Galveston Island – Galveston Island Guide

Experience a Virtual ArtWalk in July

For over 25 years, the Galveston Arts Center has organized ArtWalk on eight Saturday evenings each year in the heart of Galveston’s...

1.5K

Downtown

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...

155

Free Things to Do

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...

2.1K

Books

Have FREE Fun with Rosenberg Library This Summer

Rosenberg Library is located Downtown at 2310 Sealy St., Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)763-8854 or go to rosenberg-library.org. All events...

174

Family

Get Outside: So What CAN We Do, Self Guided Tours

Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....

1.3K

Downtown

Turtles About Town: Social Distancing Exploring Art

118

History

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Galveston This Summer

Weather May in Galveston calls for sunshine and mild temperatures. It is the perfect balance of warm, but not too hot. The...

41.2K

Free Things to Do

Beaches: Events 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...

119

Downtown

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...

9.8K

Featured

It’s Time for the Beach, Beach Baby

Updated: April 30, 2020: The state has issued a directive opening all Texas beaches beginning Friday, May 1 with social distancing recommendations....

2.0K

Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens Attractions Now Reopened

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the 2019-2020 school year and many high-school seniors found this Spring to be quite different than they...

78.4K

Featured

Galveston Island Live Music Guide

Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend

1.6K

Family

“Galveston Guide” – Download the new FREE, Totally Cool App!

Bored? Looking for something to do? Download the FREE, totally cool new App “Galveston Guide”! “Galveston Guide” is a FREE events app...

346

Free Things to Do

What’s Open in Galveston?

Frequently Asked Questions Wondering what is open and what the rules are in #galveston these days? Here are some answers to the...

140

Family

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...

3.8K

Food

New This Week at GOFM To-Go Now

GOFM has a responsibility to do all we can to support our vendors AND public health. During this time of essential self-isolation,...

1.5K

Family

Artist Boat: FREE Blue Carbon Workshop and Family Kayak Adventures

NEW CONTACT INFO! Artist Boat has new contact info: Mailing address: P.O Box 16019, Galveston, TX 77552 Physical location: 13330 Settegast Road,...

168

More To Do

Galveston Women’s Conference rescheduled for Aug. 28th

The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled the 13th Annual Galveston Women’s Conference to Friday, August 28, 2020, as a part...

1.5K

Family

Galveston Fun Maps

1.6K

Family

GHF Launches Virtual Historic Homes Tour May 9th

Although Galveston Historical Foundation won’t be holding its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour this year, the foundation isn’t leaving its annual celebration...

170

Downtown

FREE Movie: “Dora & The Lost City of Gold” at Saengerfest Park June 6th

Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun as the days (slowly)...

1.5K

Concerts

Concerts & Music Events Island Style

For more concerts, click Galveston Island Guide’s… Galveston hosts a ton of concerts from the small intimate settings in bars and...

3.1K

Artists, Galleries & Museums

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...

130

Downtown

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,...

188

Locals' Favorites

Sept. 19th: PAWS Gala benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society

The 20th Annual PAWS Gala benefiting exclusively the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) will hold their annual event this year on SATURDAY,...

1.5K

Downtown

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...

3.5K

More To Do

Family Fun on Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops....

5.5K

Concerts

At The Grand: Remaining 2020 Season Cancelled

The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. The remaining 2020 has...

6.3K

Downtown

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

Getting around on the island is easier than ever these days, and what better way to do so than to ride one...

152

Festivals

CANCELLED: May 8th-9th: YaGa’s Wild Game Cook-Off & Festival

May 8th-9th, come to Pier 21, at 21st and Harborside Drive in Galveston, for a “Wild Time” at the 24th Annual Yaga’s...

437

Family

CANCELLED: May 15th-16th: Galveston Island Beach Revue

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Galveston Beach Revue! May 15th-16th, the Galveston Island Beach Revue returns! The Galveston Island Beach Revue is held...

617

Music

Hamilton Loomis: It’s “Everything I’ve Ever Wanted”

“It’s “Everything I’ve Ever Wanted,” All the Way Down Deep in My Soul: The Energetic & Rockin’ Hamilton Loomis Galveston Native Hamilton...

2.5K

Bands

Debbie “Kepi” Boyd: Music is a Gift that Touches Everyone

Do you love to sing? Well, Debbie “Kepi” Boyd, aka “Galveston’s Karaoke Queen” is soon to be your new best friend!...

1.2K

Free Things to Do

FREE Events & Stuff to Do

There’s nothing better than FREE and Galveston Island offers a ton of FREE things to do! For more events, check out GalvestonIslandGuide.com...

871

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...

1.6K

Artists, Galleries & Museums

Britt Thomas “Indian Spirit” Opening Jan. 18th at Galveston Arts Center

On view through April 12, 2020 in the Brown Foundation Gallery: Britt Thomas Indian Spirit. Britt Thomas’ photography exhibition Indian Spirit documents the Port...

tree sculptures art galveston tx ike downtown

26.1K

Downtown

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...

791

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:

1.6K

Family

Spring Fun Inside the Galveston Children’s Museum

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

3.0K

Downtown

The Most Excellent Music at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe This Weekend

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music. It is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For...

5.0K

Food

A Stunning View of Heaven on Earth: A View of The Gulf, The Downtown, The Bay Side of Galveston

By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...

1.2K

Books

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...

10.4K

Downtown

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...

5.4K

More To Do

Upcoming 5K’s: Spring Runs, Walks & More

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....

8.8K

Bands

The Line Up: The Renaissance Men of Music

By Kimber Fountain For performance schedules check out our Gig Guide! Picture a young boy, six years old, singing on the steps of the...

1.6K

Food

Let’s Party! Cooking Classes at Kitchen Chick

The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing...