Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for May 30th-Jun 5th 2016! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!
Ongoing Events & 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.
*Additional science or art activity included with admission price.
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 6-7pm (Jun 2nd-Aug 4th - Every Thursday) & 11am-12pm (Jun 13th-Aug 15th - Every Sunday)
*Stop by the Children’s Department and read a story to one of their furry canine friends! Rosenberg Library
Moody Gardens
Wings of Wonder Bird Show (Jun 4th-Aug 20th - 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm - Daily)
*Get up close to owls, falcons, hawks, vultures and a variety of other bird species as you learn about these amazing creatures and their place in nature.
Bands on the Sand (Jun 4th-Aug 13 - 6-10pm - Every Friday & Saturday)
*This live music series runs throughout the summer following each show with fireworks over the Moody Gardens pyramids and Offatts Bayou. Admission to each concert is $15 and free for kids three and under. Bands on the Sand will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through August 13. Moody Gardens
Studio 85 Dance & Fitness
Boogie with Baby 12pm (Every Saturday)
*Boogie with Baby is a fitness class with your baby in a carrier! Sounds so fun! Class will be every Saturday at noon and the cost is $10.71 (includes tax). Boogie with Baby
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
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
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 2-5pm (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
Galveston Island Beaches/Locations (Locations Vary)
Artist Boat
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours 9:30am-4:30pm (Tours departing at various times - Daily in the summer starting June 2nd)
*Come spend an hour on a Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tour, and learn about the creatures and features that make Galveston's marine and coastal ecosystems so special! Tours provide free hands-on exploration of questions such as: Why does the water change colors? How is seaweed a good thing? How do I connect to the ocean? The tours are educational and fun for ocean lovers of all ages. Each tour caps at 20 participants, but with multiple tours each day, they welcome individuals and groups. Sign-up for tours is on location, but if your group would like to reserve a tour, email the Bucket Brigade Coordinator at kguidroz@artistboat.org, or call Artist Boat at (409)770-0722. Check out the website for a full schedule and tour times! Beach Tours
Kayak Adventure (Tours departing at various times - Daily in the summer starting June 1st)
*Artist Boat is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through the disciplines of the sciences and the arts. There is a cost for each trip! Please check online for location/time of each trip. Book online at Kayak Adventure
Weekly Events & Activities May 30th-Jun 5th
Mon May 30th
Memorial Day
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
American Heroes Week (All Week)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Galveston Children's Museum
Bug Fest 9:30am-5pm
*Come buzz around the museum and learn about creepy, petty friends - insects. The museum will be crawling with activities to discover and create all things buggy! GCM Calendar
Galveston Island Beaches
(Locations Vary)
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours 9:30am-4:30pm (Tours departing at various times)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
Coastal Heritage Preserve 10am-2pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours 9:30am-4:30pm (Tours departing at various times)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
Coastal Heritage Preserve 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) GISP Calendar
Sand Castle Contest 10-11am
*Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. The park wants to see what kind of castle you can make, so you're invited to spend some time gathering materials, building a structure, and decorating it to your liking! Prizes awarded to participants, but you can enter youth into our Arts in the Parks contest, via the Get to Know website for bigger prizes (ages 0-19yrs): Get to Know Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.
Beach Safety 101 12-1pm
*Don't be afraid to go into the water, but do it safely! Come, have some fun and enjoy the beaches of Galveston safely with Ranger Lisa. She will discuss some of the basics on land, then use some life jackets to explore the currents at our sandy shores. (Life jackets provided and shared.)
Sand Castle Contest 10-11am
*Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. The park wants to see what kind of castle you can make, so you're invited to spend some time gathering materials, building a structure, and decorating it to your liking! Prizes awarded to participants, but you can enter youth into our Arts in the Parks contest, via the Get to Know website for bigger prizes (ages 0-19yrs): Get to Know Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.
Beach Safety 101 12-1pm
*Don't be afraid to go into the water, but do it safely! Come, have some fun and enjoy the beaches of Galveston safely with Ranger Lisa. She will discuss some of the basics on land, then use some life jackets to explore the currents at our sandy shores. (Life jackets provided and shared.)
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
American Heroes Week (All Week)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Clay Cup Studios
Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Children's Museum
Homeschool Kids 2-3pm
*Oyster Community- discover the marine organisms that live in and around the oyster
reef (Real creatures involved). GCM Calendar
Chick-fil-A League City Towne Center (off island)
Angry Birds Family Night 5:30-7:30pm
*Come see Red Bird and Black Bird from Angry Birds! Then have your face painted or make a fun craft! Angry Bird Family Night
Wed Jun 1st
*Oyster Community- discover the marine organisms that live in and around the oyster
reef (Real creatures involved). GCM Calendar
Chick-fil-A League City Towne Center (off island)
Angry Birds Family Night 5:30-7:30pm
*Come see Red Bird and Black Bird from Angry Birds! Then have your face painted or make a fun craft! Angry Bird Family Night
Wed Jun 1st
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
American Heroes Week (All Week)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens Oasis Hike - Hike it Baby 5:30-7pm
*Come join HIB for a kid led stroll around Moody Garden’s tropical oasis! They will be walking on the walking trail, and along the water. Great area for kids to spot the bunny rabbits! Afterwards, the kids can play on the playground. Feel free to bring a picnic supper. *Make sure you sign the waiver before participating in any HIB hikes! Hike it Baby - Moody Gardens
American Heroes Week (All Week)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens Oasis Hike - Hike it Baby 5:30-7pm
*Come join HIB for a kid led stroll around Moody Garden’s tropical oasis! They will be walking on the walking trail, and along the water. Great area for kids to spot the bunny rabbits! Afterwards, the kids can play on the playground. Feel free to bring a picnic supper. *Make sure you sign the waiver before participating in any HIB hikes! Hike it Baby - Moody Gardens
Thurs Jun 2nd
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
American Heroes Week (All Week)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Seawall - 81st Street
Seawall Hike/Walk - Fast Paced - Hike it Baby 8-10am
*Get your sneakers on and meet HIB by 81st street, and walk to the end of seawall (1.7 mile one way). Because of traffic and drop onto the beach, please bring stroller or carrier and keep those kiddos safely in!!! It’s more of a faster walk to get the day started! Parking between 69th and 81st is free, park close to 81st street on Seawall. Seawall Hike
Menard Park
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 6-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Fri Jun 3rd
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 6-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Fri Jun 3rd
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
American Heroes Week (All Week)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Galveston Island
Corvette's Cruisin' Galveston
*Be on the lookout for Corvettes all around Galveston Island this weekend! More than1,000 Corvettes are expected to converge on Galveston Island for the second annual Corvettes Cruisin’ Galveston event. The weekend begins with a car show and special events for participants, plus a fundraiser that will benefit area charities. Corvette's Cruisin'
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free) GISP Calendar
Turtle Patrol Jr. 6-7pm
*Become a Jr. Ranger and help save the sea turtles! You can become a citizen scientist, and help the park to understand more about the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. You will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment. Meet at the day use picnic area and begin a short hike down the beach and through the dunes, patrolling for turtles on this easy, evening beach hike. Great for anyone wanted to become a Jr. Ranger. Families, groups, and pets on a leash are welcome. Jr. Ranger Edition focuses on more hands-on and kid-friendly activities and topics.
Turtle Patrol 7-8pm
*Become a citizen scientist, and help the park to understand more about the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park.
Saturday Jun 4th
Turtle Patrol Jr. 6-7pm
*Become a Jr. Ranger and help save the sea turtles! You can become a citizen scientist, and help the park to understand more about the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. You will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment. Meet at the day use picnic area and begin a short hike down the beach and through the dunes, patrolling for turtles on this easy, evening beach hike. Great for anyone wanted to become a Jr. Ranger. Families, groups, and pets on a leash are welcome. Jr. Ranger Edition focuses on more hands-on and kid-friendly activities and topics.
Turtle Patrol 7-8pm
*Become a citizen scientist, and help the park to understand more about the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park.
Saturday Jun 4th
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
American Heroes Week (All Week)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Galveston Island
Corvette's Cruisin' Galveston
*Be on the lookout for Corvettes all around Galveston Island this weekend! More than1,000 Corvettes are expected to converge on Galveston Island for the second annual Corvettes Cruisin’ Galveston event. The weekend begins with a car show and special events for participants, plus a fundraiser that will benefit area charities. Corvette's Cruising'
Galveston Island Convention Center
TheGameCon
*TheGameCon is a way to help show families that gaming can be positive, and can be someone's career if they pursue it. Having over 4,000 entries in 2015, they are looking forward to bringing the fun-filled game-packed convention back to the island for yet another year of gaming for the whole family to enjoy. You can get your tickets online or at the door ($65 for a weekend pass, $35 for a day pass). TheGameCon
East Beach
AIA Sandcastle Competition 9am-4:30pm
*For over two decades teams of architects, designers, and engineers have taken their tools to East Beach in Galveston for one of the world’s largest sandcastle competitions. The Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been hosting this competition since 1986. The AIA SandCastle Competition is a fund-raising event for AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation. This year over 60 teams have their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious Golden Bucket Award. Sandcastle Competition
The Home Depot
Kids Workshop - Father's Day Trophy Smart Phone Holder 9am-12pm
*Show Dad who's #1! Join their hands-on workshop and build a trophy-shaped cell phone holder. Once the project is built, your child can paint it and decorate with stickers that show dad he's #1. 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. Home Depot Workshop
Studio 85 Dance & Fitness
Boogie with Baby 12pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing 2nd Birthday Bash 12pm-10pm
*Galveston Island Brewing is thanking us for the love and support over the past 2 years. Celebrate with them as they host specialty beer releases, food, entertainment and great times! This is a family friendly event as always! Kids activities include: Mike the Magic Man,
face painting, balloon art, and kid's grain sack races. Birthday Bash
Sea Scout Base Galveston
M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm
**Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free) GISP Calendar
Become a Jr. Ranger 8:30-9:30am
*Explore the park with some cool tools and tips. Join the short lesson and exploring hike. Great for families, young scouts, and youth of all ages to learn about the important job of a park ranger, and spend time discovering wildlife and hiking safety.
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Beach Safety 101 11:30am-12:30pm
*Don't be afraid to go into the water, but do it safely! Come, have some fun and enjoy the beaches of Galveston safely with Ranger Lisa. She will discuss some of the basics on land, then use some life jackets to explore the currents at our sandy shores. (Life jackets provided and shared.)
Sand Castle Contest 2:30-3:30pm
*Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. The park wants to see what kind of castle you can make, so you're invited to spend some time gathering materials, building a structure, and decorating it to your liking! Prizes awarded to participants, but you can enter youth into our Arts in the Parks contest, via the Get to Know website for bigger prizes (ages 0-19yrs): Get to Know Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.
Galveston Island State Park - Hike it Baby
Become a Jr. Ranger Hike 8:30am
*Join Hike it Baby as they hike the Jr. Ranger hike at Galveston Island State Park! Hike it Baby
Moody Gardens
Wings of Wonder Bird Show Begins
* This summer, visitors will have the chance to get up close to owls, falcons, hawks, vultures and a variety of other bird species as they learn about these amazing creatures and their place in nature at Moody Gardens live bird presentation series, Wings of Wonder. Shows are scheduled daily June 4 – August 20th at 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the white tent located near the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat dock.
Bands on the Sand - Gary Michael Dahl 6-10pm
*Beginning June 4, this live music series runs throughout the summer following each show with fireworks over the Moody Gardens pyramids and Offatts Bayou. Bands on the Sand will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through August 13. Moody Gardens
Downtown Galveston/The Strand
Artwalk 6-9pm
*Take a visit to some of Galveston's best art galleries at Artwalk! Many offer snacks for kiddos and drinks for adults! Artwalk
Clay Cup Studios
Open Studio & Parents Night Out - Artwalk 6:00-9:00pm
*Kids Room : Drop your kiddo off to do a project and have snacks while you have fun at Artwalk! No need for you to walk with a kid in tow!. Drop off is $25 per child Parents Night Out
Sunday Jun 5th
Become a Jr. Ranger 8:30-9:30am
*Explore the park with some cool tools and tips. Join the short lesson and exploring hike. Great for families, young scouts, and youth of all ages to learn about the important job of a park ranger, and spend time discovering wildlife and hiking safety.
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Beach Safety 101 11:30am-12:30pm
*Don't be afraid to go into the water, but do it safely! Come, have some fun and enjoy the beaches of Galveston safely with Ranger Lisa. She will discuss some of the basics on land, then use some life jackets to explore the currents at our sandy shores. (Life jackets provided and shared.)
Sand Castle Contest 2:30-3:30pm
*Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. The park wants to see what kind of castle you can make, so you're invited to spend some time gathering materials, building a structure, and decorating it to your liking! Prizes awarded to participants, but you can enter youth into our Arts in the Parks contest, via the Get to Know website for bigger prizes (ages 0-19yrs): Get to Know Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.
Galveston Island State Park - Hike it Baby
Become a Jr. Ranger Hike 8:30am
*Join Hike it Baby as they hike the Jr. Ranger hike at Galveston Island State Park! Hike it Baby
Moody Gardens
Wings of Wonder Bird Show Begins
* This summer, visitors will have the chance to get up close to owls, falcons, hawks, vultures and a variety of other bird species as they learn about these amazing creatures and their place in nature at Moody Gardens live bird presentation series, Wings of Wonder. Shows are scheduled daily June 4 – August 20th at 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the white tent located near the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat dock.
Bands on the Sand - Gary Michael Dahl 6-10pm
*Beginning June 4, this live music series runs throughout the summer following each show with fireworks over the Moody Gardens pyramids and Offatts Bayou. Bands on the Sand will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through August 13. Moody Gardens
Downtown Galveston/The Strand
Artwalk 6-9pm
*Take a visit to some of Galveston's best art galleries at Artwalk! Many offer snacks for kiddos and drinks for adults! Artwalk
Clay Cup Studios
Open Studio & Parents Night Out - Artwalk 6:00-9:00pm
*Kids Room : Drop your kiddo off to do a project and have snacks while you have fun at Artwalk! No need for you to walk with a kid in tow!. Drop off is $25 per child Parents Night Out
The Strand- Saengerfest Park
Movie Nite on The Strand - Dr. No 6pm
Movie Nite on The Strand - Dr. No 6pm
*Come out to The Strand for a movie night! Dr. No will be showing! Free! Movie Nite
Sunday Jun 5th
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
American Heroes Week (All Week)
*Members of the Military, Police, Firefighters & EMTs are admitted FREE during this special week as a salute to our troops and public safety officers. Tickets for Spouses and Dependents are available for 50% off the gate price. American Heroes Week
Galveston Island
Corvette's Cruisin' Galveston
*Be on the lookout for Corvettes all around Galveston Island this weekend! More than1,000 Corvettes are expected to converge on Galveston Island for the second annual Corvettes Cruisin’ Galveston event. The weekend begins with a car show and special events for participants, plus a fundraiser that will benefit area charities. Corvette's Cruising'
Galveston Island Convention Center
TheGameCon
*TheGameCon is a way to help show families that gaming can be positive, and can be someone's career if they pursue it. Having over 4,000 entries in 2015, they are looking forward to bringing the fun-filled game-packed convention back to the island for yet another year of gaming for the whole family to enjoy. You can get your tickets online or at the door ($65 for a weekend pass, $35 for a day pass). TheGameCon
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
East Beach
GCVA "Spalding's School's Out Beach Party" 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its "Spalding's School's Out Beach Party." Spaulding volleyballs will be available in every division. This is the largest beach doubles tournament in Texas. Free T-Shirts For first 100 Players who check in at the beach. Entry Fees: $25 per person, $50 per team. GCVA
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Galveston Island State Park
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
East Beach
GCVA "Spalding's School's Out Beach Party" 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its "Spalding's School's Out Beach Party." Spaulding volleyballs will be available in every division. This is the largest beach doubles tournament in Texas. Free T-Shirts For first 100 Players who check in at the beach. Entry Fees: $25 per person, $50 per team. GCVA
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 2-5pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free) GISP Calendar
Bay Exploration 10-11:00am
*Tours start at the Nature Learning Center and are led by volunteers from the Galveston Bay Area TX Master Naturalist. Come join the fun of seining, finding out more about fiddler crabs and experience all the bay has to offer.
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
Bay Exploration 10-11:00am
*Tours start at the Nature Learning Center and are led by volunteers from the Galveston Bay Area TX Master Naturalist. Come join the fun of seining, finding out more about fiddler crabs and experience all the bay has to offer.
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
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