weekend – Island Guide Magazine

Do You Wanna Build a . . . Sand Castle? For Free?

Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders, that is. Through August 18th, Galveston is offering free, family-friendly Sandcastle Building Lessons to help beachgoers...

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Featured

July 21st – Houston Cougar Beach Bash Volleyball with GCVA

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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Featured

July 20th: Geoff Fish plus Flow and Flight: Yoga & Beer Pairing at Galveston Island Brewing

Open for Summer Celebrations Galveston Island Brewery (GIB) is a local brewery featuring an on-site taproom showcasing classic beer styles from around...

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Fine Arts

Project S.I.T.: Transforming Benches into Enlightening Art Pieces

By Rob Lucey At 10.3 miles long, the pavement atop the Galveston Seawall is said to be the longest continuous sidewalk in...

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Downtown

Galveston Trolley: Getting Around the Island

Summer is here and the hours of operation for the Galveston Rubber Wheel Trolleys (“Galveston Trolleys”) are 11am-7pm, Monday thru Thursday, and...

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Bands

July 20th-21st: Tejano Knights & Shotgun Road at Bands on the Sand: Music & Fireworks

Moody Gardens Palm Beach will offer some new entertainment and traditional favorites as this popular beach attraction opens for the summer. Guests...

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Downtown

Galveston Tree Sculptures: History and Art Combined in a Self -Guided Tour

On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of powerful wind and...

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Family

Camping Island Style

By Rob Lucey More than 40 million Americans go camping in the United States each year. While campers still hope to...

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Featured

Dolphins, Dolphins Everywhere

By Rachel Delanoix “Every time I see a dolphin I get excited,” says Marlo Landreth, “I point and scream, it could be...

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Family

All Things Water-Based at Sea Scout Base This Summer

At its strategic perch overlooking Offatts Bayou, Sea Scout Base Galveston (SSBG) resembles a five-star hotel beckoning guests to stop in. But...

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Featured

Every Thursday & Sunday: Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

Every Thursday 3-7pm, and Sunday 8am-1pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market is held at The Bryan Gardens. Join the fun in the beautiful...

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Downtown

Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages

By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...

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Downtown

Summer Events: FREE Fireworks Show Sundays

Millions of visitors flock to Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches every summer, but there’s more to celebrate about this island than its...

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Concerts

Pleasure Pier: Movies & Concerts All Summer “Up” & Space Monkeys

Discover New Heights of Fun at Pleasure Pier Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, located at 2501 Seawall Blvd., features family-oriented attractions including...