Join us October 23rd & 24th for the Annual Island Oktoberfest in Galveston! The weekend will be filled with fun, food, beer,...
Galveston Island Greek Festival October 10–11, 2026 Experience authentic Greek foods, wines, performances, and merchandise celebrating Hellenism with Galveston’s 42nd Annual Greek...
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...
Everything is coming up spooky in Galveston this season! Check out these upcoming events and join the fun.
Good friends. Great food. One Grand Cause! Join us as the street outside The Grand transforms into a one-of-a-kind outdoor dinner party...
Season 48 is here! Our 48th season opens September 6, 2026, and we’d love for you to be in the hall. Eight concerts...
Announcing Clay Aiken at The Grand America first fell in love with Clay’s extraordinary talent and genuine connection with audiences. From...
Calling all Picklleballers! Open Play Everyday Galveston Island Pickleball at Moody Gardens Golf Course is open and serving up a full schedule...
Join us for a summer concert series to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the Fourth of July season. Bring your own chairs...
Explore, Observe, and Create in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art...
Welcome to GalvestonIslandGuide.com‘s Day to Day Big Calendar of fun & cool events and things to do in #galvestontx #galveston!
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...
Mardi Gras! Galveston 2026: Bead There Feb. 6-17 At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas’s largest Mardi Gras celebration starts...
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...
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...
by Gini Rainey It’s been a while since I jumped on the ‘book-review’ bandwagon, but when the author personally requests his book...
Saturday, September 6 10 AM – 8 PM Sunday, September 7 10 AM – 3 PM It’s a car lover’s dream come...
Check out GAC’s new classes! Discover a wide variety of courses, whether you’re eager to learn something new or refine existing skills....
By Rob Lucey With the smell of saltwater in your nostrils, it’s easy to succumb to the siren call to wet a...
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...
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...
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN in…. BECAUSE OF YOU: My Tribute To Tony Bennett Saturday, May 3, 8pm. Michael Feinstein brings to life Big Band...
GAC Classes will be held June 2 – August 7. GAC offers art camps all summer long. Guided by local teaching artists,...
2025 marks the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the 125th anniversary of the 1900 Storm. Both events have shaped Galveston’s history...
The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain April 5 The Grand 1894 Opera House welcomes The Ukulele...
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...
Step into an enchanting world of timeless circus magic March 7-31, 2025. Showtimes are Monday, Thursday, and Friday at 6pm and...
Arts Downtown GTX presents Illuminate, a spectacular fundraiser supporting ART Week Galveston! Featuring an art car showcase, pop-up shopping experience, and an...
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...
It’s a perfect way to set an intention for getting outside, staying active, and appreciating the natural world. Join fellow nature enthusiasts...
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:
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....
FREE MOVIE AND MUSIC NIGHTS ALL SUMMER LONG IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GALVESTON Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown...