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Beyond 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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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 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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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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OPA! Galveston Island Greek Festival Oct. 12th-13th

MUSIC, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD AND SO MUCH MORE 40th Annual Galveston Greek Festival October 12th-13th Opa! Benefiting The Assumption of...

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Railfest to be held April 26th-27th

Collectors and enthusiasts showing off their model train sets that will be weaving in and out of the train depot, continuing onto...

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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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Tall 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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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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ELISSA’s Seaport Social – Celebrating 145 Years of the Tall Ship of Texas

ELISSA’s Seaport Social – Celebrating 145 Years of the Tall Ship of Texas Celebrate ELISSA’s 145th Birthday at the Galveston Historic Seaport!...

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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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Moody 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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Galveston is More Fun When it Rains

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...

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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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Fun Spooky & Historical October Events

Galveston Island’s history is legendary. Check out these events that delve into the history of our Island:

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June Rosenberg Treasure of the Month: Schmidt’s Garden

Pictured above: This photo is believed to have been taken at Schmidt’s Garden during Galveston’s 1876 Maifest celebration. During the month of...

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Rosenberg Library April Treasure: Murder and Mystery at Guzzi’s Store

During the late 19th century, Vincent Guzzi opened a grocery store at the northeast corner of Market and 8th Street in Galveston. ...

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March Treasure at Rosenberg Library: Maria C. Kimball

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Rosenberg Library will celebrate the legacy of Galveston artist Maria Cage Kimball. Kimball is...

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Galveston: 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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$1 Gets You All Over the Island on Cool Galveston Trolleys

The rubber-wheeled trolleys will return on weekends as a fun and convenient way to travel along the Seawall and downtown. The rubber...

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February Treasure at Rosenberg Library: Bettie Brown’s 1902 Transatlantic Voyage

During the month of March, Rosenberg Library will exhibit an assortment of travel souvenirs collected by Galveston resident Bettie Brown during her...

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Bryan Museum: Safe & Fun COVID-19 Activities

The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Tours are given (no reservations...

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Exploring Hidden History Museums on the Island

By Rob Lucey To learn about Galveston’s colorful history, you can tour mansions, take guided walks or rides through the historic districts,...

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December Treasure of the Month: “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” Diorama

This month, Rosenberg Library will exhibit a historic diorama which was originally created for the library’s children’s department in the early 1940s. ...

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Top 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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A Fun Tour by Kimber Fountain “Galveston’s Red Light District”

Every Wednesday-Saturday (7pm) From the author of the book comes a wonderful tour and a riveting journey through the forgotten parts of...

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Treasure of the Month: “The Galveston City Party”

April 2020 Treasure of the Month: During the early decades of the 20th century, several local political parties including the Popular Party,...

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Enjoy a Glimpse of History with Two Great Galveston Tours

NOAA Ship Oregon II Tour Did you know the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates the nation’s largest fleet of research...

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Celebrate “Menardi Gras” Feb. 7th at Menard House

Celebrate Mardi Gras 2020, supported by Tom’s Galveston Real Estate, at the site of the island’s first celebration of the annual fest in...

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FREE! Jan. 11th: Family Day at Oil Rig Museum

On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme...

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Boots: Tour the Island’s Best and Most Authentic Places

Halloween Offerings If you’ve spent much of any time here, you’ve no doubt already heard your fair share of Galveston’s haunted history....

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Buildings: Architecture as Art, Galveston’s Finest Collection

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is home to one of the finest collections of architecture in the United...

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Statues and Monuments, The Gleanings of Galveston

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The history of recorded civilization on Galveston Island spans a mere two hundred years,...

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Galveston Naval Museum: Explore Real Live History

There’s a lot going on at the Galveston Naval Museum this month. When you visit the Galveston Naval Museum, you will be...

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The Boardwalk: Galveston’s Historic Pleasure Pier

By Kimber Fountain, Photographed by Christa Schreckengost The year is 1906. The citizens of Galveston have survived The Great Storm of 1900, which...

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Dash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston

Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...

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Hurricane Tour During Hurricane Season…I Think YES

1900 Hurricane Tour Mark the 118 anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in American history on this tour! This hour long driving...

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Sin City of the South Tour

Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....

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Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston

Passport To The Past: Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston May 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of Henry Rosenberg’s charitable bequests. Rosenberg Library...