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 8th
No special events or activities. Please let me know if I missed something!
Tues Feb 9th
Clay Cup Studios
Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Children's Museum
Homeschool Kids 12-1pm
*Pop Up Valentines - Create your very own valentine for your loved ones! GCM Calendar
Rosenberg Library
Pancakes for Supper 4-5pm
Celebrate Fat Tuesday at the library with pancakes and festive stories! Pre-registration is required. Rosenberg Library
The Strand
Mardi Gras! Galveston Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 20th Annual Fat Tuesday 6:30pm
*If you want to say goodbye to Mardi Gras - this is the parade to do it! It will feature all the crews. This is on the Strand and most likely suited for older kids, but most of the craziness from the weekend will be mostly over! Mardi Gras! Galveston
Wed Feb 10th
Rosenberg Library
Storytime 10am & 2pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
Beach Walk 3-4pm
*Presenter: Master Naturalist Root Choice. The Beach Walk will consist of exploring the habitats around the beach side of the Galveston Island State Park. You will meet at the boardwalk of the Day Use Area and proceed from there. Beach Walk
Beach Walk 3-4pm
*Presenter: Master Naturalist Root Choice. The Beach Walk will consist of exploring the habitats around the beach side of the Galveston Island State Park. You will meet at the boardwalk of the Day Use Area and proceed from there. Beach Walk
Galveston Children's Museum
Family Free Night 4:30-7:30pm
*Come on in to the museum for a free night of family fun! They plan on making this a monthly event on the second Thursday of each month. GCM Calendar
Fri Feb 12th
Clay Cup Studios
Girl Scout Day 10am-7pm
*Projects starting at $5 and every girl scout that comes in gets $5 off! Girl Scout Day
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!
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free)
Paint Party 4:30-5:30pm
*Let the beauty of the State Park inspire you to create a one of a kind painting! Paint with watercolors and have Ranger Lisa give you some tips. Supplies are included! Paint Party
Paint Party 4:30-5:30pm
*Let the beauty of the State Park inspire you to create a one of a kind painting! Paint with watercolors and have Ranger Lisa give you some tips. Supplies are included! Paint Party
Saturday Feb 13th
Galveston Children's Museum
Queen of Hearts Valentine's Party
*Come celebrate Valentine's Day with crafts & fun activities! Time TBD - might be going on all day at the museum (newsletter did not specify a time). GCM Calendar
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 101
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
Geocaching 101 1-2pm
*Learn all about the treasure hunt of geocaching! Geocaching 101
Beach Combing 101 10-11:00am
*Join Ranger Lisa for a shell hunting workshop and exploration! Beach Combing 101
Geocaching 101 1-2pm
*Learn all about the treasure hunt of geocaching! Geocaching 101
Bay Tower Hike 3:30-4:30pm
*Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower! Bay Tower Hike
Rosenberg Library
Saturday Stories 11am
*Stop by the library Saturday morning for some fun stories! Rosenberg Library
Galveston Arts Center
Chinese New Year Art Workshop 1:30-2:30pm
*Children’s Art Workshop for ages 8-13. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey! Celebrate the traditional Chinese New Year with a variety of fun international art projects including Sumi ink painting, origami/kirigami and paper mask making. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED! Cost is $22. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER by calling 409-763-2403 ext. 1004 Registration is also available online (or will be soon) at www.galvestonartscenter.org Chinese New Year Workshop
Kemah Boardwalk
(Off Island)
Cupid's Christmas Boat Lane Parade 6pm
*The 54th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade has been rescheduled for Febuary 13 at Kemah Boardwalk. This is a popular Clear Lake area holiday tradition, now with a Valetine's Day twist. Grab the whole family to watch the hundreds of festive boats pass by the Clear Lake channel to Galveston Bay! Boat Parade
Sunday Feb 14th
Sea Scout Base
SMART Family Literacy Valentine's Smart Party 4:30-6:30pm
*Join SMART Family Literacy for a Valentine's Day SMART Party (for families with children 8 years and under) at Sea Scout Base Galveston. The event is free but you must register by the 10th at SMARTFamilyLiteracy@gmail.com or by messaging them on Facebook. Please let them know how many adults and children will be attending. There will be hands-on activities, free children's books and a video festival.
Downtown
*Cast nets and eat edible plants on a hike to the observation tower! Bay Tower Hike
Rosenberg Library
Saturday Stories 11am
*Stop by the library Saturday morning for some fun stories! Rosenberg Library
Galveston Arts Center
Chinese New Year Art Workshop 1:30-2:30pm
*Children’s Art Workshop for ages 8-13. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey! Celebrate the traditional Chinese New Year with a variety of fun international art projects including Sumi ink painting, origami/kirigami and paper mask making. ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED! Cost is $22. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER by calling 409-763-2403 ext. 1004 Registration is also available online (or will be soon) at www.galvestonartscenter.org Chinese New Year Workshop
Kemah Boardwalk
(Off Island)
Cupid's Christmas Boat Lane Parade 6pm
*The 54th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade has been rescheduled for Febuary 13 at Kemah Boardwalk. This is a popular Clear Lake area holiday tradition, now with a Valetine's Day twist. Grab the whole family to watch the hundreds of festive boats pass by the Clear Lake channel to Galveston Bay! Boat Parade
Sunday Feb 14th
Sea Scout Base
SMART Family Literacy Valentine's Smart Party 4:30-6:30pm
*Join SMART Family Literacy for a Valentine's Day SMART Party (for families with children 8 years and under) at Sea Scout Base Galveston. The event is free but you must register by the 10th at SMARTFamilyLiteracy@gmail.com or by messaging them on Facebook. Please let them know how many adults and children will be attending. There will be hands-on activities, free children's books and a video festival.
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston Symphony Orchestra 4pm
*Come listen to Galveston Symphony Orchestra at their Valentine’s Concert! Trond Saeverud, Conductor with the program consisting of: Mozart – Sinfonia Concertante, K.364, Espen Lilleslatten, violin – Elias Goldstein, viola, Bruckner – Symphony No. 4. Cost is $30 for adults and $20 for students.
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston Symphony Orchestra 4pm
*Come listen to Galveston Symphony Orchestra at their Valentine’s Concert! Trond Saeverud, Conductor with the program consisting of: Mozart – Sinfonia Concertante, K.364, Espen Lilleslatten, violin – Elias Goldstein, viola, Bruckner – Symphony No. 4. Cost is $30 for adults and $20 for students.
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
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