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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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Galveston Museum Day January 27 & 28

Start your new year off with a glimpse into the Island’s storied past on January 27 & 28. Galveston Museum Day is...

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Galveston Restaurant Week January 8th-28th

Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining during Galveston Restaurant Week, January 8 – 28, 2024. Every winter...

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Tickets Now on Sale for The Polar Express

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride RETURNS THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to the Galveston Railroad Museum on November 14 and will...

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Check out the ArtWalk Oct. 7th Downtown Galveston

Since 1986, the Galveston Arts Center has been the proud organizer of ArtWalk. Held eight times a year on Saturday evenings...

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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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La Izquierda Free Summer Concerts on The Seawall

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Come out for FREE music Thursday nights at Menard Park with our Save The...

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There’s Tons of Fun at Moody Gardens

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. SUMMER FULL OF EVENTS, SAVINGS, AND FUN AT MOODY GARDENS Cool Off at Palm...

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Celebrate World Oceans Day June 10th

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Celebrate World Oceans Day Island Style The Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival is...

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Artist Boat’s Summer ECO Camps & Eco-Art Camps

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s 2023 Summer camp sessions. Campers will experience true science and...

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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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Rosenberg Day March 25th: A Super Fun Time

Celebrating everything library on Rosenberg Day at Rosenberg Library on 2310 Sealy, downtown Galveston Saturday, March 25, 10am-4pm. This family-friendly festival is...

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Turtles About Town: Exploring Art Island Style

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2023 Spring Break: The Biggest & Best Ever

Galveston Island, dubbed the Playground of the Southwest, is one of the top spring break destinations for travelers looking for anything from...

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Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Schedule

PARADE SCHEDULE *** More Bands, More Beads, More Fun in 2023*** Friday, February 10, 2023 Fri., Feb. 10 @ 5:00pm Party Gras!...

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Galveston’s Museum Day Jan. 28th-29th

Start your new year off with a glimpse into Galveston Island’s storied past during Galveston Museum Day 2023. Many visitors to Galveston...

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Jan. 25th: 45th Annual Rotary Club of Galveston Chili Supper

This year’s 45th Annual Rotary Club of Galveston Chili Supper is set for Wednesday, January 25, at Ball High School. For over four...

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New Year Palooza Dec. 30-Jan. 1 at Moody Gardens

An action-packed two night adventure awaits you at Moody Gardens New Year Palooza. Our end-of-the-year bash brings in the New Year with...

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“The Midtown Men – Holiday Hits” December 17

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “The Midtown Men – Holiday Hits”, December 17 The holiday hits just keep coming to The...

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“The Gatlin Brothers – Country & Christmas”, November 26th

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “The Gatlin Brothers – Country & Christmas”, November 26 Don’t miss this opportunity during the Thanksgiving...

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“A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage”, November 19th

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage”, November 19 One of the holiday season’s most popular...

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Dec. 2-3: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at The Grand

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, December 2-3 Don’t miss the opportunity during this holiday season to...

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Ice Land A Caribbean Christmas at Moody Gardens Begins Carving

Ice Carvers Arriving At Moody Gardens To Create: Ice Land A Caribbean Christmas A talented team from China arrives to carve two...

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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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It’s Haunted & Spooky in Galveston

Galveston Island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for spooky travel, from a haunted historic hotel to...

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Galveston Island State Park – Beachside Now Open

After several year’s of work, renovations on the beachside of Galveston Island State Park are finished and the park is open to...

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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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World Ocean Day June 4th at East Beach

Join Us for Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival June 4th from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm at East Beach, Galveston Island...

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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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Moody Gardens continues Lone Star Circus’ All-New Cirque Joyeux Holiday Show

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center announces an all-new one-of-a-kind holiday show...

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Artist Boat Announces 2021 Winter Camps

Kayak Adventures Kayak beautiful Galveston Bay on an eco-art kayak adventure with Artist Boat until December 13th. Check out our website to...

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“The Nutcracker” Ballet Dec. 11-12

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, DECEMBER 11-12 The annual holiday favorite that delights audiences of all ages – City...

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41st Annual ABC13 “Share Your Holidays” Food Drive Begins

41st ANNUAL ABC13 “SHARE YOUR HOLIDAYS” FOOD DRIVE SET FOR DECEMBER 1st – EXPANDS TO TWO DROP OFF LOCATIONS IN GALVESTON COUNTY This...

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Santa To Parachute In To Kick Off The Holiday Season At Moody Gardens

Opening Day for the 20th anniversary of Festival of Lights features Parachuting Santa Holiday sights, sounds, and smells will fill the air...

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Genteel Junque Sale to be Held Oct. 23rd-24th

An array of antiques, furniture, and home accessories will be available for sale at Galveston Historical Foundation’s annual Genteel Junque sale of...

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Beach Boys Come to Galveston Oct. 23rd

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents The Beach Boys, Saturday, October 23rd The Grand 1894 Opera House is proud to announce the...

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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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Free Beach Family Challenges September 5th

Stewart Beach Offers Gigantic Obstacles, Games Giant battleships, huge bean bags, and limbo showdowns are coming to Stewart Beach for the return...

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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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Celebrate World Ocean Day June 12th at East Beach

Check out the line up for Ocean Day HERE. World Ocean Day is the UN-recognized day of ocean celebration and action. For...

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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,...