All posts tagged "weekend"

The Ultra Cool 2020 ArtoberFEST begins Oct. 17th!

HOSTED BY THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE, 23rd ANNUAL ARTOBERFEST – DEBUTS AS VIRTUAL EVENT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 THROUGH Sponsored by The Grand...

Fun Spooky & Historical October Events

Galveston Island’s history is legendary. Check out these events that delve into the history of our Island:

Galveston Artist Residency Introduces the 2020-2021 Artists in Residence

The Galveston Artist Residency is excited to introduce our 2020-2021 Artists in Residence: Ian Gerson Everest Pipkin Katelyn Turner   Ian Gerson is...

Salvation Army Angel Tree Registration Begins

Angel Tree registration for Galveston County families seeking Christmas assistance for their children 12 and younger be in Galveston at the Center...

Moody Gardens Offers Safe and Joyful Celebration at Holiday in the Gardens

MOODY GARDENS OFFERS SAFE AND JOYFUL CELEBRATION AT HOLIDAY IN THE GARDENS In a year that has been anything but traditional, guests...

The Christmas Holiday’s Are Quickly Upon Us

Upcoming 5K’s: Runs, Walks & More

For more events, check out the entire… Galveston Island offers year-round 5K’s, Fun Runs, 10K’s, Half Marathons, Marathons Biking events and more....

Let’s Party! 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...

Galveston Children’s Museum Reopens

We told you to stay away – now it’s time to play! We are thrilled to invite you back to explore and...

Rosenberg Library: Super Fall FUN Events

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...

Fun Festivals This Fall in Galveston

Sunny days and mild nights make Galveston Island the perfect place to enjoy festivals year-round. Many festivals celebrate art, music, film, food,...

BOOK REVIEW: Double Whammy by Gretchen Archer

By Gini Rainey So, when was the last time you picked up a great mystery novel and read through it in nearly...

“Watching Paint Dry” by Will Henry on Exhibit at Galveston Arts Center

Galveston Arts Center (GAC) currently has three solo exhibitions on view by Will Henry, Katy Heinlein, and Xochi Solis. The galleries are...

The Cool & Totally Fun “Views, Brews & ‘Tails” Tour

When on vacation, who doesn’t want to sip an ice-cold beer or cocktail while enjoying the views from a great patio? With...

Artist Boat: Kayak Tours & Beautify the Bucket Deadline Extended

NEW CONTACT INFO! Artist Boat has new contact info: Mailing address: P.O Box 16019, Galveston, TX 77552 Physical location: 13330 Settegast Road,...

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...

Tree Sculptures: History and Art Combined

Galveston Tree Sculptures On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of...

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...

Bryan Museum: Safe & Fun COVID-19 Activities

The Bryan Museum is located in the historic Galveston Orphans Home at 1315 21st St. in Galveston. Tours are given (no reservations...

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...

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...

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...

How to Spread Your Wings on Galveston Island

by Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau A Traveler’s Guide to Visiting Galveston while Social Distancing Imagine yourself coming over the causeway onto...

Book Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens

By Gini Rainey Imagine, if you will, a shack in the middle of the backwater marshes of the Atlantic Ocean in North...

“Galveston Guide” – Download the new FREE, Totally Cool App!

Bored? Looking for something to do? Download the FREE, totally cool new App “Galveston Guide”! “Galveston Guide” is a FREE events app...

Book Review: “The Orphan’s Tale” by Pam Jenoff

by Gini Rainey Note to Self: when times are different and strangely sad, as the Shelter In Place time for COVID-19 have...

What’s Open in Galveston?

Frequently Asked Questions Wondering what is open and what the rules are in #galveston these days? Here are some answers to the...

New This Week at GOFM To-Go Now

GOFM has a responsibility to do all we can to support our vendors AND public health. During this time of essential self-isolation,...

Concerts & Music Events Island Style

  For more concerts, click Galveston Island Guide’s… Galveston hosts a ton of concerts from the small intimate settings in bars and...

Online Learning Resources Plentiful in Galveston

By Mary Beth Bassett is the public relations coordinator for the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Park Board of Trustees....

Treasure of the Month: “The Galveston City Party”

April 2020 Treasure of the Month: During the early decades of the 20th century, several local political parties including the Popular Party,...

Historic Photos Now Offered from Rosenberg Library

You can order digital photo scans from the Galveston and Texas History Center’s archives from home! Any image that you see in...

Creative Activities for All Ages To Do At Home

If you’ve got kids stuck at home bored out of their minds, this list of fun drawing tutorials might help. Perfect for...

We Could All Use A Laugh Right Now!

By Gini Rainey One Hairy Knee – Amy Arndt The feeling I kept getting while reading Ms. Arndt’s book was “this could...

Family Fun on 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....

At The Grand: Remaining 2020 Season Cancelled

The Grand 1894 Opera House is located at 2020 Postoffice St. in Galveston’s Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District. The remaining 2020 has...

$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...

Kevin Anthony: “45 Southbound” The Road Back Home

params=’groups=102&limit=1&orderby=random&container_html=center’] By Kimber Fountain I met Kevin Anthony on a sunny day outside Mod Coffee Shop, and admittedly I did not recognize...

Hamilton Loomis: It’s “Everything I’ve Ever Wanted”

“It’s “Everything I’ve Ever Wanted,” All the Way Down Deep in My Soul: The Energetic & Rockin’ Hamilton Loomis Galveston Native Hamilton...

Brandon McDermott Band: Keeping It “Texas County” Real

Galveston favorite, Brandon McDermott Band will be playing around the island in the next few months. If you haven’t had the chance...

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:

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...

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...

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...

Ready, Set, Read!

  By Gini Rainey  I don’t know about the rest of the world, but 2019 proved to be very challenging for me...

Galveston Art League Exhibits Special Art

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

Just in Time for Hurricane Season

By Gini Rainey “Oleanders in June: A Novel” by Whitney Vandiver If you haven’t picked up and read a copy of this...

5 Breweries to Visit if You’re Spending Time in Galveston

Warm weather is creeping in and it’s time to set sights on the next big vacation—spring break! Whether you’re a Texas native...