Family – Galveston Island Guide

Iceland, Festival of Lights & Holiday in the Gardens & More at Moody Gardens

Holiday in the Gardens Festivities Open Daily: November 23 – January 1 ICE LAND · Festival of Lights · Ice Skating Rink...

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Downtown

It’s An Island Christmas Holiday, Ho Ho Ho!

Celebrate the holidays – island style on #galvestonisland! Check out these fun events…

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Downtown

New Year’s Parties: Say Goodbye to 2024

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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Beach

Upcoming 5K’s: Runs, Walks & More

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:

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Downtown

Dickens On The Strand Festival Celebrates Dec. 6th-8th

THE 51st ANNIVERSARY OF DICKENS ON THE STRAND RETURNS – DECEMBER 6-8, 2024 TICKETS For 51 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Dickens on...

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Beach

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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Downtown

At The Grand: Malevo Comes Alive On Stage

The Grand is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in downtown Galveston. For ticket prices and more information, call The Grand’s box office...

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Beach

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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Downtown

First Timer’s Guide to the Galveston Railroad Museum by Sand ‘n Sea Properties

Looking for fun things to do with the whole family in Galveston, Texas? You don’t want to miss the Galveston Railroad Museum....

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Food

My 5 Favorite Breakfasts on the Island

By Kimber Fountain Nothing beats a great breakfast, and not just to start your morning. The most versatile of mealtimes is delicious...

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Beach

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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Beach

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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Downtown

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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Downtown

A Unique Visit to a Downtown Shop: Mysticatz

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: ...

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Downtown

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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Beach

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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Beach

Outdoor Dining: Fresh Air & Views Galore

If you’re inkling for a delicious meal overlooking the beach, these restaurants are ready to help you put COVID worries aside and...

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Downtown

Every Saturday – Rides on The Harborside Express

Every Saturday! Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in...

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Family

Galveston Children’s Museum Summer Camps Still Have Openings

The Galveston Children’s Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community with fun for children in all areas...

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Downtown

Rosenberg Library: Summer Reading Program Begins

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,...

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Beach

Take Action to Save the Islands, Wetlands and Coastal Praires

As we think about World Oceans Day and what to do to celebrate the ocean, what do we think about “celebrating”? Science...

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Locals' Favorites

Adorable King Penguin Chick Hatched at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens is ringing in the new year with their newest arrival, an adorable King penguin chick that hatched out on New...

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History

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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Beach

Find your Perfect Spot at Galveston Island This Weekend

AlbatrossBar – 815 21st St.,Galveston – 409-765-5778 Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches are wide open and a great way to beat the...

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Beach

There’s Plenty of Personal Space on Galveston Island Beaches

Click for Events & Things To on the Beach! By Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Can’t wait to feel the wind...

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More To Do

Free AMAZING Online Resources at Rosenberg Library

With over 120 distinct resources to choose from, we have something that’s sure to interest you! Do you need live, online tutoring...

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Beach

How to Spread Your Wings on Galveston Island

by Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau A Traveler’s Guide to Visiting Galveston while Social Distancing Imagine yourself coming over the causeway onto...

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Beach

Color Galveston: FREE Coloring Pages

By Mary Beth Bassett For the past several years, the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau has focused on things to...

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Family

Galveston Fun Maps

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Family

Creative Activities for All Ages To Do At Home

If you’ve got kids stuck at home bored out of their minds, this list of fun drawing tutorials might help. Perfect for...

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Locals' Favorites

Anitra Jay: Still Here Fighting On

The pop music world continues to reward spectacle and flashy production, but singer-songwriters who work in the acoustic realm and focus on...

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Locals' Favorites

Book Lovers Events: Signings, Author Meet Ups & More

From book signings to Meet & Greet’s, Galveston offers every Book Lover a lot of fun things to do. Check out...

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Beach

Beach & Bay Explorations at Galveston State Park

Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call...

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Downtown

Galveston Kindness Project: Intentionally Giving Through Kindness

By Rachel Delanoix A sunny burst of rainbow paint beams a bright welcome from the corner of 22nd and Postoffice St. The...

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Food

Galveston Island Brewing: Free Brewery Tours Every Saturday

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

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Beach

Schlitterbahn Waterparks Thrilling “Infinity Racers” Slides

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection...