Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for May 16th-22nd 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.
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 **Thursday market doesn't start until April 21st**
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 **Thursday market doesn't start until April 21st**
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* Schooner Sundays
Weekly Events & Activities May 16th-22nd
Mon May 16th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
Aqua Lab School Days
Tues May 17th
Sunny Beach
Beach Meet Up with Hike it Baby 10am-1pm
*Come join Hike it Baby for a little beach time at Sunny Beach! Bring sand toys, umbrellas, blankets, sun lotions, waters, and snacks. Meet behind the pole fence, on your left side, park your cars close to it and you’ll see the branch leader with a rainbow umbrella. Cars can’t go behind the “fence” so it’s safe for kids to run from dunes to the water. Weather permitted! Sunny beach is also known as 8mile Ed Beach. Make sure you sign the Hike it Baby waiver before participating in any events! HIB Beach Meet Up
Clay Cup Studios
Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Children's Museum
Homeschool Kids 2-3pm
*Owl Pellets - investigate the eating habits of the barn owl by dissecting an owl pellet which contains the remains of a night's catch. GCM Calendar
*Aqua Lab is an educational program designed by local teachers for local students. The Aqua Lab workbook is designed to be used as an educational resource for school groups, home school groups, and families to incorporate an educational element to their Schlitterbahn visit. The Aqua Lab workbook contains activities to ensure that students effectively learn the material. Aqua Lab
*Owl Pellets - investigate the eating habits of the barn owl by dissecting an owl pellet which contains the remains of a night's catch. GCM Calendar
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
Aqua Lab School Days
Wed May 18th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
Aqua Lab School Days
Thurs May 19th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
Aqua Lab School Days
Menard Park
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Fri May 20th
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Fri May 20th
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
Aqua Lab School Days
*A way to make the waterpark educational and fun! Aqua Lab is an educational program designed by local teachers for local students. The Aqua Lab workbook is designed to be used as an educational resource for school groups, home school groups, and families to incorporate an educational element to their Schlitterbahn visit. The Aqua Lab workbook contains activities to ensure that students effectively learn the material. Aqua Lab
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.
Seawall (Hotel Galvez Area)
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.
Seawall (Hotel Galvez Area)
Galveston Island Beach Revue Weekend
*Vintage fun meets the historic backdrop of Galveston's Seawall Boulevard for the 8th annual Galveston Island Beach Revue!."For two days in May, we can all take part in a celebration of Galveston's original Golden Age," states Will Wright, co-owner of Islander By Choice, LLC. "Held near its original location next to the Hotel Galvez, this year's Beach Revue offers plenty of vintage, family-friendly fun in the sun." Beach Revue
Saturday May 21st
*Vintage fun meets the historic backdrop of Galveston's Seawall Boulevard for the 8th annual Galveston Island Beach Revue!."For two days in May, we can all take part in a celebration of Galveston's original Golden Age," states Will Wright, co-owner of Islander By Choice, LLC. "Held near its original location next to the Hotel Galvez, this year's Beach Revue offers plenty of vintage, family-friendly fun in the sun." Beach Revue
Saturday May 21st
Seawall (Hotel Galvez Area)
Galveston Island Beach Revue Weekend
*Vintage fun meets the historic backdrop of Galveston's Seawall Boulevard for the 8th annual Galveston Island Beach Revue!."For two days in May, we can all take part in a celebration of Galveston's original Golden Age," states Will Wright, co-owner of Islander By Choice, LLC. "Held near its original location next to the Hotel Galvez, this year's Beach Revue offers plenty of vintage, family-friendly fun in the sun." Beach Revue
Moody Gardens
Palm Beach Opens (Weekends Only)
*Palm Beach opens for the season on May 21, 2016 (weekends only) and opens daily starting June 4
Birding 201 9-11am
*Take what you learned in Birding 101 and apply it to the field! Go on a hunt for the birds on the island. Participants should meet in the Aquarium Pyramid lobby. The cost for the class is $5, and Moody Gardens® will provide the transportation. To reserve a spot, please call 409-683-4101 no later than the Wednesday prior to the Saturday class. Moody Gardens
East Beach
GCVA "Memorial Madness" Tournament 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its "Memorial Madness" Tournament.
Free T-Shirts For first 100 Players who check in at the beach. 160 Teams played last year.
Entry Fees: $25 per person, $50 per team Registration is open at GCVA
Galveston Island Beaches
Lindale Park
Bark in the Park 10am-2pm
*Exciting and fun new categories will be added to this year's family-friendly dog show - the 6th annual “A Bark in the Park” The fun, friendly competitions for the Dog Show benefits exclusively GIHS. The event will take place at Lindale Park. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Questions? Please contact co-chairs: Kate Marx 713.582.2894 and Marilyn Haupt 409.739.4514 Bark in the Park
Studio 85 Dance & Fitness
Palm Beach Opens (Weekends Only)
*Palm Beach opens for the season on May 21, 2016 (weekends only) and opens daily starting June 4
Birding 201 9-11am
*Take what you learned in Birding 101 and apply it to the field! Go on a hunt for the birds on the island. Participants should meet in the Aquarium Pyramid lobby. The cost for the class is $5, and Moody Gardens® will provide the transportation. To reserve a spot, please call 409-683-4101 no later than the Wednesday prior to the Saturday class. Moody Gardens
East Beach
GCVA "Memorial Madness" Tournament 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its "Memorial Madness" Tournament.
Free T-Shirts For first 100 Players who check in at the beach. 160 Teams played last year.
Entry Fees: $25 per person, $50 per team Registration is open at GCVA
Galveston Island Beaches
(Locations Vary)
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours 9:30am-4:30pm (Tours departing at various times)
*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
Downtown 22nd & Mechanic
Galveston Island Market 10-4pm
*The Galveston Island Market offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local artisans, handcrafters, and growers can showcase their creations for Galveston residents and visitors. From beautiful quilts to handmade soaps to photography to jewelry – and more! Island Market
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
Galveston Island State Park 10am-2pm
East End Lagoon 12-2pm, 3-5pm
*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! Book online at Kayak Adventure
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours 9:30am-4:30pm (Tours departing at various times)
*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
Downtown 22nd & Mechanic
Galveston Island Market 10-4pm
*The Galveston Island Market offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local artisans, handcrafters, and growers can showcase their creations for Galveston residents and visitors. From beautiful quilts to handmade soaps to photography to jewelry – and more! Island Market
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
Galveston Island State Park 10am-2pm
East End Lagoon 12-2pm, 3-5pm
*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! Book online at Kayak Adventure
Lindale Park
Bark in the Park 10am-2pm
*Exciting and fun new categories will be added to this year's family-friendly dog show - the 6th annual “A Bark in the Park” The fun, friendly competitions for the Dog Show benefits exclusively GIHS. The event will take place at Lindale Park. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Questions? Please contact co-chairs: Kate Marx 713.582.2894 and Marilyn Haupt 409.739.4514 Bark in the Park
Studio 85 Dance & Fitness
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Sea Scout Base Galveston
M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm
*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 State Park
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free) GISP Calendar
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Go Fish! Learn to Fish Event 9am-12pm
*Come learn how to fish with fun hands on activities for families of all ages! No experience or equipment needed and no fishing licenses required for this event. There is an entrance fee for the state park but the Go Fish event is no additional cost.
Insect Safari 2:30-3:30pm
*The park will be handing out bug nets and heading to the fields in search of bug-eyed, six-legged critters from butterflies to grasshoppers. This fun-filled catch-study-release program is perfect for children of all ages with a fascination with the world of insects. Meet at the Nature Center and venture into the prairie and pond area for some great fun! So, come check out our bee hives, save some special species and know what's flying around you next time you venture out into the park.
Dickinson (off island)
7th Annual Red White & Bayou Crawfish and Texas Music Festival
* The Kids' Zone will include a rock climbing wall, zip line, inflatable obstacle courses, and a mechanical bull that is sure to be fun for kids of all ages! And, if you like to shop, there will be plenty of arts and crafts vendors for browsing. There is a small admission fee for adults, but children 12 and under are free. Also, there is free admission for active military with a current military ID. Adult admission is $5.00 before 7:00 pm on May 21 and $10.00 from 7:00 pm until the end. You will also be able to purchase a Kids' Activities Wristband that will allow your kids all-day access to all of the kids' activities. Kids' Activity Wristbands are $15.00. For more information and to purchase admission tickets and/or Kids' Activities Wristbands call (281) 337-6105 or click here : Red, White & Bayou Festival
Sunday May 22nd
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Go Fish! Learn to Fish Event 9am-12pm
*Come learn how to fish with fun hands on activities for families of all ages! No experience or equipment needed and no fishing licenses required for this event. There is an entrance fee for the state park but the Go Fish event is no additional cost.
Insect Safari 2:30-3:30pm
*The park will be handing out bug nets and heading to the fields in search of bug-eyed, six-legged critters from butterflies to grasshoppers. This fun-filled catch-study-release program is perfect for children of all ages with a fascination with the world of insects. Meet at the Nature Center and venture into the prairie and pond area for some great fun! So, come check out our bee hives, save some special species and know what's flying around you next time you venture out into the park.
Dickinson (off island)
7th Annual Red White & Bayou Crawfish and Texas Music Festival
* The Kids' Zone will include a rock climbing wall, zip line, inflatable obstacle courses, and a mechanical bull that is sure to be fun for kids of all ages! And, if you like to shop, there will be plenty of arts and crafts vendors for browsing. There is a small admission fee for adults, but children 12 and under are free. Also, there is free admission for active military with a current military ID. Adult admission is $5.00 before 7:00 pm on May 21 and $10.00 from 7:00 pm until the end. You will also be able to purchase a Kids' Activities Wristband that will allow your kids all-day access to all of the kids' activities. Kids' Activity Wristbands are $15.00. For more information and to purchase admission tickets and/or Kids' Activities Wristbands call (281) 337-6105 or click here : Red, White & Bayou Festival
Clay Cup Studios
Parents Night Out 5:30-9:30pm
*Parents Night Out comes with art project, karaoke, games, dinner/drinks and FUN!!!!
Ages 5 and up. Cost is $35. Parents Night Out
Moody Methodist Labyrinth
Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Flower Moon 8:30pm
*The public is invited to participate in Full Moon labyrinth walks. Each walk begins approximately 1/2 hours after sunset. Labyrinth Walk
Parents Night Out 5:30-9:30pm
*Parents Night Out comes with art project, karaoke, games, dinner/drinks and FUN!!!!
Ages 5 and up. Cost is $35. Parents Night Out
Moody Methodist Labyrinth
Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Flower Moon 8:30pm
*The public is invited to participate in Full Moon labyrinth walks. Each walk begins approximately 1/2 hours after sunset. Labyrinth Walk
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Island Beaches
Galveston Island State Park
Mini Golf Fundraiser - Galveston Urban Ministries 4-8pm
* Join Galveston Urban Ministries for its 3rd annual Mini-Golf Fundraiser. Pirates Treasure is located in the middle of Jamaica Beach RV Park. Fee- $10 per person or $40 (for families with 4 or more). Mini-golf participants receive one $5 raffle ticket for each entry. Additional Raffle Tickets can be purchased at the event. Raffle Prizes include: Amazon Fire Tablet, dinner packages, special Island activities, gift cards and more...You do not have to be present to win raffle prizes. Visit the website to register! Mini Golf Fundraiser
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Island Beaches
(Locations Vary)
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours 9:30am-4:30pm (Tours departing at various times)
*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
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
East End Lagoon 10-12pm, 1-3pm
*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! Book online at Kayak Adventure
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours 9:30am-4:30pm (Tours departing at various times)
*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
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
East End Lagoon 10-12pm, 1-3pm
*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! Book online at Kayak Adventure
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 2-5pm
*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. Schooner Sundays
*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. Schooner Sundays
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.
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.)
Pirates Beach Mini Golf, Jamaica Beach
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.
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.)
Pirates Beach Mini Golf, Jamaica Beach
* Join Galveston Urban Ministries for its 3rd annual Mini-Golf Fundraiser. Pirates Treasure is located in the middle of Jamaica Beach RV Park. Fee- $10 per person or $40 (for families with 4 or more). Mini-golf participants receive one $5 raffle ticket for each entry. Additional Raffle Tickets can be purchased at the event. Raffle Prizes include: Amazon Fire Tablet, dinner packages, special Island activities, gift cards and more...You do not have to be present to win raffle prizes. Visit the website to register! Mini Golf Fundraiser
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