Galveston Island Guide
All posts tagged "weekend"
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22FamilyGIHS Seeking Homemade Recipes For Dog And Cat Treats
BONE appetit! Calling all pet-treat bakers and makers. We need YOUR healthy dog and/or cat treat recipes for an upcoming feature in...
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1.6KFamilyArtist Boat: 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,...
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1.7KArtists, Galleries & Museums“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...
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18FamilyArt for Action: Art For Action – A Cool Virtual Mural Installation
Join the fun at at the first Facebook LIVE virtual event and watch Galveston artist, Gabriel Prusmack, in action as he paints...
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1.6KDowntownSix 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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5.5KMore To DoUpcoming 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....
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26.3KDowntownTree 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...
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220More 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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1.1KDowntownTours & History Explorations: From Spooky to Historical
Galveston Island’s history is legendary. Check out these events that delve into the history of our Island:
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3.2KArtists, Galleries & MuseumsBryan 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...
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158More 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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1.5KDowntownA 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...
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2.2KBooksHave FREE Fun with Rosenberg Library This Summer
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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1.7KFamilyGHF 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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165DowntownHow 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...
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104BooksBook 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...
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1.6KFamily“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...
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126BooksBook 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...
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564Free Things to DoWhat’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...
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3.9KFoodNew 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,...
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1.6KConcertsConcerts & 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...
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148FamilyOnline 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....
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167DowntownTreasure 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,...
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160More To DoHistoric 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...
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172FamilyCreative 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...
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178BooksWe 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...
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3.7KMore To DoFamily 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....
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5.6KConcertsAt 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...
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6.4KDowntown
$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...
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496FamilyCANCELLED: May 15th-16th: Galveston Island Beach Revue
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Galveston Beach Revue! May 15th-16th, the Galveston Island Beach Revue returns! The Galveston Island Beach Revue is held...
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359FestivalsCANCELLED: May 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th: 2020 Historical Homes Tour
THE 46th ANNUAL GALVESTON HISTORIC HOMES TOUR RETURNS MAY 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2020 Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural...
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3.5KBandsKevin 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...
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656MusicHamilton 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...
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2.9KBandsBrandon 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...
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813DowntownEvents 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:
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1.6KFamilySpring Fun Inside the 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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5.1KFoodA 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...
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1.3KBooksBook 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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10.5KDowntownThings 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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322BooksReady, Set, Read!
By Gini Rainey I don’t know about the rest of the world, but 2019 proved to be very challenging for me...
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1.5KArtists, Galleries & MuseumsGalveston 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...
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502BooksJust 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...
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861Blogs5 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...
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9.4KFoodGalveston 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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4.6KDowntownBoots: 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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10.7KFoodMy 5 Favorite Breakfasts
By Kimber Fountain Nothing beats a great breakfast, and not just to start your morning. The most versatile of mealtimes is delicious...
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6.6KFoodDive Into A Mexican Breakfast: A Few Places You’ve Probably Never Heard About
By Sissie Coomes Ahh, breakfast, our favorite meal of the day. Something about it brings a sense of satisfaction and a great...
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7.7KFoodA Better Burger is Bound to Be Beautiful
Based on a recent Facebook (www.facebook.com/galvestonislandguide) survey, we asked you guys to vote for your Locals’ Favorite “Best Burger.” Here is what...
