Festivals

The 2026 Galveston Homes Tour May 2-3 & 9-10

THE 52nd ANNUAL GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR RETURNS MAY 2-3 and 9-10 Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through...

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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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Mardi Gras! Galveston: The Music

Mardi Gras! Galveston 2026: Bead There Feb. 6-17 At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’s largest Mardi Gras celebration starts...

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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...

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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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September 13-14: Come see the AIA Sandcastle Competition

The Galveston Sandcastle Competition, also known as the AIA Sandcastle Competition, is scheduled for September 13-14, 2025, at East Beach. The event features massive and creative sandcastles...

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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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Galveston Pirate Festival Sept 19th-21st

A Family friendly event with live entertainment, demonstrations, games, vendors, treasure hunts, pirate expeditions and much more! Adventures by Land & Sea...

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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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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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World Ocean Day Festival to be held June 7th

Artist Boat’s World Ocean Day Festival Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM R.A. Apffel Beach Park, East Beach...

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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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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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Ghost Coast Festival October 11th-13th

The Ghost Coast Festival is a family-friendly event that will be held at the League Kempner Mansion October 11th – 13th, 2024....

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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...

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A Labor Day Weekend of Fun, Film & Songswap

PRESENTED BY UTHEALTH SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S PEOPLE CENTERED LAB Join us for a film screening and song swap in the 1920...

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Moody Gardens is gearing up for Labor Day Weekend

Plan now for Labor Day Weekend! Moody Gardens is gearing up for a weekend of fun and excitement! Join us at the...

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AIA & La Izquierda Galveston Sandcastle Festival Sept. 21st

The Sandcastle Competition is back – bigger and better than ever! Read about our exciting updates: AIA Sandcastle Competition Expands to 2-Day...

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Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade and Pub Crawl May 18th

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. The Postoffice District will host its 5th Annual Golf Cart Parade and Pub Crawl...

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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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Final ‘Mardi Gras! Galveston’ Celebrations Today

TICKETS If you’re looking for a unique Mardi Gras experience in 2024, grab some beads and hit the beach! Galveston Island’s 113th...

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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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Lone Star Rally Music Explodes with Pat Green, Diamond Rio, Kevin Fowler & Whey Jennings

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO BECOME A VIP! CLICK HERE TO BECOME ONE TODAY! It’s Rally Time! Experience the largest 4-day Motorcycle...

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Moody Gardens Air, Car and Boat Show Aug. 11th-13th

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Tickets are Available HERE! Come out for a spectacular weekend that will thrill visitors...

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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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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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Tall Ships Festival April 13th-16th

TALL SHIPS® GALVESTON TALL SHIPS® GALVESTON RETURNS APRL 13-16, 2023 The 2023 Tall Ships® Galveston festival hosts tours of participating ships, numerous...

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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...