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2026 Concerts Series Begins with Amanda Shires Live at St. Joseph’s

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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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 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...

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Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant: Little Island, Big Business

By Kimber Fountain The size and scope of Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant often prompts speculation, leading many locals and visitors alike to assume...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The 2025 Galveston Homes Tour Continues May 10th & 11th

THE 51st ANNUAL GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR RETURNS MAY 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2025 Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural...

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Grand Kids Festival Returns April 26th

29th Annual Grand Kids Festival Sets Sail For Swashbuckling Fun! Ahoy, mateys! Get ready for a treasure-filled day of entertainment, adventure, and...

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Michael Feinstein in…. Because of You: My Tribute To Tony Bennett May 3rd

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN in…. BECAUSE OF YOU: My Tribute To Tony Bennett Saturday, May 3, 8pm. Michael Feinstein brings to life Big Band...

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The Inspiration Behind “Weathering The Storm” Exhibit

2025 marks the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the 125th anniversary of the 1900 Storm. Both events have shaped Galveston’s history...

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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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March is Full of Galveston Reads FREE Events

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...

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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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Beaches: Around Galveston’s Sandy Shores

For details on The Beaches, Click HERE. By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as...

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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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This Weekend: Terry Allen and Galveston Unscripted at The Grand

This weekend at The Grand…Come see an electrifying performance by Terry Allen and the first Galveston Unscripted feature length premiere! TERRY ALLEN...

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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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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...