Free Things to Do

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...

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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Where 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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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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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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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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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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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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FREE Concert features Galvezton, India Tigers in Texas, and Kevin Anthony & G-Town

FREE MOVIE AND MUSIC NIGHTS ALL SUMMER LONG IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GALVESTON Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown...

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A Labor Day Weekend of Fun, Film & Songswap

PRESENTED BY UTHEALTH SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S PEOPLE CENTERED LAB Join us for a film screening and song swap in the 1920...

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AIA & 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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4th 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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Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade and Pub Crawl May 18th

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. The Postoffice District will host its 5th Annual Golf Cart Parade and Pub Crawl...

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Galveston Museum Day January 27 & 28

Start your new year off with a glimpse into the Island’s storied past on January 27 & 28. Galveston Museum Day is...

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At GAC: Opening of “Indian Removal Act I: American Progress” by Joe Harjo

October 7th, 2023 More Information, Participating Galleries & More Indian Removal Act I: American Progress by Joe Harjo Strand Gallery October 7...

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Check out the ArtWalk Oct. 7th Downtown Galveston

Since 1986, the Galveston Arts Center has been the proud organizer of ArtWalk. Held eight times a year on Saturday evenings...

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What 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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La Izquierda Free Summer Concerts on The Seawall

For more events in #galvestontx, go to GalvestonIslandGuide.com. Come out for FREE music Thursday nights at Menard Park with our Save The...

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Celebrate 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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Things 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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Six 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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Rosenberg Day March 25th: A Super Fun Time

Celebrating everything library on Rosenberg Day at Rosenberg Library on 2310 Sealy, downtown Galveston Saturday, March 25, 10am-4pm. This family-friendly festival is...

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Turtles About Town: Exploring Art Island Style

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2023 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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Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Schedule

PARADE SCHEDULE *** More Bands, More Beads, More Fun in 2023*** Friday, February 10, 2023 Fri., Feb. 10 @ 5:00pm Party Gras!...

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Galveston’s Museum Day Jan. 28th-29th

Start your new year off with a glimpse into Galveston Island’s storied past during Galveston Museum Day 2023. Many visitors to Galveston...

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Events for the Entire Family No Matter What Your Age

Galveston offers a lot of options for fun things to do for the entire family. Check out these events:

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It’s Haunted & Spooky in Galveston

Galveston Island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for spooky travel, from a haunted historic hotel to...

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Galveston 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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World Ocean Day June 4th at East Beach

Join Us for Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival June 4th from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm at East Beach, Galveston Island...

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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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Tree 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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Artist 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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Genteel Junque Sale to be Held Oct. 23rd-24th

An array of antiques, furniture, and home accessories will be available for sale at Galveston Historical Foundation’s annual Genteel Junque sale of...