Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for Oct 10th-16th 2016! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!
Weekly Events & Activities Oct 10th-16th
Mon Oct 10th
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. 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
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Kids Recreation Guitar for Beginners (Mondays 5-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Tues Oct 11th
Hike it Baby Seawall Fast Paced Hike 8:30-10:30am
*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
Clay Cup Studios
Tiny Tot Tuesday (Every Tuesday)
*Reference below under ongoing events for more info!
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Kids Recreation Karate (Tuesdays 5-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Latin Dance (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
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In the spirit of the season, Hotel Galvez & Spa offers its popular ghost tour to the public as part of a dinner tour package on Tuesdays through Fridays in October. The tour and dinner is only available on Fridays as part of an overnight package. During the tour, staff guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel which is then followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner-tour package. Advance reservations are required. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. See special offers for details on overnight package at Hotel Galvez
Wed Oct 12th
Galveston
Out to Eat for Education
Go #Out2Eat on Wednesday to support the Galveston ISD Educational Foundation! GEF's mission is to enrich the educational experience and prepare students for the future by providing financial assistance to educators, schools and students. Details here:
Out to Eat
Rosenberg Library
Storytime 10am & 2pm
*Stories, fingerplays, music and puppets shared in a cozy setting. Planned for the individual child and parent or guardian.
Rosenberg Library
Hike it Baby - Rosenberg Library
Storytime and Hike 10am-12pm
*Meet HIB at story time and afterwards walk 1 mile on quiet street to awesome Adoue Park! You can even have picnic there. In case of bad weather they will stay inside the library and play or read more. *For first timers - to attend a HIB event, you are now required to register on their website and sign the waiver.
Hike it Baby
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Tennis Lessons (Wednesdays 4-5pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
Hotel Galvez
Thurs Oct 13th
Krogers on Seawall
Hike it Baby Seawall Fast Paced Hike 8:30-10:30am
*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
Pleasure Pier
Galveston Appreciation Day & Harvest Moon Regatta 1-8pm
*Watch the boats take off for the Harvest Moon Regatta and enjoy all day ride passes for only $12.99!!
Homeschool Day
*Homeschool students are invited to Pleasure Pier for a day of educational thrill! They will have educational history, math & science programs. All day ride wristbands are $12.99, program and walk on pass = $10. RSVP by October 11th by emailing piergroupsales@ldry.com or cholder@ldry.com. You can also call 409-766-4950.
Pleasure Pier
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 3-7pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Moody Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Food Truck Fair 4:30-7:30pm
*Various food trucks will be at the pumpkin patch!
Pumpkin Patch
Galveston Children's Museum
Family Free Night 4:30-7:30pm
*Come on out to receive free admission at the museum!
GCM Calendar
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Kids Recreation Boxing (Thurdays 5-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Latin Dance (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Rosenberg Library
Paws to Read 6-7pm
*Stop by the Children’s Department and read a story to one of their furry canine friends!
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
Hotel Galvez
Fri Oct 14th
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
International Sea-Bean Symposium & Beachcombers Festival
*Join The Drifters for all things sea beans and beachcombing! Displays, speakers, swap table, activities abound during this “first ever” Sea-Bean Symposium in Galveston! A free event to the public. Friday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 15th. Questions may be sent to kayrene11@verizon.net.
Sea Bean Symposium
Moody Gardens - Hike it Baby
Hike it Baby Toddler Led Moody Gardens Loop 10am
*Meet in front of main building under stairs, walk to Festival Lights entrance and 1st playground, to little boat marina behind Palm Beach, to paddle boat and 2nd playground, to Butterfly Garden, to Macaw birds, and then walk inside to use restroom or refreshments. To end, walk over the bridge and down to main building.
Hike it Baby
Pleasure Pier
Scout Weekend 1-8pm
*17.99 all day ride passes for those involved in Scouts! $2 will be donated back to the scouts! RSVP required for the weekend - RSVP by October 10th! Email cholder@ldry.com or call 409-766-4950.
Free Walk On Fridays 4-10pm
*Walk around and enjoy the sites and sounds of the Pier! Friday nights in October, where there’s no entrance fee.
Pleasure Pier
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Tremont Gallery
Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (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
Galveston Island State Park
All events are free with
park admission ($5 person/13 & under free) GISP Calendar
Zombie Apocalypse Hike 6-7pm
*Have you wondered about your abilities to live in the wild, such as after an apocalyptic event? The park is going to talk about the basic skills needed to find food, water, shelter, and space in our short (somewhat humorous) program. It will begin at the Nature Center and travel to find the necessary items for survival. Then, they will discuss the importance of plants and human uses of the area. Finally, we'll test your luck to survive a zombie apocalypse. Everyone is welcome to this free hour-long program (pets and zombies must be on leash.) Bring your hiking gear for a short prairie walk.
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
Hotel Galvez
Galveston Historic Tours - Various Island Locations
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October.
Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 8-9pm
*Explore Galveston's haunted history on this hour long driving ghost tour aboard an electric shuttle. See where Galveston's famous citizens lived and died and hear their stories. Haunts on the tour include Ashton Villa, the Menard House, the Samuel May Williams house, and more!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Explore Galveston's oldest historic cemeteries on this hour long historic walking tour. See where Galveston's most famous and infamous citizens are laid to rest. Stories include murder, suicide, cannablism, and more.
Saturday Oct 15th
Pleasure Pier
Scout Weekend 1-8pm
*17.99 all day ride passes for those involved in Scouts! $2 will be donated back to the scouts! RSVP required for the weekend - RSVP by October 10th! Email cholder@ldry.com or call 409-766-4950.
Pleasure Pier
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
International Sea-Bean Symposium & Beachcombers Festival
*Join The Drifters for all things sea beans and beachcombing! Displays, speakers, swap table, activities abound during this “first ever” Sea-Bean Symposium in Galveston! A free event to the public. Friday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 15th. Questions may be sent to kayrene11@verizon.net.
Sea Bean Symposium
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
Galveston Island Greek Festival
*The 33rd Annual GALVESTON Greek Festival, which will be held on October 15-16, promises to be a culinary delight and shoppers paradise. Presented by The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church.Festival hours are Saturday, October 15 from 11 am – 10 pm and Sunday, October 16 from noon to 6 pm. Admission: $3 per person, Dinners: $15, Tickets:
Greek Festival
Postoffice Street between 21st and 23rd Streets
ARToberFEST
*Historic downtown Galveston comes alive in vivid color when the 19th Annual ARToberFEST takes place in downtown Galveston's Cultural Arts District on Saturday and Sunday. This juried arts Festival, sponsored by The Grand 1894 Opera House, features over 125 artists from throughout the United States. $5 per person | Free for Kids 12 & Under. The Grand
Old City Cemetery
Broadway Cemetery Tours 9am & 10:15am
*Beginning in 1839 with the donation of four square blocks of land, the grouping of cemeteries on the central boulevard of Galveston has grown to include seven separate cemeteries within their gates. Join GHF for a special tour through the people and stories located throughout Broadway Cemetery.
GHF Halloween
Moody Gardens
Birding 201 9-11am
*Take what you learned in Birding 101 and apply it to the field! Go on a hunt for the birds on the island. Participants should meet in the Aquarium Pyramid lobby. The cost for the class is $5, and Moody Gardens® will provide the transportation. To reserve a spot, please call 409-683-4101 no later than the Wednesday prior to the Saturday class.
Moody Gardens
22nd & Mechanic
Galveston Island Market 10-4pm
*The Galveston Island Market offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local artisans, handcrafters, and growers can showcase their creations for Galveston residents and visitors. From beautiful quilts to handmade soaps to photography to jewelry – and more! The Island Market provides a relaxing setting to browse and shop for unique hand-crafted items – many created by local Galveston artisans.
Island Market
Schlitterbahn
Lifted Up: Faith & Family Day!! 10-5pm
*Listen to family friendly bands perform live music while you play in the park! Bring your family and friends, get a FREE ticket for every 10 you purchase! Pack your own picnic lunch or purchase souvenir cups with unlimited refills!
Schlitterbahn
Clay Cup Studios
ArtoberFest Kids Drop In
* Clay Cup Studios will have a kids drop in day during Artoberfest. Your child will get to paint, have snacks and hang with friends while you get to wonder, shop and relax. The cost is $25. Clay Cup Events
Galveston Island Brewing
GIB Oktoberfest 12-9pm
*Join GIB under the bierzelt for the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest. An all day FREE event filled with food & dance, stein & t-shirt sales and of course... OktoberFest beer specials. Shrimp N' Stuff will have traditional German food for sale. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, Bavarian soft pretzels & more!
GIB
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
Go Fish! Learn to Fish Event 9am-12pm
*Come learn how to fish with fun hands on activities for families of all ages! No experience or equipment needed and no fishing licenses required for this event. There is an entrance fee for the state park but the Go Fish event is no additional cost. If you are interested in volunteering at this event please go to www.tpwd.texas.gov/volunteer and search for by keyword Go Fish.
Beach Exploration 10-11:30am
*Walks led by Galveston Bay Area Texas Master Naturalists - come and make memories with your family and friends.
Zombie Apocalypse Hike 2:30-3:30pm
*Have you wondered about your abilities to live in the wild, such as after an apocalyptic event? The park is going to talk about the basic skills needed to find food, water, shelter, and space in our short (somewhat humorous) program. It will begin at the Nature Center and travel to find the necessary items for survival. Then, they will discuss the importance of plants and human uses of the area. Finally, we'll test your luck to survive a zombie apocalypse. Everyone is welcome to this free hour-long program (pets and zombies must be on leash.) Bring your hiking gear for a short prairie walk.
Ghost Hike and Mermaid Tales 5:30-6:30pm
*Come with Ranger Lisa and explore the park at night from our Beach Day Use area. We'll be talking about myths, legends, and stories of Galveston Island's Native Americans, pirates, and explorers while we walk the beach. Saturdays in October.
Sea Scout Base Galveston
M/V Baysmart Express Public Cruise 12:30-4pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Rosenberg Library
Teen Anime Afternoon 2:30-4:30pm
*Join us for a showing of the anime classic "Howl's Moving Castle." Japanese snacks provided. Ages 13-17 only.
Rosenberg Library
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Chubby Checker and the Wild Cats 8pm
*Named by Billboard as the #1 single in the history of charting pop music, “The Twist” led to Checker classics including “Pony Time,” “Let’s Twist Again,“ “The Hucklebuck,” “The Fly,” and “Limbo Rock.” For more than 50 years, Chubby Chucker has appeared before enthusiastic audiences of all ages who have marveled at his personal charisma and high-energy performances. So, get on your dancin’ shoes, and join us for all the fun!
The Grand
The Moody Methodist Labyrinth
Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Hunter's 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
Galveston Historic Tours - Various Island Locations
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October.
Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 6:30-7:30pm & 8-9pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Reference ongoing events or initial listing for info!
Pleasure Pier
Halloween Movie Nights
*Halloween Movie Nights - Saturday nights in October join the pier for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Please check with Pleasure Pier on times and which movie is playing!
Movie Night
Sunday Oct 16th
Pleasure Pier
Scout Weekend 1-8pm
*17.99 all day ride passes for those involved in Scouts! $2 will be donated back to the scouts! RSVP required for the weekend - RSVP by October 10th! Email cholder@ldry.com or call 409-766-4950.
Pleasure Pier
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
Galveston Island Greek Festival
*The 33rd Annual GALVESTON Greek Festival, which will be held on October 15-16, promises to be a culinary delight and shoppers paradise. Presented by The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church.Festival hours are Saturday, October 15 from 11 am – 10 pm and Sunday, October 16 from noon to 6 pm. Admission: $3 per person, Dinners: $15, Tickets:
Greek Festival
Postoffice Street between 21st and 23rd Streets
ARToberFEST
*Historic downtown Galveston comes alive in vivid color when the 19th Annual ARToberFEST takes place in downtown Galveston's Cultural Arts District on Saturday and Sunday. This juried arts Festival, sponsored by The Grand 1894 Opera House, features over 125 artists from throughout the United States. $5 per person | Free for Kids 12 & Under. The Grand
Clay Cup Studios
ArtoberFest Kids Drop In 6-9pm
* Clay Cup Studios will have a kids drop in day during Artoberfest. Your child will get to paint, have snacks and hang with friends while you get to wonder, shop and relax. The cost is $25. Clay Cup Events
1892 Bishop's Palace
Free Day at 1892 Bishop's Palace 10am-5pm
*Celebrate Nicholas J. Clayton, Galveston’s most noted architect, with free admission to his masterpiece, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace. The second annual Nicholas J. Clayton day (#nicholasjday) once again celebrates the incredible history of Mr. Clayton’s work and legacy.
Bishop's Palace
Moody Gardens
Galveston Appreciation Day 10am-6pm
*Galveston Island residents will have the opportunity to become tourists in their own town when Moody Gardens hosts its annual Galveston Appreciation Day. People who live or work on Galveston Island – as well as their immediate families – will be offered free day-passes to all Moody Gardens attractions during the event, which will be held throughout business hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register for a free Palm, pick up from 11am - 2pm here: Free Palm
Moody Gardens
Moody Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Pie Party 12:15pm
*United Methodist Women and Moody Pumpkin Patch present a Pumpkin Pie Party after the church services.
Pumpkin Patch
Downtown
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market 9-1pm
*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.
Sea Scout Base Galveston
Schooner Sundays 11-5pm
*Reference above under ongoing events for more info!
Moody Mansion
African American Museum Celebration 4-6:30pm
*Celebrate the grand opening of the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture, exhibiting items donated by the Mary Moody Northen Endowment of Galveston. Public invited, light refreshments.
Moody Mansion
Ongoing Events & Activities
Moody Methodist Church
Moody Methodist Pumpkin Patch (6th-31st)
*The pumpkin patch is always a favorite! Come on out and grab a pumpkin, walk through the maze and let the kids jump in some hay! They often have fun activities at the patch as well, like movies, s'mores, and a carnival!
Pumpkin Patch
The Strand/Galveston
Original Ghost Tour of the Strand Various Times - (Daily)
*Dash Beardsley's Original Ghost Tour on the Strand is Galveston's most popular ghost tour! Like all of his tours, Dash has built this tour based on years of research, personal experience, and accounts from local residents. This year-round walking tour takes guests through one of the busiest areas in Galveston; The Strand. The Strand is a historical district at the heart of downtown Galveston and is known for its rich history and haunting past. Tour-goers will visit multiple locations in The Strand and learn about the historical events that have shaped the city, and hear haunting stories from the past. All children must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18. Dash Beardsley's tours run daily year round, but get busy during the month of October! Check out the website as they offer tours other than just the Stand tour!
Dash Beardsley's Ghost Tours
Hotel Galvez
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner 6-8pm (Tues-Friday)
*In the spirit of the season, Hotel Galvez & Spa offers its popular ghost tour to the public as part of a dinner tour package on Tuesdays through Fridays in October. The tour and dinner is only available on Fridays as part of an overnight package. During the tour, staff guides participants through the ghostly past of the hotel which is then followed by dinner in the Galvez Bar & Grill. Priced at $45 per person, the one-hour public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner-tour package. Advance reservations are required. Hotel Galvez and its ghosts have been featured on “Ghost Lab” on the Discovery Channel and “Ghost Stories” on The Travel Channel. See special offers for details on overnight package at
Hotel Galvez
Galveston Historic Tours- Various Island Locations
For more information, call Galveston Historic Tour at 409-789-9911. The tours are on Friday & Saturdays through October.
Galveston Historic Tours
Living Dead Tour 8-9pm (Fri) & 6:30-7:30pm & 8-9pm (Sat)
*Explore Galveston's haunted history on this hour long driving ghost tour aboard an electric shuttle. See where Galveston's famous citizens lived and died and hear their stories. Haunts on the tour include Ashton Villa, the Menard House, the Samuel May Williams house, and more!
Galveston Graveyard Tour 9:30-10:30pm
*Explore Galveston's oldest historic cemeteries on this hour long historic walking tour. See where Galveston's most famous and infamous citizens are laid to rest. Stories include murder, suicide, cannablism, and more.
Pleasure Pier
Free Walk On Fridays 4-10pm
*Walk around and enjoy the sites and sounds of the Pier! Friday nights in October, where there’s no entrance fee.
Halloween Movie Nights (Saturdays)
*Halloween Movie Nights - Saturday nights in October join the pier for spooky fun and Halloween movies. Please check with Pleasure Pier on times and which movie is playing!
Movie Night
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
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
McGuire Dent Recreation Center
Tutoring & Homework Help (Daily 3-6pm)
Kids Recreation Guitar for Beginners (Mondays 5-6pm)
Kids Recreation Karate (Tuesdays 5-6pm)
Kids Tennis (Wednesdays 4-5pm)
*Please call for details on tennis lessons.
Kids Recreation Boxing (Thursdays 5-6pm)
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
*Every day from 3-6pm at McGuire Dent Recreation Center & Wright Cuney Recreation Center is youth time - a variety of activities are offered. Please call for more information regarding any of the activities offered!
Wright Cuney Recreation Center
Tutoring & Homework Help (Daily 3-6pm)
Latin Dance (Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-5:30pm)
Arts & Crafts (Wednesdays & Fridays 3-6pm)
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
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. Clay Cup Events
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
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
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