Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for Aug 22nd-28th 2016! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!
Weekly Events & Activities Aug 22nd-28th
Mon Aug 22nd
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Schreiber Park Splash Pad
Splash Pad Stay & Play 9:30am
*The kiddos will get to splash around for approximately two hours. Bring sun protection, water, snacks and towels. Meet at the splash pad. Look for a little lady in a straw hat – that’s the hike leader! *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver. Hike it Baby
Tues Aug 23rd
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Clay Cup Studios
*Reference below under ongoing events for more info!
Sugar Bean at Evia
Hike It Baby Morning Coffee Stroll & Play 9:30am
*Meet in front of Sugar Bean coffee house and walk to the playground nearby. Playground is shaded but bring bug and sun cream to avoid bugs and burns. Bring plenty of water and snacks if you wish! They will walk on street but traffic is minimal there, please plan accordingly if you wish to get coffee or any other refreshments or snack at the coffee place. (Recurring hike) *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver. Hike it Baby
Wed Aug 24th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Thurs Aug 25th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Sugar Bean at Evia
Hike it Baby Seawall Fast Paced Hike 8-10am
*Meet HIB at 81st street traffic light for morning paced walk. They will walk to the end of Seawall and back its a 3/4 mile long walk!!! Please keep your kids in stroller or carrier to avoid any accidents as we are walking by big drop off and busy street! Parking is free from 69th st to 81st. (Recurring hike) *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver. Hike it Baby
Menard Park
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Money Talks for Teens & Adults 7-9pm
*Spend a few hours at the library learning to manage your money better. They will make it easy -- and fun -- to learn about credit cards, paying bills, budgets, saving, credit reports, and more. Join award-winning author/speaker Sally Taylor-Cannon and her book, Money Talks! Rosenberg Library
Orange Leaf Yogurt
Orange Leaf Yogurt Spirit Night 5:30-8:30pm
*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 Endangered Species Conservation so come on out and support your local AAZK (American Association of Zoo Keepers) chapter! GCAAZK
Fri Aug 26th
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Money Talks for Teens & Adults 7-9pm
*Spend a few hours at the library learning to manage your money better. They will make it easy -- and fun -- to learn about credit cards, paying bills, budgets, saving, credit reports, and more. Join award-winning author/speaker Sally Taylor-Cannon and her book, Money Talks! Rosenberg Library
Orange Leaf Yogurt
Orange Leaf Yogurt Spirit Night 5:30-8:30pm
*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 Endangered Species Conservation so come on out and support your local AAZK (American Association of Zoo Keepers) chapter! GCAAZK
Fri Aug 26th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Pleasure Pier
Landry's Select Club Weekend (Aug 26th-28th)
* Members of Landry's Select Club receive buy one get one free admission! *You must be a Select Club member! Select Club Weekend
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Pleasure Pier
Landry's Select Club Weekend (Aug 26th-28th)
* Members of Landry's Select Club receive buy one get one free admission! *You must be a Select Club member! Select Club Weekend
Tremont Gallery
*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
Clay Cup Studios
Tween Night - Back to School Party 6-8pm
*Tween Night is always a big hit with the kids ages 9-13. This Tween Night you will be taking pictures and using them with a melted crayon art method. Hang the pictures in your room or in your locker and showcase your best friend or a new friend you just met. This will be a paint party so dress to have fun Includes Projects, Dinner & Drinks The cost is $35. Clay Cup Events
Saturday Aug 27th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Pleasure Pier
Landry's Select Club Weekend (Aug 26th-28th)
* Members of Landry's Select Club receive buy one get one free admission! *You must be a Select Club member! Select Club Weekend
Galveston Children's Museum
Spectacular Saturday
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar
Moody Gardens
Adaptive Watersports Festival 10am - 4pm
*This event welcomes individuals with special needs to participate in aquatic sports, such as water skiing, sailing and kayaking, with special equipment and instructors. All activities, weather permitting, will be offered free of charge to the individual with special needs and immediate family members (limit of 4 guests) on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required. Due to limited time, family members of participants will not be allowed to partake in water skiing offered through the event but can enjoy Palm Beach. Additional guests can participate by purchasing a regular admission to Palm Beach. The event schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions. Moody Gardens
Kitchen Chick
Build a Better Lunchbox - Parent/Child Class 11am - 2pm
*Chef Bailey Glover is teaching a special parent/child cooking class designed to fill your lunchbox with your favorite treats! Forget about the prepackaged snacks, Chef Bailey will teach you how to make good-for-you granola bars from scratch, tasty spinach pinwheels, easy peasy apple sauce, fresh vegetable spring rolls with an irrisistible peanut dipping sauce and very vanilla pudding for a sweet treat! Plus learn to make microwave popcorn without all the preservatives! This is a cooking class that you AND your child will enjoy down to the last bite! Seating is limited. $65/pair (1 parent + 1 child 6 years and older). Please call 409-497-2999 to reserve your spot! Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis (website comments will NOT count as reservations; you must call us!). Payment is due at the time of reservation. Kitchen Chick
Sea Scout Base Galveston
M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Pleasure Pier
Landry's Select Club Weekend (Aug 26th-28th)
* Members of Landry's Select Club receive buy one get one free admission! *You must be a Select Club member! Select Club Weekend
Galveston Children's Museum
Spectacular Saturday
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar
Moody Gardens
Adaptive Watersports Festival 10am - 4pm
*This event welcomes individuals with special needs to participate in aquatic sports, such as water skiing, sailing and kayaking, with special equipment and instructors. All activities, weather permitting, will be offered free of charge to the individual with special needs and immediate family members (limit of 4 guests) on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required. Due to limited time, family members of participants will not be allowed to partake in water skiing offered through the event but can enjoy Palm Beach. Additional guests can participate by purchasing a regular admission to Palm Beach. The event schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions. Moody Gardens
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.
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Kitchen Chick
Build a Better Lunchbox - Parent/Child Class 11am - 2pm
*Chef Bailey Glover is teaching a special parent/child cooking class designed to fill your lunchbox with your favorite treats! Forget about the prepackaged snacks, Chef Bailey will teach you how to make good-for-you granola bars from scratch, tasty spinach pinwheels, easy peasy apple sauce, fresh vegetable spring rolls with an irrisistible peanut dipping sauce and very vanilla pudding for a sweet treat! Plus learn to make microwave popcorn without all the preservatives! This is a cooking class that you AND your child will enjoy down to the last bite! Seating is limited. $65/pair (1 parent + 1 child 6 years and older). Please call 409-497-2999 to reserve your spot! Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis (website comments will NOT count as reservations; you must call us!). Payment is due at the time of reservation. Kitchen Chick
Sea Scout Base Galveston
M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Downtown/The Strand
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! Artwalk
Sunday Aug 28th
*Take a visit to some of Galveston's best art galleries at Artwalk! Many offer snacks for kiddos and drinks for adults! Artwalk
Sunday Aug 28th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Pleasure Pier
Landry's Select Club Weekend (Aug 26th-28th)
* Members of Landry's Select Club receive buy one get one free admission! *You must be a Select Club member! Select Club Weekend
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 11-5pm
Galveston Island State Park
*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.
East Beach
Live Music at East Beach: Dark Energy 3-6pm
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
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.
East Beach
Live Music at East Beach: Dark Energy 3-6pm
*Visitors to East Beach will be able to enjoy free, live concerts at the pavilion’s entertainment stage throughout the summer with the return of the park’s summer music series sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. Live Music
Ongoing Events & Activities
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Galveston Children's Museum
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
American Heroes Week (Aug 15-Aug 28)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
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
Tremont Gallery
*Additional science or art activity included with admission price. GCM Calendar
Tremont Gallery
Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (August - 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
Clay Cup Studios
*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
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
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
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