All posts tagged "Galveston Island"

Island ETC: “Actually” Opens this Weekend

Opening at Island ETC this weekend is “Actually.” Details, times, and ticket info below…

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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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Festivals

Mardi Gras Galveston: Feb. 14th-25th, 2020

Are you ready for Mardi Gras! Galveston? Mardi Gras Galveston is February 14th-25th! Let the good times roll! Here are all the...

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Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens Celebrates Love with Penguins & More

Enjoy A Charming Sunset Dinner with your Sweetheart at the Garden Restaurant Friday, February 14th Breathtaking views of Offats Bayou make a truly...

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More To Do

Galveston Restaurant Week: Jan. 25th-Feb. 9th

#CelebrateDelicious This Winter! For almost a decade, Galveston Restaurant Week has featured the finest eateries on the Island in a 2-week dining...

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Free Things to Do

FREE Events & Winter 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...

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Galveston Museum Day Jan. 25th-26th

Resiliency and a heart for preservation have helped make Galveston one of the most well-known historic towns on the Gulf Coast. The...

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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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Feb. 1st-2nd: “Finding Neverland” in Concert

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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Featured

Galveston Island Live Music Guide

Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend

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Artist Boat: Winter Camps Continue

Artist Boat is a non-profit organization providing hands-on, minds-on, and feet-in experiential learning for people of all ages through Eco-Art Programs that...

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Food

GOFM: Winter Goodness Abounds Every Thursday & Sunday

Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-12 noon (note new summer hours), Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum Gardens,...

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FREE: Celebrate Winter at Rosenberg Library

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...

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Bryan Museum: The History of Texas & 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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Foodie Events: Yum Yum Yum!

Galveston is a food lover’s paradise with an elaborate selection of cuisine types to cooking classes to the wonderful Farmer’s Market. Check...

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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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Sailing Lessons Now Offered At Sea Star Base Galveston

At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Star Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in....

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Galveston Reads: Events for “Where the Crawdads Sing” Begins

Galveston Reads, a popular volunteer-driven “One Community, One Book” program operating under the organizational umbrella of the Rosenberg Library, provides an opportunity...

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

Opening January 18, 2020 at Galveston Arts Center and on view January 18 – April 12, 2020. Opening Reception Saturday, January 18,...

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Fun, Historic & Haunted Tours of the Island

If ghost tours aren’t adrenaline-inducing enough, embark on a haunted tour via Segway. Spend an hour and a half perusing some of...

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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...

Menardi Gras, Bishop’s Love Tour & More with GHF

Galveston Historical Foundation events are:

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Galveston Island Beach Revue: May 15th-16th

May 15th-16th, the Galveston Island Beach Revue returns! The Galveston Island Beach Revue is held at Beach Central, 2102 Seawall Blvd. Come down and...

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Festivals

Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown Festival: March 27th-28th

March 27th-28th the Cajun Throwdown Festival will be held at Tin Cup’s Caddy Shack, 9020 Stewart Rd., Galveston! There will be lots...

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More To Do

2020 Elissa Daysails Announced: Sign Up Now

Join us for a one of a kind outdoor adventure aboard the 1877 Iron Barque ELISSA! 2020 sees the Official Tall Ship...

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Paint a Mardi Gras Float with Artist Boat

Learn about Arctic Animals! For Galveston’s Mardi Gras, Artist Boat has been invited to paint a beautiful mural of Arctic animals on...

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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...

Winter 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...

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Winter 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....

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Food

A Very Sweet Mardi Gras: Did You Get The Baby?

By Sissie Coomes The best part of a meal in traditional New Orleans style is the rich desserts, such as hot and...

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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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Art Events to Help You Explore Your Creativity

Discover your inner artist by taking a fun class on the island! These are for all ages and all experience levels!

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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...

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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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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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Galveston Fun Maps

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Ready, Set, Read!

By Gini Rainey I don’t know about the rest of the world, but 2019 proved to be very challenging for me...

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“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...

Fun Holiday 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...

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Galveston Art League Exhibits Special Art

The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com. The Galveston Art...

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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...

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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Ghost Bus Tours: A Unique Galveston Experience

Use discount code ISLE20! Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available… Walking Historic...

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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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Blogs

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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Food

Galveston Locals’ Favorite Restaurants

By Sissie Coomes Locals’ favorites! Rambling around the island you are sure to find a plethora of restaurants, bars and local hang outs but these three...

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