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46th Annual Dickens On The Strand Returns Dec. 6th-8th

For 46 years, Galveston Historical Foundation’s (GHF) Dickens on The Strand festival has highlighted downtown Galveston’s Victorian-era architecture while providing a one-of-a-kind...

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Christmas

50 Christmas Things to Do on The Island

There’s a reason we like to call Galveston the “Winter Wonder Island” of Texas. It offers more than 50 days of magical...

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Christmas

Downtown Galveston: Art, Concerts, Holiday Fun

Downtown Galveston hosts several unique areas to explore: The Stand, Harborside, Postoffice District, and a bunch more. Check out these events going...

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Christmas

Nov. 30th: Merry Christmas from The Doo Wop Project at The Grand

The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. Tickets are available by...

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The Santa Hustle Plus 5K’s, Half & Full Marathons

For more events, check out the entire… Galveston Island offers year-round 5K’s, Fun Runs, 10K’s, Half Marathons, Marathons Biking events and more....

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

Be Thankful at Bryan Museum’s Fun Events

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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Christmas

Wonder Winter Island & More Festival Fun

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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Bands

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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Artists, Galleries & Museums

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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Bars

5 Breweries to Visit if You’re Spending Time in Galveston

Warm weather is creeping in and it’s time to set sights on the next big vacation—spring break! Whether you’re a Texas native...

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Downtown

Celebrate the End of Summer Island Style

Labor Day Weekend is the official end of summer and there is no better way to celebrate than at #galveston ‘s beautiful...

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Downtown

Turtles About Town: Explore Art All Over the Island

Who doesn’t like turtles? Now, turtle lovers of all ages have the opportunity to see nearly 20 colorful Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle statues...

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Family

Tours & Dolphins with GHF and Texas Seaport Museum

Other Galveston Historical Foundation events are:

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Bands

Jason Crabtree: Trading Pine Trees For an Island Breeze

For more events, go to By Johnny Griffith Jason Crabtree grew up running around the hills and hollers of East Texas. It...

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Food

My 5 Favorite Breakfasts

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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Family

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...