Experience Galveston Island

Coastal Charm, Deep Roots, and Fresh Discovery

Walk historic streets, feel the Gulf breeze on your skin, and dig into the flavors of the coast. Galveston is an island shaped by stories of freedom, resilience, celebration, and everyday joy. With 32 miles of beaches, fresh seafood on every corner, and a full calendar of festivals, there’s always something happening. Explore museums, set out on a boat tour, or spend the day watching waves roll in. Galveston Island makes it easy to slow down, reconnect, and create your kind of escape.

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Upcoming Events in Galveston

Jun 23
Bingo Nights at Galveston Island Brewing
Join us for Bingo Mondays at Galveston Island Brewing, from 5:30-7:30PM in the brewhouse. Prizes every round and fun for the…
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Jun 24
Galveston's Courville Stadium & The Prairie View Interscholastic League
The PVIL existed from 1920-1970 to govern extracurricular activities for Black high schools in Texas during segregation. This presentation will highlight…
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Jun 26
‘Save the Locals’ Summer Concert Series
Join us every Thursday evening through July 31st at Menard Park for 'Save the Locals'—a free, family-friendly concert series celebrating great…
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Jun 27
Evenings in The Promenade at The San Luis Resort
Evenings in The Promenade at The San Luis ResortSip, savor, and soak in the perfect blend of seaside serenity and elegant…
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Jun 27
Sunset & Sounds at Hotel Lucine
Sunset & Sounds is back to soundtrack your summer — and this year, we’ve doubled the nights and expanded the sound…
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Jun 28
FREE Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours
See what makes Galveston’s shoreline one of a kind with a free Bucket Brigade tour at East Beach. These 45-minute…
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Jun 28
FREE Sandcastle Building Lessons
Attention sandcastle builders! Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro…
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Jun 28
Texas History Symposium: Texas Industry in the 20th & 21st Centuries
The second annual Bryan Museum Texas History Symposium will take place on June 28, 2025, at the museum. The 2025 symposium…
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Jun 28
Basement To Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement…
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Jun 28
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Reedy Chapel's Juneteenth Association
Presented by Diane Henderson (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston's Juneteenth Exhibit -…
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Jun 28
Jubilee of Liberty Praise Dance Showcase
Celebrate Freedom Through Movement: Jubilee of Liberty Praise Dance Showcase. Join us for the inaugural “Jubilee of Liberty” Praise Dance Showcase…
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Jun 29
The Addams Family
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s…
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