Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for Oct 3rd-9th 2016! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!
Weekly Events & Activities Oct 3rd-9th
Mon Oct 3rd
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. 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
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Kids Recreation Guitar for Beginners (Mondays 5-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Tues Oct 4th
Clay Cup Studios
*Reference below under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston
National Night Out Galveston 5-9pm
*Last year’s event was a huge success as many new neighborhoods came on board and community participation in the festivities increased from previous years – the Galveston Police Department is hoping this year will be even bigger! This national event promotes neighborhood camaraderie by bringing neighbors together to effectively identify and fight crime while building relationships with one another and the Galveston Police Department. Are you interested in being a block captain or looking to find out about an event in your neighborhood? Please contact Galveston Police Sgt. Destin Sims by calling (409) 765-3606 or by email at dsims@galvestontx.gov to register your neighborhood today! You can also view this information on the City’s website at National Night Out
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Kids Recreation Karate (Tuesdays 5-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Latin Dance (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
*In the spirit of the season, Hotel Galvez & Spa offers its popular ghost tour to the public as part of a dinner tour package on Tuesdays through Fridays in October. The tour and dinner is only available on Fridays as part of an overnight package. During the tour, staff guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel which is then followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner-tour package. Advance reservations are required. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. See special offers for details on overnight package at Hotel Galvez
*In the spirit of the season, Hotel Galvez & Spa offers its popular ghost tour to the public as part of a dinner tour package on Tuesdays through Fridays in October. The tour and dinner is only available on Fridays as part of an overnight package. During the tour, staff guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel which is then followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner-tour package. Advance reservations are required. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. See special offers for details on overnight package at Hotel Galvez
Wed Oct 5th
Rosenberg Library
Storytime 10am & 2pm
*Stories, fingerplays, music and puppets shared in a cozy setting. Planned for the individual child and parent or guardian. Rosenberg Library
Hike it Baby - Rosenberg Library
Storytime and Hike 10am-12pm
*Meet HIB at story time and afterwards walk 1 mile on quiet street to awesome Adoue Park! You can even have picnic there. In case of bad weather they will stay inside the library and play or read more. *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver. Hike it Baby
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Tennis Lessons (Wednesdays 4-5pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Tennis Lessons (Wednesdays 4-5pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info! Hotel Galvez
Thurs Oct 6th
Krogers on Seawall
Hike it Baby Seawall Fast Paced Hike 8:30-10:30am
*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
*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!
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Kids Recreation Boxing (Thurdays 5-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Latin Dance (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 6-7pm
*Stop by the Children’s Department and read a story to one of their furry canine friends!
Rosenberg Library Friends Annual Used Book Sale *Members Only Night* 5-7pm
*Join the Library Friends for the first evening of the Annual Book Sale. Members only get first crack at the amazing bargains on books, DVDs, records, and other treasures, but you can join on the spot. All proceeds go to new acquisitions for Rosenberg Library. Support your community library through this one-of-a-kind event. *Thursday is for members of Rosenberg Library Friends only! - Friday and Saturday are open to the public* Rosenberg Library
Moody Methodist Church
Moody Methodist Pumpkin Patch Opens (6th-31st)
*The pumpkin patch is always a favorite! Come on out and grab a pumpkin, walk through the maze and let the kids jump in some hay! They often have fun activities at the patch as well, like movies, s'mores, and a carnival! Pumpkin Patch
Fri Oct 7th
Rosenberg Library
Rosenberg Library Friends Annual Used Book Sale 12-6pm
*Join the Library Friends for the first full day of shopping for amazing bargain books, DVDs, records, and other treasures. All proceeds go toward new acquisitions at the community library. This spectacular event comes only once a year!
Teen Crafternoon - Perler Beads 2:30-3:30pm
*Make fun things out of perler beads with this teen craft. Snacks provided. Ages 13-17 only.
Rosenberg Library
Pleasure Pier
Free Walk On Fridays 4-10pm
*Walk around and enjoy the sites and sounds of the Pier! Friday nights in October, where there’s no entrance fee. Pleasure Pier
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Tremont Gallery
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Kids Recreation Boxing (Thurdays 5-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Latin Dance (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 6-7pm
*Stop by the Children’s Department and read a story to one of their furry canine friends!
Rosenberg Library Friends Annual Used Book Sale *Members Only Night* 5-7pm
*Join the Library Friends for the first evening of the Annual Book Sale. Members only get first crack at the amazing bargains on books, DVDs, records, and other treasures, but you can join on the spot. All proceeds go to new acquisitions for Rosenberg Library. Support your community library through this one-of-a-kind event. *Thursday is for members of Rosenberg Library Friends only! - Friday and Saturday are open to the public* Rosenberg Library
Moody Methodist Church
Moody Methodist Pumpkin Patch Opens (6th-31st)
*The pumpkin patch is always a favorite! Come on out and grab a pumpkin, walk through the maze and let the kids jump in some hay! They often have fun activities at the patch as well, like movies, s'mores, and a carnival! Pumpkin Patch
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info! Hotel Galvez
Fri Oct 7th
Krogers on Seawall
Hike it Baby Seawall Sunrise Fast Paced Hike 7:45-10am
*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
*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
Rosenberg Library
Rosenberg Library Friends Annual Used Book Sale 12-6pm
*Join the Library Friends for the first full day of shopping for amazing bargain books, DVDs, records, and other treasures. All proceeds go toward new acquisitions at the community library. This spectacular event comes only once a year!
Teen Crafternoon - Perler Beads 2:30-3:30pm
*Make fun things out of perler beads with this teen craft. Snacks provided. Ages 13-17 only.
Rosenberg Library
Pleasure Pier
Free Walk On Fridays 4-10pm
*Walk around and enjoy the sites and sounds of the Pier! Friday nights in October, where there’s no entrance fee. Pleasure Pier
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
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
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free) GISP Calendar
Zombie Apocalypse Hike 6-7pm
*Have you wondered about your abilities to live in the wild, such as after an apocalyptic event? The park is going to talk about the basic skills needed to find food, water, shelter, and space in our short (somewhat humorous) program. It will begin at the Nature Center and travel to find the necessary items for survival. Then, they will discuss the importance of plants and human uses of the area. Finally, we'll test your luck to survive a zombie apocalypse. Everyone is welcome to this free hour-long program (pets and zombies must be on leash.) Bring your hiking gear for a short prairie walk.
Zombie Apocalypse Hike 6-7pm
*Have you wondered about your abilities to live in the wild, such as after an apocalyptic event? The park is going to talk about the basic skills needed to find food, water, shelter, and space in our short (somewhat humorous) program. It will begin at the Nature Center and travel to find the necessary items for survival. Then, they will discuss the importance of plants and human uses of the area. Finally, we'll test your luck to survive a zombie apocalypse. Everyone is welcome to this free hour-long program (pets and zombies must be on leash.) Bring your hiking gear for a short prairie walk.
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info! Hotel Galvez
Galveston Historic Tours - Various Island Locations
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October. Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 8-9pm
*Explore Galveston's haunted history on this hour long driving ghost tour aboard an electric shuttle. See where Galveston's famous citizens lived and died and hear their stories. Haunts on the tour include Ashton Villa, the Menard House, the Samuel May Williams house, and more!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Explore Galveston's oldest historic cemeteries on this hour long historic walking tour. See where Galveston's most famous and infamous citizens are laid to rest. Stories include murder, suicide, cannablism, and more.
Saturday Oct 8th
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October. Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 8-9pm
*Explore Galveston's haunted history on this hour long driving ghost tour aboard an electric shuttle. See where Galveston's famous citizens lived and died and hear their stories. Haunts on the tour include Ashton Villa, the Menard House, the Samuel May Williams house, and more!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Explore Galveston's oldest historic cemeteries on this hour long historic walking tour. See where Galveston's most famous and infamous citizens are laid to rest. Stories include murder, suicide, cannablism, and more.
Stewart Beach
Galveston/Bay Area Walk to End Alzheimer's 8am-10:30am
*Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. End Alzheimer's Walk
Moody Methodist Pumpkin Patch
Live Music 9-7pm
*Various local musicians will come throughout the day to perform at the pumpkin patch! Pumpkin Patch
Moody Gardens
Birding 101 9-11am
*This is a free class and open to the public. Learn all about the birds that call Galveston Island home! Birding 101Gritty Kids Youth Mud Run 2-3pm
*MUD…SWEAT…CHEERS! This one’s for you, all of you boys and girls that are aged 6-16! It’s non-competitive! Your goals are to make it through the Gritty Course and have FUN! On the 1.5 mile course, you’ll meander your way through mud and muck near Offats Bayou. Yup, there will be mud. There will be sand. There will be foam. Along the way, you’ll go over, under, through, and into a variety of awesome obstacles, in your quest to be a Gritty Kid! If there’s an obstacle that spooks you, it’s ok. You can skip any of ‘em that seem too scary. If you want your mom or dad, brother or sister, aunt or uncle, grandfather or grandmother to tag along with you, that’s ok too! You’re allowed to bring one adult with you on the course! There is a $5 fee for each accompanying adult, to cover insurance costs. Gritty Kids
Kitchen Chick
Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut! 10am-4pm
*Started in 2013 by two bird brained friends, The Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut is a one-day self-guided tour of coastal chicken coops, hen houses, mobile tractors, and crazy shacks. Open to adults & kids (everyone!), the tour showcases island chickens and their keepers, and demonstrates how more and more city folk are incorporating chickens into their yards and lifestyles. Visitors can talk to hosts about coops, feed, breeds, costs and their experiences raising healthy chickens in an urban environment as well as ask plenty of questions! The Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut is always rain or shine event; fowl weather can’t stop, won’t stop the tour! Adults - $8; Kids - $4 Chicken Shack Strut
Rosenberg Library
Rosenberg Library Friends Annual Used Book Sale 10-4pm
*Join the Library Friends for the first full day of shopping for amazing bargain books, DVDs, records, and other treasures. All proceeds go toward new acquisitions at the community library. This spectacular event comes only once a year!
Saturday Stories 10am
*What better way to start your Saturday? Come listen to a story or two in the Children’s Department! Rosenberg Library
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Family Day: Sources of Energy 10am-3pm
*Ocean Star Family Days promote family learning and quality time at a reduced cost. In addition to petroleum, learn about nine other energy sources and how each one is important to your everyday life. See if you can put together our energy puzzle, and discover how renewable and non-renewable energy affects your life. Family Day
Galveston Island Brewing - Hike it Baby
Hike it Baby - Dadurday Saturday Hike & Brew 11am-2pm
*Calling all HiB Dads! …and beer lovin Mommas. Get your hike on and reward yourself with an ice cold beer, while the tots play on the brewery playground. Meet in the Galveston Island Brewing parking lot, near the playground for Welcome Circle, then head off for a walk along Seawall. Seawall is a busy street with a steep drop on the beach side, so please plan to keep little ones in a carrier or stroller. Depending on the group, we will likely split into fast/slow groups. Return to the brewery where you can sit outside, picnic, watch the kiddos play on the playground, grab a cold beer, play corn hole or giant jenga, and enjoy a complimentary brewery tour at 1pm. *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver. Hike it Baby
Galveston Children's Museum
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar
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.
Geocaching 101 1-2pm
*Learn all about the treasure hunt of geocaching!
Zombie Apocalypse Hike 2:30-3:30pm
*Have you wondered about your abilities to live in the wild, such as after an apocalyptic event? The park is going to talk about the basic skills needed to find food, water, shelter, and space in our short (somewhat humorous) program. It will begin at the Nature Center and travel to find the necessary items for survival. Then, they will discuss the importance of plants and human uses of the area. Finally, we'll test your luck to survive a zombie apocalypse. Everyone is welcome to this free hour-long program (pets and zombies must be on leash.) Bring your hiking gear for a short prairie walk.
Ghost Hike and Mermaid Tales 5:30-6:30pm
*Come with Ranger Lisa and explore the park at night from our Beach Day Use area. We'll be talking about myths, legends, and stories of Galveston Island's Native Americans, pirates, and explorers while we walk the beach. Saturdays in October.
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Geocaching 101 1-2pm
*Learn all about the treasure hunt of geocaching!
Zombie Apocalypse Hike 2:30-3:30pm
*Have you wondered about your abilities to live in the wild, such as after an apocalyptic event? The park is going to talk about the basic skills needed to find food, water, shelter, and space in our short (somewhat humorous) program. It will begin at the Nature Center and travel to find the necessary items for survival. Then, they will discuss the importance of plants and human uses of the area. Finally, we'll test your luck to survive a zombie apocalypse. Everyone is welcome to this free hour-long program (pets and zombies must be on leash.) Bring your hiking gear for a short prairie walk.
Ghost Hike and Mermaid Tales 5:30-6:30pm
*Come with Ranger Lisa and explore the park at night from our Beach Day Use area. We'll be talking about myths, legends, and stories of Galveston Island's Native Americans, pirates, and explorers while we walk the beach. Saturdays in October.
Sea Scout Base Galveston
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Arts Center
Galveston Art Bound: Celebrating Art and Books! 2-6pm
*Bring the family to a fun Street Party right outside of GAC where you can enjoy bites and refreshments from Farley Girls Cafe or dance to the blues rock tunes of Baizan and Zipper of QandA and reggae/roots music from DEM. Included in Saturday’s festivities is the Amateur Team Art-making Challenge where teams compete to create works of art from repurposed books available on-site. Each creation will be included in a Live Auction at 5:30 PM with the creators of the work receiving highest bid receiving a first prize trophy. Galveston Arts Center
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
Saengerfest Park
Music Nite on the Strand 6pm
*Music Nite on The Strand featuring Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (Blues & Country)) Movie Nite on the Strand
Clay Cup Studios
Art Walk Clay Sugar Skull 6-9pm
*Their house potter has been hard at work sculpting sugar skulls for you to paint! Come on in during Artwalk to purchase and paint one of these unique sugar skulls. Every sugar skull varies in look and size. Pricing is from $10-$20. Clay Cup Events
Galveston Arts Center
Galveston Art Bound: Celebrating Art and Books! 2-6pm
*Bring the family to a fun Street Party right outside of GAC where you can enjoy bites and refreshments from Farley Girls Cafe or dance to the blues rock tunes of Baizan and Zipper of QandA and reggae/roots music from DEM. Included in Saturday’s festivities is the Amateur Team Art-making Challenge where teams compete to create works of art from repurposed books available on-site. Each creation will be included in a Live Auction at 5:30 PM with the creators of the work receiving highest bid receiving a first prize trophy. Galveston Arts Center
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
Saengerfest Park
Music Nite on the Strand 6pm
*Music Nite on The Strand featuring Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers (Blues & Country)) Movie Nite on the Strand
Clay Cup Studios
Art Walk Clay Sugar Skull 6-9pm
*Their house potter has been hard at work sculpting sugar skulls for you to paint! Come on in during Artwalk to purchase and paint one of these unique sugar skulls. Every sugar skull varies in look and size. Pricing is from $10-$20. Clay Cup Events
Galveston Historic Tours - Various Island Locations
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October. Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 6:30-7:30pm & 8-9pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October. Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 6:30-7:30pm & 8-9pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
Pleasure Pier
Halloween Movie Nights
*Halloween Movie Nights - Saturday nights in October join the pier for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Please check with Pleasure Pier on times and which movie is playing! Movie Night
Sunday Oct 9th
*Halloween Movie Nights - Saturday nights in October join the pier for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Please check with Pleasure Pier on times and which movie is playing! Movie Night
Sunday Oct 9th
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Island State Park
*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.
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 11-5pm
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.
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 11-5pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Arts Center
Art of Intuitive Photography Workshop 1-4pm
Art of Intuitive Photography Workshop 1-4pm
Award-winning New York photographer Mindy Véissid will be teaching her Art of Intuitive Photography workshop at the Galveston Arts Center on Sunday, October 9th, following the Saturday opening of her new photography exhibit, "Intuitive Moments" in the Arts Center's Brown Foundation Gallery. This is a unique workshop in which participants learn how to focus and tap into their own intuition, see better, and cultivate a way of shooting with a clear, free mind. The workshop will include a presentation and slideshow followed by outdoor exercises in intuition and seeing as well as discussions and compositional critique. $40 Open to all levels and all digital cameras, including smartphones and point-and-shoot cameras!Ages 12 to Adult. Email reyna@galvestonartscenter.org
Workshop
Workshop
Ongoing Events & Activities
Moody Methodist Church
Moody Methodist Pumpkin Patch (6th-31st)
*The pumpkin patch is always a favorite! Come on out and grab a pumpkin, walk through the maze and let the kids jump in some hay! They often have fun activities at the patch as well, like movies, s'mores, and a carnival! Pumpkin Patch
The Strand/Galveston
Original Ghost Tour of the Strand Various Times - (Daily)
Moody Methodist Church
Moody Methodist Pumpkin Patch (6th-31st)
*The pumpkin patch is always a favorite! Come on out and grab a pumpkin, walk through the maze and let the kids jump in some hay! They often have fun activities at the patch as well, like movies, s'mores, and a carnival! Pumpkin Patch
The Strand/Galveston
Original Ghost Tour of the Strand Various Times - (Daily)
*Dash Beardsley's Original Ghost Tour on the Strand is Galveston's most popular ghost tour! Like all of his tours, Dash has built this tour based on years of research, personal experience, and accounts from local residents. This year-round walking tour takes guests through one of the busiest areas in Galveston; The Strand. The Strand is a historical district at the heart of downtown Galveston and is known for its rich history and haunting past. Tour-goers will visit multiple locations in The Strand and learn about the historical events that have shaped the city, and hear haunting stories from the past. All children must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. Dash Beardsley's tours run daily year round, but get busy during the month of October! Check out the website as they offer tours other than just the Stand tour! Dash Beardsley's Ghost Tours
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm (Tues-Friday)
*In the spirit of the season, Hotel Galvez & Spa offers its popular ghost tour to the public as part of a dinner tour package on Tuesdays through Fridays in October. The tour and dinner is only available on Fridays as part of an overnight package. During the tour, staff guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel which is then followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner-tour package. Advance reservations are required. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. See special offers for details on overnight package at Hotel Galvez
Galveston Historic Tours- Various Island Locations
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October. Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 8-9pm (Fri) & 6:30-7:30pm & 8-9pm (Sat)
*Explore Galveston's haunted history on this hour long driving ghost tour aboard an electric shuttle. See where Galveston's famous citizens lived and died and hear their stories. Haunts on the tour include Ashton Villa, the Menard House, the Samuel May Williams house, and more!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Explore Galveston's oldest historic cemeteries on this hour long historic walking tour. See where Galveston's most famous and infamous citizens are laid to rest. Stories include murder, suicide, cannablism, and more.
Pleasure Pier
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm (Tues-Friday)
*In the spirit of the season, Hotel Galvez & Spa offers its popular ghost tour to the public as part of a dinner tour package on Tuesdays through Fridays in October. The tour and dinner is only available on Fridays as part of an overnight package. During the tour, staff guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel which is then followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner-tour package. Advance reservations are required. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. See special offers for details on overnight package at Hotel Galvez
Galveston Historic Tours- Various Island Locations
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October. Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 8-9pm (Fri) & 6:30-7:30pm & 8-9pm (Sat)
*Explore Galveston's haunted history on this hour long driving ghost tour aboard an electric shuttle. See where Galveston's famous citizens lived and died and hear their stories. Haunts on the tour include Ashton Villa, the Menard House, the Samuel May Williams house, and more!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Explore Galveston's oldest historic cemeteries on this hour long historic walking tour. See where Galveston's most famous and infamous citizens are laid to rest. Stories include murder, suicide, cannablism, and more.
Pleasure Pier
Free Walk On Fridays 4-10pm
*Walk around and enjoy the sites and sounds of the Pier! Friday nights in October, where there’s no entrance fee.
Halloween Movie Nights (Saturdays)
*Halloween Movie Nights - Saturday nights in October join the pier for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Please check with Pleasure Pier on times and which movie is playing! Movie Night
Galveston Children's Museum
*Walk around and enjoy the sites and sounds of the Pier! Friday nights in October, where there’s no entrance fee.
Halloween Movie Nights (Saturdays)
*Halloween Movie Nights - Saturday nights in October join the pier for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Please check with Pleasure Pier on times and which movie is playing! Movie Night
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
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Tutoring & Homework Help (Daily 3-6pm)
Kids Recreation Guitar for Beginners (Mondays 5-6pm)
Kids Recreation Karate (Tuesdays 5-6pm)
Kids Tennis (Wednesdays 4-5pm)
*Please call for details on tennis lessons.
Kids Recreation Boxing (Thursdays 5-6pm)
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Tutoring & Homework Help (Daily 3-6pm)
Latin Dance (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-5:30pm)
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
Tremont Gallery
*Additional science or art activity included with admission price. GCM Calendar
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Tutoring & Homework Help (Daily 3-6pm)
Kids Recreation Guitar for Beginners (Mondays 5-6pm)
Kids Recreation Karate (Tuesdays 5-6pm)
Kids Tennis (Wednesdays 4-5pm)
*Please call for details on tennis lessons.
Kids Recreation Boxing (Thursdays 5-6pm)
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered! Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Tutoring & Homework Help (Daily 3-6pm)
Latin Dance (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-5:30pm)
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
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. Clay Cup Events
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
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