Welcome to GalvestonIslandGuide.com‘s Day to Day Big Calendar of fun & cool events and things to do in #galvestontx #galveston!
By DiscoverGalvestonTexas.com So you finally made it to the island and now you want to see it all. There are many fun...
Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown Galveston, is a great place to find free family-friendly fun as the days (slowly)...
FREE Movies on the Beach, presented by the Galveston Park Board, make their debut May 14 and will run through the season...
Artist Boat is hosting a Marine Debris Art Contest, and we would love it if you join us for your chance...
COOL OFF THIS SUMMER AT MOODY GARDENS PALM BEACH AND BEATS ON THE BEACH Guests can enjoy the lazy river, tower...
The Grand 1894 Opera House is the premier performing arts theatre in the Gulf Coast region and the official Opera House...
By Gini Rainey Let me begin by saying that while there actually was a torpedo discovered on the Galveston beach in...
Courtesy of Galveston Convention and Visitors Bureau You’ve waited for your vacation at the beach and now it’s raining…what to do, what...
Visit the Galveston Railroad Museum to learn the history of the golden age of rail and experience the excitement of bygone...
Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend!
Galveston Arts Center is located at 2127 Strand, Downtown Galveston, TX 77550 P: 409.763.2403 – Admission is always free. Open Wednesday –...
Updated: April 30, 2020: The state has issued a directive opening all Texas beaches beginning Friday, May 1 with social distancing recommendations....
By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...
Downtown Galveston hosts several unique areas to explore: The Stand, Harborside, Postoffice District, and a bunch more. Check out these events going...
By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...
Galveston offers a lot of options for fun things to do for the entire family. Check out these events:
For details on The Beaches, Click HERE. By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as...
2022 Upcoming Festivals Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston Island the perfect place to enjoy festivals year-round. Many festivals celebrate art,...
Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...
There are three harbor excursions that allow you to learn about Galveston’s port and, more than likely, see a dolphin or two....
By Gini Rainey My first introduction to Traci Borum was over seven years ago! She had requested that I read and review...
If you’re inkling for a delicious meal overlooking the beach, these restaurants are ready to help you put COVID worries aside and...
The Galveston Artist Residency is excited to introduce our 2021-2022 Artists in Residence: Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado Jean Shon Andrew Wilson Manuel Alejandro...
Galveston is excited to announce the return of the Galveston Island Trolley service on weekends beginning October 1. This will be the...
The Grand’s 2021-2022 Season Continues With The Official Blues Brothers Revue – November 26-27 The Grand 1894 Opera House kicks off the...
Every Saturday! Towering at the head of the Strand, the vast Railroad Museum boasts one of the largest restored railroad collections in...
Galveston Island Humane Society Reschedules 20th Annual Paws Gala – Date To Be Determined UPDATE: The 20th Annual PAWS Gala – “Deep...
There’s nothing better than FREE and Galveston Island offers a ton of FREE things to do! For more events, check out GalvestonIslandGuide.com...
The Galveston Children’s Museum is an Island resource that attracts families and serves the community with fun for children in all areas...
On view June 5 – August 22, 2021 in the 1878 & Brown Foundation Gallery Irene Antonia Diane Reece: Opening June...
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,...
Pictured above: This photo is believed to have been taken at Schmidt’s Garden during Galveston’s 1876 Maifest celebration. During the month of...
As we think about World Oceans Day and what to do to celebrate the ocean, what do we think about “celebrating”? Science...
There’s a lot to see on Galveston Island! Check out these fun tours of this beautiful island:
During the late 19th century, Vincent Guzzi opened a grocery store at the northeast corner of Market and 8th Street in Galveston. ...
The rubber-wheeled trolleys will return on weekends as a fun and convenient way to travel along the Seawall and downtown. The rubber...
During the month of March, Rosenberg Library will exhibit an assortment of travel souvenirs collected by Galveston resident Bettie Brown during her...
By Sissie Coomes When you are at the beach, you either want to be in the sun, shaded under awnings and patios...
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost One stretch of The Strand is somehow different than the others. Between 20th and 21st...
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...
At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Star Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in. But...
By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...
Mark a Bucket Item Off Your List: Ride a Horse on the Beach You can mark “Take a horseback ride along the...
By Kimber Fountain Few names embody the “Spirit of the Island” like that of one of Galveston’s oldest institutions, Murdochs. Just like...
Has boredom set in yet? Why not get out of the house and take a self-guided tour and get some fresh air....
Discover your inner artist by taking a fun class on the island! These are for all ages and all experience levels!
“It’s “Everything I’ve Ever Wanted,” All the Way Down Deep in My Soul: The Energetic & Rockin’ Hamilton Loomis Galveston Native Hamilton...