Back by popular demand, magic buffs won’t want to miss The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show, Thursday through Sunday thru July 4th. Curt’s “Las Vegas Style” show dazzles with illusions and comedic flair. Click here to read more...
Come Fourth and join us in the fun at Galveston’s 4th of July Parade and celebration! This year we are honored to have KPRC-Local 2 Chief Meteorologist, Frank Billingsley, as our Parade Marshall. Click here to read more...
The decadent world of 1930's Berlin comes to life in the Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece, Cabaret. Showtimes Thursday thru Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2:30pm, beginning July 10th. Click here to read more...
Galveston.com Guide to July 4th on Galveston Isle What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with traditional dazzling fireworks, an All-American Parade, magic shows, a long day at the beach, an outdoor concert, and more?
Moody Gardens Announces Star-Studded 2009 Season Incredible magic, dare devil stunts, side splitting comedy, hilarious clowns, and master ventriloquism! Moody Gardens has it all this summer. In conjunction with Island Star Performances, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center has pulled out all the stops to bring a wide array of family-friendly entertainment to Galveston Island all summer long! Tickets for Curt Miller, AGA-BOOM, Circo Comedia, and Kevin Johnson are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.moodytickets.com, by phone at 409-683-4186, or via the Moody Gardens Special Events Box Office located in the lobby of the Moody Gardens Hotel.
Ohana Surf Camp Surfs Back to Isle July 4-5 Billabong Surf Camps presented by Ohana Surf and Skate is Texas surfing at its best. Camps are held throughout the summer at 28th and Seawall. Experience surfing the Ohana way: quality instruction, dynamic curriculum, a safety-first attitude and free surf stuff. Ohana Surf Co presents surfing as a lifestyle, covering water safety, ocean science, environmental awareness surf, etiquette and cultural.
Celebrate American Independence During Annual July 4th Parade in Downtown Galveston Come Fourth and participate in Galveston's 4th of July Parade and Celebration in historic downtown Galveston on Saturday, July 4th. Decorate your bicycle, tricycle, golf cart, skates, horses, wagons, carriages, floats, or any other favorite mode of transportation and join in the parade! Strike up the band and march! Participation in the parade is free and fun for the entire family!
July 4th Fireworks to Dazzle Over the Gulf Galveston Island will celebrate American independence with a spectacular 4th of July fireworks display over the Gulf at 37th & Seawall. Don't miss this wonderful annual event. The fun begins at 9:15pm.
Galveston's Colonel Paddlewheeler to Host Dinner Cruise July 4th Eat well, dance all night long, and enjoy fresh night breezes on an authentic replica of an 1800-style paddlewheeler around Galveston's Offatts Bayou. The three-hour Colonel Paddlewheel Boat ride will sail at 7pm, and will feature nonstop dancing with a live DJ, a dinner buffet and a full-service cash bar.
Texas A&M Sea Camp for Ages 10-12, "Adventures in Marine Biology," Coming July 5-11 This very special Sea Camp offers a host of daily activities that include events like touring a sea turtle head start facility, exploring a sea marsh, seining along the beach, viewing a live oyster reef, collecting and identifying shells, dissecting fish, and learning about the importance of keeping our beaches clean.
Artist Boat to Paddle Galveston Island State Park July 5th The Galveston Island State Park offers paddlers access to one of Galveston's premier ecological and historical jewels. Witness herons and pelicans flying overhead, travel back in time to when the Karankawas made Galveston Island their winter home, and discover how restoration scientists have restored wetlands and fisheries. This 1,200-acre state park hosts many examples of barrier island habitats explored easily from the beach or by walking trails.
Texas A&M Sea Camp for Ages 10-12, "Sharks and More," Coming July 5-11 Have you ever wanted to know more about sharks? What about the difference between them and other types of fish, or what about learning the truth behind shark attacks? Well, here is an opportunity for you to do just that! "Sharks and More" is an adventure into the amazing world of sharks, rays, and more. You will have the opportunity to view live sharks at an aquarium, and identify sharks based on their teeth. You will also get to dissect your own shark and compare it to a bony fish to see what is different. Then try to pick fact from fiction when you learn the history of sharks and rays. Like sharks? You'll love "Sharks and More!"
Texas A&M Sea Camp for Ages 12-15, "Coastal Ecology," Coming July 5-11 Learn about the marine ecology of the Galveston Bay area during this unforgettable Sea Camp, brought to you by Texas A&M at Galveston. Explore the sandy beach, salt marsh, jetty, and bay ecosystems. Have fun bird watching, swimming, and dissecting sharks and turtles. Experience what it is like to be a marine biologist for a day while working behind-the-scenes of the Aquarium at Moody Gardens. Go dolphin watching on a cruise across Galveston Bay, and fish for flounder or trout.
Texas A&M Sea Camp for Ages 13-18, "Coastal Photography: Advanced Digital," Coming July 5-11 Texas A&M will host a variety of Sea Camps this summer geared to teach campers all about photography. This camp? Using your digital camera, learn how to "see photographs." Learn about the ideal time of day to take pictures referred to as the "golden hour." Frame scenes using "the rule of thirds." Shoot special effects and ghost-like images. Receive tips on how to approach and photograph coastal birds without scaring them. Shoot a studio portrait with professional lighting equipment. Participate in fun photographic treasure hunts along the Historic Strand. Feature photo excursions at the best locations in Galveston including: the Harbor, the beach, Pier 19 shrimp boats, the Railroad Museum, the 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, Beachtown, Evia and Moody Gardens. Make a greeting card and CD jacket cover. Visit an art gallery. Manipulate your digital photos. Produce your own mini portfolio. Finish the week with an art exhibit of your best images at the auditorium.
Moody Gardens Golf Camp, for ages 6-14, Slated for July 6-8 Now is the time to get your child into a fun, healthy hobby they can enjoy and embrace for their whole lives. Don't miss the Moody Gardens Golf Camp, where kids will enjoy 12 hours of professional golf instruction featuring swing basics for putting, chipping, and the full swing; an introduction and review of rules & etiquette; and lots of fun-based golf learning games.
Galveston Summer Band Concert at Sealy Pavilion Tuesday, July 7th Don't miss Galveston Summer Band Concerts, every Tuesday this summer at Sealy Gazebo. The band will perform patriotic, big band, Latin, Broadway, rock and classic music in quick numbers to keep toes tapping and children dancing. This is a Galveston tradition that dates to 1928, and a perfect way to spend a summer evening on the Island.
Ohana Surf Camp Surfs Back to Isle July 7-9 Billabong Surf Camps presented by Ohana Surf and Skate is Texas surfing at its best. Camps are held throughout the summer at 28th and Seawall. Experience surfing the Ohana way: quality instruction, dynamic curriculum, a safety-first attitude and free surf stuff. Ohana Surf Co presents surfing as a lifestyle, covering water safety, ocean science, environmental awareness surf, etiquette and cultural.
Artist Boat to Paddle Armand Bayou July 10th Armand Bayou Coastal Preserve is the largest urban park in the United States and is only a 30-minute drive from Galveston Island. Twenty-two similar bayous feed into Galveston Bay flowing behind Galveston Island into west bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. Mysterious pathways delight moonlight and daylight paddlers as no motorized vessels are allowed on Armand Bayou. This haven for wildlife should not be missed for those wishing to explore the estuary from the freshwater to saltwater environments.
"Cabaret" at Galveston's ETC Theatre July 10th thru August 8th "No use sitting alone in your room, come hear the music play!" The decadent world of 1930's Berlin comes to life in this Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece. CABARET follows an English nightclub singer, an American writer, a German landlady, and a Jewish shopkeeper who find their destinies linked and their futures uncertain on the eve of the Third Reich. Sometimes defiant and melancholy, and at other times brazen and gleeful, CABARET sizzles with show-stopping songs, which include "Willkommen," "Maybe This Time," "Money," "Don't Tell Mama," and, of course, the explosive title tune. Showtimes Thursday thru Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 2:30pm.
Ohana Surf Camp Surfs Back to Isle July 11-12 Billabong Surf Camps presented by Ohana Surf and Skate is Texas surfing at its best. Camps are held throughout the summer at 28th and Seawall. Experience surfing the Ohana way: quality instruction, dynamic curriculum, a safety-first attitude and free surf stuff. Ohana Surf Co presents surfing as a lifestyle, covering water safety, ocean science, environmental awareness surf, etiquette and cultural.
Birding 101 Soars Back to Moody Gardens July 11th Galveston is home to hundreds of species of birds. Egrets, herons, ducks, hawks and gulls are a few who spend time on the Island. Those interested in learning more about area birds are invited to Moody Gardens for Birding 101. Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life in the area.
Galveston Island State Park Offers Family Fishing Clinic July 11th The public is invited to take part in a free Family Fishing Clinic at Galveston Island State Park.
Trained and knowledgeable TPWD staff and volunteers will instruct in fish types and fishing regulations, selecting, handling and tying of tackle, and casting techniques and safety. After the instructions are completed, participants will get to practice actually fishing in the pond stocked with red fish. All fishing gear, tackle and bait will be provided. After the fishing every child participant will receive a prize of fishing gear or tackle box.
ArtWalk Returns to Galveston Island Saturday, July 11th For over twenty years, the Galveston Arts Center has produced ArtWalk on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district. Now spreading to other parts of the island, ArtWalk occurs approximately every six weeks in existing commercial galleries, non-profit arts spaces, restaurants and retail shops. One of the Galveston Arts Center's largest programs, ArtWalk promotes visual art and artists, offers alternative places to see and learn about art, and welcomes visitors to the island's flourishing art community.
Texas A&M Sea Camp for Ages 10-12, "Adventures in Marine Biology," Coming July 12-18 This very special Sea Camp offers a host of daily activities that include events like touring a sea turtle head start facility, exploring a sea marsh, seining along the beach, viewing a live oyster reef, collecting and identifying shells, dissecting fish, and learning about the importance of keeping our beaches clean.
Texas A&M Sea Camp for Ages 12-15, "Coastal Ecology," Coming July 12-18 Learn about the marine ecology of the Galveston Bay area during this unforgettable Sea Camp, brought to you by Texas A&M at Galveston. Explore the sandy beach, salt marsh, jetty, and bay ecosystems. Have fun bird watching, swimming, and dissecting sharks and turtles. Experience what it is like to be a marine biologist for a day while working behind-the-scenes of the Aquarium at Moody Gardens. Go dolphin watching on a cruise across Galveston Bay, and fish for flounder or trout.
Texas A&M Sea Camp for Ages 15-18, "Marine Mammal Workshop," Coming July 12-18 Marine Mammal Sea Camp was designed not only to begin to prepare young adults for careers in marine mammalogy, but also to familiarize them with the ecological importance of this diverse group of animals. The idea is not to convince campers to become marine mammal scientists, but to inform them about the opportunities this field has to offer. This camp is not for everyone, but for those truly interested in marine mammals. Campers will receive a broad overview of issues facing marine mammals, while gaining a greater appreciation of their biology. This camp covers a wide range of topics relating to marine mammals from physiology to conservation to behavior. Campers will spend time in the field as well as in the classroom learning about these amazing creatures with the focus being whales and dolphins.
Texas A&M Sea Camp for Ages 13-18, "Coastal Photography: Digital Art," Coming July 12-18 Texas A&M will host a variety of Sea Camps this summer geared to teach campers all about photography. This camp? Campers will look closely at the relationship between art and photography with an emphasis on strong design elements, special effects and color. Campers will sharpen their photographic eye and learn to "see photographs." Campers will take complex scenes and reduce them to their simplest form. Focusing on subjects of interest, campers will produce striking art photographs from common scenes and objects. This photo camp will feature digital photography at the best locations around Galveston Island including the Historic Strand, Shrimp Boats at Pier 19, the Railroad Museum, the Elissa, the beach, a waterfall, the Gulf, Moody Gardens, the Grand 1894 Opera House, Beachtown, Evia and the volcano at the Rainforest Café. Design and mail a greeting card. Design a CD cover. Visit an art gallery. Manipulate your digital photographs. Produce your own photographic portfolio. Finish the week with an art exhibit of your best images at the auditorium. Possibly supply photographic images for the new Sea Camp Photography Website.
Artist Boat to Paddle Galveston Island State Park July 12th The Galveston Island State Park offers paddlers access to one of Galveston's premier ecological and historical jewels. Witness herons and pelicans flying overhead, travel back in time to when the Karankawas made Galveston Island their winter home, and discover how restoration scientists have restored wetlands and fisheries. This 1,200-acre state park hosts many examples of barrier island habitats explored easily from the beach or by walking trails.
Child's Play Day Camp at Moody Mansion July 13-17 Don't miss Child's Play, three sessions of week-long day camps for children ages 8, 9 and 10 at Galveston's Moody Mansion, 2618 Broadway.
The day camp will include activities like "Come Fly with Me"kite-flying, "At-TEA-tude" tea parties, "Car Talk" in the mansion's new car exhibit, "Just Looking" exploration of Galveston, story time with the Rosenberg Library, plus special activities that will vary from week to week.
Ohana Surf Camp Surfs Back to Isle July 14-16 Billabong Surf Camps presented by Ohana Surf and Skate is Texas surfing at its best. Camps are held throughout the summer at 28th and Seawall. Experience surfing the Ohana way: quality instruction, dynamic curriculum, a safety-first attitude and free surf stuff. Ohana Surf Co presents surfing as a lifestyle, covering water safety, ocean science, environmental awareness surf, etiquette and cultural.
Galveston Summer Band Concert at Sealy Pavilion Tuesday, July 14th Don't miss Galveston Summer Band Concerts, every Tuesday this summer at Sealy Gazebo. The band will perform patriotic, big band, Latin, Broadway, rock and classic music in quick numbers to keep toes tapping and children dancing. This is a Galveston tradition that dates to 1928, and a perfect way to spend a summer evening on the Island.
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