Festivals

Upcoming 5K’s: Keep Your Resolutions & Make a Difference

For more events, check out the entire… Galveston Island offers year-round 5K’s, Fun Runs, 10K’s, Half Marathons, Marathons Biking events and more....

Galveston Island Live Music Guide

Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend   

Downtown Galveston: Art, Concerts, Free Fun

Downtown Galveston hosts several unique areas to explore: The Stand, Harborside, Postoffice District, and a bunch more. Check out these events going...

At The Grand: “An American in Paris” on Stage

The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. Tickets are available by...

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:

FREE: Celebrate 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...

Bryan Museum: The History of Texas & Events

The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Tours are given (no reservations...

Britt Thomas “Indian Spirit” Opening Jan. 18th at Galveston Arts Center

Opening January 18, 2020 at Galveston Arts Center and on view January 18 – April 12, 2020. Opening Reception Saturday, January 18,...

Fun, Historic & Haunted Tours of the Island

If ghost tours aren’t adrenaline-inducing enough, embark on a haunted tour via Segway. Spend an hour and a half perusing some of...

Galveston Island Beach Revue: May 15th-16th

May 15th-16th, the Galveston Island Beach Revue returns! The Galveston Island Beach Revue is held at Beach Central, 2102 Seawall Blvd. Come down and...

Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown Festival: March 27th-28th

March 27th-28th the Cajun Throwdown Festival will be held at Tin Cup’s Caddy Shack, 9020 Stewart Rd., Galveston! There will be lots...

Day to Day Calendar of Events

Winter Family Fun on Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops....

A Very Sweet Mardi Gras: Did You Get The Baby?

By Sissie Coomes The best part of a meal in traditional New Orleans style is the rich desserts, such as hot and...

Galveston Fun Maps

  Click a Galveston Island, TX map below to see a larger version. Copyright 2019 Island Guide Magazine Add your business for...

Spring Festivals Begin 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,...

“Galveston Guide” – Download the new FREE, Totally Cool App!

Bored? Looking for something to do? Download the FREE, totally cool new App “Galveston Guide”! “Galveston Guide” is a FREE events app...

Let’s Party! Cooking Classes at Kitchen Chick

The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing...

A Fun Tour by Kimber Fountain “Galveston’s Red Light District”

Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm) From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of...

Ghost 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...

5 Breweries to Visit if You’re Spending Time in Galveston

Warm weather is creeping in and it’s time to set sights on the next big vacation—spring break! Whether you’re a Texas native...

Boots: Tour the Island’s Best and Most Authentic Places

Halloween Offerings If you’ve spent much of any time here, you’ve no doubt already heard your fair share of Galveston’s haunted history....

A Stunning View of Heaven on Earth: A View of The Gulf, The Downtown, The Bay Side of Galveston

By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...

Galveston Island Brewing: Free Brewery Tours Every Saturday

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

Beaches: From East to West, A Tour of Galveston’s Sandy Shores

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as Galveston is believed to be over 5,000...

Camping Island Style: Galveston Fun

  By Rob Lucey More than 40 million Americans go camping in the United States each year. While campers still hope to...

Dash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston

Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...

Dash Beardsley: Galveston’s Premier Paranormal Expert

Dubbed as the Ghost man of Galveston, Dash is considered Galveston’s premier paranormal expert. His tour has been voted the #1 most...

Kevin Anthony: “I’m as ‘Local’ as ‘Local’ Gets”

  Upcoming shows : Friday, December 9th – “Live at Old Quarter Acoustic Café” CD Release Party with Greg Ustinoff, Old Quarter...