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191FamilyThe 2022 Galveston Island Beach Revue Returns May 21st
TICKETS JOIN US SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 FOR THE 14th ANNUAL GALVESTON ISLAND BEACH REVUE! Based on Island events from summer seasons...
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436DowntownGalveston Reads Events: “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge
Galveston Reads, a popular volunteer-driven “One Community, One Book” program operating under the organizational umbrella of the Rosenberg Library, provides an opportunity...
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2.9KDowntownSix 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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42.8KFree Things to DoBeaches: 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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191FamilyGalveston Exhibit Celebrates The Fashion Extravagance of Mardi Gras
‘Mardi Gras: Pageantry and Revelry’ When: Jan. 21-March 27 Where: The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St., Galveston Details: $14; 409-632-7685; thebryanmuseum.org Galveston’s Mardi...
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473More To DoGalveston Yearly Festivals: 2022 Announced
2022 Upcoming Festivals Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston Island the perfect place to enjoy festivals year-round. Many festivals celebrate art,...
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299Locals' Favorites2022 Line Up Announced: The Grand 1894 Opera House Continues Excellence
The Grand 1894 Opera House is the premier performing arts theatre in the Gulf Coast region and the official Opera House of...
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81.3KGig GuideGalveston Island Live Music Guide
Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend!
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929DowntownOutdoor 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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891DowntownGalveston Artist Residency: The 2021-2022 Artists in Residence Announced
The Galveston Artist Residency is excited to introduce our 2021-2022 Artists in Residence: Manuel Alejandro Rodríguez-Delgado Jean Shon Andrew Wilson Manuel Alejandro...
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331ChristmasThe Official Blues Brothers Revue Nov. 26th-27th
The Grand’s 2021-2022 Season Continues With The Official Blues Brothers Revue – November 26-27 The Grand 1894 Opera House kicks off the...
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2.8KFamilyGalveston 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...
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3.3KDowntownRosenberg 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,...
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494HistoryRosenberg 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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6.5KLocals' FavoritesGalveston Children’s Museum: Dreaming Becomes a Reality In Many Ways
By Terry Card, Photos by Gina Hickman Brother and sister, seven and five years old respectively, shyly entered the big room holding...
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559Locals' FavoritesAdorable King Penguin Chick Hatched at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens is ringing in the new year with their newest arrival, an adorable King penguin chick that hatched out on New...
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711FamilyFind 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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895More To DoGalveston 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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718More To DoFree AMAZING Online Resources at Rosenberg Library
With over 120 distinct resources to choose from, we have something that’s sure to interest you! Do you need live, online tutoring...
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2.7KFamilyGHF Continues Cool Virtual Events
Although Galveston Historical Foundation won’t be holding its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour this year, the foundation isn’t leaving its annual celebration...
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2.9KFamilyGalveston Fun Maps
Click a Galveston Island, TX map below to see a larger version. Copyright 2019 Island Guide Magazine Add your business for...
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5.4KLocals' FavoritesThe 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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3.9KDowntownThe 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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2.1KLocals' FavoritesBook 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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11.6KDowntownThings 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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3.9KFamilyBeach & Bay Explorations at Galveston State Park
Galveston Island State Park is located on the west end of the island at 14901 FM 3005, Galveston. For more info call...
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1.6KGig GuideGabe Wootton: Will Not Bend The Knee
By Tena Jerger, Charles Toft “Original minds are not distinguished by being the first to see a new thing, but instead by...
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5.3KDowntownGalveston 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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10.6KFoodGalveston 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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5.3KDowntownBoots: 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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4.5KFoodGalveston 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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1.3KMusicJason 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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6.4KDowntownBuildings: 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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15.3KDowntownStatues 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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1.0KFamily5 New Reasons to Visit Galveston Island
Schlitterbahn’s New 8-Story Water Slide, Babe’s Beach Expansion Among Reasons to Head to Galveston This Summer You don’t need a real reason to head...
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4.0KFamilySchlitterbahn Waterparks Thrilling “Infinity Racers” Slides
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston features the most exciting collection of water rides in Texas. Your family will be thrilled by the large collection...
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4.3KFamilyGalveston Naval Museum: Explore Real Live History
There’s a lot going on at the Galveston Naval Museum this month. When you visit the Galveston Naval Museum, you will be...
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11.5KOutdoors5 Things To Do On Galveston Island Without Hitting The Beach
Galveston Island is a beautiful, historic beach destination known for its great weather all year round. But, if you’re not a sand-between-your-toes...
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1.8KFamilyNew Eight Story Space Theme Ride To Open At Schlitterbahn
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island is adding a new multi-million dollar set of slides that are the first of its kind – they are...
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3.2KFamilyGet a Bird’s-Eye View of Galveston Island 2 Ways
Although strolling along the Seawall and lounging on a sandy beach are some of the best ways to enjoy Galveston’s coastal charm,...
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1.1KLocals' Favorites5 Reasons To Support The Local Businesses of Galveston Island
Galveston Island is a unique community that is rich in arts and culture, family-friendly events, and local businesses that benefit from and...
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1.1KMore To DoDressing, Dressing, Who’s Got the Dressing?
By Gini Rainey I just thought life couldn’t get more hectic last month. I was terribly wrong. So once again my Guest...
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11.6KOutdoorsGalveston’s Fantastic Bird Migration
By Jim Stevenson At the beginning of February, when thoughts are cluttered with Super Bowl, taxes and that special person on Valentine’s...
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5.5KDowntownRiondo’s Italian Ristorante: An Inspired Revival of Classic Dining
By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost For seventeen years, the lower west half of the historic and monumental Hutchings and Sealy...
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3.0KDowntownThis Art Will Capture Your Soul: René Wiley Gallery
Painting Her Soul By Terry Card What makes the René Wiley Gallery successful? Located at Postoffice Street and 22nd, Galveston’s renowned attraction,...
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2.1KMore To DoThe Art of Poetry with John Harn
Art of Poetry at GAC With Poet John Harn Every Thursday through-September 13th, 5:30-7pm, this ongoing workshop with poet John Harn is...
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2.4KFoodNothing Like It Before: Beef Jerkey Outlet
Beef Jerky Outlet: Exquisite Quality and Taste Combined By Terry Card Quality and taste defines the difference between jerky purchased at the...
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7.2KMusicZak Perry: A Gentle Soul with A Tough Determination to Succeed
Zak Perry started playing music when he was in high school, but this wasn’t exactly a new concept for him. Zak’s mother...
