Galveston Island Guide
All posts tagged "things to do"
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1.4KArtists, Galleries & MuseumsBryan Museum: June 29th, Hands-On History Festival
At Bryan Museum: Texas-Themed Quilts, Wine & History Festival At The Bryan The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans...
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549FamilyJune 22nd: FREE Movie Shown on the Sails of Elissa, “Finest Hour”
June 22nd, July 13th, 27th, August 10th, 24th (9am) – Marine Biology Tour provides participants with a hands-on opportunity to observe dolphins...
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219ConcertsJuly 6th: FREE Movie, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” at Saengerfest Park
With beautiful weather and longer days, families are spending more and more time outdoors. Saengerfest Park, located in the heart of Downtown...
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973BooksFREE: Cool Fun This Summer at 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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180FamilyArtist Boat: FREE Bucket Brigade & Kayak Tours
Bucket Brigade: FREE Interpretive Beach Tours Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours are FREE for the public, last approximately 45 minutes, and are...
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3.7KConcertsJune 28th: Jeanne Robertson on Stage at The Grand
Jeanne Robertson: Rocking Humor Tour Friday, June 28th (8pm) and Saturday, June 29th (4pm) At 75 years young, Jeanne Robertson continues to...
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1.7KDowntownJune 22nd: Harbors Over Highways at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is a music venue that supports live, original music and is located at 413 20th St., in Downtown...
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170FoodJune: Summer Cooking Classes & Summer Camps at Kitchen Chick
Kids Summer Cooking Camps At The Kitchen Chick This Month The Kitchen Chick, Downtown Galveston’s charming boutique kitchen shop, offers specialty gourmet...
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77FamilyGhost Bus Tours: A Unique Galveston Experience
Use discount code ISLE20! Join a fun and totally cool tour with Galveston Ghost Tours! Several different tours are available… Walking Historic...
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83DowntownSign Up Now: GAC Summer Clay Camps with Pat Johnson
Award-winning figurative ceramicist Pat Johnson is returning to Galveston for the fourth summer in a row to teach clay camps at Galveston...
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8Family5 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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126FamilyJuly 21st, Free Fun Family Beach Competitions
Family fun is taking on a new meaning this spring and summer at Stewart Beach, located at 6th Street and Seawall Blvd.,...
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180FamilySummer Camp Registration Begins 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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113FamilySchlitterbahn Waterparks Celebrates Summer Fun
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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2.2KFestivalsGalveston 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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73.2KFeaturedGalveston Island Live Music Guide
Live Music & Concerts on Galveston Island, Texas This Weekend
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35.9KFree Things to DoBeaches: 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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972DowntownFREE! July 13th: “Rigs to Reefs” 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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204BooksGalveston Book Signings: June 15th, “Bad Moon Rising: A Parker McLeod Thriller”
Saturday, June 8th, 3-5pm: “Deco Dames, Demon Rum, and Death: A Jazz Age Mystery” by Ellen Mansoor Collier Galveston Bookshop will host...
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13DowntownJuly 27th: ANOMALY: The Magic of Robby Bennett and Other Curiosities
As seen on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” “ESPN SPORTSCENTER,” and “Inside Edition,” The Magic of Robby Bennett presents a spectacle that combines...
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15More To DoJune 8th: “Oleanders in June” Book Release & Signing
Join in celebrating the release of Whitney Vandiver debut novel, “Oleanders” at Rosenberg Library, 2310 Rosenberg St., Downtown Galveston, 1-3pm. Casey Greene,...
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188DowntownJune Foodie Events: Lunch with the Famous Mr. Bobby
Every Thursday (11am): A Little History and Lunch with Bobby at Hotel Galvez – Take a Hotel Galvez History Tour with guest...
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160Artists, Galleries & MuseumsFrom the HeART: ArtTALK & ArtWalk This Month
From the HeArt is located at 2111 Postoffice St., in Downtown Galveston. From the HeART Gallery (FTHG) has a ton of fun...
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215Artists, Galleries & MuseumsG. Lee Gallery: Kelly Halbach’s Wearables Trunk Show
G.Lee Gallery is located at 2217 Strand, Suite 107-B in Downtown Galveston. For more info call (409)370-7350 or go to gleegallery.net. Lee...
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3.7KMore To Do5K’s, Half & Full Marathons plus Bike Rides
August 17th: Galveston Sand Crab 5K, 10K, and Kid’s Beach Mile – Start and finish at East Beach in Apffel Park. Run...
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100FamilyPalm Beach Now Open with Bands on the Sand and Fireworks
School is winding down and the summer fun is heating up at Moody Gardens. Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd....
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304Gig GuideTake Dad to the Pier for Father’s Day
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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1.9KFamilyBeachcombing, Hikes & More at Galveston State Park in May
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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176DowntownJune 8th: KiFest Kids International Festival
June 8th (1-5pm): KiFest Kids International Festival – The Kids International Festival is a family-oriented event that provides a place to gather...
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542FamilyMoody Gardens: Bands on the Sand & Fireworks This Weekend
Moody Gardens is located at 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston. For more info or tickets go to moodygardens.com. Palm Beach reopens on...
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43FamilyNew 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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2.2KFamilyTours & Camps at Galveston Naval Museum
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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2.4KFoodGalveston’s Own Farmers Market: June 9th, Bike Safety & Fun
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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73DowntownTexas Scuba Adventures Opens Downtown
Texas Scuba Adventures is new in town and opened Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 in their new location in Downtown Galveston. Located at...
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110FamilyGet 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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525DowntownAll 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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99HistoryWomen’s Conference featuring Former First Lady Laura Bush
May 9th (8:30am-5pm) The Galveston Women’s Conference is a day-long educational event to celebrate women, inspire women, and motivate women to strive...
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96Blogs5 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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8.2KDowntownThings 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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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...
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3.8KDowntownBoots: 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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359The Cookbook JunkieDressing, 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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6.7KFoodGalveston 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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459DowntownSix 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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322FamilyGalveston’s Got Talent Is Here
“Galveston’s Got Talent” Competition Begins Beginning September 11th at 8pm on Tuesdays the “Galveston’s Got Talent” Competition kicks off with karaoke afterwards....
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8.7KOutdoorsGalveston’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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3.8KFoodRiondo’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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3.4KDowntownGalveston 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...
