to enjoy a traditional English breakfast with our[...]
12:00 am Salute to Sunset Party: Dickens on The Strand @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours
Salute to Sunset Party: Dickens on The Strand @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours
Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 6:30 pm
Salute to Sunset Party: Dickens on The Strand @ Texas Seaport Museum & Tours
All aboard for this special Dickens evening gathering on the Official Tall Ship of Texas!Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum transforms to a London wharf for this toast to the end of the day and[...]
12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
12:00 am The Queen’s Feast: Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
The Queen’s Feast: Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 pm
The Queen's Feast: Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
AN EVENING FIT FOR A QUEEN AND KINGThis special evening dinner features a four-course meal, a special reading from Ollie Dickens of A Christmas Carol, a complimentary champagne toast to the Queen, and MUCH MORE.[...]
12:00 am Dickens After Dark: Dickens on The Strand @ Galveston Arts Center
Dickens After Dark: Dickens on The Strand @ Galveston Arts Center
Dec 8 @ 12:00 am – 10:00 pm
Dickens After Dark: Dickens on The Strand @ Galveston Arts Center
A SPECIAL SATURDAY NIGHT FETE INSIDE THE FESTIVAL GROUNDSHolders of this limited ticket will gain access to a specially curated evening of art, music, and performance inside the historic 1878 First National Bank Building located[...]
10:00 am Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park
Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Bay Explorations at GISP @ Galveston Island State Park
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[...]
10:00 am Brunch with Santa @ Tremont House
Brunch with Santa @ Tremont House
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Brunch with Santa @ Tremont House
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[...]
10:30 am Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
Dec 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Breakfast with Dickens : Dickens on The Strand @ Ashton Villa
The great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Jane Monk, isn’t just coming to this year’s event to take in the sights and share in her heritage, she’s also there to enjoy a traditional English breakfast with our[...]
12:00 pm Dickens on the Stand Festival, Downtown Galveston @ Downtown Galveston
Dickens on the Stand Festival, Downtown Galveston @ Downtown Galveston
Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dickens on the Stand Festival, Downtown Galveston @ Downtown Galveston
December 6th-8th: Dickens on the Strand – Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 46th annual Dickens on The Strand. Held the first weekend in December, the annual[...]
4:30 pm Saint Arnold’s Strand Walking Tour: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston
Saint Arnold’s Strand Walking Tour: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston
Dec 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Saint Arnold's Strand Walking Tour: Dickens on The Strand @ Downtown Galveston
Learn about the history of The Strand National Historic Landmark District and enjoy some of Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s signature ales during this tour. You’ll receive three beer tokens good for complimentary beer as you[...]
6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights – Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park[...]
6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights – Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park[...]
6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights – Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park[...]
6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights – Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park[...]
6:00 pm Ghost Tour Dinner: Dine with the Ghosts at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez
Ghost Tour Dinner: Dine with the Ghosts at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ghost Tour Dinner: Dine with the Ghosts at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez
June 12th-13th, July 10th-11th, August 7th-8th, September 11th-12th, November 13th-14th, December 11th-12th (6pm): Ghost Tour Dinner: Dine with the Ghosts at Hotel Galvez – Do you believe in ghosts? Hotel Galvez & Spa, 2024 Seawall[...]
6:00 pm Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour and Dinner
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour and Dinner
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour and Dinner
Do you believe in ghosts? Hotel Galvez & Spa offers a monthly “Dinner with the Ghosts.” During the tour, the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel followed by a three-course[...]
7:00 pm Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 12 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Dec 12 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights – Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park[...]
6:00 pm Ghost Tour Dinner: Dine with the Ghosts at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez
Ghost Tour Dinner: Dine with the Ghosts at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ghost Tour Dinner: Dine with the Ghosts at Hotel Galvez @ Hotel Galvez
June 12th-13th, July 10th-11th, August 7th-8th, September 11th-12th, November 13th-14th, December 11th-12th (6pm): Ghost Tour Dinner: Dine with the Ghosts at Hotel Galvez – Do you believe in ghosts? Hotel Galvez & Spa, 2024 Seawall[...]
6:00 pm Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour and Dinner
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour and Dinner
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour and Dinner
Do you believe in ghosts? Hotel Galvez & Spa offers a monthly “Dinner with the Ghosts.” During the tour, the hotel’s concierge guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel followed by a three-course[...]
7:00 pm Christmas Carols at Tremont House @ Tremont House
Christmas Carols at Tremont House @ Tremont House
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Christmas Carols at Tremont House @ Tremont House
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[...]
7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
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[...]
7:00 pm Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 13 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Dec 13 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights – Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park[...]
7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
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[...]
7:00 pm Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 14 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
12:00 am Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Dec 14 @ 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
10:00 am Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park
Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Beach Explorations @ Galveston Island State Park
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[...]
11:00 am Free Family Days at Ocean Star Museum: ‘An Offshore Holiday’ @ Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum
Free Family Days at Ocean Star Museum: ‘An Offshore Holiday’ @ Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum
Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Family Days at Ocean Star Museum: 'An Offshore Holiday' @ Ocean Star Oil Rig Museum
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[...]
1:00 pm Brewery Tours at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing
Brewery Tours at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Brewery Tours at Galveston Island Brewing @ Galveston Island Brewing
Every Saturday (1pm): Galveston Island Brewery offers free Brewery Tours! Tours are about 30-minutes long. Beer, camera, and questions are encouraged. Come and see how the magic is created in the brewery warehouse. Galveston Island[...]
1:00 pm Galveston Island Brewing Tours @ Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing Tours @ Galveston Island Brewing
Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Galveston Island Brewing Tours @ Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing is Galveston’s premiere craft brewery featuring an onsite tap room. Games and a playground make this brewery, a well-rounded family affair. We offer 12 taps, St. Arnold’s Root Beer and pub grub[...]
5:00 pm Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace
Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Christmas Tours of Bishop's Palace @ Bishop's Palace
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[...]
6:00 pm Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Downtown Laser & Lights Show @ Saengerfest Park
November 24th-December 31st (6-10pm): Downtown Lasers & Lights – Galveston’s historic downtown district will host Downtown Lasers & Lights featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park[...]
6:30 pm Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace
Christmas Tours of Bishop’s Palace @ Bishop's Palace
Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Christmas Tours of Bishop's Palace @ Bishop's Palace
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[...]
7:00 pm Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ghost Bus Tours @ Galveston Experience Company
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[...]
7:00 pm Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Kimber Fountain’s ‘Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line’ Tours
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – Dec 15 @ 12:00 am
Kimber Fountain's 'Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line' Tours
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[...]
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