Sunday, July 10, 2016

Galveston Island Kids Weekly Events & Activities Rundown Jul 11th-17th

Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for Jul 11th-17th 2016! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!

Ongoing Events & Activities

Galveston Children's Museum
       Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri)   
       Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm (Every Saturday)
       *Additional science or art activity included with admission price. 
GCM Calendar

Rosenberg Library
       Paws to Read 6-7pm (Jun 2nd-Aug 4th - Every Thursday) & 11am-12pm (Jun 13th-Aug 15th - Every Monday)
       *Stop by the Children’s Department and read a story to one of their furry canine friends!
       Storytime  11am & 2:30pm (Jun 8th-Jul 27th - Every Wednesday)
      *Stories, fingerplays, music and puppets shared in a cozy setting. Planned for the individual child and parent or guardian. Special guests include: Arts Alive! on June 8, Dance of the Insects on July 13, and Julian Franklin on July 27    Rosenberg Library

Moody Gardens
       Wings of Wonder Bird Show (Jun 4th-Aug 20th - 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm - Daily)
       *Get up close to owls, falcons, hawks, vultures and a variety of other bird species as you learn about these amazing creatures and their place in nature.
       Bands on the Sand (Jun 4th-Aug 13 - 6-10pm - Every Friday & Saturday)
       *This live music series runs throughout the summer following each show with fireworks over the Moody Gardens pyramids and Offatts Bayou. Admission to each concert is $15 and free for kids three and under. Bands on the Sand will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through August 13. 
       Dive in Movie Night (Jun 9th-Aug 11th - Every Thursday)
       *Join Moody Gardens every Thursday night at Palm Beach for a family-friendly Dive in Movie! Just $12 after 6 p.m. (included with day passes and memberships). Movie starts at dusk and all pools will remain open with the exception of the Tower Slides. *Please note that specific movie titles will only be promoted onsite due to licensing reasons. All movies selected are family-friendly!         Moody Gardens

Sealy Pavilion
       Galveston Beach Band 7:30pm (Jun 7th- Aug 16th - Every Tuesday)
       *Join the Galveston Beach Band every Tuesday evening this summer beginning June 7th at 7:30 PM for a weekly outdoor summer pop band concert.  Every concert is free and offers great musical entertainment for the entire family! Kids play maracas, do the hokey pokey, and have a parade at the end! Galveston Beach Band

Galveston Arts Center
       Summer Art Program for Kids 9-10am (Ages 5-8), 10:30am-12:30pm (Ages 9-12) (Jun 10th-Aug 12 - Every Friday)
       *Friday morning classes are divided into two age groups: for 5-8 year-olds ($11 per class,) and for 9-12 year-olds ($22 per class.)  Taught by professional, working artists with teaching experience, the classes include topics like painting, printmaking, portraits, sculpture, comics and more.
Art Program

Tremont Gallery
       Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (July - Every Friday)
       *Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm, $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes

Pleasure Pier
       Superhero Movie Night 8:30pm (Jun 12-Aug 14 - Every Sunday)
      *Join Pleasure Pier for Superhero Movie Night! Every Sunday enjoy a different super hero movie showing on Stage 25 at the back of the pier.  Superhero Movie Night

Clay Cup Studios
       Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
       *From now on Tuesday will be Tiny Tot Tuesday at Clay Cup Studios! Bring your child in and for only $10 they can paint their very own tot.  Tiny Tot Tuesday

Downtown/Menard Park 
2508 Post Office or McGuire Dent Recreation Center
       Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm (Sun) & 3-7pm (Thurs) (Every Sunday & Thursday)
      *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 

Sea Scout Base Galveston
       Schooner Sundays 11-5pm (Every Sunday)
       *Get a fresh start to the day and set sail on the Galveston Sea Scout Base's schooner boat during "Schooner Sundays." The massive sailing beauty leaves Offats Bayou just after noon each Sunday and sails out to destinations beyond Galveston causeway. A licensed captain and “spot tracker” is aboard the ship, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. *Check with website for cost involved*
       M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm (Every Saturday)
       *Looking for something FUN? Hop aboard the M/V Baysmart Express for a 3 hour informative and scenic tour! Watch the pelicans soar over Offatts Bayou as you head into the Intercostal Waterway and pass under the Galveston Causeway Bridge. Be awed at the marine cargo vessels maneuvering in the Galveston and Houston Ship Channels. Dolphins surfacing are always exciting! Departing from and returning to the Sea Scout Base Galveston. Boarding at 12:30 - Departing at 1:00pm. Overflow parking with shuttle service available. Adults: $30 | Kids (Under 12): $20 | Kids 5 and Under: Free  SSB Calendar

Galveston Island Beaches/Locations (Locations Vary)
Artist Boat
       Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours 9:30am-4:30pm (Tours departing at various times - Daily in the summer)
       *Come spend an hour on a Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tour, and learn about the creatures and features that make Galveston's marine and coastal ecosystems so special! Tours provide free hands-on exploration of questions such as: Why does the water change colors? How is seaweed a good thing? How do I connect to the ocean? The tours are educational and fun for ocean lovers of all ages. Each tour caps at 20 participants, but with multiple tours each day, they welcome individuals and groups. Sign-up for tours is on location, but if your group would like to reserve a tour, email the Bucket Brigade Coordinator at kguidroz@artistboat.org, or call Artist Boat at (409)770-0722. Check out the website for a full schedule and tour times!  Beach Tours
       Kayak Adventure (Tours departing at various times - Daily in the summer)
      *Artist Boat is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through the disciplines of the sciences and the arts. There is a cost for each trip! Please check online for location/time of each trip. Book online at Kayak Adventure

Weekly Events & Activities Jul 11th-17th

Mon Jul 11th

Rosenberg Library
       Book Smarts 10-11am
       *Emerging readers need lots of practice! This interactive program provides opportunities for new readers to improve their reading skills. For K-2nd graders and their caregivers.
       Paws to Read 11am
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!  Rosenberg Library

Tues Jul 12th

Clay Cup Studios
       Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Rosenberg Library
       Bluebonnet Book Party 2-3pm
       *Bluebonnet Book Party. For 3rd-6th graders only. Book discussions, food, and fun activities highlighting the 2016 Bluebonnet nominees. Registration required here:   Rosenberg Library

Sealy Pavilion
       Galveston Beach Band 7:30pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Wed Jun 13th

Rosenberg Library
       Storytime 10am & 2:30pm
       *Special Storytime - "Dance of the Insects"
       T-shirt Screen Printing 2-4pm
       *Make your own t-shirt using screen printing techniques with the help of Danny Russo.

Orange Leaf Yogurt
       Orange Leaf Yogurt Spirit Night 5-8pm
       *Need to cool off? Then join Spirit Event at Orange Leaf Yogurt. For every cup of FROYO sold, Orange Leaf will donate 15% of each sale to conserving Galveston Island.  Spirit Night

Thurs Jul 14th  

Menard Park
       Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Rosenberg Library
       Texas Snakes 2-4pm  
       *Learn all about these incredible critters and visit with real Texas Snakes in this educational and entertaining program.
       Paws to Read 6-7pm 
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info! Rosenberg Library

Galveston Children's Museum
       Family Free Night 4:30-7:30pm
       *Come on out to receive free admission at the museum!  GCM Calendar

Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
       Dive in Movie Night 6pm - (Movie starts at dusk)
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!   Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens Convention Center 
       "Hello, Dolly!" 2:30, 7:30pm
       *Hello, Dolly! is a Tony Award winning classic that features Judy Norton (The Waltons) and Don Most (Happy Days). Audiences never tire of this classic musical and this production that follows the story of how Mrs. Dolly Levi plays matchmaker. Tickets are $25-$40 with a $4 discount per ticket for seniors 65 and over. Special prices for groups, seniors and children. To purchase tickets, call toll free 1-855-668-1221, or purchase online.  Texas Musicals

Fri Jul 15th

Galveston Arts Center
       Summer Art Program for Kids 9-10am (Ages 5-8), 10:30am-12:30pm (Ages 9-12)
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!!

Texas Seaport Museum
       Summer at the Seaport: Marlin Spike Seamanship 101 11am
       *Marlin Spike Seamanship 101 – Join us at the Texas Seaport Museum as we teach another great, nautical knot tying class! Participants will practice the Turks Head knot, which can be used as a marker on a ship’s wheel, or even to make jewelry! All will students will make and bring home a Turks head bracelet. Tickets for each class are $3 for children under five, $12 for youth aged 6-18 and $15 for adults and available online or by calling 409-763-1877. Summer at the Seaport

Stewart Beach Park
       Love on our Beach Patrol w/ Salty Culture 1-3pm
       *Join Salty Culture at Stewart Beach as they crash the party for the graduating junior guards and cook up some hot dogs and drinks for the beach patrol to show them how much we appreciate all that they invest in our island, our visitors, our families, and our kids! Feel free to bring small tokens of appreciate to hand out! Salty Culture Event

Galveston Children's Museum
       Naughty Nana 1:30-2pm
       *Admission to the book reading and interaction with Nana is free with regular museum admission. Nana will be giving out pawtographs and sloppy kisses.!

Moody Gardens Convention Center 
       "Hello, Dolly!" 2:30, 7:30pm
       *Hello, Dolly! is a Tony Award winning classic that features Judy Norton (The Waltons) and Don Most (Happy Days). Audiences never tire of this classic musical and this production that follows the story of how Mrs. Dolly Levi plays matchmaker. Tickets are $25-$40 with a $4 discount per ticket for seniors 65 and over. Special prices for groups, seniors and children. To purchase tickets, call toll free 1-855-668-1221, or purchase online.  Texas Musicals

Tremont Gallery
       Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (July - Every Friday)
       *Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm, $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes

Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)  GISP Calendar
       Turtle Patrol Jr. 6-7pm  
       *Become a Jr. Ranger and help save the sea turtles! You can become a citizen scientist, and help the park to understand more about the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. You will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment. Meet at the day use picnic area and begin a short hike down the beach and through the dunes, patrolling for turtles on this easy, evening beach hike. Great for anyone wanted to become a Jr. Ranger. Families, groups, and pets on a leash are welcome. Jr. Ranger Edition focuses on more hands-on and kid-friendly activities and topics.
       Turtle Patrol 7-8pm
       *Become a citizen scientist, and help the park to understand more about the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park.

Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
       Bands on the Sand 6-10pm
       *Beginning June 4, this live music series runs throughout the summer following each show with fireworks over the Moody Gardens pyramids and Offatts Bayou. Bands on the Sand will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through August 13.   Moody Gardens

Bay Area Arts Conservancy (League City)
       The Little Mermaid Jr. 7pm
       *Join Bay Area Arts Conservatory in their production of The Little Mermaid Jr.! Show times are Friday, July 15 at 7 PM and Saturday, July 16 at 2 PM & 7 PM. You don't want to miss the live version of this classic Disney tale! The Little Mermaid Jr.

Saturday Jul 16th

Galveston Beaches
       Beach Clean Up 8-10am
       *Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas bright and early on Saturday, July 16 and give back to nature! They are teaming up with the Houston Zoo to clean up a portion of beach along the Galveston Seawall. To register for the event and find out where to meet, please email Shayla at sandreas@houstonzoo.org. There’s no need to bring gloves or grabbers—all your supplies will be provided. All you need is a smile and a love of nature! Beach Clean Up

East Beach
        Texas Grand Prix 9am
       *The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its USAV Junior Beach Tour "Texas Grand Prix."  This is the USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier.  Registration is open at Grand Prix

Sea Scout Base Galveston
       M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)  GISP Calendar
       Beach Exploration 10-11:30am  
       *Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
       Island Survivor 11:30am-12:30pm
       *Game of life and death in paradise for beach safety.Could you survive the wilderness of Galveston Island State Park? This paradise can be harsh for those without beach safety knowledge. Get the basics at this fun game for the whole family! Prizes awarded thanks to the Galveston Island Beach Patrol.
       Sand Castle Contest 2:30-3:30pm
       *Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. The park wants to see what kind of castle you can make, so you're invited to spend some time gathering materials, building a structure, and decorating it to your liking! Prizes awarded to participants, but you can enter youth into our Arts in the Parks contest, via the Get to Know website for bigger prizes (ages 0-19yrs): Get to Know  Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.

Galveston Children's Museum
       Spectacular Saturday
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar

Moody Gardens Convention Center 
       "Hello, Dolly!" 1:30, 6:30pm
       *Hello, Dolly! is a Tony Award winning classic that features Judy Norton (The Waltons) and Don Most (Happy Days). Audiences never tire of this classic musical and this production that follows the story of how Mrs. Dolly Levi plays matchmaker. Tickets are $25-$40 with a $4 discount per ticket for seniors 65 and over. Special prices for groups, seniors and children. To purchase tickets, call toll free 1-855-668-1221, or purchase online.  Texas Musicals

Moody Gardens
       Birding 201 9-11am
       *Take what you learned in Birding 101 and apply it to the field! Go on a hunt for the birds on the island. Participants should meet in the Aquarium Pyramid lobby. The cost for the class is $5, and Moody Gardens® will provide the transportation. To reserve a spot, please call 409-683-4101 no later than the Wednesday prior to the Saturday class.
       Bands on the Sand  6-10pm
       *Beginning June 4, this live music series runs throughout the summer following each show with fireworks over the Moody Gardens pyramids and Offatts Bayou. Bands on the Sand will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through August 13.    Moody Gardens

Bay Area Arts Conservancy (League City)
       The Little Mermaid Jr. 2pm, 7pm
       *Join Bay Area Arts Conservatory in their production of The Little Mermaid Jr.! Show times are Friday, July 15 at 7 PM and Saturday, July 16 at 2 PM & 7 PM. You don't want to miss the live version of this classic Disney tale! The Little Mermaid Jr.

Downtown/The Strand
       Artwalk 6-9pm 
       *Take a visit to some of Galveston's best art galleries at Artwalk! Many offer snacks for kiddos and drinks for adults! Artwork

The Grand 1894 Opera House
       "It's Christmas in July" Artwalk Celebration 6-9pm
       *Summer sunshine, balmy island breezes, and Santa? Yes, Santa!  Stop by ArtWalk at The Grand visit with jolly old Saint Nick, as part of The Grand’s Christmas in July ArtWalk celebration.  Gather your little ones now, with their lists for Santa, and get those Christmas card photos done early!  Santa will be on hand from 6-9pm to hear all gift requests! Cookie Decorating: Fill your heart with holiday spirit and your kitchen with the sweet scent of homemade goodness with baked goodies from Chef Toni Lynch of Baked on the Beach! !Create your own Ornament: The ladies of Firefly Pottery will be on hand to help you create your own personal ornament for the holiday season. For a nominal fee, you can paint your own ornament, then they’ll take it back to glaze and fire in the kiln – ready in plenty of time to adorn your home for the holidays.  Christmas in July

Sunday Jul 17th

2800 Seawall Blvd (Adjacent to Pleasure Pier)
       2016 4th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition 9am
       *The Ohana Surf Dog Competition is unleashing the fun with new friends from the Galveston Humane Society. Whether catching a wave with a furry friend or seeking fun on the beach with friends and family, this year's attendees can expect a fun-filled day! Activities include:Surf Dog Competition - Heats begin at 9:00 AM, Puppy Sandbox, and Adoption Tent. It will benefit the Galveston Humane Society and provide an opportunity for those canine’s in need of a loving home. Free to attend, $25 to compete! Surf Dog

Downtown
       Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Sea Scout Base Galveston
       Schooner Sundays 11-5pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)  GISP Calendar
       Bay Exploration 10-11:00am  
       *Tours start at the Nature Learning Center and are led by volunteers from the Galveston Bay Area TX Master Naturalist. Come join the fun of seining, finding out more about fiddler crabs and experience all the bay has to offer.

Pleasure Pier
       Superhero Movie Night 8:30pm
      *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Let me know if I missed anything!!!!

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