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local events
Mud Bugs & More Mud Bugs
Saturday
May 3rd
12pm -- 9pm
Crawfish Cook Off Time!!
The BEST in Brazoria County will be represented at this years Rayzur's Annual Crawfish Cook Off! Wristbands purchased at the event and ALL YOU CAN EAT crawfish served by the competitors.
Kite Festival
Saturday May 30th
Starting at 12pm
Surfside Flyers Kite Club hosts this FREE event! Stay until night fall and watch these mesmerizing display light up the night sky.
Please note: Flight will dependent on favorable weather conditions.
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Island Vybz Reggae Fest
May 16 5pm - May 17th 11pm
Seawall Boulevard Galveston
Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds and electrifying energy of the Island Vybz Reggae Fest! Celebrate Caribbean culture, music and spirit. Live music!
An unforgettable experience!
Galveston ArtWalk
June 14th
6pm - 9pm
FREE
ArtWalk is a self -guided walking tour of galleries, artist studios, and exhibition spaces, both commercial and non-profit, along with alternative art venues such as cafes and shops. Live music and food!
Taste of the Strand
Taste of the Strand
Explore The Strand Galveston Island Food!
Choose from 1 of 3 all inclusive family friendly tour's or a 21+ food and adult beverage tour.
A unique opportunity to savor the best bites from some of the island's hidden culinary gems.
Visit the link below and discover the island one bit at a time!
Galveston Attractions
Schlitterbauhn Waterpark
The waterpark features an exciting collection of water slides, wave rivers, and water coasters. A one-mile river connects the three distinct sections and has four high trill speed slides including Rohr!, Cliffhanger, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide.
Turtles About Town
Who doesn’t love a turtle? Now, you can get up close and personal with colorful Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle statues around the island. Turtles About Town is a public art project that showcases the conservation efforts of Turtle Island Restoration Network, a leading advocate for the world’s oceans and marine wildlife. Local businesses sponsored the turtles while local artists were commissioned to give each one its own personality and meaning.
Galveston - Downtown District
Galveston - Downtown District
The charming Victorian-era buildings of the Historic Downtown District beckon visitors with their ornate iron balconies and whimsical painted signs.
Shop
See the Sights
Take a Tour
Grab a Drink
Enjoy Live Music
The possibilities are endless!!
On the water in Galveston
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment like no other Gulf Coast destination,
the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions including rides,
midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA
Galvestson brought ELISSA, an 1877 square-rigged iron barque, from a scrapyard in Piraeus Harbor, Greece to Galveston to begin restoration work in 1978. By 1982, GHF staff and volunteers completed restoration and transformed this rare, historic vessel into a floating museum that would actively sail.
Seawall Boulevard
Seawall Boulevard
At more than 10 miles long and 17 feet high, Galveston’s seawall is the longest continuous sidewalk in the country and the world’s longest mural. Today, the iconic Seawall Boulevard is a happening place for beachgoers and serves as a gorgeous backdrop to a variety of shops, restaurants, attractions and gear rental stores
Local Learning
The Center for the Arts and Siences
Home to exhibits that include DINOSAURS, fossils, mammoth bones, a Megaladon jaw, rocks, minerals, and a very impressive sea shell collection. Along with these awesome exhibits, we also offer an interactive discovery area for children.
Admission to the Museum is free, however, visitors will be asked to obtain a ticket
Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fish hatchery and education center located on 75 acres in Lake Jackson,
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Guests are required to wear face masks and maintain appropriate social distances
- No groups larger than five people are allowed, except for families living in the same household
- The touch tank is viewing only
- No hatchery tours are available at this time