Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for Apr 17th-23rd 2017! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!
Weekly Events & Activities Apr 17th-23rd
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Sunday for those who celebrate! If you haven't checked out the Tall Ship El Galéon, it's on dock at the Texas Seaport Museum. It makes for some great pictures! Tuesday is the SMART Family Literacy Party at The Spot and Thursday is Homeschool Day at Pleasure Pier. On Saturday, there are Earth Day activities at Moody Gardens and Galveston Children's Museum. Artwalk is on Saturday evening and always makes for a fun time. Head on out to the Texas Seaport Museum on Sunday for free day!! Have a great week! :-)
In Galveston Island Kids news, I have giveaway winners!!! Thanks for all who entered and participated! I had fun and I hope to have more in the future. I used Fanpage Karma's "Good Luck Fairy" to randomly draw each winner. And the winners are....Lindsey Berry & Christy Hernandez-Humphry!!! Congrats!! Lindsey, you win a mini session with Lauren Paris Photography and Christy, you win a mini session with Maria Helton Photography! I will message you both individually as well and let you know how to set up your sessions!
The Galveston Summer Camp List is out! Please check it out and start planning your summer camps! Also, please sent me any camps that need to be added!
If you have an event that needs added, please email or Facebook message me. You can also tweet us now @Galveston_Kids or follow on Instagram @galvestonislandkids. As you scroll through the calendar, just click on each activity to read more about it and find the link. Please let me know if there is an event I missed that you would like added!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Sunday for those who celebrate! If you haven't checked out the Tall Ship El Galéon, it's on dock at the Texas Seaport Museum. It makes for some great pictures! Tuesday is the SMART Family Literacy Party at The Spot and Thursday is Homeschool Day at Pleasure Pier. On Saturday, there are Earth Day activities at Moody Gardens and Galveston Children's Museum. Artwalk is on Saturday evening and always makes for a fun time. Head on out to the Texas Seaport Museum on Sunday for free day!! Have a great week! :-)
Groupon Local Deals
Here are the Groupon Galveston Deals! Scroll through to find Groupons for lots of great activities and restaurants around the island!
(GIK Affiliated Link)
Ongoing Events & Activities
Galveston Children's Museum
Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri) 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)
From the HeART Gallery
Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (Every Friday & Saturday)
*Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm and Saturday 3-6pm. For ages 6-14. $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
Mommy & Me Classes 3-5pm (First Sunday of Every Month)
*Come be a kid with your kids and let your infants and toddlers enjoy some sensory activities while creating fun and cute pieces of art. The class is over in 2 hours, but the memories will last a lifetime! Call to reserve a space, $20 per class, all art supplies, snacks and drinks included.
Clay Cup Studios
*Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm and Saturday 3-6pm. For ages 6-14. $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
Mommy & Me Classes 3-5pm (First Sunday of Every Month)
*Come be a kid with your kids and let your infants and toddlers enjoy some sensory activities while creating fun and cute pieces of art. The class is over in 2 hours, but the memories will last a lifetime! Call to reserve a space, $20 per class, all art supplies, snacks and drinks included.
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
McDonalds
Broadway, 61st Street, Seawall
McFamily Nights
* Join McDonalds with your family for dinner! The three locations on the island host various themed family nights on Thursday nights. Check their Facebook events for the theme that week!
McDonalds
Broadway, 61st Street, Seawall
McFamily Nights
* Join McDonalds with your family for dinner! The three locations on the island host various themed family nights on Thursday nights. Check their Facebook events for the theme that week!
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
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
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