Debuting at The Grand 1894 Opera House on Friday evening, March 24, at 8pm, will be The StepCrew – comprised of some...
THE GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR RETURNS MAY 5-7 & 12-14, 2023 Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours...
Jungle Fun for All! Tickets are on sale for our annual Fairytale Ball. This year we have a jungle theme and it...
TALL SHIPS® GALVESTON TALL SHIPS® GALVESTON RETURNS APRL 13-16, 2023 The 2023 Tall Ships® Galveston festival hosts tours of participating ships, numerous...
The Grand 1894 Opera House is the premier performing arts theatre in the Gulf Coast region and the official Opera House...
Galveston offers a lot of options for fun things to do for the entire family. Check out these events:
Mysticatz is located at 2021 Strand #1, Downtown Galveston. For more info, appointments and more call 409/740-1565. Hours: Thursday thru Saturday: 11:15am – 6:00pm; Sunday: ...
After several year’s of work, renovations on the beachside of Galveston Island State Park are finished and the park is open to...
By DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun...
By Gini Rainey Writing in a time-shift style, Alex Temblador explores Raquel Warren’s progression of life values from the time her parents...
By Gini Rainey Let me begin by saying that while there actually was a torpedo discovered on the Galveston beach in...
Courtesy of Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau You’ve waited for your vacation at the beach and now it’s raining…what to do, what...
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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By Rob Lucey With the smell of saltwater in your nostrils, it’s easy to succumb to the siren call to wet a...
By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...
1878 Gallery March 4 – May 28, 2023 These exhibitions are supported in part by grants from the National Endowment for the...
For details on The Beaches, Click HERE. By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as...
It’s Time Again for Sand Between Your Toes Finding the perfect spot on the beach is sometimes a challenging thing. You have...
Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...
There are three harbor excursions that allow you to learn about Galveston’s port and, more than likely, see a dolphin or two....
By Gini Rainey My first introduction to Traci Borum was over seven years ago! She had requested that I read and review...
If you’re inkling for a delicious meal overlooking the beach, these restaurants are ready to help you put COVID worries aside and...
The Galveston Artist Residency is excited to introduce our 2021-2022 Artists in Residence: Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado Jean Shon Andrew Wilson Manuel Alejandro...
Galveston is excited to announce the return of the Galveston Island Trolley service on weekends beginning October 1. This will be the...
The Grand’s 2021-2022 Season Continues With The Official Blues Brothers Revue – November 26-27 The Grand 1894 Opera House kicks off the...
Every Saturday! Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in...
Galveston Island Humane Society Reschedules 20th Annual Paws Gala – Date To Be Determined UPDATE: The 20th Annual PAWS Gala – “Deep...
There’s nothing better than FREE and Galveston Island offers a ton of FREE things to do! For more events, check out GalvestonIslandGuide.com...
The Galveston Children’s Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community with fun for children in all areas...
On view June 5 – August 22, 2021 in the 1878 & Brown Foundation Gallery Irene Antonia Diane Reece: Opening June...
When it comes to getting married, a destination wedding at the beach ranks high on many couples’ wish lists. The historic beach...
Pre-registration is now available for our Rosenberg Library Teen Summer Reading Program at https://rosenberg.beanstack.org! Just for registering you get a brand new book,...
Pictured above: This photo is believed to have been taken at Schmidt’s Garden during Galveston’s 1876 Maifest celebration. During the month of...
There’s a lot to see on Galveston Island! Check out these fun tours of this beautiful island:
During the late 19th century, Vincent Guzzi opened a grocery store at the northeast corner of Market and 8th Street in Galveston. ...
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Rosenberg Library will celebrate the legacy of Galveston artist Maria Cage Kimball. Kimball is...
The rubber-wheeled trolleys will return on weekends as a fun and convenient way to travel along the Seawall and downtown. The rubber...
By Terry Card, Photos by Gina Hickman Brother and sister, seven and five years old respectively, shyly entered the big room holding...
Mysticatz is located in the beautiful downtown historic district of Galveston; on the Strand between 20th and 21st Street. The shop carries...
During the month of March, Rosenberg Library will exhibit an assortment of travel souvenirs collected by Galveston resident Bettie Brown during her...
When on vacation, who doesn’t want to sip an ice-cold beer or cocktail while enjoying the views from a great patio? With...
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost One stretch of The Strand is somehow different than the others. Between 20th and 21st...
By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...