Weekly Events & Activities Rundown Nov 30th-Dec 6th

Here is the weekly rundown for Nov 30th-Dec 6th! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity your are interested in!

Ongoing Activities
Galveston Childrens Museum
      Mommy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri)   GCM Calendar

Moody Gardens
       Ice Land Sculptures & Festival of Lights (Nov 14th-Jan 10th)    
       *Santa Sighting!! Santa will be at Moody Gardens weekends Nov 14-Dec 17 and then daily Dec 18-23.    Moody Gardens Holidays

Schlitterbahn Waterpark
         Holiday Splash (Nov 27th-Jan 3rd)
         *Schlitterbahn is open weekends and select weekdays for Holiday Splash. Features include: snow globe float, Bahn Borealis light show, surf with Santa, ornament factory, holiday characters, and reindeer games & gingerbread playland!   Holiday Splash

Dickinson (Off Island)
        Dickinson Festival of Lights (Nov 28th-Dec 31st) 6-9pm   Dickinson Festival of Lights

Weekly Events & Activities November 30-December 6th

Mon Nov 30th
No activities or events - let me know if something is going on I might have missed!

Tues Dec 1st

Bahama Bucks 
       Free Sno Day 12pm
       *Free Baby and Small Sno and heavily discounted prices of the other items!   Free Sno Day

Wed Dec 2nd

Rosenberg Library
      Storytime 10am & 2pm
      *Stories, songs, and games!   Storytime

Thurs Dec 3rd

Galveston Children's Museum

      Homeschool kids 3:00pm
      *Gumdrop domes! Create domes using toothpicks and gumdrops.   GCM Event Calendar

Moody Gardens
     Festival of Lights Food Drive Thursday 6pm
     *Get 2for1 admission to the Festival of Lights when you bring a non-perishable food item.   Food Drive Thursday

Moody Mansion
       Christmas Concert 6-8pm
       *Galveston's Heritage Chorale will be performing Christmas carols at Moody Mansion. Refreshments will be served and the event is free!   Christmas Concert

Fri Dec 4th

Strand
     Dickens on The Strand 5-9pm
     *Free admission on Friday night (Fezziwig’s Beer Hall & Windsor Castle Stage Only). Galveston's annual Dickens on the Strand event is back! There is a kids area but from the info I gathered, most of the kids activities will be Saturday and Sunday.   Dickens on the Strand

Pleasure Pier
      Landry's Club Select Weekend 4-9pm
      *If you are a Landry's Club Select member - enjoy Buy One, Get One all day ride passes at Pleasure Pier all weekend!   Pleasure Pier

Galveston Children's Museum
       English Tea Party 2:30pm
        *A victorian tea party including story time and parlor games! Best for children 7 and older. Advanced registration is suggested! Contact museum for more details!    GCM

Rosenberg Library
       Drop-In Lego Yard 3:30-5:30pm
       *Drop in to the Rosenberg Library for free play with Legos and Duplos!   Drop-In Legos

1859 St. Joseph Church
        Holiday Handbell Concert 5:30pm, 7pm, 8:30pm
        *Enjoy an evening of music at the Holiday Handbell concert! There are 3 different times to catch the concert. Cost is $15 and the event is associated with Dickens on the Strand so tickets purchase through Galveston  Historical Foundation.    Handbell Concert

Ronald McDonald House
          Lights of Love 6-8pm
          *Support the Ronald Mcdonald House by attending their Lights of Love event! *Santa Sighting!! Santa will be at Lights of Love as well as Ronald McDonald himself! There will be refreshments and activities for kids.   Lights of Love

The Grand 1984 Opera House
         Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol 8pm
        *Enjoy a production of this classic tale at The Grand! Purchase tickets through The Grand.   A Christmas Carol

Saturday Dec 5th

Home Depot
       Holiday Stacking Blocks 9am-12pm
       *Build stacking blocks at the Home Depot kids workshop! Then decorate the blocks with stickers and paint! Each kid receives their craft, a certificate, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last! This was listed on their website, so please call the store for any more information! You can register online here:   Home Depot Kids Workshop

Galveston Childrens Museum
       Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm
       *Additional science activity included with admission price.   Spectacular Saturdays

Pleasure Pier
      Landry's Club Select Weekend 11am-9pm
      *If you are a Landry's Club Select member - enjoy Buy One, Get One all day ride passes at Pleasure Pier all weekend!   Pleasure Pier

Strand
     Dickens on The Strand 10am-9pm
     *Galveston's annual Dickens on the Strand event is back! Kids area sponsored by The Galveston Children's Museum! You can buy tickets at the event or advance tickets online.   Dickens on the Strand

Clay Cup Studios
       Elf on the Shelf Read & Paint 1:30-2:30pm
        *Read the Elf on the Shelf book and paint an elf!  Cost is $15. Pre-register to make sure you get a spot!   Elf on the Shelf

 

Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
      Jr. Ranger Hike 9-10am
      *Short lesson and hike with Ranger Lisa about being a park ranger!  Jr. Ranger Hike
      Beach Combing 101 10-11:00am  
     *Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration!   Beach Combing 
       Island Style Holiday Crafts 1-2:30pm

     *Join Ranger Lisa and make some holiday crafts! You can make: paper fortune cookies, holiday greeting cards, sand dollar ornaments, and watercolor paintings. All materials provided!  Holiday Crafts 
      Bay Tower Hike 3:30-4:30pm
     *Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower!    Bay Tower Hike

Galveston County Fairgrounds
(*Off Island Event)
        Winterfest 8am-4pm
         *The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo presents their Winterfest and there are tons of activities for kids! It's a big event and thought it would be worth wondering off island for - especially since they will have snow! Here is the flyer for the event:   Winterfest

Trinity Episcopal Church
          Victorian Pipe Organ Extravaganza 7:30pm
          *Concert organist Ronald Wyatt will be performing with Christmas carol singing accompaniment. Cost is $10 per person.    Pipe Organ Extravaganza

Sunday Dec 6th

Downtown
2508 Post Office
      Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm     *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

Strand
     Dickens on The Strand 12-6pm
     *Galveston's annual Dickens on the Strand event is back! Kids area sponsored by The Galveston Children's Museum! You can buy tickets at the event or advance tickets online.   Dickens on the Strand

Hotel Galvez & Spa
      Sunday Bruch with Santa 11-2
      *Santa Sighting!!! Kids can get up close and personal with Santa here! All while everyone enjoys Hotel Galvez's famous Sunday brunch.    Brunch with Santa

Pleasure Pier
      Landry's Club Select Weekend 11am-8pm
      *If you are a Landry's Club Select member - enjoy Buy One, Get One all day ride passes at Pleasure Pier all weekend!   Pleasure Pier

Did I miss something? Be sure to let me know!! 

Weekly Events & Activities Rundown November 23rd-29th

Here is the rundown for Thanksgiving week! 

Ongoing Activities
Mommy & Me @10am and Storytime @11am @ Galveston Children's Museum (Tues-Fri)

Ice Land Sculptures & Festival of Lights @ Moody Gardens (Nov 14-Jan 10)     GCM Calendar
*Santa Sighting!! Santa will be at Moody Gardens weekends Nov 14-Dec 17 and then daily Dec 18-23.     Moody Gardens Holidays

Weekly Events & Activities November 23-29

Mon Nov 23rd

Galveston Children's Museum

      RLS Project! 10:30-1pm
      *Create an RLS piece to share secretly with others. You can hide it wherever you like for someone else to find!  Free with museum admission.   GCM Event Calendar
      
Tues Nov 24th

Galveston Children's Museum

      Homeschool kids puff mobiles 12-1pm
      *Create a vehicle using different materials such as straws and life savers. Free with museums admission.     GCM Event Calendar

Rosenberg Library
      Drop-In Art Studio 2:30-5pm
      *Decorate an ornament with Amy from Clay Cup Studios! Free!     Drop-In Art Studio

Wed Nov 25th

Rosenberg Library
      Storytime 10am & 2pm
      *Stories, songs, and games!
     
Moody Methodist Labyrinth
       Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Beaver Moon 5:45pm
       *Open to the public! Take a full moon walk of the labyrinth with walk starting approximately 1/2 after sunset.     Labyrinth Walk

Clay Cup Studios
        Kids Canvas Painting 11am-1pm
        *Come paint an adorable turkey! Mario's Pizza and drinks included! Cost is $25.    Canvas Painting

Thurs Nov 26th
Happy Thanksgiving!

Moody Gardens
     Festival of Lights Food Drive Thursday 6pm
     *Get 2for1 admission to the Festival of Lights when you bring a non-perishable food item. What a great way to kick off the holiday season after having your turkey!    Food Drive Thursday

Pleasure Pier
      Thanksgiving at Pleasure Pier 3-9pm
      *Come out to Pleasure Pier on Thanksgiving and ride all day for $16.99! Operating hours on Thanksgiving are 3-9pm.     Pleasure Pier

Fri Nov 27th

Clay Cup Studios
      Black Friday Day Camp 9am-12pm
      *Get your shopping done while your kiddos have fun at Clay Cup Studios! Contact the studio for more information and cost.    Black Friday Day Camp

Moody Gardens
      Home for the Holidays Gift Market 2-9pm
      *Time for holiday shopping! Stop by the market to find unique and interesting gifts! $6.00 admission.  *Santa Sighting!!  Though I couldn't find times, it is mentioned that Santa will be making a visit sometime at the market.    Gift Market

Hotel Galvez & Spa
      Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration 6-7:30pm
      *Free event! Tree lighting and performance from The Nutcracker, carolers, and hand bell choir. *Santa Sighting!! Santa will start the festivities off with his arrival! Photos with him will be $15.   Lighting Celebration

Saturday Nov 28th

Home Depot
       Build a School House Bank 9am-12pm
       *Build a school house bank at the Home Depot kids workshop! Each kid receives their craft, a certificate, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last! This was listed on their website, so please call the store for any more information! You can register online here: Home Depot Kids Workshop

Galveston Childrens Museum
       Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm
      *Additional science activity included with admission price.     Spectacular Saturdays

Moody Gardens
      Home for the Holidays Gift Market 10am-9pm
      *Time for holiday shopping! Stop by the market to find unique and interesting gifts! $6.00 admission.  *Santa Sighting!!  Though I couldn't find times, it is mentioned that Santa will be making a visit sometime at the market.    Gift Market

Clay Cup Studios
       Christmas Ornament Workshop 5:30-7:30pm
        *Glass Fusion ornament workshop. $5.00 to hold place which will go towards balance of your ticket. This involves glass and is probably best for older kids/teens.     Ornament Workshop

   

Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
     Beach Combing 101 10-11:15pm     
     *Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration!   Beach Combing 
     Pirate Treasure Hunt 1-2pm

     *Hunt for missing treasure and make some pirate crafts! You may even walk the plank! Pirate Treasure Hunt 
     Bay Tower Hike 3:30-4:30pm
     *Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower!    Bay Tower Hike

Strand
      Art Walk 6-9pm
      *Head down to the Strand for the annual Art Walk. Check out the galleries and have snacks and beverages provided by most! Lots of live music as well!    Art Walk

The Grand 1984 Opera House
       Artwalk at the Grand:Holiday Arts Market with Santa Visit 6-9pm
       *While you are at Artwalk, stop by this special event at The Grand. The art market will be located in the Edna Room. *Santa Sighting!! Santa will be there from 6-8pm!   Artwalk at the Grand

Sunday Nov 29

Downtown
2508 Post Office
      Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm     *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

Hendley Market
2010 Strand
     Naughty Nana 1-3pm
     *Nana will be making an appearance at Hendly Market! The kids love her!     Naughty Nana

Clay Cup Studios
     Days till Christmas Canvas 1-2:30pm
     *Create a Christmas countdown with chalkboard paint! Each child will be given chalk with their project. Cost is $25.    Christmas Canvas


Did I miss something? Be sure to let me know!! 

Galveston Island Kids

Welcome to Galveston Island Kids! GIK was started as a way for parents to keep up with kid friendly happenings around Galveston. Galveston is a great place for kids and there is always activities and events taking place! When I first moved here, I searched for a resource that would help me find out everything that is happening on a daily basis. I really could not find something that covered it all. So Galveston Island Kids is here! My hope is that parents on and off island will follow on Facebook to get updated about events and activities. I'll then have a link to this blog that will expand on the event or activity further. I also hope to post reviews of beaches, restaurants, parks, etc. that will help parents and visitors of Galveston Island. Please be patient as I get the blog and Facebook page up and running! But start following on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/galvestonislandkids

Weekend Events & Activities Rundown Nov 20th, 21st, & 22nd

Here is the rundown for this weekend! Lots of fun things going on!

Ongoing Activities
Mommy & Me @10am and Storytime @11am @ Galveston Children's Museum (Tues-Fri)
Ice Land Sculptures & Festival of Lights @ Moody Gardens (Nov 14-Jan 10)
*Santa Sighting!! Santa will be at Moody Gardens weekends Nov 14-Dec 17 and then daily Dec 18-23.

Weekend Events & Activities

November 20th, 21st, & 22nd

Friday Nov 20th

Moody Methodist

      Seaside Treasure Festival 12-6pm

      *This event is rain or shine! What a fun way to find a unique gift. Free admission!
       Seaside Treasure Festival

Tremont Art Gallery
      Children’s Art Class - 3-6pm     *Alice in Wonderland Inspired class! Sounds great for the older kids!
      Tremont Gallery

Saturday Nov 21st

Galveston Children's Museum

      Naughty Nana Book Reading Adventure 1-2pm
      *Book reading and signing with the one and only Nana! A friendly Old English Sheepdog. This is free with museum admission. ($6)
      Naughty Nana
      Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm
      *Additional science activity included with admission.
      Spectacular Saturday

Moody Methodist
      Seaside Treasure Festival 9-4pm

      *Santa Sighting!! A lil' birdie let us know on Facebook that Santa will be at the festival on Saturday from 10-12pm and 1:30-3pm. Free photo ops! 
      Seaside Treasure Festival

Galveston Island State ParkAll events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
     Beach Exploration 10-11:15pm     *Treasure hunt with park rangers and volunteers! Should last about 75 minutes.
     Beach Exploration

     Pirate Treasure Hunt 1-2pm
     *Hunt for missing treasure and make some pirate crafts! You may even walk the plank!
     Pirate Treasure Hunt 
     Paint Party 3:30-4:30pm
     *Watercolor painting on the observation deck at sunset. 
     Paint Party

The Strand 
Mechanic St and 22nd St
     Island Market 10-4pm
     *Come support local artisans and pick up a unique hand crafted gift! It is held the third Saturday of the month. Free to Browse!
     Island Market

Tremont Art Gallery

       Christmas in Wonderland 6-9pm      *If you love Alice in Wonderland, this is your stop! Lots of Alice in Wonderland inspired gifts and a costume contest! If you have a little Alice look alike - she could win you a unique gift!
     Christmas in Wonderland

Sunday Nov 22

Downtown
2508 Post Office
      Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm     *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 Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
      Bay Exploration 10-11:15pm
      *Treasure hunt with park rangers and volunteers! This time bayside! Should last about 75 minutes.
      Bay Exploration

Did I miss something? Be sure to let me know!! 

Thursday November 19th Events & Activities Rundown

There are a few activities going on today so I wanted to give you a post with links!

Ongoing Activities
Mommy & Me @10am and Storytime @11am @ Galveston Children's Museum (Tues-Fri)
Ice Land Sculptures & Festival of Lights @ Moody Gardens

Weekly Events & Activities (Thurs Nov. 19th)

Galveston Children's Museum
     Homeschool Kids Puff Mobiles - 2-3:00pm 
     Children's Yoga with Paige Mayuex - 4-4:45pm
       Notes: Children's Yoga is for ages 4-10 and they ask that you call ahead to sign up. It's $8 per child. Since it's for older kids I've never tried it, but I think it would be fun!      
    GCM CALENDAR

Moody Gardens
      Festival of Lights - Food Drive Thursday 2for1 Festival of Lights Admission - 6-10pm
     Notes: Bring a non-perishable food item and get 2for1 admission to the Festival of Lights! I haven't been yet this year, but I bet it's great if it's anything like last year. This is a great way to save some money. This will be offered every Thursday throughout the festival!      
     MOODY GARDENS (click on events)

Stay tuned for a weekend rundown on Friday! Then on Sunday I will start a weekly rundown to help y'all plan your week! Everything will be on there with links and you can refer back to it each time I send out a reminder for the days activities on Facebook.

Did I miss something? Please let me know so I can add it!

Clay Cup Studios - Mommy & Me Turkey Toes Painting

Today (Tuesday Nov 17th) at 1:30, Clay Cup Studios is offering Mommy and Me Turkey Toes Painting! You can choose different projects and paint Thanksgiving themed handprints or footprints with your little ones! I have not done a Mommy and Me class there, but have done an ornament painting event and it was lots of fun! Clay Cup is located right down on the Strand at 409 22nd Street. Here is a link to the event page: http://www.claycupstudios.com/upcoming-events/. Be sure to check out the other upcoming events while you are there!