Ongoing Activities
Galveston Children's Museum
Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri) GCM Calendar
Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm (Every Saturday)
*Additional science or art activity included with admission price.
Rosenberg Library
Storytime 10am & 2pm (Jan 13th-Apr 27th - Every Wednesday)
*Come for stories, music, puppets, and fun!
Paws to Read 3:30-4:30pm (Jan 8th-May 13th - Every Friday)
*Come read aloud to Oliver the Dog! Rosenberg Library
The Strand/Seawall
Mardi Gras! Galveston Hours Vary (Jan 29th-31st & Feb 5th-7th & 9th)
Come celebrate Mardi Gras! Galveston! I'll be listing the kid friendly events as separate events, as downtown at night will NOT be kid friendly! Also keep in mind that there is a cost to access the Mardi Gras Entertainment District (The Strand). BUT - it's free for the children's parades!! Mardi Gras! Galveston
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
Pleasure Pier
Kid For A Day Hours Vary - Only open Friday evenings & All day Saturday and Sunday (Jan 8th-February 28th)
*Everyone pays the $19.99 kid price for all day ride passes! Pleasure Pier
Tremont Gallery Galveston
Children's Art Glass 3-6pm (Jan 15th-May 13th - Every Friday)
*For children ages 6-14! Cost is $20 per class; art supplies and snacks provided. Tremont Gallery will be offering these every Friday afternoon with a different theme each class. Children's Art Class
Downtown
2508 Post Office
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm (Every Sunday)
*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’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm (Every Sunday)
*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
Weekly Events & Activities February 1st-7th
Mon Feb 1st
No special events or activities. Please let me know if I missed something!
Tues Feb 2nd
Clay Cup Studios
Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Chick-Fil-A League Towne Center (Off Island)
Paw Patrol 5:30-7:30pm
*Come meet the gang from Paw Patrol at Chick-fil-A! Also enjoy free face painting, balloon art, and crafts! Paw Patrol
Wed Feb 3rd
Rosenberg Library
Storytime 10am & 2pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Thurs Feb 4th
Galveston Children's Museum
Homeschool Kids 2-3pm
*Pop Up Valentines - make your very own Valentine for someone you love! GCM Calendar
Texas City High School
Shrek the Musical 7pm
*Texas City High School is putting on Shrek the Musical! Come see everyone's favorite Ogre! Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. (Feb 4th, 5th, & 6th) Shrek the Musical
Fri Feb 5th
Pleasure Pier
Mardi Gras Special Hours Vary
*All day ride passes for only $10 for Mardi Gras weekend!! Pleasure Pier
Tremont Gallery Galveston
Children's Art Class 3-6pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 3:30-4:30pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
The Strand
Mardi Gras! Galveston 7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Texas City High School
Shrek the Musical 7pm
*Texas City High School is putting on Shrek the Musical! Come see everyone's favorite Ogre! Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. (Feb 4th, 5th, & 6th) Shrek the Musical
Saturday Feb 6th
The Home Depot
Home Depot Kids Workshop - Valentine's Mailboxes 9-12pm
*Head to Home Depot for a hands-on workshop and build a wooden Valentine's mailbox to hold all your child's valentine cards from their favorite friends. After the mailbox is built, your child can personalize their project with paint.All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Kids Workshop
Pleasure Pier
Mardi Gras Special Hours Vary
*All day ride passes for only $10 for Mardi Gras weekend!! Pleasure Pier
The Strand/Seawall/Kempner Park
Mardi Gras! Galveston - Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades
Krewe d' Esprit Rosaire Battle of the Bands 9-11am
*Come watch area marching bands battle it out in the battle of the bands! See who takes home the trophy!
Krewe d'Esprit Rosaire Parade11-1pm
* After watching Battle of the Bands, watch the bands parade along and show off their skills. This parade starts at Kemper Park. From there, it proceeds to Seawall, down Seawall, right onto 31st street, down Ave N, left onto 27th and end at Jack Johnson Park – 27th and Avenue M. At Jack Johnson Park, immediately following parade, the “Yard Party” will begin! More bead throwing, more music and food and drinks for sale and plenty of FUN!
Z Krewe 22nd Z Processional 1-2pm
*This parades described as a little zany! And some of the best beads get thrown! It might be better for older kids - keep that in mind
Houston Chronicle Neauxs Krewe Parade 2:30-3:30pm
*The Houston Chronicle is a proud sponsor of the Mardi Gras! Galveston and host their own parade on the Strand where more than just newspapers are thrown!
Les Bon Temps Roule Parade 3:30-4:30pm
*The good times keep rolling after the Houston Chronicle parade as the Roule parade marches around the Strand.
Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade 6:30-7:30pm
*Here is your chance to catch another night parade along the seawall. I would not recommend taking children to The Strand. Catch this one at the start! This is described as Galveston's largest parade! Parade starts at 23rd and Seawall Boulevard, turns right on 25th Street and continues to Mechanic Street. Right on Mechanic Street to 20th Street, left on 20th to The Strand. Left on Strand and end at the Railroad Museum.
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
Beach Combing 101 10-11:00am
*Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration! Beach Combing 101
Beach Combing 101 10-11:00am
*Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration! Beach Combing 101
Bay Tower Hike 3:30-4:30pm
*Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower! Bay Tower Hike
Clay Cup Studios
Parents Night Out - Mardi Gras! 6-9:30pm
*Clay Cup Studios will be hosting Mardi Gras themed Parents Night Out for kids aged 6 to 13 years old full of projects, pizza, games and karaoke. Space is very limited so make sure to reserve your spot today! Cost is $30. Parents Night Out
Texas City High School
Shrek the Musical 7pm
*Texas City High School is putting on Shrek the Musical! Come see everyone's favorite Ogre! Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. (Feb 4th, 5th, & 6th) Shrek the Musical
Sunday Feb 7th
*Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower! Bay Tower Hike
Clay Cup Studios
Parents Night Out - Mardi Gras! 6-9:30pm
*Clay Cup Studios will be hosting Mardi Gras themed Parents Night Out for kids aged 6 to 13 years old full of projects, pizza, games and karaoke. Space is very limited so make sure to reserve your spot today! Cost is $30. Parents Night Out
Texas City High School
Shrek the Musical 7pm
*Texas City High School is putting on Shrek the Musical! Come see everyone's favorite Ogre! Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. (Feb 4th, 5th, & 6th) Shrek the Musical
Sunday Feb 7th
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Pleasure Pier
Mardi Gras Special Hours Vary
*All day ride passes for only $10 for Mardi Gras weekend!! Pleasure Pier
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
Bay Walk 10-11am
*Presenter: Master Naturalist Root Choice. The Bay Walk will meet at the end of the Bay side road at Lake Como. Take a walk around the bay and discover the inhabitants that live there. Bay Walk
The Strand/Seawall
Mardi Gras! Galveston - Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades
Second Weekend Family Gras Parades
Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade 1-2pm
*This parade used to be along the Seawall and has now been moved to The Strand this year. Come take a look at all the animals decked out in their Mardi Gras beads and costumes! This parade benefits and is sponsored by The Galveston Island Humane Society.
Mardi Gras Children's Parade 2-3pm
*After checking out the animals, stay for the Galveston Children's Parade! Firefighters Local 571 hosts the parade.
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Pleasure Pier
Mardi Gras Special Hours Vary
*All day ride passes for only $10 for Mardi Gras weekend!! Pleasure Pier
Galveston Island State Park
Bay Walk 10-11am
*Presenter: Master Naturalist Root Choice. The Bay Walk will meet at the end of the Bay side road at Lake Como. Take a walk around the bay and discover the inhabitants that live there. Bay Walk
The Strand/Seawall
Mardi Gras! Galveston - Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades
Second Weekend Family Gras Parades
Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade 1-2pm
*This parade used to be along the Seawall and has now been moved to The Strand this year. Come take a look at all the animals decked out in their Mardi Gras beads and costumes! This parade benefits and is sponsored by The Galveston Island Humane Society.
Mardi Gras Children's Parade 2-3pm
*After checking out the animals, stay for the Galveston Children's Parade! Firefighters Local 571 hosts the parade.
