Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for May 9th-15th 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.
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 3:30-4:30pm (Jan 8th-May 13th - Every Friday)
*Come read aloud to Oliver the Dog! Rosenberg Library
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
Tremont Gallery Galveston
Children's Art Class 3-5pm & 5-7pm (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/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 9th-15th
Mon May 9th
No special events or activities today. Let me know if I missed anything!
Tues May 10th
Clay Cup Studios
Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Wed May 11th
Orange Leaf Yogurt
Orange Leaf Yogurt Spirit Night 5pm
*Stop by Orange Leaf Yogurt, take in the beautiful Gulf view and enjoy your favorite Froyo while supporting 1% To Conserve Galveston Island. Bring your family and friends! Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will be donating a portion of their sales to 1% To Conserve Galveston Island.
Thurs May 12th
*Stop by Orange Leaf Yogurt, take in the beautiful Gulf view and enjoy your favorite Froyo while supporting 1% To Conserve Galveston Island. Bring your family and friends! Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will be donating a portion of their sales to 1% To Conserve Galveston Island.
Thurs May 12th
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
Galveston Children's Museum
Family Free Night 4:30-7:30pm
*Family Free Night at the Galveston Children's Museum! Come bring the whole family out for a night of fun - for free! GCM Calendar
Menard Park
*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
Galveston Children's Museum
Family Free Night 4:30-7:30pm
*Family Free Night at the Galveston Children's Museum! Come bring the whole family out for a night of fun - for free! GCM Calendar
Menard Park
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
Aqua Lab School Days
Fri May 13th
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
Tremont Gallery Galveston
Children's Art Class 3-5pm & 5-7pm
*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!
Pier 21
Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cookoff
*This competition allows backyard chefs, sportsmen and women, and outdoor enthusiasts to show off their culinary skills and enjoy some good old fashioned fun, fellowship and food. Wild Game Cookoff
Pier 21
Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cookoff
*This competition allows backyard chefs, sportsmen and women, and outdoor enthusiasts to show off their culinary skills and enjoy some good old fashioned fun, fellowship and food. Wild Game Cookoff
Studio 85 Dance & Fitness
Boogie with Baby 12pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Sea Scout Base Galveston
M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm
*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) 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.
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.
Pier 21
Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cookoff
*This competition allows backyard chefs, sportsmen and women, and outdoor enthusiasts to show off their culinary skills and enjoy some good old fashioned fun, fellowship and food. Wild Game Cookoff
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
East End Lagoon 6-8pm
*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
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Mamma Mia! 8pm
*A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters and the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs. The ultimate feel-good Broadway show! The Grand 1894 Opera House presents Mamma Mia!, Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14, 2016 - at 8 pm, Friday evening, May 13; 3 pm & 8 pm, Saturday, May 14. Tickets may be purchased at The Grand’s Box Office, 2020 Postoffice Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online at Mamma Mia.
Saturday May 14th
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
East End Lagoon 6-8pm
*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
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Mamma Mia! 8pm
*A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters and the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs. The ultimate feel-good Broadway show! The Grand 1894 Opera House presents Mamma Mia!, Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14, 2016 - at 8 pm, Friday evening, May 13; 3 pm & 8 pm, Saturday, May 14. Tickets may be purchased at The Grand’s Box Office, 2020 Postoffice Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online at Mamma Mia.
Saturday May 14th
Pier 21
Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cookoff
*This competition allows backyard chefs, sportsmen and women, and outdoor enthusiasts to show off their culinary skills and enjoy some good old fashioned fun, fellowship and food. Wild Game Cookoff
East Beach
Sand Sculpting Day at the Beach 9am-5pm
*AMATEUR BEACH SCULPTING CONTEST. This is a Community Event - no club affiliation. Weather permitting - will reschedule in case of bad weather. Make it a fun day for the parents and kids or get a group together for a fun filled effort. NO PROFESSIONALS PLEASE. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Come on down and begin your sculpture as soon as you like - Judging will take place at 2pm! Check out the website for rules Sand Sculpting Day
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
Stewart Beach
GCVA Galveston Grand Prix 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its "Galveston Grand Prix." This is a USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier. Registration is open at GCVA
Galveston Island Beaches
Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing & Seawall Hike - Hike it Baby 9:30am
*Join HIB for a family friendly day on the island. Meet at the playground at the brewery, walk a block to Seawall, continue along Seawall enjoying the gulf breezes & views of the water & beach, then return to the brewery (a total of approximtely 2 miles). HIB may stop for a quick romp on the beach before we return to the brewery where the kids are free to play on the playground & large grassy area, while the adults can buy a refreshing beer and participate in the free tour at 1pm. A taco truck is scheduled to be here, so don’t bother packing a lunch. Friendly dogs are welcome. Park onsite at Galveston Island Brewing in either the gravel parking lot near the playground, or the grassy area adjacent to the brewery. This a free event, but sadly the beer & taco truck are not. Be sure to bring money if you want to drink some tasty beer & chomp down some tacos. You will be on busy streets & there is a steep drop along the Seawall, so please plan to use a carrier or stroller for the little ones. Hike It Baby
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Family Day: Rocks and Fossils 10am
*Ocean Star Family Days promote family learning and quality time at a reduced cost. Discover how hydrocarbons are formed from the various processes within every layer of the Earth, and how certain rocks tell geologists where to look for oil and natural gas. Moving through areas like the soil, volcanoes, and bodies of water, pretend you are a rock on your own special journey through the rock cycle. Create a comic strip of your rocky story, or learn about the ABCs of rocks and fossils. Family Day
Sand Sculpting Day at the Beach 9am-5pm
*AMATEUR BEACH SCULPTING CONTEST. This is a Community Event - no club affiliation. Weather permitting - will reschedule in case of bad weather. Make it a fun day for the parents and kids or get a group together for a fun filled effort. NO PROFESSIONALS PLEASE. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Come on down and begin your sculpture as soon as you like - Judging will take place at 2pm! Check out the website for rules Sand Sculpting Day
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
Stewart Beach
GCVA Galveston Grand Prix 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its "Galveston Grand Prix." This is a USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier. 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
Galveston Harbour Tours
Marine Biology Tour 9:30am
*Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum is pleased to announce that they will be offering their Marine Biology Harbor Tour to the public on a limited basis. This unique experience takes place on board the SEAGULL II, a 50’ catamaran which docks at the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21, in Galveston. The tour starts at 9:30am and costs $15 per person for adults 19+, and $12 for youth aged 6-18. Children 5 and under are free and reservations can be made online or by calling 409-763-1877. Marine Biology Tour
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
Cypress Swamp 10am-2pm
Coastal Heritage Preserve 10am-2pm
*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
Galveston Harbour Tours
Marine Biology Tour 9:30am
*Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum is pleased to announce that they will be offering their Marine Biology Harbor Tour to the public on a limited basis. This unique experience takes place on board the SEAGULL II, a 50’ catamaran which docks at the Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 21, in Galveston. The tour starts at 9:30am and costs $15 per person for adults 19+, and $12 for youth aged 6-18. Children 5 and under are free and reservations can be made online or by calling 409-763-1877. Marine Biology Tour
Various Island Locations
Artist Boat Kayak Adventure
Cypress Swamp 10am-2pm
Coastal Heritage Preserve 10am-2pm
*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
Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing & Seawall Hike - Hike it Baby 9:30am
*Join HIB for a family friendly day on the island. Meet at the playground at the brewery, walk a block to Seawall, continue along Seawall enjoying the gulf breezes & views of the water & beach, then return to the brewery (a total of approximtely 2 miles). HIB may stop for a quick romp on the beach before we return to the brewery where the kids are free to play on the playground & large grassy area, while the adults can buy a refreshing beer and participate in the free tour at 1pm. A taco truck is scheduled to be here, so don’t bother packing a lunch. Friendly dogs are welcome. Park onsite at Galveston Island Brewing in either the gravel parking lot near the playground, or the grassy area adjacent to the brewery. This a free event, but sadly the beer & taco truck are not. Be sure to bring money if you want to drink some tasty beer & chomp down some tacos. You will be on busy streets & there is a steep drop along the Seawall, so please plan to use a carrier or stroller for the little ones. Hike It Baby
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Family Day: Rocks and Fossils 10am
*Ocean Star Family Days promote family learning and quality time at a reduced cost. Discover how hydrocarbons are formed from the various processes within every layer of the Earth, and how certain rocks tell geologists where to look for oil and natural gas. Moving through areas like the soil, volcanoes, and bodies of water, pretend you are a rock on your own special journey through the rock cycle. Create a comic strip of your rocky story, or learn about the ABCs of rocks and fossils. Family Day
Boogie with Baby 12pm
*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.
Fish Printing 11:30-12:30pm
*Great Arts in the Parks craft program for the whole family to join! Bring your old shirts, or create a paper fish print with Ranger Lisa! She will be introducing young park visitors to the anatomy of a fish, and creating a special art piece, worthy of any refrigerator or frame.
Geocaching 101 1-2pm
*Learn all about the treasure hunt of geocaching!
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.
Kemah Boardwalk (off island)
Bay Day Celebration 11am-4pm
*Come learn about Galveston Bay in a fun way at the 2016 Bay Day Celebration! Create nature-themed works of art, see and touch live animals, participate in a scavenger hunt, enjoy performances, and learn what you can do to help your bay! Bay Day
Sunday May 15th
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Fish Printing 11:30-12:30pm
*Great Arts in the Parks craft program for the whole family to join! Bring your old shirts, or create a paper fish print with Ranger Lisa! She will be introducing young park visitors to the anatomy of a fish, and creating a special art piece, worthy of any refrigerator or frame.
Geocaching 101 1-2pm
*Learn all about the treasure hunt of geocaching!
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.
Kemah Boardwalk (off island)
Bay Day Celebration 11am-4pm
*Come learn about Galveston Bay in a fun way at the 2016 Bay Day Celebration! Create nature-themed works of art, see and touch live animals, participate in a scavenger hunt, enjoy performances, and learn what you can do to help your bay! Bay Day
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Mamma Mia! 3pm & 8pm
*A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters and the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs. The ultimate feel-good Broadway show! The Grand 1894 Opera House presents Mamma Mia!, Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14, 2016 - at 8 pm, Friday evening, May 13; 3 pm & 8 pm, Saturday, May 14. Tickets may be purchased at The Grand’s Box Office, 2020 Postoffice Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online at Mamma Mia.
Saengerfest Park
Music Nite on the Strand 6-9pm
*Music Nite on The Strand featuring Zach Person Band W/ Campfire Soul - Rock/Soul Music Nite
Mamma Mia! 3pm & 8pm
*A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters and the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs. The ultimate feel-good Broadway show! The Grand 1894 Opera House presents Mamma Mia!, Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14, 2016 - at 8 pm, Friday evening, May 13; 3 pm & 8 pm, Saturday, May 14. Tickets may be purchased at The Grand’s Box Office, 2020 Postoffice Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online at Mamma Mia.
Saengerfest Park
Music Nite on the Strand 6-9pm
*Music Nite on The Strand featuring Zach Person Band W/ Campfire Soul - Rock/Soul Music Nite
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Galveston Island Beaches
Galveston Island State Park
*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
Christmas Bay 1-5pm
*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
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Junior Golf Academy Open House 1-4pm
*Academy Enrollment, Golf Club Fitting, Grip & Swing Speed Assessment, Chip & Putt Skill Stations, Meet the Coaches Ages 6 -14. Free to Attend - Clubhouse Grill Specials. More info? Contact Chris Caldwell, Coach, (409) 683-4653, ccaldwell21@gmail.com Junior Golf Open House
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
Christmas Bay 1-5pm
*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
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Junior Golf Academy Open House 1-4pm
*Academy Enrollment, Golf Club Fitting, Grip & Swing Speed Assessment, Chip & Putt Skill Stations, Meet the Coaches Ages 6 -14. Free to Attend - Clubhouse Grill Specials. More info? Contact Chris Caldwell, Coach, (409) 683-4653, ccaldwell21@gmail.com Junior Golf Open House
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.
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Houston Grand Opera Presents After the Storm 7-8:30pm
*Houston Grand Opera presents the world premiere of a riveting new chamber opera set in Galveston! Developed through historical research and interviews with residents of Galveston and Houston, After the Storm mines the legacy of the Great Storm of 1900 and Hurricane Ike in 2008 on the area in this story of one family’s choices in the face of crisis. After the Storm is sung in English with English subtitles. Running time is approximately 80 minutes. The Grand.
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.
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Houston Grand Opera Presents After the Storm 7-8:30pm
*Houston Grand Opera presents the world premiere of a riveting new chamber opera set in Galveston! Developed through historical research and interviews with residents of Galveston and Houston, After the Storm mines the legacy of the Great Storm of 1900 and Hurricane Ike in 2008 on the area in this story of one family’s choices in the face of crisis. After the Storm is sung in English with English subtitles. Running time is approximately 80 minutes. The Grand.
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