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1.4K2026 Concerts Series Begins with Amanda Shires Live at St. Joseph’s
Live at St. Joseph’s: A Summer of Concerts #GalvestonHistory’s Live at St. Joseph’s series welcomes gifted singers, songwriters, and musicians into the...
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2.0KZoppé Family Italian Circus: Live in Galveston
Step into an Enchanting World of Timeless Circus Magic March 6 – 30, 2026 Use the code ISLANDTIME20 at check out for...
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5.5KMardi Gras! Galveston February 6th-17th
Mardi Gras! Galveston 2026: Bead There February 6-17, 2026 At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’s largest Mardi Gras...
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2.2KGalveston Restaurant Week Begins Jan. 12-30
Galveston Restaurant Week(s) showcases the island’s incredible culinary scene at unbeatable prices! This annual event invites diners to explore a variety...
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709Galveston Art Week: Celebrate Creativity on the Gulf Coast Jan. 19-25
Galveston Art Week: Celebrate Creativity on the Gulf Coast Join us for an unforgettable week celebrating creativity in Galveston’s Cultural Arts District!...
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625Galveston Museum Weekend to be held Jan 23-25
Start the new year by diving into Galveston’s rich history during this annual January event, Jan 23-25. Galveston Museum Weekend offers visitors...
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BOOK REVIEW – Keeper of My Heart by Traci Borum
By Gini Rainey The third book in her Morgan’s Grove series, Traci Borum absolutely hits another home run with a story about...
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8.7KNew Year’s Parties: Say Goodbye to 2025
New Year’s Eve in #galveston will be celebrated at family activities and a ton of New Year’s Eve weekend events and parties. There are...
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1.2KHalloween, Island Style Is Something to Celebrate
Everything is coming up spooky in Galveston this season! Check out these upcoming events and join the fun.
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532Beyond The Veil Halloween Night at Grand Galvez
Beyond The Veil Halloween Night at Grand Galvez Oct 31 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM Step “Beyond the Veil” this Halloween Night...
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1.5KARToberFEST to be held Oct. 18th-19th
ARToberFEST will be held Saturday, October 18th-19th. ARToberFEST is a fine arts festival located on Galveston Island in the historic downtown cultural...
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602Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Sept. 26th-27th
This event celebrates Galveston’s great wild seafood and island lifestyle featuring shrimp gumbo tasting, a gumbo cook-off, a 5K fun run &...
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972September 13-14: Come see the AIA Sandcastle Competition
The Galveston Sandcastle Competition, also known as the AIA Sandcastle Competition, is scheduled for September 13-14, 2025, at East Beach. The event features massive and creative sandcastles...
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961Moody Gardens Car Show, Auction & Music Festival This Wekend
Saturday, September 6 10 AM – 8 PM Sunday, September 7 10 AM – 3 PM It’s a car lover’s dream come...
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868Galveston Pirate Festival Sept 19th-21st
A Family friendly event with live entertainment, demonstrations, games, vendors, treasure hunts, pirate expeditions and much more! Adventures by Land & Sea...
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1.0KGAC Adds New Classes this Fall
Check out GAC’s new classes! Discover a wide variety of courses, whether you’re eager to learn something new or refine existing skills....
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689FREE Sandcastle Building Lessons This Weekend
Attention sandcastle builders! Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro. Visitors...
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969Save The Local FREE Concert: Sergio Trevino
The ‘Save the Locals’ Summer Concert Series FREE Join us every Thursday evening through July 31st at the Historic Menard Park Bandshell...
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562Summer is in full swing at the Rosenberg Library
Look below for event spotlights for every age group you won’t want to miss. Puppet Show – Stewie’s Magic Hat 3 PM...
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1.5K4th of July Events on Galveston Island
Parades, Fireworks, and Coastal Celebration Celebrate Independence Day by the Sea Wake up to the sound of waves rolling onto the sand...
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2.5KBucket Brigade: FREE Interpretive Beach Tours
Join the Bucket Brigade for a hands-on beach tour that dives into what makes Galveston’s shoreline so unique—from curious creatures in the...
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358Make Music Galveston June 21st: There’s Live Music Everywhere
Calling all music lovers, toe-tappers, and sound creators! Make Music Galveston is coming to the island for the first time as part...
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1.7K2025 Juneteenth Celebrations Island Style Begin
When you head to Galveston this summer, you’ll be coming home to where it all began as the island hosts festivities to...
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1.5KWorld Ocean Day Festival to be held June 7th
Artist Boat’s World Ocean Day Festival Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM R.A. Apffel Beach Park, East Beach...
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2.2KSummer Art Camp Registration is Open at GAC
GAC Classes will be held June 2 – August 7. GAC offers art camps all summer long. Guided by local teaching artists,...
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2.1KFREE Sandcastle Building Lessons Begin May 24th
Attention sandcastle builders! Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro. Visitors...
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1.3KFree Things To Do Island Style
There are lots of things to do that do not cost a thing on Galveston Island. Here are a few of the...
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1.8K“I am, He Said -Celebrating Neil Diamond”
The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “I am, He Said -Celebrating Neil Diamond” April 12 The Grand 1894 Opera House proudly welcomes...
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1.7KSmarty Pants Trivia Held on Second Thursday of each month
Think you’re the know-it-all of Galveston? Come flex those brain muscles and join us for a series of trivia nights supporting Galveston...
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239Sea of Love Dinner at The Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens
The Aquarium Pyramid makes for a truly memorable setting for a Valentine’s dinner date on Saturday, Feb. 15. Enjoy a special evening...
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451“Ain’t Too Proud: The Life & Times of The Temptations” at The Grand
THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS JANUARY 17-18, 2025 The Grand 1894...
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630First Day Hikes at Galveston Island State Park
It’s a perfect way to set an intention for getting outside, staying active, and appreciating the natural world. Join fellow nature enthusiasts...
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6.2KHoliday Festivals in Galveston
Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston Island the perfect place to enjoy festivals year-round. Many festivals celebrate art, music, film, food,...
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482Island Boo Fest: A Spooky, Family-Friendly Celebration
Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween experience like no other on Galveston Island! On October 26th, Galveston Island will transform into...
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651OPA! Galveston Island Greek Festival Oct. 12th-13th
MUSIC, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD AND SO MUCH MORE 40th Annual Galveston Greek Festival October 12th-13th Opa! Benefiting The Assumption of...
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734FREE Concert features Galvezton, India Tigers in Texas, and Kevin Anthony & G-Town
FREE MOVIE AND MUSIC NIGHTS ALL SUMMER LONG IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GALVESTON Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown...
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209A Labor Day Weekend of Fun, Film & Songswap
PRESENTED BY UTHEALTH SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S PEOPLE CENTERED LAB Join us for a film screening and song swap in the 1920...
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221Moody Gardens is gearing up for Labor Day Weekend
Plan now for Labor Day Weekend! Moody Gardens is gearing up for a weekend of fun and excitement! Join us at the...
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403AIA & La Izquierda Galveston Sandcastle Festival Sept. 21st
The Sandcastle Competition is back – bigger and better than ever! Read about our exciting updates: AIA Sandcastle Competition Expands to 2-Day...
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176ArtWalk’s Second Weekend Kicks Off Saturday, July 20th
1 storm < 2 ArtWalks! We had Galveston Artwalk as planned Saturday, July 13th and again on July 20th! Enjoy our AC...
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287Check out the Ohana Surf Dog Competition July 20th
The beach is going to the dogs on July 20th for the 11th annual Surf Dog competition! The Annual Ohana Surf Dog...
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987Summer 2024 is winding down but Moody Gardens Still Has Lots of Fun
Book An Island Getaway and Save 15% Summer certainly is flying by quickly this year, but there are a few weeks left...
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281Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach Plus Fireworks Continue
Palm Beach will come alive with “Beats on the Beach” every Saturday night from June 15 to August 3 from 5:30 –...
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2564th of July Events: Parade, Fireworks & More
Nothing says “summer on Galveston Island” better than the 4th of July! This 4th of July, plan to celebrate the country’s –...
