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Celebrate Father’s Day at Moody Gardens

Celebrate Father’s Day in style! Bring the whole family out to Palm Beach for a fun-filled weekend in the sand and water....

Save The Local FREE Concert Series Every Thursday

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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FREE 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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2025 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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Moody Gardens Palm Beach Beats on the Beach Continues

Make It a Weekend Getaway! Moody Gardens Hotel Summer Sale Now–Sept 30 | Rates from $166 Get 25% off with code SUMMER25—plus, get free Palm...

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Strand Summer Series: Free Movie – Soul – June 14

FREE MOVIE AND MUSIC NIGHTS ALL SUMMER LONG IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GALVESTON Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston...

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Summer 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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Get Ready for ArtWalk June 14th

2025 ARTWALK DATES May 10 June 14 July 12 August 9 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13

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FREE 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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Free 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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“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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Smarty 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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Fairy Tale Ball Coming Up at the Galveston Children’s Museum

Galveston Children’s Museum is located at 2618 Broadway St., Galveston TX, (409)572-2544, galvestoncm.org. Calling all Heroes to Superhero City! Join us on...

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Railfest to be held April 26th-27th

Collectors and enthusiasts showing off their model train sets that will be weaving in and out of the train depot, continuing onto...

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First Timer’s Guide to the Galveston Railroad Museum by Sand ‘n Sea Properties

Looking for fun things to do with the whole family in Galveston, Texas? You don’t want to miss the Galveston Railroad Museum....

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What to Do in #Galveston This Weekend

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Fun in the Sun & Sand in #galvestontx Galveston Island is home to some...

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Things to Do in Galveston on a Rainy Day

By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...

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Six Fun Ways To Tour Galveston

By DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun...

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Turtles About Town: Exploring Art Island Style

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Events for the Entire Family No Matter What Your Age

Galveston offers a lot of options for fun things to do for the entire family. Check out these events:

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Galveston is More Fun When it Rains

Courtesy of Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau You’ve waited for your vacation at the beach and now it’s raining…what to do, what...

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It’s Time for the Beach, Beach Baby

It’s Time Again for Sand Between Your Toes Finding the perfect spot on the beach is sometimes a challenging thing. You have...

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Tree Sculptures: History and Art Combined

Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...

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The Official Blues Brothers Revue Nov. 26th-27th

The Grand’s 2021-2022 Season Continues With The Official Blues Brothers Revue – November 26-27 The Grand 1894 Opera House kicks off the...

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Every Saturday – Rides on The Harborside Express

Every Saturday! Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in...

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Galveston Children’s Museum Summer Camps Still Have Openings

The Galveston Children’s Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community with fun for children in all areas...

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Rosenberg Library: Summer Reading Program Begins

Pre-registration is now available for our Rosenberg Library Teen Summer Reading Program at https://rosenberg.beanstack.org! Just for registering you get a brand new book,...

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Take Action to Save the Islands, Wetlands and Coastal Praires

As we think about World Oceans Day and what to do to celebrate the ocean, what do we think about “celebrating”? Science...

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Sign Up for Summer Camps NOW At Sea Star Base Galveston

At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Star Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in. But...

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Horseback Riding Along the Texas Gulf Coast

Mark a Bucket Item Off Your List: Ride a Horse on the Beach You can mark “Take a horseback ride along the...

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Murdochs: Galveston’s Oldest and Best Loved Gift Shop

By Kimber Fountain Few names embody the “Spirit of the Island” like that of one of Galveston’s oldest institutions, Murdochs. Just like...

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Get Outside: So What CAN We Do, Self Guided Tours

Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....

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Find your Perfect Spot at Galveston Island This Weekend

AlbatrossBar – 815 21st St.,Galveston – 409-765-5778 Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches are wide open and a great way to beat the...

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GHF Continues Cool Virtual Events

Although Galveston Historical Foundation won’t be holding its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour this year, the foundation isn’t leaving its annual celebration...

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How to Spread Your Wings on Galveston Island

by Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau A Traveler’s Guide to Visiting Galveston while Social Distancing Imagine yourself coming over the causeway onto...

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Color Galveston: FREE Coloring Pages

By Mary Beth Bassett For the past several years, the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau has focused on things to...

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Galveston Fun Maps

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Creative Activities for All Ages To Do At Home

If you’ve got kids stuck at home bored out of their minds, this list of fun drawing tutorials might help. Perfect for...

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Beach & Bay Explorations at Galveston State Park

Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call...

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5 New Reasons to Visit Galveston Island

Schlitterbahn’s New 8-Story Water Slide, Babe’s Beach Expansion Among Reasons to Head to Galveston This Summer You don’t need a real reason to head...

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Schlitterbahn Waterparks Thrilling “Infinity Racers” Slides

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection...