All posts tagged "things to do"

Miracle Pop Up Bar at Daiquiri Time Out

Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting. With kitschy holiday décor, professionally-developed cocktails and...

It’s An Island Christmas Holidays, Ho Ho Ho!

“The Midtown Men – Holiday Hits” December 17

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “The Midtown Men – Holiday Hits”, December 17 The holiday hits just keep coming to The...

“The Gatlin Brothers – Country & Christmas”, November 26th

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “The Gatlin Brothers – Country & Christmas”, November 26 Don’t miss this opportunity during the Thanksgiving...

Iceland & Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens Soon Opens

Iceland Coming to Life at Moody Gardens as Carvers Add Finishing Touches to “A Caribbean Christmas” Guests Will Take a Cool Dive...

“A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage”, November 19th

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage”, November 19 One of the holiday season’s most popular...

The Holiday Season has Arrived at The Grand 1894 Opera House

  The Grand 1894 Opera House is the premier performing arts theatre in the Gulf Coast region and the official Opera House...

Dec. 2-3: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at The Grand

The Grand 1894 Opera House Presents Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, December 2-3 Don’t miss the opportunity during this holiday season to...

Ice Land A Caribbean Christmas at Moody Gardens Begins Carving

Ice Carvers Arriving At Moody Gardens To Create: Ice Land A Caribbean Christmas A talented team from China arrives to carve two...

A Unique Visit to a Downtown Shop: Mysticatz

Mysticatz is located at 2021 Strand #1, Downtown Galveston. For more info, appointments and more call 409/740-1565. Hours: Thursday thru Saturday: 11:15am – 6:00pm; Sunday: ...

“The Polar Express” at Galveston Railroad Museum Tickets Now on Sale

  Visit the Galveston Railroad Museum to learn the history of the golden age of rail and experience the excitement of bygone...

Galveston Island State Park – Beachside Now Open

After several year’s of work, renovations on the beachside of Galveston Island State Park are finished and the park is open to...

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...

Book Review: “Half Outlaw” by Alex Temblador

By Gini Rainey Writing in a time-shift style, Alex Temblador explores Raquel Warren’s progression of life values from the time her parents...

Book Review: “Torpedoes On The Beach: Boyhood Adventures in Galveston in the Midst of World WarII” by Louis James Frey

  By Gini Rainey Let me begin by saying that while there actually was a torpedo discovered on the Galveston beach in...

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...

Galveston Island Live Music Guide

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

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...

Beaches: 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...

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...

Galveston 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...

The 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...

Galveston 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...

Rosenberg 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,...

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. ...

Galveston 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...

Adorable 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...

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...

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...

Free 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...

GHF 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...

Galveston Fun Maps

  Click a Galveston Island, TX map below to see a larger version. Copyright 2019 Island Guide Magazine Add your business for...

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...

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...

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...

Beach & 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...

Gabe 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

5 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...

Schlitterbahn 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...

Galveston 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...

5 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...