All posts tagged "Galveston"

Oct. 26th: Happy Birthday ELISSA & Astros Watching Party

TALL SHIP ELISSA CELEBRATES 142nd BIRTHDAY WITH CRAFT BEER TASTING AND ASTROS WATCH PARTY The Official Tall Ship of Texas turns 142...

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Roar on! Lone Star Rally 2019: Oct. 31st-Nov. 3rd

It’s Rally Time! LIVE MUSIC Budweiser Stage Saengerfest Park, 2300 Strand Blvd., Downtown Thursday, October 31st 2pm: The Merle Travis Band 4pm:...

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From Mini Monster Bash to Haunted Tours…It’s Spooky in Galveston

Galveston Island’s ghostly history makes it one of the top destinations in the country for spooky travel, from a haunted historic hotel to...

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Oktoberfest: October 25th-27th

This year’s festival kicks off Friday evening, October 25th from 5-10pm, and continues Saturday, October 26th from 11am-10pm. Galveston’s premier fall festival,...

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The Most Excellent Music at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe This Weekend

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music. It is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown Galveston. For...

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Festivals: Oktoberfest & More Fall Festival Fun

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

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A Segway Haunted Tour of the Island

If ghost tours aren’t adrenaline-inducing enough, embark on a haunted tour via Segway. Spend an hour and a half perusing some of...

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Galveston Island Live Music Guide

Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend

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Tours & History Explorations This Month

Galveston Island’s history is legendary. Check out these events that delve into the history of our Island:

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Things to Do in Galveston on a Rainy Day

By Leah Cast Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re...

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Oct. 26th: Galveston Art League Gala puts the FUN in FUNdraising

Galveston Art League Gala puts the FUN in FUNdraising by Mary Vinnedge You can put your best fun forward at the Galveston...

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Concerts

Oct. 25th: Rob Landes in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” at The Grand

The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. Tickets are available by...

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Halloween

Halloween Fun on Pleasure Pier

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, food venues, and retail shops....

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Galveston Fun Maps

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From Halloween to Island Christmas…The Holday’s Kick Off

How Galveston’s Historic Hotels Celebrate Halloween and the Holidays Ghosts, costumes, Christmas carols, holiday brunches, and gingerbread houses are all on the...

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More To Do

5K’s, Half & Full Marathons plus Bike Rides

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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Free Things to Do

FREE Events & Stuff to Do

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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Bands

The Sound Bar: Karaoke 7 Nights a Week

By Terry Card How is it possible to stay in business in Galveston with so many bars and restaurants? It...

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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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All Aboard the ‘Harborside Express” Every Saturday at Galveston Railroad Museum

Galveston Train Rides Every Saturday! Every Saturday, weather permitting, Galveston Railroad Museum, located at 2602 Sante Fe Place, Downtown Galveston, offers train...

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Downtown Galveston: Art, Concerts, Shopping & More

Downtown Galveston hosts several unique areas to explore: The Stand, Harborside, Postoffice District, and a bunch more. Check out these events...

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

Island ETC Theatre: Now on Stage

ETC is located at 2317 Mechanic St. in Downtown Galveston. For further info, visit islandetc.org or call the theatre box office at...

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History

Enjoy a Glimpse of History with Two Great Galveston Tours

NOAA Ship Oregon II Tour Did you know the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates the nation’s largest fleet of research...

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Christmas

Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign Up Begins

County families of low to moderate income-seeking Christmas assistance for their children 12 and younger has begun in Galveston at The Salvation...

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“Undercover” opening at Galveston Arts Center Oct. 12th

Galveston Arts Center presents “Undercover,” a solo exhibition by Venezuelan-born and Houston-based artist Gerardo Rosales opening Saturday, October 12th, 6-9pm, with artist...

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FREE! October 12th: Family Day at Oil Rig Museum

On the second Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day. Each Family Day focuses on a different theme...

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Bands

Antria Jay: Still Here Fighting On

The pop music world continues to reward spectacle and flashy production, but singer-songwriters who work in the acoustic realm and focus on...

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

“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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Galveston is More Fun When it Rains

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...

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Food

GOFM: Goodness Abounds Every Thursday & Sunday

Every Thursday 3-6pm and Sunday 9am-12 noon (note new summer hours), Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Museum Gardens,...

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Galveston Kindness Project: Intentionally Giving Through Kindness

By Rachel Delanoix A sunny burst of rainbow paint beams a bright welcome from the corner of 22nd and Postoffice St. The...

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Bars

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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Galveston Locals’ Favorite Restaurants

By Sissie Coomes Locals’ favorites! Rambling around the island you are sure to find a plethora of restaurants, bars and local hang outs but these three...

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

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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Keep Cool at Bryan Museum’s Fun Events

The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Tours are given (no reservations...

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Boots: 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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FREE Days at Galveston Children’s Museum

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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More To Do

Mother, 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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Free Things to Do

Bucket Brigade: FREE Interpretive Beach Tours

Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours are free for the public, last approximately 45 minutes, and are offered at Stewart Beach in Galveston....

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Where to Fish All Over Galveston Island, Texas

By Rob Lucey With the smell of saltwater in your nostrils, it’s easy to succumb to the siren call to wet a...

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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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Celebrate the End of Summer Island Style

Labor Day Weekend is the official end of summer and there is no better way to celebrate than at #galveston ‘s beautiful...

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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:

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Galveston Island Brewing: Free Brewery Tours Every Saturday

Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around the world. The tap...

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Beach, Beach Baby: Free to Full Service

It’s Time for Sand Between Your Toes Finding the perfect spot on the beach is sometimes a challenging thing. You have to...

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Turtles About Town: Explore Art All Over the Island

Who doesn’t like turtles? Now, turtle lovers of all ages have the opportunity to see nearly 20 colorful Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle statues...

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