One of the Island's most beloved events returns this weekend! Yaga's Children's Fund presents the 16th annual Wild Game Cookoff & Barbecue, benefiting Galveston County children's charities.
The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host the Texas Junior Beach Open USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier, Saturday, May 19th. This event is one of the largest in the entire country, so don't miss the fun! Click here to read more...
Market on The Strand returns Saturday, May 19th, at Saengerfest Park. This festive monthly outdoor event features local artisans, handcrafters, and growers showcasing their creations for Galveston residents and visitors. Click here to read more...
It's time to grab a towel and the sunblock, cause summer's returned to beautiful, tropical Galveston Island! And with daily events from one end of the Isle to the other, EVERY day is a FUN day this summer! Check out our guide! Click here to read more...
First Hints of Summer!
Galveston Island has much more than the beach this May, including the GHF Homes Tour, Beach Revue, "Bodies Revealed" at Moody Gardens, and much, much more! And Galveston.com makes it easy for you to keep up with all the fun! Sign up for Text Messages by filling out the form below:
Bold-Patterned Quilts on Display at the 1861 Custom House Elaborate bold colors and star-studded patterns – many with Texas themes – blanket the walls of Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1861 Custom House as part of the Mainland Morning Quilt Guild’s Annual Show.
See the Changes at the “Emerald Open House Celebration of the Senses” May 17th You're invited to See the Changes at the "Emerald Open House Celebration of the Senses" on May 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. With stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico and close proximity to Galveston’s many downtown attractions, Emerald offers the best of island living at the best values available in today’s housing market.
Forecast Calls for Golf Despite frequently battling extreme weather conditions, the Moody Gardens Golf Club offers a challenging and enjoyable experience for island golfers.
Summer in the City! Galveston Offers Free Recreation Programs Calling all parents! Are you wracking your brain trying to schedule a summer full of fun for your child? Worried you’ll have to empty your pocketbook to do so? Registration is now open for the City of Galveston’s FREE summer recreation program!
island ETC presents "The Miss Firecracker Contest" May 17th Enjoy lots of laughs during Island ETC's production of "The Miss Firecracker Contest: by Beth Henley. Performances are May 11th thru June 2nd, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm. There will be one Sunday matinee at 2:30pm on May 20th.
island ETC presents "The Miss Firecracker Contest" May 18th Enjoy lots of laughs during Island ETC's production of "The Miss Firecracker Contest: by Beth Henley. Performances are May 11th thru June 2nd, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm. There will be one Sunday matinee at 2:30pm on May 20th.
island ETC presents "The Miss Firecracker Contest" May 19th Enjoy lots of laughs during Island ETC's production of "The Miss Firecracker Contest: by Beth Henley. Performances are May 11th thru June 2nd, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm. There will be one Sunday matinee at 2:30pm on May 20th.
island ETC presents "The Miss Firecracker Contest" May 20th Enjoy lots of laughs during Island ETC's production of "The Miss Firecracker Contest: by Beth Henley. Performances are May 11th thru June 2nd, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm. There will be one Sunday matinee at 2:30pm on May 20th.
island ETC presents "The Miss Firecracker Contest" May 24th Enjoy lots of laughs during Island ETC's production of "The Miss Firecracker Contest: by Beth Henley. Performances are May 11th thru June 2nd, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm. There will be one Sunday matinee at 2:30pm on May 20th.
"Saving the Hanne Frank" May 17th The Congregation Beth Jacob presents "Saving the Hanne Frank". Walter Hansen, a conservator working with the Holocaust Museum of Houston, will tell the uplifting and heroic story of a three-week period in 1943 when Christian fishermen in Denmark risked their own lives to ferry more than 7,200 Jews to safety in Sweden.
Post-Hurricane Mold Prevention & Removal Techniques May 17th Galveston Historical Foundation's Coastal Heritage Center and Glenn Ray of Louisiana's Restoration Training and Consulting will present "Post-Hurricane Mold Prevention and Removal Techniques". This lecture is open to the general public and is part of a series devoted to disaster planning as Galveston prepares for another hurricane season.
EPA Lead Renovator Initial & Refresher Certification Course May 19th Galveston Historical Foundation's Coastal Heritage Center and Glenn Ray of Louisiana's Restoration Training and Consulting will present "EPA Lead Renovator Initial & Refresher Certification Course". Available only to contractors, this free certification course will provide contractors renovation techniques and certification while promoting a healthy and historic Galveston.
Hotel Galvez's Ghost Tour Dinner October 3rd Hotel Galvez has extended its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public now included as part of a dinner buffet in Bernardo's Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a one-hour ghost tour of the hotel followed by dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays in October plus Halloween.
Hotel Galvez's Ghost Tour Dinner October 4th Hotel Galvez has extended its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public now included as part of a dinner buffet in Bernardo's Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a one-hour ghost tour of the hotel followed by dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays in October plus Halloween.
Birding 201 at Moody Gardens May 19th Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.
Artist Boat to Paddle Settegast Road May 20th This destination occurs at the natural and restored marshes protecting one of the most pristine examples of a dune/swale complex on Galveston Island.
Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon May 25th An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.
Tour Galveston's Tree Sculptures Though Hurricane Ike destroyed many of Galveston's stately oaks, you won't believe what local sculptures have done to breathe new life into what was left behind.
World Wild Game Championship & BBQ Cook-off to Sizzle Again May 19th The 16th annual World Wild Game Championship and Barbeque Cook-off benefiting the Yaga's Children’s Fund will be held Friday, May 18th & Saturday, May 19th at Pier 21, off Harborside Drive on beautiful Galveston Island.
AIA Sandcastle Competition Returns to East Beach June 2nd This beach volleyball event engages fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. Professional and amateur teams from across the country will compete for top honors at Galveston’s East Beach.
GCVA Spalding "School's Out" Beach Tournament Coming June 3rd The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association is the largest outdoor volleyball association on the Gulf Coast, and has been rated the #1 outdoor volleyball organization by Outdoor Volleyball USA.
Galveston Beach Revue Preview Party Coming May 18th Dubbed the "Pageant of Pulchritude" by C.E. Barfield, the Galveston beauty contest began in the summer of 1920 and from then on marked the kick-off for tourist season each year.
Galveston Beach Revue Coming May 19th Dubbed the "Pageant of Pulchritude" by C.E. Barfield, the Galveston beauty contest began in the summer of 1920 and from then on marked the kick-off for tourist season each year.
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