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April 24th: Tickets for Sale NOW for Fairytale Ball with Ali Baba, Sinbad & More

On Saturday, April 24, the 2021 Fairytale Ball will bring Ali Baba, Sinbad, genies, and flying carpets to life for an evening...

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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...

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FREE Events & Stuff to Do for Spring

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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See the Elissa Day Sails Closeup via Seagull II April 12th, 14th, & 17thth

Get your tickets for our harbor tour vessel SEAGULL II as she follows the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA on her annual day...

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Artist Boat: Professional Development, Kayak Tours & Summer Camp Registration

Eco-Art Kayak Adventures Say hello to spring with an Artist Boat kayak tour. Registration is now open for the season! Kayak beautiful...

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History

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. ...

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Rosenberg Library: Super FUN April Events

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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The 2021 Galveston Island Beach Revue Returns May 15th

Based on Island events from summer seasons past like the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Beach Revue was...

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Galveston Homes Tour Returns May 1st-2nd, 8th-9th

Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour....

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Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest Still to Take Place Jan. 16th, 2021

It’s all about the kids this year! Not to fear, the Chili & Beer is here, again! For the past 12 years,...

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Locals’ Favorite Grand Kids Festival Takes Place May 1st

The 25th Anniversary Celebration of The Grand Kids Festival will take center stage in Galveston’s historic downtown Cultural Arts District on Saturday,...

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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...

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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....

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Free Beach Family Challenges Begin May 9th

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

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Galveston: A Socially Distance Coastal Stay Check List

By Melanie Perez One of the best things about escaping to an island is the freedom of being surrounded by nature. With...

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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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Galveston Island Humane Society to Host “Steps for Pets” Fundraiser April 10th

Following a year of canceled events and activities, the Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) is sponsoring a special new Spring event “STEPS...

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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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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 as...

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Galveston Children’s Museum Camps Continue This Weekend

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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Galveston Island Live Music Guide

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

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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...

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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...

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Food

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:...

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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...

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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...

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Food

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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More To Do

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....

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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...

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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...

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History

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,...

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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...

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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...

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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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“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...

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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....

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Experience a Virtual ArtWalk this Fall

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

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Fine Arts

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!

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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...

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Books

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. ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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GIHS Seeking Homemade Recipes For Dog And Cat Treats

BONE appetit! Calling all pet-treat bakers and makers. We need YOUR healthy dog and/or cat treat recipes for an upcoming feature in...

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More To Do

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...

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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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