All posts tagged "Galveston"

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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Artist Boat: Come Explore the Blue Waters

Artist Boat is a non-profit organization providing hands-on, minds-on, and feet-in experiential learning for people of all ages through Eco-Art Programs that...

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Galveston Island Live Music Guide

Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend

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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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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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Festivals

Aug. 31st-Sept. 1st: Brewmasters Craft Beer Fest, Hoppiness Happiness

This Gulf Coast beer festival draws enthusiasts for sun, fun, and samplings of more than 400 regional and international craft beers. Toast...

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Free Things to Do

Beaches: From East to West, A Tour of Galveston’s Sandy Shores

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The 32-mile long barrier island known as Galveston is believed to be over 5,000...

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Festivals

Festivals: From Beer to Art, There’s Ton of 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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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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Concerts

August 24th: 50th Anniversary of Woodstock Concert 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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Tours & Dolphins with GHF and Texas Seaport Museum

Other Galveston Historical Foundation events are:

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$1 Gets You All Over the Island on Cool Galveston Trolleys

Getting around on the island is easier than ever these days, and what better way to do so than to ride one...

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More To Do

Celebrate National Rollercoaster Day at 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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Festivals

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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Discount Days & Penguin Encounters at Moody Gardens

Daily (2pm): Colonel Paddlewheel Boat – Live the high-life on an hour-long cruise aboard a replica of an 1800s paddlewheel boat. Dinner...

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

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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A Show For The Whole Family, Including Your Cat: Galveston Arts Center

#catbuttparfait #catbutt #galvestonartscenter #art #artshow #installation Posted by Brian Keith Jones on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Have you ever cleaned up one...

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More To Do

Beach Volleyball – Everyone’s Welcome!

The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association (GCVA) is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast and has been rated the #1...

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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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Bands

Jason Crabtree: Trading Pine Trees For an Island Breeze

For more events, go to By Johnny Griffith Jason Crabtree grew up running around the hills and hollers of East Texas. It...

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My 5 Favorite Breakfasts

By Kimber Fountain Nothing beats a great breakfast, and not just to start your morning. The most versatile of mealtimes is delicious...

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Fun Cooking Classes at Kitchen Chick

The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet kitchen wares and accessories, plus a full schedule of enticing...

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Books

FREE: Let’s Wrap Up the Summer with Rosenberg Library

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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Dive Into A Mexican Breakfast: A Few Places You’ve Probably Never Heard About

By Sissie Coomes Ahh, breakfast, our favorite meal of the day. Something about it brings a sense of satisfaction and a great...

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Events in 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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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....

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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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Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant: Little Island, Big Business

By Kimber Fountain The size and scope of Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant often prompts speculation, leading many locals and visitors alike to assume...

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

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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Art Events to Help You Explore Your Creativity

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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Maceo Spice & Import: The Spicy Side of Legacy

By Terry Card When Concetta Maceo talks about her family business, Maceo Spice & Import, her enthusiasm, and dedication are self-evident. She...

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Artists, Galleries & Museums

Buildings: Architecture as Art, Galveston’s Finest Collection

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost Galveston is home to one of the finest collections of architecture in the United...

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Blogs

Pizza Galore on Galveston Island

Pizza is Our Favorite Food Group, No Really! Pizza. The one food that basically everyone on earth can agree is simply the...

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Galveston Art League Exhibits Joseph C. Henderson in August

The Galveston Art League Gallery is located at 2117A Postoffice St. in Galveston. For more info go to GalvestonArtLeague.com. As a child,...

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Free Sandcastle Building Lessons Every Saturday

Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders, that is. Starting June 1st, 8am-4pm, Galveston will host a free family-friendly event to help beachgoers...

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Books

Book Lovers Events: Signings, Author Meet Ups & More

From book signings to Meet & Greet’s, Galveston offers every Book Lover a lot of fun things to do. Check out...

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Concerts

Galveston Beach Band: FREE Family Fun Every Tuesday

The Galveston Beach Band, founded by Frank Incaprera father, has been providing concerts for over 90 years. Frank, the band leader, has...

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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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GOFM: Goodness Abounds

OkraFest is Galveston’s Own Farmers Market’s annual party where we eat, drink and make merry–all in the name of community, local agriculture...

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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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Statues and Monuments, The Gleanings of Galveston

By Kimber Fountain │ Photos by Christa Schreckengost The history of recorded civilization on Galveston Island spans a mere two hundred years,...

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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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Saltwater Grill: The Heart of a City, The Charm of an Island

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost A very distinct level of sophistication is required to exude limitless elegance without careening down...

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Off the Beaten Path But Worth the Drive: The West End Explored

By Sissie Coomes Sometimes the best places are those that are a tad hard to find. It’s a part of all of...

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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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