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984September 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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96.5KWhere to Fish All Over Galveston Island, Texas
By Rob Lucey With the smell of saltwater in your nostrils, it’s easy to succumb to the siren call to wet a...
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702FREE 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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1.5K4th 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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2.6KBucket 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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2.1KFREE 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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1.3KFree 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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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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632First 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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14.7KUpcoming 5K’s: Runs, Walks & More
Galveston Island offers year-round 5K’s, Fun Runs, 10K’s, Half Marathons, Marathons Biking events and more. Check out these events on our Island:
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6.2KHoliday 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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406AIA & 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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290Check out the Ohana Surf Dog Competition July 20th
The beach is going to the dogs on July 20th for the 11th annual Surf Dog competition! The Annual Ohana Surf Dog...
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286Beats on the Beach at Palm Beach Plus Fireworks Continue
Palm Beach will come alive with “Beats on the Beach” every Saturday night from June 15 to August 3 from 5:30 –...
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2614th of July Events: Parade, Fireworks & More
Nothing says “summer on Galveston Island” better than the 4th of July! This 4th of July, plan to celebrate the country’s –...
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8.0KWhat 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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880There’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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411Celebrate 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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19.2KThings 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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14.7KSix 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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341Tall 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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8.6KTurtles About Town: Exploring Art Island Style
Use ctrl + scroll to zoom the map Map Data Map data ©2020 Google, INEGI ” /> Map DataMap data...
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2492023 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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404Ice 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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207Moody Gardens Hosts Event for Divers & Ocean Lovers Aug. 19th-21st
MOODY GARDENS INTRODUCES A NEW EVENT FOR DIVERS, OCEAN LOVERS, AND CONSERVATIONISTS AUGUST 19-21 Dive Into the Gulf: An Exposition Will Feature...
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626Galveston 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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10.6KProject S.I.T.: Transforming Benches into Enlightening Art Pieces
By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...
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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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46.0KTree 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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2.5KArtist 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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9.1KOutdoor Dining: Fresh Air & Views Galore
If you’re inkling for a delicious meal overlooking the beach, these restaurants are ready to help you put COVID worries aside and...
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480Free 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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6.9KRomantic Places to Get Married in Galveston
When it comes to getting married, a destination wedding at the beach ranks high on many couples’ wish lists. The historic beach...
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3.5KTake Action to Save the Islands, Wetlands and Coastal Praires
As we think about World Oceans Day and what to do to celebrate the ocean, what do we think about “celebrating”? Science...
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116Adopt a Dolphin this Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, give a unique gift that supports wildlife – adopt or name a Galveston Bay bottlenose dolphin mom! When you...
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369Galveston: A Socially Distance Coastal Stay Check List
By Melanie Perez One of the best things about escaping to an island is the freedom of being surrounded by nature. With...
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10.4KSign Up for Summer Camps NOW At Sea Star Base Galveston
At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Star Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in. But...
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19.3KDolphins, Dolphins Everywhere
By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...
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18.0KHorseback Riding Along the Texas Gulf Coast
Mark a Bucket Item Off Your List: Ride a Horse on the Beach You can mark “Take a horseback ride along the...
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33.3KMurdochs: Galveston’s Oldest and Best Loved Gift Shop
By Kimber Fountain Few names embody the “Spirit of the Island” like that of one of Galveston’s oldest institutions, Murdochs. Just like...
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Get Outside: So What *CAN* We Do, Self Guided Tours
Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....
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11.2KTop 10 Reasons to Visit Galveston
Weather May in Galveston calls for sunshine and mild temperatures. It is the perfect balance of warm, but not too hot. The...
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5.2KFind your Perfect Spot at Galveston Island This Weekend
AlbatrossBar – 815 21st St.,Galveston – 409-765-5778 Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches are wide open and a great way to beat the...
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6.4KThere’s Plenty of Personal Space on Galveston Island Beaches
Click for Events & Things To on the Beach! By Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Can’t wait to feel the wind...
