Galveston Island Kids Weekly Events & Activities Rundown May 29th-June 4th

Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for May 29th-June 4th 2017! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!

Weekly Events & Activities May 29th-June 4th

I hope everyone is having a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend! Tomorrow there is a Memorial Day Ceremony at Seawolf Park, a great tribute to remember what this three day weekend is all about. On Tuesday, Rosenberg Library is having Up Close and Personal With Rose the Skink and Thursday night Maceo Spice and Import Co. is having a family friendly Taking it to the Street party with live music. Make sure you plan to attend the Magic Show at Rosenberg Library on Friday. It's always a fun time! Saturday brings the AIA Sandcastle Competition, Artwalk, and Movie Nite on the Strand! And on Sunday you can join in on a Sandcastle Lesson at Stewart Beach! How fun!! Welcome June and hello Summer!! See ya out there!

Galveston Island Kids News

*I'm working on the June calendar and it should all be updated this week! 

*Check out your Splash Pad & Pools List HERE.

*A monthly newsletter is on my to do list to start creating. This will keep you informed in case you are missing posts. Let me know if you are interested and if you have ideas on would like included!

*The Galveston Summer Camp List is out! Please check it out and start planning your summer camps! It's not to late to sign up for many camps!

If you have an event that needs added, please email (galvestonislandkids@gmail.com) or Facebook message me - facebook.com/galvestonislandkids. You can also tweet us now @Galveston_Kids or follow on Instagram @galvestonislandkids. As you scroll through the calendar, just click on each activity to read more about it and find the link. Please let me know if there is an event I missed that you would like added! 

Groupon Local Deals

Here are the Groupon Galveston Deals! Scroll through to find Groupons for lots of great activities and restaurants around the island!

(GIK Affiliated Link)

GROUPON DEALS

Ongoing Events & Activities

Galveston Children's Museum

       Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri)   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)

From the HeART Gallery

       Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (Every Friday & Saturday)
       *Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm and Saturday 3-6pm. For ages 6-14. $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
       Mommy & Me Classes 3-5pm (First Sunday of Every Month)
       *Come be a kid with your kids and let your infants and toddlers enjoy some sensory activities while creating fun and cute pieces of art. The class is over in 2 hours, but the memories will last a lifetime!  Call to reserve a space, $20 per class, all art supplies, snacks and drinks included.

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 

McDonalds 
Broadway, 61st Street, Seawall
       McFamily Nights
       * Join McDonalds with your family for dinner! The three locations on the island host various themed family nights on Thursday nights. Check their Facebook events for the theme that week!

Sea Star 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!!!!

Galveston Island Kids Weekly Events & Activities Rundown May 22nd-28th

Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for May 22nd-28th 2017! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!

Weekly Events & Activities May 22nd-28th

I hope everyone had a great week! It seems as if Summer has officially arrived on the island along with the seaweed! Lots of fun this week as we come into Memorial Day Weekend! Summer Reading Club at Rosenberg Library registration opens up on Monday! The library is also having Family Fun Night on Thursday night. We have a busy weekend coming up with Saturday hosting lots of fun activities. You can check out Moody Gardens new Aquarium, Princess Day at the Beach, Kids Glass Fusion at Clay Cup, and Alice in Wonderland presented by The Galveston Ballet. Sunday brings another showing of the ballet, a sandcastle contest at the state park, and Family Beach Challenge at East Beach! Everyone have a safe and happy Memorial Day!!! 

Galveston Island Kids News

*For a sneak peek of Moody Gardens new aquarium click HERE.

*Check out your Splash Pad & Pools List HERE.

*I started adding local Facebook events to my Facebook page. But please make sure you are checking the rundown or monthly calendar for all events! Many local events and activities do not have a Facebook event created for them. 

*A monthly newsletter is on my to do list to start creating. This will keep you informed in case you are missing posts. Let me know if you are interested and if you have ideas on would like included!

*The Galveston Summer Camp List is out! Please check it out and start planning your summer camps! Please send me any camps that need to be added! 

If you have an event that needs added, please email (galvestonislandkids@gmail.com) or Facebook message me - facebook.com/galvestonislandkids. You can also tweet us now @Galveston_Kids or follow on Instagram @galvestonislandkids. As you scroll through the calendar, just click on each activity to read more about it and find the link. Please let me know if there is an event I missed that you would like added! 

Groupon Local Deals

Here are the Groupon Galveston Deals! Scroll through to find Groupons for lots of great activities and restaurants around the island!

(GIK Affiliated Link)

GROUPON DEALS

Ongoing Events & Activities

Galveston Children's Museum

       Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri)   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)

From the HeART Gallery

       Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (Every Friday & Saturday)
       *Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm and Saturday 3-6pm. For ages 6-14. $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
       Mommy & Me Classes 3-5pm (First Sunday of Every Month)
       *Come be a kid with your kids and let your infants and toddlers enjoy some sensory activities while creating fun and cute pieces of art. The class is over in 2 hours, but the memories will last a lifetime!  Call to reserve a space, $20 per class, all art supplies, snacks and drinks included.

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 

McDonalds 
Broadway, 61st Street, Seawall
       McFamily Nights
       * Join McDonalds with your family for dinner! The three locations on the island host various themed family nights on Thursday nights. Check their Facebook events for the theme that week!

Sea Star 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!!!!

Moody Gardens New Aquarium Update

Moody Gardens New Aquarium Update

The aquarium at Moody Gardens has been under renovation for the past year and my family and I have been very anxious for it to reopen! It is set to reopen to the public on May 27th. So imagine my surprise when I received a members only email letting me know that I can visit from May 8th-24th for a "soft opening"! The email pointed out that there is still construction going on and not all new attractions are open, but this was exclusively for members for being so patient during the renovations. Woohoo!!

I was there on May 8th at 10am! I wanted to get great pics and videos for y'all and planned on going live so you could experience all the new exhibits with me! Thinking since only members were allowed in, this should be easy! Not so much. There were at least 10 school field trips there and the place was total chaos. (More on this later). I was able to get some pics and made at least one lap so I could see the changes! Here is what you can look forward to:

A new aquarium that runs from top to bottom! The kids noticed this first!

Then there are two new touch tanks! Here is a photo of one of them below. The other one looks very similar. They will house sting rays and other marine life!




There is a small climbing structure resembling trees and vines behind one of the touch tanks. The kids really seemed to enjoy this!

Everyone loved the new penguins! They were super cute and very active! They were certainly fun to watch!


There is also a new pirate ship inside the walk through tanks with the sharks. I didn't get a good picture of it, but it looks really cool!

I know they are working on a jellyfish exhibit as well, which was not open yet when I was there. There was actually still a lot of construction going on, so I can't wait to see it all finished! There were new floors too! Much better than the carpet that was there before! I'm so anxious for the final reveal!

What discouraged me a bit was the miscommunication on the soft opening! A fellow mama I was with was able to find an employee to give us an explanation. Apparently, the soft opening is not for members, but for school groups. Since it would be open, they decided to just go ahead and let members come as well. This was not communicated in the email. If it was, I would have simply came later when the school groups have left for the day. I'm happy the school groups get to come and the kids get to experience the new aquarium!! :-) So just keep in mind if you are member, that mornings are simply too chaotic to really get a good look at everything. I apologize for the long explanation of why I only have pics for you and no videos, but I think it needed explained in more detail.

All in all, I'm very happy with the changes so far in the aquarium and can't wait to see it fully completed! Only one week to go!! It will be awesome to get out of the heat and humidity of the summer to hang with some penguins and stingrays. Kudos Moody Gardens!

Galveston Island Kids Weekly Events & Activities Rundown May 15th-21st

Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for May 15th-21st 2017! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!

Weekly Events & Activities May 15th-21st

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mothers out there! Being a mom is my favorite job and I had a very fun Mother's Day! This week Clay Cup Studios is offering Mother's Day Canvas Night on Wednesday and Homeschooling Workshop on Thursday. Friday kicks off The Galveston Island Beach Revue and it goes through the weekend. Lots of fun things are happening on Saturday including, Bike as a Family Day, Go Fish! Learn to Fish Event, and Maritime Day at Sea Star Base. Have a fun week everyone!

Galveston Island Kids News

*Moody Gardens is having a soft opening for field trips and members. I'm working on getting a post out with some pics!

*Check out your Splash Pad & Pools List HERE.

*I started adding local Facebook events to my Facebook page. But please make sure you are checking the rundown or monthly calendar for all events! Many local events and activities do not have a Facebook event created for them. 

*A monthly newsletter is on my to do list to start creating. This will keep you informed in case you are missing posts. Let me know if you are interested and if you have ideas on would like included!

*The Galveston Summer Camp List is out! Please check it out and start planning your summer camps! Please send me any camps that need to be added! 

If you have an event that needs added, please email (galvestonislandkids@gmail.com) or Facebook message me - facebook.com/galvestonislandkids. You can also tweet us now @Galveston_Kids or follow on Instagram @galvestonislandkids. As you scroll through the calendar, just click on each activity to read more about it and find the link. Please let me know if there is an event I missed that you would like added! 

Groupon Local Deals

Here are the Groupon Galveston Deals! Scroll through to find Groupons for lots of great activities and restaurants around the island!

(GIK Affiliated Link)

GROUPON DEALS

Ongoing Events & Activities

Galveston Children's Museum

       Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri)   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)

From the HeART Gallery

       Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (Every Friday & Saturday)
       *Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm and Saturday 3-6pm. For ages 6-14. $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
       Mommy & Me Classes 3-5pm (First Sunday of Every Month)
       *Come be a kid with your kids and let your infants and toddlers enjoy some sensory activities while creating fun and cute pieces of art. The class is over in 2 hours, but the memories will last a lifetime!  Call to reserve a space, $20 per class, all art supplies, snacks and drinks included.

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 

McDonalds 
Broadway, 61st Street, Seawall
       McFamily Nights
       * Join McDonalds with your family for dinner! The three locations on the island host various themed family nights on Thursday nights. Check their Facebook events for the theme that week!

Sea Star 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!!!!

Galveston Island Kids Weekly Events & Activities Rundown May 8th-14th

Here is the Galveston Island weekly events & activities rundown for May 8th-14th 2017! Make sure you click on the links for more information on any activity you are interested in!

Weekly Events & Activities May 8th-14th

Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend! It will be a fun week on the island. Family Free Night at The Galveston Children's Museum is Thursday night. The Texas Crab Festival on Crystal Beach and Yaga's Wild Game Cookoff both kick off on Friday and go through the weekend. On Saturday, check out Marine Biology Tour, Family Day at Ocean Star, and Music Nite on the Strand. The Family Beach Challenge at East Beach is happening on Sunday. It looks so fun and you can win prizes! What a great way to spend Mother's Day! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Galveston Island Kids News

*Your May calendar is all updated! Check it out HERE.

*Check out your Splash Pad & Pools List HERE.

*I started adding local Facebook events to my Facebook page. But please make sure you are checking the rundown or monthly calendar for all events! Many local events and activities do not have a Facebook event created for them. 

*A monthly newsletter is on my to do list to start creating. This will keep you informed in case you are missing posts. Let me know if you are interested and if you have ideas on would like included!

*The Galveston Summer Camp List is out! Please check it out and start planning your summer camps! Please send me any camps that need to be added! 

If you have an event that needs added, please email (galvestonislandkids@gmail.com) or Facebook message me - facebook.com/galvestonislandkids. You can also tweet us now @Galveston_Kids or follow on Instagram @galvestonislandkids. As you scroll through the calendar, just click on each activity to read more about it and find the link. Please let me know if there is an event I missed that you would like added! 

Groupon Local Deals

Here are the Groupon Galveston Deals! Scroll through to find Groupons for lots of great activities and restaurants around the island!

(GIK Affiliated Link)

GROUPON DEALS

Ongoing Events & Activities

Galveston Children's Museum

       Mommy, Daddy & Me 10am and Storytime 11am (Tues-Fri)   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)

From the HeART Gallery

       Children's Art Classes 3-7pm (Every Friday & Saturday)
       *Children's Art Classes every Friday 3-5pm & 5-7pm and Saturday 3-6pm. For ages 6-14. $20 per class, all art supplies provided, as well as healthy snacks and drinks. Tremont Art Classes
       Mommy & Me Classes 3-5pm (First Sunday of Every Month)
       *Come be a kid with your kids and let your infants and toddlers enjoy some sensory activities while creating fun and cute pieces of art. The class is over in 2 hours, but the memories will last a lifetime!  Call to reserve a space, $20 per class, all art supplies, snacks and drinks included.

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 

McDonalds 
Broadway, 61st Street, Seawall
       McFamily Nights
       * Join McDonalds with your family for dinner! The three locations on the island host various themed family nights on Thursday nights. Check their Facebook events for the theme that week!

Sea Star 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!!!!

Galveston Splash Pads & Pools

Galveston has lots of great beaches to cool off in, but sometimes the beach just isn't your thing (or your kids thing). A great alternative is to hit up a splash pad or pool! Lists are in alphabetical order.

Galveston Splash Pads

Free Splash Pads

Menard Park
Photo from City of Galveston

Menard Park
      Menard Park is located behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at 28th & Seawall. It is a nice little splash pad! It's right across from the beach, a good way to rinse your sandy feet! Go on Thursday afternoon when you can browse Galveston's Own Farmers Market, then let the kiddos play on the playground and splash pad. The Farmers Market is from 3-7pm. 

Schreiber Park

Schreiber Park

       Schreiber Park or "Rocket Ship" Park is a newer park in Galveston. It replaced the old Castle Park. One great addition to this park is the splash pad! It has a lot of water that squirts from the ground vs. above so it's a good one for the younger crowd.  For a full review on Schreiber Park click HERE! Schreiber Park is located beside Oppe Elementary off of 83rd Street.

Wright Cuney Park

Wright Cuney
Photo from City of Galveston

       This splash pad is located at the Wright Cuney Recreation Center. It is similar to the splash pad at Menard Park. I've never actually been to this splash pad, but it seems like this one is a little less known. You might find it less crowded than the others for this reason. It is located at 718 41st Street.


Pay Splash Pads
Both of these are located inside Galveston's two waterparks: Palm Beach and Schlitterbahn.

Palm Beach
       Palm Beach is Moody Gardens waterpark. It's a great little waterpark that is not too big or too small. They have a splash pad that is in it's own little area, though still part of the waterpark. As soon as you walk in to Palm Beach, turn right and follow the little path down to the splash pad. It has a shaded area to sit and watch the kiddos play.

Schlitterbahn
       Schlitterbahn has a few kid areas that offer zero entry and double as a splash pad along with the play area. Schlitterbahn is larger and more expensive than Palm Beach, but you can often find coupons for discounted admission!

Galveston Pools
Galveston actually has a few pools that are open to the public for a fee. And VERY soon we will have a city pool!! It's being built right now!

City of Galveston Public Pool at Lasker Park
       The city of Galveston is in the process of building a public pool. Construction is moving along as I type and they hope to have it open for this summer!! I'm not sure on pricing or fees yet. It should be an amazing pool!

City of Jamaica Beach Pool
       If you drive down to the west end of the island you will get to Jamaica Beach. They actually have  a nice city pool that you can swim in for a small fee. This is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of Galveston and have a pool day!

Jungle Cafe
(Jones Drive)
       Bryants Jungle Cafe is actually a restaurant with a pool! If you are a paying customer of the restaurant, you are welcome to swim in the pool. Pretty neat, right!? AND - kids eat FREE on Friday nights!! They have a big menu, so there is bound to be something your kiddo will like. :-)

Nick's Kitchen & Beach Bar
(Seawall)
       So technically the pool is attached to the bar, but it opens at 11am and Nick's is a family friendly restaurant, so I'm putting it on here! Go for lunch then grab a drink while you watch the kids splash around in the pool. There may be a cover charge for kids, so check before hopping in.


Is there a splash pad or pool on the island that I missed? Please let me know so I can keep everyone informed!!