Galveston Island Guide
Family
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218July 6th: FREE Movie, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” at Saengerfest Park
With beautiful weather and longer days, families are spending more and more time outdoors. Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown...
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973FREE: Cool Fun This Summer at Rosenberg Library
Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854 or go to rosenberg-library.org. All events...
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81Free Sandcastle Building Lessons Every Saturday
Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders, that is. Starting June 1st, 8am-4pm, Galveston will host a free family-friendly event to help beachgoers...
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180Artist Boat: FREE Bucket Brigade & Kayak Tours
Bucket Brigade: FREE Interpretive Beach Tours Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours are FREE for the public, last approximately 45 minutes, and are...
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76Ghost Bus Tours: A Unique Galveston Experience
Use discount code ISLE20! Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available… Walking Historic...
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83Sign Up Now: GAC Summer Clay Camps with Pat Johnson
Award-winning figurative ceramicist Pat Johnson is returning to Galveston for the fourth summer in a row to teach clay camps at Galveston...
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85 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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126July 21st, Free Fun Family Beach Competitions
Family fun is taking on a new meaning this spring and summer at Stewart Beach, located at 6th Street and Seawall Blvd.,...
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180Summer Camp Registration Begins at Galveston Children’s Museum
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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1.7KSummer Camps 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....
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112Schlitterbahn Waterparks Celebrates Summer Fun
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection...
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972FREE! July 13th: “Rigs to Reefs” at 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...
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13Houston Children’s Chorus Is Now Registering
Houston’s premiere auditioned chorus for children will hold its 26th annual “Summer Music Funshop” in Galveston this coming July 22nd-28th. This is...
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99Palm Beach Now Open with Bands on the Sand and Fireworks
School is winding down and the summer fun is heating up at Moody Gardens. Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd....
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1.9KBeachcombing, Hikes & More at Galveston State Park in May
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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1.6KNew 3D & 4D Movies at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens hosts a variety of movies for the whole family to enjoy in both 3D and 4D formats. Moody Gardens is...
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542Moody Gardens: Bands on the Sand & Fireworks This Weekend
Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com. Palm Beach reopens on...
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42New Eight Story Space Theme Ride To Open At Schlitterbahn
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island is adding a new multi-million dollar set of slides that are the first of its kind – they are...
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2.2KTours & Camps at Galveston Naval Museum
There’s a lot going on at the Galveston Naval Museum this month. When you visit the Galveston Naval Museum, you will be...
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82Eco-Art Summer Camps Sign-Ups Underway
Artist Boat is a regional leader in eco-art to inspire people to conserve our Gulf Coast. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s...
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109Get a Bird’s-Eye View of Galveston Island 2 Ways
Although strolling along the Seawall and lounging on a sandy beach are some of the best ways to enjoy Galveston’s coastal charm,...
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140Give Back This Spring as Lemonade Day Preparations Begin
Lemonade Day 2019 Preparations Begin May 4th (all day): Lemonade Day will take place and with that in mind, it’s time to...
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525All Aboard the ‘Harborside Express” Every Saturday at Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston Train Rides Every Saturday! Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Sante Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train...
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116Summer Theatre Camp: Registration Discounts Until May 1st
Summer Theatre Camp is a week-long residency program presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre and The Grand and will culminate in a full...
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106May 1st: “Jack & The Beanstalk” at Serious Fun Children’s Series
The Harris L. Kempner Serious Fun Children’s Series Each season The Grand offers a selection of performances to area students and school...
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68Creative Events for Kids of All Ages
March 6th-April 4th – Ceramic art by visiting artist Jeff Forster – Galveston College will feature an exhibition of recent ceramic art...
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8.2KThings 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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21.5KTree 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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4.1KIsland Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages
By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...
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458Six 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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320Galveston’s Got Talent Is Here
“Galveston’s Got Talent” Competition Begins Beginning September 11th at 8pm on Tuesdays the “Galveston’s Got Talent” Competition kicks off with karaoke afterwards....
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9.2KThe Tallest Ropes Course and Zip Line at Moody Gardens
Challenge your agility, balance, and strength at Moody Gardens as you encounter the new five-tier Sky Trail® Explorer Ropes Course and thrilling...
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657Argentine Tango “Grooves” It’s Way To Galveston
Argentine Tango Comes To Galveston Argentine Tango dance classes are being offered weekly June 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 5-6:30pm. The Sunday Tango...
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Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston
Passport To The Past: Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston May 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of Henry Rosenberg’s charitable bequests. Rosenberg Library...
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4.3KEvery 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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1.6KHumboldt Penguins, Oil Rig Aquarium, and a Shipwreck Replica
Moody Gardens Reveals New Aquarium Pyramid: Humboldt Penguins, Oil Rig Aquarium, and a Shipwreck Replica Hidden behind the doors of Moody...
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Ocean Star Oil Rig & Museum: History of the Oil Business
By Terry Card Snuggled within a tranquil scene of pure white pelicans sunning themselves on the rocks protecting the working fishing...
