Sunday, July 3, 2016

Weekly Events & Activities Rundown Jul 4th-10th

Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for Jul 4th-10th 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 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

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! Kids play maracas, do the hokey pokey, and have a parade at the end! 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

Pleasure Pier
       Superhero Movie Night 8:30pm (Jun 12-Aug 14 - Every Sunday)
      *Join Pleasure Pier for Superhero Movie Night! Every Sunday enjoy a different super hero movie showing on Stage 25 at the back of the pier.  Superhero Movie Night

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 Jul 4th-10th

Mon Jul 4th
Happy Fourth of July!!

Galveston Seawall
       177th City of Galveston Celebration Independence Day Parade and Fireworks 7:30pm
       *Galveston Island will celebrate its annual Independence Day with a parade featuring a procession of floats, decorated military vehicles and performers. The parade will kick off at 7:30 p.m. with a procession on Seawall Boulevard starting at 59th Street and ending at 22nd Street.  After the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico at 9:15 p.m. near 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard.  Fourth of July

Rosenberg Library
       Paws to Read 11am
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!  Rosenberg Library

Moody Gardens Convention Center 
       American Pride 2:30pm, 7:30pm
      *American Pride is a spectacular musical about what is right with America. Michael Skiles, Executive Producer says, "Forget the news, set aside the politics and come celebrate what is right with America today with Texas Family Musicals' production of American Pride. A new musical written and directed by The Waltons' Judy Norton". Tickets are $25-$40 with a $4 discount per ticket for seniors 65 and over. Special prices for groups, seniors and children. To purchase tickets, call toll free 1-855-668-1221, or purchase online.  American Pride

Tues Jul 5th

Clay Cup Studios
       Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
       *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

Chick-fil-A League City Towne Center (off island)
       Under the Sea Family Night 5:30pm
       *Come meet the Chick-fil-A Cow! Dress in your best under the sea costumes for free ice dream!! There will be face painting, balloon art, and crafts for the kids to enjoy!  Under the Sea

Sealy Pavilion
       Galveston Beach Band 7:30pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Wed Jun 6th

Rosenberg Library
       Storytime 10am & 2:30pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
       Anime Afternoon 2-4pm
       *Watch an anime film and enjoy Japanese snacks. Part of Teen Summer Program.

Thurs Jul 7th  

Menard Park
       Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Rosenberg Library
       Get in the Game 2:30  
       *Join the library for fun games and activities
       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 Jul 8th

Galveston Arts Center
       Summer Art Program for Kids 9-10am (Ages 5-8), 10:30am-12:30pm (Ages 9-12)
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!!

Texas Seaport Museum
       Summer at the Seaport: By the Compass Rose 11am
       *By the Compass Rose – Discover how ships sailed accurately around the globe using a simple compass! Students will help make a homemade compass right on the dock and test it against a modern compass. Then, draw your own compass rose to navigate your way home. Tickets for each class are $3 for children under five, $12 for youth aged 6-18 and $15 for adults and available online or by calling 409-763-1877. Set a Sail

Rosenberg Library
       Drop-in Activity 2:30-5:30pm
       *Stop by the Children’s Department for drop-in fun for kids!

Moody Gardens Convention Center 
       "The Night the Music Died" 2:30, 7:30pm
       *The Night the Music Died brings music from Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper to life! Through the magic of theater, this concert comes back to life in full blast where the audience will actually feel that they were there on that fateful night. Tickets are $25-$40 with a $4 discount per ticket for seniors 65 and over. Special prices for groups, seniors and children. To purchase tickets, call toll free 1-855-668-1221, or purchase online.  Texas Musicals

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

Saturday Jul 9th

East Beach & Moody Gardens
       Ocean Fest & Dragon Boat Island Party (Jul 9-10)
       *The Texas Dragon Boat Association is teaming with Moody Gardens, Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Island Paddle to host the first Dragon Boating Event on the island  as part of Ocean Fest, a weekend long paddling extravaganza. Teams will be coming to Galveston Island from all over Texas and Louisiana. In addition to the excitement of the Dragon Boat Racing, there will be live music, vendor booths, concessions, and all the great amenities that Moody Gardens is known to offer. Dragon Boat

East Beach
        GCVA "Red, White, N Volleyball" 9am
       *The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its  "Red, White N Volleyball" Tournament.
Free T-Shirts For first 100 Players who check in at the beach. Entry Fees: $25 per person, $50 per team. GCVA

Galveston Harbour Tours
       Marine Biology Tour 9:30-11am
       *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

Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
       Family Day: Rigs to Reefs 10am-3pm
       *Ocean Star Family Days promote family learning and quality time at a reduced cost. Learn what happens to platforms when they are no longer used to produce offshore oil and gas. In some cases, they apply and are accepted into the Rigs to Reef program, where they are converted into artificial reef habitats. What types of sea creatures call these structures home? Create a Deep Sea
porthole –a unique view of an amazing underwater habitat. Family Day

Clay Cup Studios   
       Kids Canvas Day 10:30-12pm
       *Adults always get to do canvas, but what about the kiddos? Canvas is fun for everyone. Once a month we will have kids canvas. Let them explore and have fun with acrylics. Cost is $25.
Clay Cup Studios

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
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.
       Geocaching 101 1-2pm
       *Learn the art of geocaching!  
       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 Children's Museum
       Spectacular Saturday
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar

Moody Gardens Convention Center 
       "The Night the Music Died" 2:30, 7:30pm
       *The Night the Music Died brings music from Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper to life! Through the magic of theater, this concert comes back to life in full blast where the audience will actually feel that they were there on that fateful night. Tickets are $25-$40 with a $4 discount per ticket for seniors 65 and over. Special prices for groups, seniors and children. To purchase tickets, call toll free 1-855-668-1221, or purchase online.  Texas Musicals

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!
       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

Saengerfest Park
       Music Nite on the Strand 6pm 
       *Come out to The Strand for some music! This Saturday features Ruckus (Rock). Free! Music Nite

Sunday Jul 10th

East Beach & Moody Gardens
       Ocean Fest & Dragon Boat Island Party (Jul 9-10)
       *The Texas Dragon Boat Association is teaming with Moody Gardens, Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Island Paddle to host the first Dragon Boating Event on the island  as part of Ocean Fest, a weekend long paddling extravaganza. Teams will be coming to Galveston Island from all over Texas and Louisiana. In addition to the excitement of the Dragon Boat Racing, there will be live music, vendor booths, concessions, and all the great amenities that Moody Gardens is known to offer. Dragon Boat

Downtown
       Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
       *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

East Beach
       MetroPCS Galveston Summer Fest 10am-4pm
       *Come and join us at Galveston Summer Fest presented by metroPCS. Enjoy Music, Food, Sponsor Giveaways and participate on the 5v5 Beach Soccer Cup or the Coed 16+ Beach Volleyball Tournament. Win Prizes and have fun at East Beach! Summerfest

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.

Moody Gardens Convention Center 
       "The Night the Music Died" 2:30, 7:30pm
       *The Night the Music Died brings music from Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper to life! Through the magic of theater, this concert comes back to life in full blast where the audience will actually feel that they were there on that fateful night. Tickets are $25-$40 with a $4 discount per ticket for seniors 65 and over. Special prices for groups, seniors and children. To purchase tickets, call toll free 1-855-668-1221, or purchase online.  Texas Musicals

Pleasure Pier
       Superhero Movie Night 8:30pm
      *Reference above under ongoing events for more info!

Let me know if I missed anything!!!!

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