Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for Jun 20th-Jun 26th 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 Monday)
*Stop by the Children’s Department and read a story to one of their furry canine friends!
Storytime 11am & 2:30pm (Jun 8th-Jul 16th - Every Wednesday)
*Stories, fingerplays, music and puppets shared in a cozy setting. Planned for the individual child and parent or guardian. Special guests include: Arts Alive! on June 8, Dance of the Insects on July 13, and Julian Franklin on July 27 Rosenberg Library
Storytime 11am & 2:30pm (Jun 8th-Jul 16th - Every Wednesday)
*Stories, fingerplays, music and puppets shared in a cozy setting. Planned for the individual child and parent or guardian. Special guests include: Arts Alive! on June 8, Dance of the Insects on July 13, and Julian Franklin on July 27 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.
Dive in Movie Night (Jun 9th-Aug 11th - Every Thursday)
*Join Moody Gardens every Thursday night at Palm Beach for a family-friendly Dive in Movie! Just $12 after 6 p.m. (included with day passes and memberships). Movie starts at dusk and all pools will remain open with the exception of the Tower Slides. *Please note that specific movie titles will only be promoted onsite due to licensing reasons. All movies selected are family-friendly! Moody Gardens
Sealy Pavilion
Galveston Beach Band 7:30pm (Jun 7th- Aug 16th - Every Tuesday)
*Join the Galveston Beach Band every Tuesday evening this summer beginning June 7th at 7:30 PM for a weekly outdoor summer pop band concert. Every concert is free and offers great musical entertainment for the entire family! Galveston Beach Band
Galveston Arts Center
Summer Art Program for Kids 9-10am (Ages 5-8), 10:30am-12:30pm (Ages 9-12) (Jun 10th-Aug 12 - Every Friday)
*Friday morning classes are divided into two age groups: for 5-8 year-olds ($11 per class,) and for 9-12 year-olds ($22 per class.) Taught by professional, working artists with teaching experience, the classes include topics like painting, printmaking, portraits, sculpture, comics and more.
Art Program
Dive in Movie Night (Jun 9th-Aug 11th - Every Thursday)
*Join Moody Gardens every Thursday night at Palm Beach for a family-friendly Dive in Movie! Just $12 after 6 p.m. (included with day passes and memberships). Movie starts at dusk and all pools will remain open with the exception of the Tower Slides. *Please note that specific movie titles will only be promoted onsite due to licensing reasons. All movies selected are family-friendly! Moody Gardens
Sealy Pavilion
Galveston Beach Band 7:30pm (Jun 7th- Aug 16th - Every Tuesday)
*Join the Galveston Beach Band every Tuesday evening this summer beginning June 7th at 7:30 PM for a weekly outdoor summer pop band concert. Every concert is free and offers great musical entertainment for the entire family! Galveston Beach Band
Galveston Arts Center
Summer Art Program for Kids 9-10am (Ages 5-8), 10:30am-12:30pm (Ages 9-12) (Jun 10th-Aug 12 - Every Friday)
*Friday morning classes are divided into two age groups: for 5-8 year-olds ($11 per class,) and for 9-12 year-olds ($22 per class.) Taught by professional, working artists with teaching experience, the classes include topics like painting, printmaking, portraits, sculpture, comics and more.
Art Program
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 11-5pm (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)
*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)
*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 Jun 20th-Jun 26th
Mon Jun 20th
The Moody Methodist Labyrinth
Seasonal Sunrise Labyrinth Walk: Summer Solstice 6am
*The public is invited to participate in Seasonal Sunrise labyrinth walks. Each walk begins approximately 10 - 15 minutes before sunrise. Labyrinth Walk
Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Hot 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 #2
37th Street & Seawall
International Surfing Day 6:30-8am
*Surf Rider is celebrating the ocean, surfing, passing out breakfast tacos, and cleaning the beach. They want you to join them!! How can you help? You can from volunteering for a beach clean-up to becoming a member or make a donation to support our network. But most importantly, get out and enjoy your favorite beach! International Surfing Day
Rosenberg Library
Books from Birth 10am
Seasonal Sunrise Labyrinth Walk: Summer Solstice 6am
*The public is invited to participate in Seasonal Sunrise labyrinth walks. Each walk begins approximately 10 - 15 minutes before sunrise. Labyrinth Walk
Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Hot 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 #2
37th Street & Seawall
International Surfing Day 6:30-8am
*Surf Rider is celebrating the ocean, surfing, passing out breakfast tacos, and cleaning the beach. They want you to join them!! How can you help? You can from volunteering for a beach clean-up to becoming a member or make a donation to support our network. But most importantly, get out and enjoy your favorite beach! International Surfing Day
Rosenberg Library
Books from Birth 10am
*Parents of babies and those who are expecting are welcome to learn about the benefits of books and reading for babies.
Paws to Read 11am
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! Rosenberg Library
Hitchcock (off island)
Garden Bros Circus 4:30-7:30pm
*HERE COMES THE CIRCUS! And Garden Brothers Circue has everything you’d expect to see at a Circus. Motorcycle Madness’ has motorcycle daredevils somersaulting and spinning in a big Globe of Doom; Chinese Acrobats, the Human Slingshot, Racing Camels, crazy comedy with Circus Clowns, daring aerialists; cirque artists. Its 1½ hours of excitement and fun! Free children’s tickets have been distributed at all elementary schools, pre-schools, day care centers and churches. The Free Tickets are also available at sponsoring businesses in the area. First one hundred adult tickets sold online are only $9.95 at www.GardenBrosCircus.com
Tues Jun 21st
Clay Cup Studios
Paws to Read 11am
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! Rosenberg Library
Hitchcock (off island)
Garden Bros Circus 4:30-7:30pm
*HERE COMES THE CIRCUS! And Garden Brothers Circue has everything you’d expect to see at a Circus. Motorcycle Madness’ has motorcycle daredevils somersaulting and spinning in a big Globe of Doom; Chinese Acrobats, the Human Slingshot, Racing Camels, crazy comedy with Circus Clowns, daring aerialists; cirque artists. Its 1½ hours of excitement and fun! Free children’s tickets have been distributed at all elementary schools, pre-schools, day care centers and churches. The Free Tickets are also available at sponsoring businesses in the area. First one hundred adult tickets sold online are only $9.95 at www.GardenBrosCircus.com
Tues Jun 21st
Clay Cup Studios
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Bluebonnet Book Party 2-3pm
*Bluebonnet Book Party. For 3rd-6th graders only. Book discussions, food, and fun activities highlighting the 2016 Bluebonnet nominees. Registration required here: Rosenberg Library
Sealy Pavilion
Galveston Beach Band 7:30pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Hike it Baby - Jam with Galveston Beach Band 7:15pm
*HIB will be at The Galveston Beach Band concert! Join them to listen to the music and learn more about Hike it Baby! They will be holding our welcome circle directly behind the benches before the start of the concert. *Remember to sign the waiver online before participating in any HIB hikes - if it is your first time. HIB - Beach Band
Wed Jun 22nd
*Bluebonnet Book Party. For 3rd-6th graders only. Book discussions, food, and fun activities highlighting the 2016 Bluebonnet nominees. Registration required here: Rosenberg Library
Sealy Pavilion
Galveston Beach Band 7:30pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Hike it Baby - Jam with Galveston Beach Band 7:15pm
*HIB will be at The Galveston Beach Band concert! Join them to listen to the music and learn more about Hike it Baby! They will be holding our welcome circle directly behind the benches before the start of the concert. *Remember to sign the waiver online before participating in any HIB hikes - if it is your first time. HIB - Beach Band
Wed Jun 22nd
Rosenberg Library
Storytime 10am & 2:30pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Thurs Jun 23rd
Storytime 10am & 2:30pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Thurs Jun 23rd
Menard Park
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Ali Baba & the 40 Thieves 2:30pm
*Enjoy the classic tale Ali Baba & the 40 Thieves performed by Express Theatre
Paws to Read 6-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! Rosenberg Library
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Dive in Movie Night 6pm - (Movie starts at dusk)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! Moody Gardens
Fri Jun 24th
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
The World's Largest Swimming Lesson 8-9am
*Guinness World Record at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark. Schlitterbahn is providing a FREE swimming lesson as part of an attempt to break the record for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. Simply show up at the park at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 24th to register for your FREE lesson.
All participants receive a: FREE ticket to return during Schlitterbahn’s Indoor Waterpark Season this fall, Certificate of Participation, "Swimming Lessons Save Lives" souvenir bracelet, Discount coupon valid for $3 off admission to the park following the lesson that day. All guests must arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. to participate in the free swimming lesson. Although the lesson is free, guests who wish to enjoy the rest of the park after the lesson must purchase an admission ticket for that day.
Swimming Lesson
Galveston Arts Center
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Ali Baba & the 40 Thieves 2:30pm
*Enjoy the classic tale Ali Baba & the 40 Thieves performed by Express Theatre
Paws to Read 6-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! Rosenberg Library
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Dive in Movie Night 6pm - (Movie starts at dusk)
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! Moody Gardens
Fri Jun 24th
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
The World's Largest Swimming Lesson 8-9am
*Guinness World Record at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark. Schlitterbahn is providing a FREE swimming lesson as part of an attempt to break the record for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. Simply show up at the park at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 24th to register for your FREE lesson.
All participants receive a: FREE ticket to return during Schlitterbahn’s Indoor Waterpark Season this fall, Certificate of Participation, "Swimming Lessons Save Lives" souvenir bracelet, Discount coupon valid for $3 off admission to the park following the lesson that day. All guests must arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. to participate in the free swimming lesson. Although the lesson is free, guests who wish to enjoy the rest of the park after the lesson must purchase an admission ticket for that day.
Swimming Lesson
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Texas Seaport Museum
Summer at the Seaport: Light House Project 2-3:30pm
*Light House Project – Come learn about one of the most important buildings in nautical history; the Lighthouse! This program will discuss a light house’s important role in bringing sailors safely into port, as well as creating our own beacon to guide us home! Guests to Galveston Historical Foundation’s Texas Seaport Museum could find themselves with even more to experience this summer. Tickets for each class are $3 for children under five, $12 for youth aged 6-18 and $15 for adults and available calling 409-763-1877. or online Summer at Seaport
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.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Bands on the Sand 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
East End Theater Company
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.
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Bands on the Sand 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
East End Theater Company
Beauty and The Beast 7:30pm
*Students on Stage Production of Beauty and the Beast! Beauty and the Beast
Saturday Jun 25th*Students on Stage Production of Beauty and the Beast! Beauty and the Beast
Rosenberg Library
Books from Birth 10am
*Parents of babies and those who are expecting are welcome to learn about the benefits of books and reading for babies. Rosenberg Library
East Beach
GCVA "Spalding Texas Volleyball Championship 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host the "Spalding Texas Volleyball Championship."Free T-Shirts For first 100 Players who check in at the beach. Entry Fees: $25 per person, $50 per team. Spalding Tournament
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
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Texas City Dike (off island)
Texas City Kite Festival 10am-6pm
*The Texas City Kite Festival is an event to celebrate and enjoy kite flying, kiteboarding, tanker surfing, and socializing in Texas City. This year's event will feature more kites and drones! Kite Festival
Galveston Children's Museum
Spectacular Saturday
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar
The Grand 1894 Opera House
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy 3pm & 8pm
*One man to do it all! The extremely talented actor Charles Ross will stun you with his one-man tour de force of the Star Wars Trilogy. Suitable for Star Wars' fans from "ages 6 to Yoda", this incredible show was written by and currently performed solely by the comedian and actor. Tickets may be purchased at The Grand’s Box Office, 2020 Postoffice Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online. The Grand
Moody Gardens
Bands on the Sand 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
Clay Cup Studios
Sunday Jun 26th
Moody Gardens
Shark Week (Jun 26-Jul 2)
*Join Moody Gardens in celebrating Shark Week with special crafts, scavenger hunt, and presentations all week! Shark Week
Downtown
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Texas City Dike (off island)
Texas City Kite Festival 10am-6pm
*The Texas City Kite Festival is an event to celebrate and enjoy kite flying, kiteboarding, tanker surfing, and socializing in Texas City. This year's event will feature more kites and drones! Kite Festival
Galveston Children's Museum
Spectacular Saturday
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar
The Grand 1894 Opera House
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy 3pm & 8pm
*One man to do it all! The extremely talented actor Charles Ross will stun you with his one-man tour de force of the Star Wars Trilogy. Suitable for Star Wars' fans from "ages 6 to Yoda", this incredible show was written by and currently performed solely by the comedian and actor. Tickets may be purchased at The Grand’s Box Office, 2020 Postoffice Street, by calling 409.765.1894, 800.821.1894, or online. The Grand
Moody Gardens
Bands on the Sand 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
Clay Cup Studios
Black Light Paint Night 8-10pm
*Black Light Paint Night is held once every 3 months. They black out the windows and you can get your glow on. You are encouraged to wear neon's or white. You can choose from small, medium or large canvas. Price range is $20-$35. You are encouraged to bring snacks and beverage of choice. Painting is a free paint but for those of you that want a set painting they will be doing a jellyfish! Black Light Paint
East End Theater Company
East End Theater Company
Beauty and The Beast 7:30pm
*Students on Stage Production of Beauty and the Beast! Beauty and the Beast
*Students on Stage Production of Beauty and the Beast! Beauty and the Beast
Sunday Jun 26th
Moody Gardens
Shark Week (Jun 26-Jul 2)
*Join Moody Gardens in celebrating Shark Week with special crafts, scavenger hunt, and presentations all week! Shark Week
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 11-5pm
Galveston Island State Park
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 11-5pm
*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.
East End Theater Company
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.
East End Theater Company
Beauty and The Beast 2pm
*Students on Stage Production of Beauty and the Beast! Beauty and the Beast
*Students on Stage Production of Beauty and the Beast! Beauty and the Beast
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
The food was always great, I think they just updated their menu and it's off the hook. Who would expect delicious pizza at such big events. Not me, but you can get some of the best pizza there. The best Los Angeles venues in the area.
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