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June 26th: Country Music Legend “Ray Benson” at The Grand

  Coming to The Grand is country-music legend Ray Benson, for a unique solo acoustic concert on Saturday, June 26, with performances...

7 Ways to Have the Best Summer Ever in 2021

The bright, shining Texas summer sun rises over the rolling waves of an inviting beach. Squawking seagulls fill the air with their...

Summer 2021: A Road Trip To Remember To Moody Gardens

Summer 2021: A Road Trip To Remember To Moody Gardens An Island Getaway with a Rainforest, Beach, Camps, Dinner Cruises, Titanosaurs, Great...

Save the Locals Free Concerts All Summer Long

Free Beach Family Challenges Begin July 11th

Stewart Beach Offers Gigantic Obstacles, Games Giant battleships, huge bean bags, and limbo showdowns are coming to Stewart Beach for the return...

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,...

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...

A Legend In American Comedy: Yakov Smirnoff, July 17th

Yakov Smirnoff – a true legend in American comedy – will make his debut on The Grand’s stage Saturday, July 17 at...

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...

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...

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....

Take Action to Save the Islands, Wetlands and Coastal Praires

As we think about World Oceans Day and what to do to celebrate the ocean, what do we think about “celebrating”? Science...

Marine Debris Art Contest for World Oceans Day Festival on June 12th

Have Fun, Make a Difference at World Ocean Day 2021! Artists and ocean-lovers of all ages can submit pieces to display at...

FREE Events & Stuff to Doin #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...

Artist Boat: Coastal Heritage Preserve Opens, Kayak Tours & Summer Camp Registration

Coastal Heritage Preserve Opens Daily for Birders & Nature Lovers Thru May 23rd! Calling all birders, photographers, artists & nature enthusiasts! We...

On Exhibit at GAC: Heyd Fontenot, “Sacred Order of Eternal Wounds”

(Above: Heyd Fontenot – Triple Diamond DoubleMask Double Minotaur (detail), 2020, Latex paint on scenic muslin, 10’ x 14’) On view April...

Galveston Island Live Music Guide

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

Upcoming 5K’s: 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....

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...

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...

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:

Super Fun Spring Festivals in Galveston

Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston Island the perfect place to enjoy festivals year-round. Many festivals celebrate art, music, film, food,...

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:

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. ...

Galveston Artist Residency: Call for Applications

The Galveston Artist Residency is now accepting applications for our 2021 – 2022 residency year! Click here for more information. GAR awards three artist-in-residence...

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...

$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...

February Treasure at Rosenberg Library: Bettie Brown’s 1902 Transatlantic Voyage

During the month of March, Rosenberg Library will exhibit an assortment of travel souvenirs collected by Galveston resident Bettie Brown during her...

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...

This Week at GOFM: Goodies Abound

by=random&container_html=center’] View this email in your browser GOFM To-Go is Open! Shop the market Here’s the lineup on the store this week:...

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...

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...

2021 Day Sails for Elissa Announced

No time in Galveston is complete without a visit to our historic sites. From the Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA,...

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...

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 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...

Find your Perfect Spot at Galveston Island This Weekend

AlbatrossBar  –   815 21st St.,Galveston   –   409-765-5778 Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches are wide open and a great way to beat the...

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...

Galveston 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...