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...
Step into an Enchanting World of Timeless Circus Magic March 6 – 30, 2026 Use the code ISLANDTIME20 at check out for...
Mardi Gras! Galveston 2026: Bead There February 6-17, 2026 At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’s largest Mardi Gras...
Galveston Art Week: Celebrate Creativity on the Gulf Coast Join us for an unforgettable week celebrating creativity in Galveston’s Cultural Arts District!...
Start the new year by diving into Galveston’s rich history during this annual January event, Jan 23-25. Galveston Museum Weekend offers visitors...
By Kimber Fountain The size and scope of Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant often prompts speculation, leading many locals and visitors alike to assume...
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...
Everything is coming up spooky in Galveston this season! Check out these upcoming events and join the fun.
Beyond The Veil Halloween Night at Grand Galvez Oct 31 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM Step “Beyond the Veil” this Halloween Night...
ARToberFEST will be held Saturday, October 18th-19th. ARToberFEST is a fine arts festival located on Galveston Island in the historic downtown cultural...
This event celebrates Galveston’s great wild seafood and island lifestyle featuring shrimp gumbo tasting, a gumbo cook-off, a 5K fun run &...
A Family friendly event with live entertainment, demonstrations, games, vendors, treasure hunts, pirate expeditions and much more! Adventures by Land & Sea...
Check out GAC’s new classes! Discover a wide variety of courses, whether you’re eager to learn something new or refine existing skills....
Attention sandcastle builders! Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro. Visitors...
The ‘Save the Locals’ Summer Concert Series FREE Join us every Thursday evening through July 31st at the Historic Menard Park Bandshell...
Look below for event spotlights for every age group you won’t want to miss. Puppet Show – Stewie’s Magic Hat 3 PM...
Parades, Fireworks, and Coastal Celebration Celebrate Independence Day by the Sea Wake up to the sound of waves rolling onto the sand...
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...
Calling all music lovers, toe-tappers, and sound creators! Make Music Galveston is coming to the island for the first time as part...
When you head to Galveston this summer, you’ll be coming home to where it all began as the island hosts festivities to...
Artist Boat’s World Ocean Day Festival Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM R.A. Apffel Beach Park, East Beach...
THE 51st ANNUAL GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR RETURNS MAY 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2025 Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural...
29th Annual Grand Kids Festival Sets Sail For Swashbuckling Fun! Ahoy, mateys! Get ready for a treasure-filled day of entertainment, adventure, and...
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN in…. BECAUSE OF YOU: My Tribute To Tony Bennett Saturday, May 3, 8pm. Michael Feinstein brings to life Big Band...
2025 marks the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the 125th anniversary of the 1900 Storm. Both events have shaped Galveston’s history...
Attention sandcastle builders! Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro. Visitors...
March is Full of Galveston Reads Events What is Galveston Reads? 2025 Galveston Reads Selection: The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer What’s...
There are lots of things to do that do not cost a thing on Galveston Island. Here are a few of the...
The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “I am, He Said -Celebrating Neil Diamond” April 12 The Grand 1894 Opera House proudly welcomes...
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...
For details on The Beaches, Click HERE. By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as...
The Aquarium Pyramid makes for a truly memorable setting for a Valentine’s dinner date on Saturday, Feb. 15. Enjoy a special evening...
THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS JANUARY 17-18, 2025 The Grand 1894...
This weekend at The Grand…Come see an electrifying performance by Terry Allen and the first Galveston Unscripted feature length premiere! TERRY ALLEN...
It’s a perfect way to set an intention for getting outside, staying active, and appreciating the natural world. Join fellow nature enthusiasts...
Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston Island the perfect place to enjoy festivals year-round. Many festivals celebrate art, music, film, food,...
Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween experience like no other on Galveston Island! On October 26th, Galveston Island will transform into...
The Ghost Coast Festival is a family-friendly event that will be held at the League Kempner Mansion October 11th – 13th, 2024....
MUSIC, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD AND SO MUCH MORE 40th Annual Galveston Greek Festival October 12th-13th Opa! Benefiting The Assumption of...
By Terry Card When Concetta Maceo talks about her family business, Maceo Spice & Import, her enthusiasm, and dedication are self-evident. She...
PRESENTED BY UTHEALTH SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S PEOPLE CENTERED LAB Join us for a film screening and song swap in the 1920...
Plan now for Labor Day Weekend! Moody Gardens is gearing up for a weekend of fun and excitement! Join us at the...
The Sandcastle Competition is back – bigger and better than ever! Read about our exciting updates: AIA Sandcastle Competition Expands to 2-Day...
The beach is going to the dogs on July 20th for the 11th annual Surf Dog competition! The Annual Ohana Surf Dog...
Book An Island Getaway and Save 15% Summer certainly is flying by quickly this year, but there are a few weeks left...