All posts tagged "Galveston Island"
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3.8KDowntownStrand Summer Series Offers Free Movies & Concerts
Galveston Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy historic downtown Galveston for the 2026 Strand Summer Series! These movie and music nights are...
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5.6KDowntownComing Up At The Grand: Dinosaur World Live, Jeff Foxworthy & Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man”
The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice Street in Galveston’s historic downtown Cultural Arts District, is recognized as “The Official...
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540DowntownSpring Festivals Kicks Off This Weekend
The festival season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great...
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1.4KBeachArtist Boat Eco-Art Camps, Bucket Competition & More
Explore, Observe, and Create in the Artist Boat Eco-Art Camp Sessions! Artist Boat Eco-Art Campers will experience true science and art...
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1.4KDowntown2026 Concerts Series Begins with Amanda Shires Live at St. Joseph’s
Live at St. Joseph’s: A Summer of Concerts #GalvestonHistory’s Live at St. Joseph’s series welcomes gifted singers, songwriters, and musicians into the...
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137.1KGig GuideGalveston Island Live Music Guide
Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend! Filipino players searching for no-risk gaming opportunities often look for...
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2.1KBeachFREE Sandcastle Building Lessons Begin May 24th
Attention sandcastle builders! Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro. Visitors...
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1.3KBeachFree 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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1.8KDowntown“I am, He Said -Celebrating Neil Diamond”
The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “I am, He Said -Celebrating Neil Diamond” April 12 The Grand 1894 Opera House proudly welcomes...
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1.7KDowntownSmarty 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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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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5.7KDowntownFirst 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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8.0KBeachWhat 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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14.7KBeachSix 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...
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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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46.0KBeachTree 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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9.1KBeachOutdoor 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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4.0KLocals' FavoritesPAWS Gala Postponed benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society
Galveston Island Humane Society Reschedules 20th Annual Paws Gala – Date To Be Determined UPDATE: The 20th Annual PAWS Gala – “Deep...
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FREE Events & Stuff to Do in #galveston
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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8.5KFamilyGalveston 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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4.0KDowntownJune 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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4.7KDowntownFun, Historic & Haunted Tours of the Island
There’s a lot to see on Galveston Island! Check out these fun tours of this beautiful island:
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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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13.2KDowntownHendley Market: Oddities, Intrigue, and Fun for All
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost One stretch of The Strand is somehow different than the others. Between 20th and 21st...
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19.3KBeachDolphins, Dolphins Everywhere
By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...
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17.9KBeachHorseback Riding Along the Texas Gulf Coast
Mark a Bucket Item Off Your List: Ride a Horse on the Beach You can mark “Take a horseback ride along the...
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5.3KBeachGet 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....
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6.7KMusicHamilton 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...
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11.2KBeachTop 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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6.4KBeachThere’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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3.7KMore To DoGalveston Women’s Conference rescheduled for Oct. 8th
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled the 13th Annual Galveston Women’s Conference to October 8th, 2020, as a part of...
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6.3KDowntownA 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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7.2KFamilyGHF Continues Cool Virtual Events
Although Galveston Historical Foundation won’t be holding its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour this year, the foundation isn’t leaving its annual celebration...
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3.8KBeachHow 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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33.7KFamilyGalveston Fun Maps
Click a Galveston Island, TX map below to see a larger version. Copyright 2019 Island Guide Magazine Add your business for...
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5.5KMusicConcerts & 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...
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5.6KLocals' FavoritesBook 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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17.7KMusicThe 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...
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8.1KBeachBeach & 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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8.9KDowntownBoots: 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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7.3KMore To DoMother, Singer, Songwriter: Heather Little
Heather Little: Living A Real Life By Johnny Griffith Life is simultaneously many things at once: messy, beautiful, challenging, spontaneous, surprising. The...
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14.7KFoodDive Into A Mexican Breakfast: A Few Places You’ve Probably Never Heard About
By Sissie Coomes Ahh, breakfast, our favorite meal of the day. Something about it brings a sense of satisfaction and a great...
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7.9KFoodPizza Galore on Galveston Island
Pizza is Our Favorite Food Group, No Really! Pizza. The one food that basically everyone on earth can agree is simply the...
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3.6KBeach5 New Reasons to Visit Galveston Island
Schlitterbahn’s New 8-Story Water Slide, Babe’s Beach Expansion Among Reasons to Head to Galveston This Summer You don’t need a real reason to head...
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16.6KBeach5 Things To Do On Galveston Island Without Hitting The Beach
Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re not a sand-between-your-toes...
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7.1KBeachNew Eight Story Space Theme Ride To Open At Schlitterbahn
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island is adding a new multi-million dollar set of slides that are the first of its kind – they are...
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11.9KBeachGet a Bird’s-Eye View of Galveston Island 2 Ways
Although strolling along the Seawall and lounging on a sandy beach are some of the best ways to enjoy Galveston’s coastal charm,...
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4.0KLocals' Favorites5 Reasons To Support The Local Businesses of Galveston Island
Galveston Island is a unique community that is rich in arts and culture, family-friendly events, and local businesses that benefit from and...
