GALVESTON | EVENTS CALENDAR
We don't list everything in town that you could do, but we do recommend these events that you definitely should consider attending.
DECEMBER
STARTS
December
2024
Dickens on The Strand
Galveston | 2024
Hearkening back to a historical era, this magical celebration features parades, food, carolers, and entertainment.
STARTS
December
2024
A Christmas Carol
Galveston | 2024
The Grand 1894 Opera House performing arts theatre features local entertainment, national talent, and touring productions.
OCCURS
December
2024
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2024
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
OCCURS
December
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
December
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
December
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
December
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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JANUARY
STARTS
January
2025
Galveston Restaurant Week
Galveston | 2025
Simply make reservations at participating restaurants to enjoy two-course lunches and/or two- to three-course dinners.
STARTS
January
2025
Yaga's Chili Quest and Beer Fest
Galveston | 2025
Lovers of hot chili and cold beer anticipate this annual event featuring a variety of crafted beers and chili cook-off teams.
OCCURS
January
2025
ArtWalk
Galveston | 2025
The Galveston Art Center has been producing this self-guided walking tour on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district for over 25 years.
OCCURS
January
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
January
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
January
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
January
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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FEBRUARY
STARTS
February
2025
Mardi Gras! Galveston
Galveston | 2025
Galas, festive events, bead throwing, and live entertainment make this one of the most popular annual events in Texas.
OCCURS
February
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
February
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
February
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
February
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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MARCH
OCCURS
March
2025
ArtWalk
Galveston | 2025
The Galveston Art Center has been producing this self-guided walking tour on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district for over 25 years.
OCCURS
March
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2025
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
OCCURS
March
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
March
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
March
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
March
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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APRIL
STARTS
April
2025
FeatherFest
Galveston | 2025
See Galveston's architectural history revealed through public tours of privately-owned homes both large and small.
OCCURS
April
2025
ArtWalk
Galveston | 2025
The Galveston Art Center has been producing this self-guided walking tour on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district for over 25 years.
OCCURS
April
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2025
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
OCCURS
April
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
April
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
April
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
April
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1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
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MAY
STARTS
May
2025
Galveston Historic Homes Tour
Galveston | 2025
See Galveston's architectural history revealed through public tours of privately-owned homes both large and small.
OCCURS
May
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2025
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
OCCURS
May
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
May
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
May
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
May
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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JUNE
OCCURS
June
2025
ArtWalk
Galveston | 2025
The Galveston Art Center has been producing this self-guided walking tour on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district for over 25 years.
STARTS
June
2025
Galveston Island Beach Revue
Galveston | 2025
Bathing Beauties catwalk along Galveston's historic shoreline modeling vintage and vintage-inspired swim wear.
STARTS
June
2025
Music Nights
Galveston | 2025
As part of the Strand Summer Series, Galveston Historical Foundation hosts free-to-the-public Music Nights at Saengerfest Park.
OCCURS
June
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2025
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
STARTS
June
2025
Movie Nights
Galveston | 2025
As part of the Strand Summer Series, Galveston Historical Foundation hosts free-to-the-public Movie Nights at Hendley Green.
OCCURS
June
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
June
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
June
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
June
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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JULY
OCCURS
July
2025
Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
GALVESTON | 2025
A community collaboration presents the Fourth of July Parade which precedes a fireworks show each year.
OCCURS
July
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2025
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
STARTS
July
2025
Music Nights
Galveston | 2025
As part of the Strand Summer Series, Galveston Historical Foundation hosts free-to-the-public Music Nights at Saengerfest Park.
STARTS
July
2025
Movie Nights
Galveston | 2025
As part of the Strand Summer Series, Galveston Historical Foundation hosts free-to-the-public Movie Nights at Hendley Green.
OCCURS
July
2025
ArtWalk
Galveston | 2025
The Galveston Art Center has been producing this self-guided walking tour on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district for over 25 years.
OCCURS
July
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2025
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
OCCURS
July
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
July
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
July
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
July
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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AUGUST
OCCURS
August
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2025
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
OCCURS
August
2025
ArtWalk
Galveston | 2025
The Galveston Art Center has been producing this self-guided walking tour on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district for over 25 years.
STARTS
August
2025
Galveston Island Wine Festival
Galveston | 2025
This multi-day event showcases regional cuisine, food and wine pairings, chef presentations, and marine animal encounters along the way.
OCCURS
August
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
August
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
August
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
August
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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SEPTEMBER
STARTS
September
2025
Barbie
Galveston | 2025
As part of the Strand Summer Series, Galveston Historical Foundation hosts free-to-the-public Movie Nights at Hendley Green.
OCCURS
September
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2025
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
STARTS
September
2025
Locals Showcase
Galveston | 2025
As part of the Strand Summer Series, Galveston Historical Foundation hosts free-to-the-public Music Nights at Saengerfest Park.
OCCURS
September
2025
Sandcastle Competition
Galveston | 2025
Teams of architects, designers, engineers, and contractors compete to win the prestigious 'Golden Bucket' award.
STARTS
September
2025
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
Galveston | 2025
Activities at this two-day event include a shrimp gumbo cook-off, gumbo tasting, live music, parade, and outdoors show.
OCCURS
September
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
September
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
September
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
September
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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OCTOBER
OCCURS
October
2025
ArtWalk
Galveston | 2025
The Galveston Art Center has been producing this self-guided walking tour on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district for over 25 years.
STARTS
October
2025
Island Oktoberfest
Galveston | 2025
Attendees are encouraged to dress in costume for this family-friendly festival with authentic German food and libations.
OCCURS
October
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
October
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
October
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
October
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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NOVEMBER
OCCURS
November
2025
ArtWalk
Galveston | 2024
The Galveston Art Center has been producing this self-guided walking tour on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district for over 25 years.
STARTS
November
2025
Lone Star Rally
Galveston | 2024
Rally features custom bike show, celebrity appearances, music performers, biker parades, contests, and more.
OCCURS
November
2025
Dinner Cruise Aboard the Colonel
Galveston | 2024
Enjoy a two-hour evening dinner cruise with beautiful views of Offats Bayou aboard this replica of an 1800's paddlewheel boat.
STARTS
November
2025
Holiday in the Gardens
Galveston | 2024
Enjoy a mile-long trail around Moody Gardens with more than one million lights and spectacular views of Galveston Bay.
OCCURS
November
ONGOING
Historic Harbor Tour and Dolphin Watch
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
November
ONGOING
1892 Bishop's Palace Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
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November
ONGOING
1895 Moody Mansion Self-Guided Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
Galveston Historical Foundation is devoted to the preservation and stewardship of historic properties in Galveston County.
OCCURS
November
ONGOING
1877 Tall Ship ELISSA Tour
Galveston | ONGOING
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