Sunday, February 14, 2016

Weekly Events & Activities Rundown Jan 25th-31st

Here is the weekly rundown for Jan 25th-31st! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!

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

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

Weekly Events & Activities January 25th-31st

Mon Jan 25th

No special events or activities. Please let me know if I missed something!

Tues Jan 26th

Galveston Children's Museum
        Homeschool Kids 2-3pm
         *The theme for this activity is "Sizing Things Up." It explores non standard measurement.  GCM Calendar

Wed Jan 27th

Rosenberg Library
        Storytime 10am & 2pm
        *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Thurs Jan 28th

No special events or activities. Please let me know if I missed something!

Fri Jan 29th

Tremont Gallery Galveston
        Children's Art Glass 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 6pm
        *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Saturday Jan 30th

The Strand/Seawall
         Mardi Gras! Galveston  -   Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades       
         Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Kick-Off Parade 12-3pm
         *This a fun parade for kids! Lots of beads, bands, and floats!! It winds its way down the seawall to 25th street where it will turn to downtown for trip down Mechanic and Strand streets.
         Zaniest Golf Cart Parade  1-2pm
         *Kids will love seeing all the decked out golf carts! This one is on The Strand. Free Entertainment District entry to all participants of the parade.
         Krewe D'iHeartMedia Parade 3-4pm
        *A rockin' parade that cruises down The Strand.
         Krewe of Gambrinus Parade 6-7pm
        *If your kids want to see the floats at night, I recommend viewing this one on the Seawall in a spot to see it early (close to starting point.) That way you will avoid any of nighttime craziness! The parade will be on the Seawall from 57th street to 27th street before turning and heading up to The Strand.

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
      Camera Phone Hike 1-2pm
      *Learn great tips from Ranger Lisa on how to use your camera phone to take great pics! Hike will start at the Nature Center.    Camera Phone Hike
      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 

Sunday Jan 31st

Downtown
      Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
      *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Moody Gardens
       Mardi Gras Ball for Special People 12-4pm
       *Annually celebrated by thousands, this free event provides food, fun and entertainment for people with special needs as well as their immediate families. FREE admission for people with special needs, their immediate family and/or caregivers with RSVP! Contact Moody Gardens for more information!    Ball for Special People

The Strand/Seawall
         Mardi Gras! Galveston  -   Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades
          First Weekend Family Gras Parades
          Sunshine Kids Parade 1-2pm
         *A great kids parade! Sunshine is an organization that provides activities for children with cancer. This year the parade is on The Strand and there is free access during this parade.
         Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston Parade 3-4pm
        *After the Sunshine Parade, stick around for the Shriners Parade! This one has the Clydesdales the you don't want to miss!

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

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