Ongoing Activities
Galveston Children's Museum
Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri) GCM Calendar
Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm (Every Saturday)
*Additional science or art activity included with admission price.
Rosenberg Library
Storytime 10am & 2pm (Jan 13th-Apr 27th - Every Wednesday)
*Come for stories, music, puppets, and fun!
Paws to Read 3:30-4:30pm (Jan 8th-May 13th - Every Friday)
*Come read aloud to Oliver the Dog! Rosenberg Library
The Strand/Seawall
Mardi Gras! Galveston Hours Vary (Jan 29th-31st & Feb 5th-7th & 9th)
Come celebrate Mardi Gras! Galveston! I'll be listing the kid friendly events as separate events, as downtown at night will NOT be kid friendly! Also keep in mind that there is a cost to access the Mardi Gras Entertainment District (The Strand). BUT - it's free for the children's parades!! Mardi Gras! Galveston
Pleasure Pier
Kid For A Day Hours Vary - Only open Friday evenings & All day Saturday and Sunday (Jan 8th-February 28th)
*Everyone pays the $19.99 kid price for all day ride passes! Pleasure Pier
Tremont Gallery Galveston
Children's Art Glass 3-6pm (Jan 15th-May 13th - Every Friday)
*For children ages 6-14! Cost is $20 per class; art supplies and snacks provided. Tremont Gallery will be offering these every Friday afternoon with a different theme each class. Children's Art Class
Downtown
2508 Post Office
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm (Every Sunday)
*Pick up some local produce and help support local farmers and growers. They usually have a kids corner here and an artist playing some tunes. Farmers Market
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm (Every Sunday)
*Pick up some local produce and help support local farmers and growers. They usually have a kids corner here and an artist playing some tunes. Farmers Market
Weekly Events & Activities January 25th-31st
Mon Jan 25th
No special events or activities. Please let me know if I missed something!
Tues Jan 26th
Galveston Children's Museum
Homeschool Kids 2-3pm
*The theme for this activity is "Sizing Things Up." It explores non standard measurement. GCM Calendar
Wed Jan 27th
Rosenberg Library
Storytime 10am & 2pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Thurs Jan 28th
No special events or activities. Please let me know if I missed something!
Fri Jan 29th
Tremont Gallery Galveston
Children's Art Glass 3-6pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 3:30-4:30pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
The Strand
Mardi Gras! Galveston 6pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Saturday Jan 30th
The Strand/Seawall
Mardi Gras! Galveston - Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades
Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Kick-Off Parade 12-3pm
*This a fun parade for kids! Lots of beads, bands, and floats!! It winds its way down the seawall to 25th street where it will turn to downtown for trip down Mechanic and Strand streets.
Zaniest Golf Cart Parade 1-2pm
*Kids will love seeing all the decked out golf carts! This one is on The Strand. Free Entertainment District entry to all participants of the parade.
Krewe D'iHeartMedia Parade 3-4pm
*A rockin' parade that cruises down The Strand.
Krewe of Gambrinus Parade 6-7pm
*If your kids want to see the floats at night, I recommend viewing this one on the Seawall in a spot to see it early (close to starting point.) That way you will avoid any of nighttime craziness! The parade will be on the Seawall from 57th street to 27th street before turning and heading up to The Strand.
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
Beach Combing 101 10-11:00am
*Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration! Beach Combing 101
Camera Phone Hike 1-2pm
*Learn great tips from Ranger Lisa on how to use your camera phone to take great pics! Hike will start at the Nature Center. Camera Phone Hike
Beach Combing 101 10-11:00am
*Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration! Beach Combing 101
Camera Phone Hike 1-2pm
*Learn great tips from Ranger Lisa on how to use your camera phone to take great pics! Hike will start at the Nature Center. Camera Phone Hike
Bay Tower Hike 3:30-4:30pm
*Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower! Bay Tower Hike
Clay Cup Studios
Parents Night Out - Mardi Gras! 6-9:30pm
*Clay Cup Studios will be hosting Mardi Gras themed Parents Night Out for kids aged 6 to 13 years old full of projects, pizza, games and karaoke. Space is very limited so make sure to reserve your spot today! Cost is $30. Parents Night Out
Sunday Jan 31st
*Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower! Bay Tower Hike
Clay Cup Studios
Parents Night Out - Mardi Gras! 6-9:30pm
*Clay Cup Studios will be hosting Mardi Gras themed Parents Night Out for kids aged 6 to 13 years old full of projects, pizza, games and karaoke. Space is very limited so make sure to reserve your spot today! Cost is $30. Parents Night Out
Sunday Jan 31st
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Moody Gardens
Mardi Gras Ball for Special People 12-4pm
*Annually celebrated by thousands, this free event provides food, fun and entertainment for people with special needs as well as their immediate families. FREE admission for people with special needs, their immediate family and/or caregivers with RSVP! Contact Moody Gardens for more information! Ball for Special People
The Strand/Seawall
Mardi Gras! Galveston - Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades
First Weekend Family Gras Parades
Sunshine Kids Parade 1-2pm
*A great kids parade! Sunshine is an organization that provides activities for children with cancer. This year the parade is on The Strand and there is free access during this parade.
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston Parade 3-4pm
*After the Sunshine Parade, stick around for the Shriners Parade! This one has the Clydesdales the you don't want to miss!
Did I miss something? Be sure to let me know!!
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Moody Gardens
Mardi Gras Ball for Special People 12-4pm
*Annually celebrated by thousands, this free event provides food, fun and entertainment for people with special needs as well as their immediate families. FREE admission for people with special needs, their immediate family and/or caregivers with RSVP! Contact Moody Gardens for more information! Ball for Special People
The Strand/Seawall
Mardi Gras! Galveston - Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades
First Weekend Family Gras Parades
Sunshine Kids Parade 1-2pm
*A great kids parade! Sunshine is an organization that provides activities for children with cancer. This year the parade is on The Strand and there is free access during this parade.
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston Parade 3-4pm
*After the Sunshine Parade, stick around for the Shriners Parade! This one has the Clydesdales the you don't want to miss!
Did I miss something? Be sure to let me know!!
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