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Ghost Coast Festival
Don’t miss the annual Ghost Coast Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the League Kempner Mansion, 1702 Broadway, from 12PM to 10PM. This year, there will be three days of activities!. The Ghost Coast Festival is a family friendly event that will be held at the League Kempner...
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Returns
The fan favorite Galveston Island Shrimp Festival returns to the Strand this September for its 15th consecutive year. This event is hosted by Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. and is a celebration of Galveston’s great wild seafood and island lifestyle. Guests can enjoy shrimp gumbo tasting, 5K fun run, Ron Hoover boat show, and more.
Galveston Island Wine Festival Returns
Vino lovers are invited to a weekend of fun activities featuring a wonderful array of wines, amazing cuisine, fireworks and live music to create a memorable weekend as the Galveston Island Wine Festival returns to Moody Gardens, Labor Day weekend, August 30 to September 1. Attendees can choose from a...
"Save the Locals" Concert - July 18
Following the resilience of our community in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, La Izquierda Fest, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is thrilled to host a FREE “Save the Locals” concert to celebrate Galveston’s spirit and the beauty of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious...
On the Beach at Night
Sandy beaches swarm with people during the spring and summer months when it’s warm and sunny. It’s something you can count on. But as the sun sets, visitors pack up and head for home, leaving the beach practically deserted at night. So, after most people have gone home...
RAILFEST: Model Train Rally
It’s model train rally time again at the Galveston Railroad Museum when RailFest returns April 27 – 28! Located at 2608 Santa Fe Place, the non-stop family fun is for all ages. Tickets are now online at galvestonrrmuseum.org. In addition to large sized model trains moving along intricate...
FeatherFest Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner Announced
This Bay Breasted Warbler photo was taken by Anthony Louviere in Galveston County. It won Honorable Mention in the 2024 Week 4 contest. This Red-winged Blackbird photo was taken by Mike Pantaleo in Chambers County. It won Honorable Mention in the 2024 Week 4 contest. Magnolia Raindrop. This Magnolia Warbler...
FeatherFest Photo Contest Week 4 Winners Announced
This Baltimore Oriole photo was taken by Anthony Louviere in Galveston County. It won 1st Place in the 2024 Week 4 contest. This Mockingbird photo was taken by Julie Chapa in Galveston County. It won 2nd Place in the 2024 Week 4 contest. This Marbled Godwit photo was taken by...
FeatherFest Photo Contest Week 3 Winners Announced
This American Golden Plover photo was taken by Greg Lavaty in Galveston County. It won Honorable Mention in the 2024 Week 3 contest. This Northern Harrier photo was taken by Roy Freese in Galveston County. It won Honorable Mention in the 2024 Week 2 contest. Magnolia Raindrop. This Magnolia Warbler...
FeatherFest Photo Contest Week 2 Winner Announced
This Northern Harrier photo was taken by Roy Freese in Galveston County. It won Honorable Mention in the 2024 Week 2 contest. This Magnolia Warbler photo was taken by Barry Hatch at the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. It won honorable mention, week one. I hope those photos helped brighten your...
FeatherFest Photo Contest Week 1 Winner Announced
This Magnolia Warbler photo was taken by Barry Hatch at the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. It won honorable mention, week one. I hope those photos helped brighten your day. If you are heading to the island for some of the action, check out our Birding Guide for information on What You Might Find, Where To Look, and When To Come.
Celebrate Rosenberg Day!
You’re invited to celebrate everything library on Rosenberg Day! This family-friendly festival is FREE and open to the public. Find events all day on the Library block of Sealy between 23rd and 24th Streets with activities inside and outside the library grounds. For more information on this event, please...
American Canoe Association Kayak Instructor Course
Would you like to build your kayak skills for work or play?. Artist Boat will host American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Trainer, Jeff Atkins, for an ACA Kayak Instructor Development Workshop – Level 1/2 on March 12 – 14, 2024 at the Coastal Heritage Preserve. You can earn certification for leading groups or just build your skills. This course is a great source for learning all the in-depth aspects of kayaking, communication, and self-rescue.
Call for Artists to Beautify a Bucket!
The Beautify the Bucket Competition allows participants to take an active role in beautifying Galveston Beaches and improving stewardship behaviors. During the Artist Boat World Ocean Day Festival, all barrels will be on dispay for the public to see, and our judges will view all submissions and select winners from each category.
Artist Boat Spring Break Eco-Art Camps
Art meets science in Artist Boat Spring Break day camp sessions! Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art and exploration of Artist Boat’s Coastal Heritage Preserve. Each camper will create high quality art projects and explore like a young naturalist. Each day is a different theme. Come for one or come for all!
A Good Time for a Stroll Along the Seawall: Part 2
Wintertime blasts of cold north air will likely eliminate all thoughts of sunning on the sand and swimming in the Gulf. But don’t completely abandon our beachfront. A walk along Galveston’s 10-mile long seawall, sitting at a height of 17 feet above sea level, offers an excellent vantage point to survey the shore.
15th Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest Returns on Jan. 13
Yaga’s Chili Quest & Beer Fest returns for its 15th annual on January 13, 2024, from noon to 6 p.m. On the quest to find the best chili around more than 40 cook teams will prepare their most delicious recipes for a chance to win Chili Champion bragging rights.
Beach Cleanup Stirs Old Memories
The Texas General Land Office sponsored a statewide Adopt-A-Beach cleanup in late September. Galveston Island was one of the 22 cleanup sites statewide. About 6,500 volunteers showed up on Texas beaches to remove 220,816 pounds of debris. This year’s volunteers and the many others since 1986 have removed to date nearly 10,000 tons of debris from Texas beaches.
Artist Boat Fall & Winter Eco-Art Camps
Art meets science in Artist Boat 2023-24 fall and winter day camp sessions! Campers will experience true science and art enrichment with the creation of Eco-Art and exploration of Artist Boat’s Coastal Heritage Preserve. Each camper will create high quality art projects and explore like a young naturalist. Each day is a different theme. Come for one or come for all!
Galveston Island Greek Festival
Returning by popular demand is live Bouzouki by Dimitri Karageorgo, who will perform throughout both days, along with traditional Greek Dancers. Church tours will be led by Father Stelios Sitaras. Imported merchandise and food products from Greece will be available for purchase in the Greek market. An inside and outside event, the festival is rain or shine. Come join us.
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