Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for Aug 29th-Sept 4th 2016! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!
Weekly Events & Activities Aug 29th-Sept 4th
Mon Aug 29th
No special events or activities. Let me know if I missed something!
Tues Aug 30th
Clay Cup Studios
*Reference below under ongoing events for more info!
Sugar Bean at Evia
Hike It Baby Morning Coffee Stroll & Play 9:30am
*Meet in front of Sugar Bean coffee house and walk to the playground nearby. Playground is shaded but bring bug and sun cream to avoid bugs and burns. Bring plenty of water and snacks if you wish! They will walk on street but traffic is minimal there, please plan accordingly if you wish to get coffee or any other refreshments or snack at the coffee place. (Recurring hike) *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver. Hike it Baby
Schreiber Park
Hike it Baby After School Play Time 3:15-4:15pm
*Meet HIB everyday at Schreiber (Spaceship, Rocketship) park for playground time. Meet in the middle under palms. This time outside also counts into HIB30 - 3x 30min per week! Weather permitted and only during school day (no Labor-day weekend or Labor Day. In the corner of playground there is a splash pad, prepare if you wish to splash! Hike it Baby
Wed Aug 31st
Schreiber Park
Hike it Baby After School Play Time 3:15-4:15pm
Thurs Sep 1st
Seawall & 81st
Wed Aug 31st
Schreiber Park
Hike it Baby After School Play Time 3:15-4:15pm
*Meet HIB everyday at Schreiber (Spaceship, Rocketship) park for playground time. Meet in the middle under palms. This time outside also counts into HIB30 - 3x 30min per week! Weather permitted and only during school day (no Labor-day weekend or Labor Day. In the corner of playground there is a splash pad, prepare if you wish to splash! Hike it Baby
Seawall & 81st
Hike it Baby Seawall Fast Paced Hike 8-10am
*Meet HIB at 81st street traffic light for morning paced walk. They will walk to the end of Seawall and back its a 3/4 mile long walk!!! Please keep your kids in stroller or carrier to avoid any accidents as we are walking by big drop off and busy street! Parking is free from 69th st to 81st. (Recurring hike) *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver. Hike it Baby
Schreiber Park
Hike it Baby After School Play Time 3:15-4:15pm
Menard Park
*Meet HIB at 81st street traffic light for morning paced walk. They will walk to the end of Seawall and back its a 3/4 mile long walk!!! Please keep your kids in stroller or carrier to avoid any accidents as we are walking by big drop off and busy street! Parking is free from 69th st to 81st. (Recurring hike) *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver. Hike it Baby
Schreiber Park
Hike it Baby After School Play Time 3:15-4:15pm
*Meet HIB everyday at Schreiber (Spaceship, Rocketship) park for playground time. Meet in the middle under palms. This time outside also counts into HIB30 - 3x 30min per week! Weather permitted and only during school day (no Labor-day weekend or Labor Day. In the corner of playground there is a splash pad, prepare if you wish to splash! Hike it Baby
Menard Park
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Money Talks for Teens & Adults 7-9pm
*Spend a few hours at the library learning to manage your money better. They will make it easy -- and fun -- to learn about credit cards, paying bills, budgets, saving, credit reports, and more. Join award-winning author/speaker Sally Taylor-Cannon and her book, Money Talks! Rosenberg Library
Fri Sept 2nd
Tremont Gallery
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Money Talks for Teens & Adults 7-9pm
*Spend a few hours at the library learning to manage your money better. They will make it easy -- and fun -- to learn about credit cards, paying bills, budgets, saving, credit reports, and more. Join award-winning author/speaker Sally Taylor-Cannon and her book, Money Talks! Rosenberg Library
Fri Sept 2nd
Tremont Gallery
*Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm, $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
Schreiber Park
Hike it Baby After School Play Time 3:15-4:15pm
*Meet HIB everyday at Schreiber (Spaceship, Rocketship) park for playground time. Meet in the middle under palms. This time outside also counts into HIB30 - 3x 30min per week! Weather permitted and only during school day (no Labor-day weekend or Labor Day. In the corner of playground there is a splash pad, prepare if you wish to splash! Hike it Baby
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free) GISP Calendar
Paint Party 6-7pm
*Let the beauty found in Galveston Island State Park inspire you to pick up a brush and lay down some color. Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, and make some memories with Ranger Lisa.
Paint Party 6-7pm
*Let the beauty found in Galveston Island State Park inspire you to pick up a brush and lay down some color. Create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, and make some memories with Ranger Lisa.
Saturday Sep 3rd
Home Depot Galveston
Kids Workshop - Mini Whiteboard 9am-12pm
*Join the hands-on workshop and you and your child can get to work on a mini whiteboard with a pen tray they can use for school work or play time. Once the whiteboard is built, your child can paint it in their favorite color. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Home Depot Workshop
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 at or by calling 409-763-1877.
Galveston Children's Museum
Spectacular Saturday
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar
Galveston Island State Park
M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm
Kids Workshop - Mini Whiteboard 9am-12pm
*Join the hands-on workshop and you and your child can get to work on a mini whiteboard with a pen tray they can use for school work or play time. Once the whiteboard is built, your child can paint it in their favorite color. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Home Depot Workshop
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 at or by calling 409-763-1877.
Galveston Children's Museum
Spectacular Saturday
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info! GCM Calendar
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with park admission ($5 person/13 & under free) GISP Calendar
Become a Jr. Ranger! 8:30am
*Explore the park with some cool tools and tips. Join the short lesson and exploring hike. Great for families, young scouts, and youth of all ages to learn about the important job of a park ranger, and spend time discovering wildlife and hiking safety.
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Sand Castle Contest 1-2pm
*Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. We want 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): http://www.get-to-know.org/contest/us/ Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.
Insect Safari 3-4pm
*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.
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Become a Jr. Ranger! 8:30am
*Explore the park with some cool tools and tips. Join the short lesson and exploring hike. Great for families, young scouts, and youth of all ages to learn about the important job of a park ranger, and spend time discovering wildlife and hiking safety.
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Sand Castle Contest 1-2pm
*Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. We want 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): http://www.get-to-know.org/contest/us/ Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.
Insect Safari 3-4pm
*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.
Sea Scout Base Galveston
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Saengerfest Park
Saengerfest Park
Movie Nite on the Strand 6-9pm
*Come out to The Strand for a movie night! The Hunger Games will be showing! Free! Saengerfest Park
Sunday Sept 4th
Downtown
*Come out to The Strand for a movie night! The Hunger Games will be showing! Free! Saengerfest Park
Sunday Sept 4th
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.
Sand Castle Contest 1-2pm
*Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. We want 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): http://www.get-to-know.org/contest/us/ Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.
Insect Safari 3-4pm
*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.
East Beach
GCVA "Labor Day Classic" 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its "Labor Day Classic" Tournament.
Free T-Shirts For first 100 Players who check in at the beach. Entry Fees: $25 per person, $50 per team. GCVA
Live Music at East Beach: Dark Energy 3-6pm
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.
Sand Castle Contest 1-2pm
*Ranger Lisa will clear an area for our contest, and bring some gear for you to use. We want 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): http://www.get-to-know.org/contest/us/ Only sand castles made during the program count. No prior experience or materials needed.
Insect Safari 3-4pm
*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.
East Beach
GCVA "Labor Day Classic" 9am
*The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host its "Labor Day Classic" Tournament.
Free T-Shirts For first 100 Players who check in at the beach. Entry Fees: $25 per person, $50 per team. GCVA
Live Music at East Beach: Dark Energy 3-6pm
*Visitors to East Beach will be able to enjoy free, live concerts at the pavilion’s entertainment stage throughout the summer with the return of the park’s summer music series sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. Live Music
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston Symphony Orchestra 4pm
*Pops Concert – Broadway Classics – Trond Saeverud, Conductor. The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to mastering and performing the full range of symphonic literature. Tickets are $30 Adult and $20 Children. 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
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston Symphony Orchestra 4pm
*Pops Concert – Broadway Classics – Trond Saeverud, Conductor. The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to mastering and performing the full range of symphonic literature. Tickets are $30 Adult and $20 Children. 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
Ongoing Events & Activities
Galveston Children's Museum
Galveston Children's Museum
Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri)
Spectacular Saturday 12:30-1:30pm (Every Saturday)
*Additional science or art activity included with admission price. GCM Calendar
Schreiber Park
Hike it Baby After School Play Time 3:15-4:15pm (Daily)
Tremont Gallery
*Additional science or art activity included with admission price. GCM Calendar
Schreiber Park
Hike it Baby After School Play Time 3:15-4:15pm (Daily)
*Meet HIB everyday at Schreiber (Spaceship, Rocketship) park for playground time. Meet in the middle under palms. This time outside also counts into HIB30 - 3x 30min per week! Weather permitted and only during school day (no Labor-day weekend or Labor Day. In the corner of playground there is a splash pad, prepare if you wish to splash! Hike it Baby
Tremont Gallery
Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (August - Every Friday)
*Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm, $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
Clay Cup Studios
*Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm, $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
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
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
