Weekly Events & Activities Aug 27th-Sept 2nd
Though some schools around the island have already started, tomorrow marks the first day for GISD! That being said, the week is pretty quiet. But the weekend has lots of fun because it's Labor Day Weekend!! The BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival kicks off on Friday evening and runs through Sunday. On Saturday check out GCVA "Labor Day Classic" at East Beach, Beach Paint Party at Galveston Island State Park, and "The NeverEnding Story" at Movie Nite on the Strand. Sunday brings a Sand Castle Contest at Galveston Island State Park, Galveston Symphony Orchestra program, and your last chance to catch Stay and Play Fireworks over the Gulf! Have a great first day GISD!
Galveston Island Kids News
*The August calendar is all updated. Check it out HERE.
*If you are an area business wanting to partner with Galveston Island Kids for a giveaway or to promote your event further, please contact me!! All contact info is below.
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!
Though some schools around the island have already started, tomorrow marks the first day for GISD! That being said, the week is pretty quiet. But the weekend has lots of fun because it's Labor Day Weekend!! The BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival kicks off on Friday evening and runs through Sunday. On Saturday check out GCVA "Labor Day Classic" at East Beach, Beach Paint Party at Galveston Island State Park, and "The NeverEnding Story" at Movie Nite on the Strand. Sunday brings a Sand Castle Contest at Galveston Island State Park, Galveston Symphony Orchestra program, and your last chance to catch Stay and Play Fireworks over the Gulf! Have a great first day GISD!
Groupon of the Week
Here is the Groupon of the week for you!
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
Youth Time (Daily 3-6pm)
Family Fun Time (Daily 5-8pm)
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
Youth Time (Daily 3-6pm)
Family Fun Time (Daily 5-8pm)
Latin Dance (Daily 5-5:30pm)
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
*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
Bryan Museum
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!
Seeding Galveston 33rd & Ave N
33rd & Ave N
Seeding Galveston Farmer's Market 8:30-11am (Wed)
*Seeding Galveston is a Texas non-profit corporation whose purpose is to create a sustainable agricultural program to benefit community residents, Galveston Island food banks, and the needy, and to promote and teach sustainable farm techniques, nutritional food choices, culinary careers and community service. Join them every Wednesday for a market to purchase fresh fruits and veggies. Seeding Galveston
*Seeding Galveston is a Texas non-profit corporation whose purpose is to create a sustainable agricultural program to benefit community residents, Galveston Island food banks, and the needy, and to promote and teach sustainable farm techniques, nutritional food choices, culinary careers and community service. Join them every Wednesday for a market to purchase fresh fruits and veggies. Seeding Galveston
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)
*Schooner Sunday: For those interested in learning to sail, becoming members, or simply looking to enjoy a day out on the water, our Schooner Sunday program is perfect for you. Guests are invited to work the sails if they like, or even steer, as our Captains point out areas of interested along the route! Offered every Sunday from 12:30 to 4:30 PM - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Free for members | $75 non-member adults | $40 non-member students. Call or email Mike at 409-572-2562 ext. 1008 or mjanota@ssbgalveston.org to register today! *Check with website for cost involved* SSB
Let me know if I missed anything!!!!
