All posts tagged "Galveston Island"

This Weekend Dec. 3rd-5th: Dickens On The Strand

Galveston’s World-Famous Victorian Holiday Festival Returns! Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 48th annual...

Moody Gardens Presents Lone Star Circus’ All-New Cirque Joyeux Holiday Show

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center announces an all-new one-of-a-kind holiday show...

The Temptations Come to The Grand Dec. 17-18

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS THE TEMPTATIONS, DECEMBER 17-18 The Grand proudly presents the multi, award-winning superstars of soul – The Temptations,...

Dec. 3-4: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at The Grand

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, DECEMBER 3-4 In conjunction with the annual Dickens on the Strand Festival,...

41st Annual ABC13 “Share Your Holidays” Food Drive Begins

41st ANNUAL ABC13 “SHARE YOUR HOLIDAYS” FOOD DRIVE SET FOR DECEMBER 1st – EXPANDS TO TWO DROP OFF LOCATIONS  IN GALVESTON COUNTY This...

Artist Boat Announces 2021 Winter Camps

  Float the Boat 2021 Tickets are now available for Float the Boat 2021! Get your tickets before it’s sold out! Less...

Moody Gardens Holiday In The Gardens Celebrates 20 Years Of Festival Of Lights

Holiday in the Gardens will brighten the holiday season with more light displays for guests at Moody Gardens Festival of Lights. Holiday...

“The Nutcracker” Ballet Dec. 11-12

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, DECEMBER 11-12 The annual holiday favorite that delights audiences of all ages – City...

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...

Food Drive Thursdays Returns: Receive 2 for 1 Admission

FOOD DRIVE THURSDAYS RETURN TO MOODY GARDENS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Guests Can Help Local Food Banks and Receive 2 for 1 Admission...

This Week at GOFM: Goodies Abound

by=random&container_html=center’] What’s at Market & GOFM To-Go: 11/21/21 Don’t miss signing up for this Friday’s virtual cooking class with Alicia from The...

At GAC: CEsferas Perdidas: Sean Johnston, Justin Parr, and friends Opens Nov. 27th

Galveston Arts Center is located at 2127 Strand, Downtown Galveston, TX 77550 P: 409.763.2403 – Admission is always free. Open Wednesday –...

Galveston Artist Residency: The 2021-2022 Artists in Residence Announced

The Galveston Artist Residency is excited to introduce our 2021-2022 Artists in Residence: Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado Jean Shon Andrew Wilson Manuel Alejandro...

The Official Blues Brothers Revue Nov. 26th-27th

The Grand’s 2021-2022 Season Continues With The Official Blues Brothers Revue – November 26-27 The Grand 1894 Opera House kicks off the...

PAWS 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...

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...

Galveston Island Live Music Guide

Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend!   

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...

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:

Project S.I.T.: Transforming Benches into Enlightening Art Pieces

By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...

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...

Save the Locals Free Concerts All Summer Long

Irene Antonia Diane Reece: Opening June 5th at Galveston Arts Center

  On view June 5 – August 22, 2021 in the 1878 & Brown Foundation Gallery Irene Antonia Diane Reece: Opening June...

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,...

June 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...

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....

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...

Fun, Historic & Haunted Tours of the Island

There’s a lot to see on Galveston Island! Check out these fun tours of this beautiful island:

Rosenberg Library April Treasure: Murder and Mystery at Guzzi’s Store

During the late 19th century, Vincent Guzzi opened a grocery store at the northeast corner of Market and 8th Street in Galveston. ...

March Treasure at Rosenberg Library: Maria C. Kimball

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Rosenberg Library will celebrate the legacy of Galveston artist Maria Cage Kimball.  Kimball is...

$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...

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...

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...

The Cool & Totally Fun “Views, Brews & ‘Tails” Tour

When on vacation, who doesn’t want to sip an ice-cold beer or cocktail while enjoying the views from a great patio? With...

Hendley 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...

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...

Sign Up for Summer Camps NOW 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. But...

Dolphins, Dolphins Everywhere

By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...

Horseback 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...

Murdochs: Galveston’s Oldest and Best Loved Gift Shop

By Kimber Fountain Few names embody the “Spirit of the Island” like that of one of Galveston’s oldest institutions, Murdochs. Just like...

The Bryan Museum Presents “Galveston’s Mardi Gras: A Retrospective” Exhibit

“Galveston’s Mardi Gras: A Retrospective” on Exhibit at Bryan Museum The Bryan Museum is thrilled to announce a special exhibition in collaboration...

Turtles About Town: Social Distancing Exploring Art

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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...

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....

Explore Your Creativity with a Workshop

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

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...

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. ...

Top 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...