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599Spring Festivals Kicks Off This Weekend
The festival season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great...
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1.4KArtist Boat Eco-Art Camps, Bucket Competition & More
Explore, Observe, and Create in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art...
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13.8KDay-to-Day Calendar in #galveston
Welcome to GalvestonIslandGuide.com‘s Day to Day Big Calendar of fun & cool events and things to do in #galvestontx #galveston!
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2.1KZoppé 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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5.5KMardi 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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991Mardi 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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737Galveston 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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656Galveston 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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8.8KNew 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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1.2KHalloween, 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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563Beyond 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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Book Review – Confession by Michael Cordell
by Gini Rainey It’s been a while since I jumped on the ‘book-review’ bandwagon, but when the author personally requests his book...
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1.6KARToberFEST 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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633Galveston 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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1.0KSeptember 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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986Moody 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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896Galveston 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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1.0KGAC 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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96.8KWhere 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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730FREE 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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1.0KSave 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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591Summer 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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1.6K4th 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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387Make 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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1.7K2025 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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1.5KWorld 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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660Michael 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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2.3KSummer Art Camp Registration is Open at GAC
GAC Classes will be held June 2 – August 7. GAC offers art camps all summer long. Guided by local teaching artists,...
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1.4KThe 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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675The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain April 5
The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain April 5 The Grand 1894 Opera House welcomes The Ukulele...
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2.2KFREE 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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690March 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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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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1.9K“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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1.7KSmarty 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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1.6KZoppé Family Italian Circus: Live in Galveston
Step into an enchanting world of timeless circus magic March 7-31, 2025. Showtimes are Monday, Thursday, and Friday at 6pm and...
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1.0KIlluminate: A Night of Art, Music, and Magic March 20th
Arts Downtown GTX presents Illuminate, a spectacular fundraiser supporting ART Week Galveston! Featuring an art car showcase, pop-up shopping experience, and an...
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66.4K
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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256Sea 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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459“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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211This 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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697The Grand Celebrates 130 Years with Dinner & Marilyn Maye
THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS “CELEBRATING 130 – A SUPPER CLUB CELEBRATION” AND DAZZLING EVENING OF ELEGANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT – WITH...
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638First 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...
