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Sept. 19-20: Come see the AIA Sandcastle Competition

The countdown to the beach is officially on! Tickets for the 2026 Galveston Sandcastle Festival are now available! Join us September 19–20...

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Christmas in July: Mega Savings on the Largest Celebration at Moody Gardens

IT’S THE LARGEST HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ON THE GULF COAST! Christmas in july SAVE 20% NOW THROUGH SEPT. 6 Christmas in July is here...

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2026 Concerts Series: Sept. 4th – Carrie Rodriguez

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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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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Beats on The Beach at Palm Beach Moody Gardens This Summer

TICKETS Galveston’s Only White Sand Private Beaches Turn up the heat this summer at Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach! Summer...

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A Month of Concerts Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

Join us for a summer concert series to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the Fourth of July season. Bring your own chairs...

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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 celebrate...

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Sunset & Sounds Summer Concert Series at the Cool Hotel Lucine

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, the rooftop at Lucine comes alive every Friday and Saturday around sunset with cocktails, and...

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Summer Camps at Galveston Children’s Museum

Summer at the Galveston Children’s Museum is almost here, and families are already filling our camp roster as they finalize summer plans....

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Coming Up At The Grand: Dinosaur World Live, Jeff Foxworthy & Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man”

The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice Street in Galveston’s historic downtown Cultural Arts District, is recognized as “The Official...

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Festivals Kicks Off This Weekend

The festival season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great...

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Zoppé 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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Mardi 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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Galveston 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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Galveston 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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Galveston 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...

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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New 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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Halloween, 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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Beyond 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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ARToberFEST 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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Galveston 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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Moody 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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GAC 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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Save 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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Summer 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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4th 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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Bucket 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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Make 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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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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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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Sea 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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“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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First 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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Holiday 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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Island 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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OPA! 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...