Galveston Arts Center to Host Charlotte Smith's "dot, dot, dot" thru February 26th
Galveston Arts Center is pleased to present an exhibition of recent work by Dallas-based artist Charlotte Smith titled dot, dot, dot. The exhibition will open during the January 28 ArtWalk and remain on view through February 26, 2012.

"Bodies Revealed" at Moody Gardens Discovery Pyramid thru September 9th
"Bodies Revealed" provides the public with an opportunity to see inside carefully preserved real anatomical specimens and learn the detailed structure and function of the human body.

NOAA to Offer Seaside Chat, "The New Krewe in Town," February 22nd at Galveston Fishing Pier
Mardi Gras isn't really over - it continues year-round on the reef. Meet some of the best dressers and masqueraders having a ball in the Gulf of Mexico.

Annual Tour of Sacred Places Returns February 25th
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) will present the 16th annual Sacred Places tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 25, 2012. The popular tour benefits GHF's ongoing restoration of St. Joseph's Church, the oldest wooden church building in Galveston and the oldest German Catholic church in Texas

Galveston Sea Turtle Saturday Scheduled for February 25th
The story of a Kemp's ridley turtle "rock star," current projects of the only facility in the world that raises captive sea turtles specifically for fisheries research, and a special turtle barn tour are among the activities in store for participants of Galveston Sea Turtle Saturday.

Oceans of Opportunity Job Fair Coming to Convention Center February 28th
Congressman Ron Paul is pleased to collaborate with the community of Galveston for the 7th Annual Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair. The event is free of charge for both job seekers and employers

NOAA to Offer Seaside Chat, "A Diver's Eye View," February 29th at Galveston Fishing Pier
Come enjoy the colorful images and stories of author and underwater photographer Jesse Cancelmo who has been diving in the sanctuary for many years.

island etc presents "Hair" March 2-31
The story of a group of young Americans searching for love and peace during the Vietnam era, "Hair" is a timeless portrait of a movement that changed the world.

The 5 Browns at The Grand, March 3rd at 8pm
The first group - ever! - of five siblings to attend The Julliard School at the same time and the first sibling quintet to perform on five pianos at the same time. These "Five Fab" are, indeed, "the biggest classical music sensation in years."

Movie Night on The Strand Returns March 3rd
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Held the first Saturday of each month, films begin at dusk at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Galveston Reads to Present "Still Alice" Author Visit at UTMB March 6th
"Still Alice" is a story of a fifty year-old professor of neuropsychology at Harvard University who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Galveston Reads to Present "Still Alice" Author Visit at Galveston College March 6th
"Still Alice" is a story of a fifty year-old professor of neuropsychology at Harvard University who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

NOAA to Offer Seaside Chat, "Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and Turtles, Oh My!," March 7th at Galveston Fishing Pier
A chance to dive with some of the "big guys" has been a big draw to the sanctuary over the years. But, there's also a lot we can learn from them. Find out what these amazing creatures are teaching us about the Gulf.

"Doubt" - Presented by the Montana Repertory Theatre at The Grand, March 9th at 8pm
This Pulitzer Prize, Drama Desk, and Tony-Award-winning production is the story of a strong-minded woman faced with a difficult decision. Should she voice her concerns about one of her male colleagues - even if she's not entirely certain of the truth?

Galveston Home & Garden Show Blossoms Back to Isle March 10th
The 24th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show will be held the weekend of March 10-11, 2012, at the beautiful Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort.

Artist Boat to Paddle Settegast Road March 10th
This destination occurs at the natural and restored marshes protecting one of the most pristine examples of a dune/swale complex on Galveston Island.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens March 10th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming March 10th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Music Night on The Strand Returns March 10th
Don't miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park! All bands perform from 5pm - 8pm. Saengerfest Park is located at the corner of The Strand and 23rd Street.

ArtWalk Celebrates the Visual Arts March 10th
For over 25 years, the Galveston Art Center has produced ArtWalk on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district.

Galveston Home & Garden Show Concludes March 11th
The 24th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show will be held the weekend of March 10-11, 2012, at the beautiful Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 11th at 9am
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 11th at Noon
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Artist Boat to Paddle State Park March 13th
The Galveston Island State Park offers paddlers access to one of Galveston's premier ecological and historical jewels. Witness herons and pelicans flying overhead, travel back in time to when the Karankawas made Galveston Island their winter home, and discover how restoration scientists have restored wetlands and fisheries.

"Double Funny" at The Grand March 13th
It's the show everyone is laughing about! Carl Hurley and Jeanne Robertson - the two stars of SIRIUS/XM Satellite comedy radio - are bringing their "Double Funny" Show to The Grand 1894 Opera House on Tuesday, March 13th.

Artist Boat to Paddle State Park March 14th
The Galveston Island State Park offers paddlers access to one of Galveston's premier ecological and historical jewels. Witness herons and pelicans flying overhead, travel back in time to when the Karankawas made Galveston Island their winter home, and discover how restoration scientists have restored wetlands and fisheries.

Artist Boat to Paddle Christmas Bay March 15th
Hosting the last remaining natural stands of seagrass beds in Galveston Bay, Christmas Bay supports the offshore shrimp fisheries and the recreational fisherman's desire for redfish.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 16th
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens March 17th
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 17th at 10am
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 17th at 1pm
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

"Young Frankenstein" at The Grand, March 17th at 3pm
This spectacular Broadway musical adaptation of Mel Brooks' hilarious film classic is ALIVE and "monstrously funny." It's Broadway musical at its dizziest, glitziest, and funniest!

"Young Frankenstein" at The Grand, March 17th at 8pm
This spectacular Broadway musical adaptation of Mel Brooks' hilarious film classic is ALIVE and "monstrously funny." It's Broadway musical at its dizziest, glitziest, and funniest!

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 18th at 11am
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 18th at 2pm
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 23rd
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Artist Boat to Paddle Christmas Bay March 24th
Hosting the last remaining natural stands of seagrass beds in Galveston Bay, Christmas Bay supports the offshore shrimp fisheries and the recreational fisherman's desire for redfish.

The Rob Landes Trio - "From Ella to Ellington" - at The Grand March 25th at 3pm
Perennial favorite Landes will present a melodious tribute to the musical legends of the 30's and 40's - whose talents created The Great American Songbook.

Artist Boat to Paddle State Park March 25th
The Galveston Island State Park offers paddlers access to one of Galveston's premier ecological and historical jewels. Witness herons and pelicans flying overhead, travel back in time to when the Karankawas made Galveston Island their winter home, and discover how restoration scientists have restored wetlands and fisheries.

Rotary Club Crawfish Boil at Moody Gardens March 25th
The Rotary Club of Galveston will host its 2nd annual Crawfish Boil Sunday, March 25th at Moody Gardens. Set for 12 noon-5pm, this fun, family fundraising event will again be held in the Big White Tent behind the Discovery Pyramid.

"Victorian Tea" Tour at Bishop's Palace March 25th
The 1892 Bishop's Palace will celebrate its Victorian heritage with a special tour on Sunday, March 25th. The tour will begin at 2:30 p.m. and culminate in the dining room with tea being served promptly at 4 p.m. in true Victorian fashion.

The Grand to Present "Twinkle Twonkle" March 28th at 10am
This production is part of The Grand's Serious Fun Children's Series.

The Grand to Present "Twinkle Twonkle" March 28th at 7pm
This production is part of The Grand's Serious Fun Children's Series.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon March 30th
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Sinbad at The Grand, March 30th at 8pm
Ranked by Comedy Central as one "of the top 100 comedians of all time," Sinbad gets laughs by talking about life's tribulations and embarrassing moments - all without being profane.

Artist Boat to Paddle Settegast Road March 31st
This destination occurs at the natural and restored marshes protecting one of the most pristine examples of a dune/swale complex on Galveston Island.

Artist Boat to Paddle Drum Bay March 31st
Drum Bay is a shallow secondary bay to West Bay and hosts a magnificent rookery island supporting reddish egrets, great blue herons, roseatte spoonbills, tricolor herons, white ibis, and many terns.

Ronnie Milsap at The Grand, March 31st at 8pm
With a storied four-decade career, this Grammy-Award-winning entertainer remains on of "America's most popular and influential country and 'cross-over' performers."

Lone Star Ironman 70.3 Races to Isle April 1st
The day starts off with a 1.2-mile saltwater swim in the protected Offats Bayou followed by a 56-mile scenic one-and-a-half loop bike course along the Gulf Coast of Texas. The 13.1-mile run takes athletes through Moody Gardens, along Offats Bayou and Palm Beach, before finishing near the Discovery Pyramid. Lance Armstrong will compete in the 2012 event!

Ronnie Milsap at The Grand, April 1st at 3pm
With a storied four-decade career, this Grammy-Award-winning entertainer remains on of "America's most popular and influential country and 'cross-over' performers."

Movie Night on The Strand Returns April 7th
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Held the first Saturday of each month, films begin at dusk at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Easter in the Gardens Coming April 8th
Annual Easter Egg Hunts are scheduled for noon and 2 p.m., and children 12 years old and younger are invited to run around the Oleander Bowl filled with colorful eggs. Other activities include a variety of games for prizes. In addition to all of the fun and excitement outdoors, Easter Buffet feasts will be available at both the Garden Restaurant and the Moody Gardens Hotel on Easter Sunday.

Open Auditions for "The Tortoise vs the Hare" Scheduled for April 9th
Auditions for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "The Tortoise versus the Hare" will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 at 4:30pm at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston.

Galveston FeatherFest & Nature Photo Festival Flocks Back to Isle April 12-15
Welcome to FeatherFest 2012, the 10th Annual Galveston Birding and Nature Photography Festival! Join us for one of the largest birding festivals in Texas, and the only one with a dedicated nature photography track. Come experience early spring migration birding and nature photography at its best!

GHF to Host National Cast Iron Symposium at The Tremont House April 12-13
Leading conservators, preservationists and fabricators will speak to the challenges of sustaining these cultural treasures in a coastal environment.

Raptors Uncorked! at Yaga's April 12th
See raptors like you've never seen them before! A private show of live, free-flying birds of prey is in store for you at Raptors Uncorked! - an evening of fun, food, wine and wildlife at Yaga's Cafe.

FeatherFest: "Set Your Sites Social!" at Old Galveston Square April 13th
There's no better place to socialize with other birders and photographers than at this free Friday evening social! Enjoy a glass of wine and light hors d'oeuvres while you catch up with old and new friends. And since you'll be in the heart of Birders' Bazaar, this will be an ideal opportunity to check out the latest in photography and optics equipment.

The Grand Kids Festival Kicks Off April 13th with "Where the Wild Things Are!"
Families and kids of all ages are invited to The Grand Kids Festival's Friday night festival preview party - Where The Wild Things Are! - on Friday April 13, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm. Held in historic downtown Galveston at the corner of 21st and Postoffice Streets, this pre-festival party will be an evening to remember!

JA-GA Reggae Festival Jumps to the Isle April 13-15
Galveston's inaugural festival celebrating Jamaican and Caribbean food and culture. Activities include a jerk chicken cookoff, fashion show and plenty of live entertainment for the whole family.

The Grand Kids Festival Returns April 14th
Exciting plans are well underway for the 17th annual Grand Kids Festival, presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House. Set for Saturday April 14, 2012 from 10am to 5pm, the festival will take place on Postoffice Street from 20th to 23rd streets, in beautiful historic downtown Galveston.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens April 14th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming April 14th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Music Night on The Strand Returns April 14th
Don't miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park! All bands perform from 5pm - 8pm. Saengerfest Park is located at the corner of The Strand and 23rd Street.

FeatherFest to Host "Rainforest Rendezvous" April 14th
FeatherFest celebrates its 10th anniversary in style at the Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid! Drive your own car to Moody Gardens for food, good friends, photography, and the Rainforest Pyramid, all in one memorable evening!

Annual Food & Wine Fest Returns April 19-22
The best wines and foods from around the globe will come together over a three-day event in downtown Galveston. Festivities include a food and wine tasting, pairing dinners and more.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens April 21st
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

ArtWalk Celebrates the Visual Arts April 21st
For over 25 years, the Galveston Art Center has produced ArtWalk on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district.

"Laughter and Reflection" with Carol Burnett at The Grand, April 21st at 8pm
Radiating with laughter and love, this internationally-acclaimed, award-winning comedienne, singer, and actress will take center stage at The Grand to share stories with and field questions from the audience.

2nd Annual Bark in the Park Romps Back to Isle April 28th
The 2nd annual a BARK in the PARK Dog Show will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 in one of Galveston Island's most popular historic districts, the tree-shaded Kempner Park, 27th and Avenue O. A phenomenal success last year, this fun, family and canine-friendly event is set for 10am-4pm.

EVP Tour Volleyball Tournament at East Beach April 28-29
This beach volleyball event engages fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. Professional and amateur teams from across the country will compete for top honors at Galveston's East Beach.

Galveston Powerboat Festival Zips to Isle May 4-6
Concerts, food and more will round out this world-class racing event, where you will see some of the most exciting race vehicles on the water today.

Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, with special guest Vikki Carr at The Grand, May 5th at 8pm
The Grand's history-making season will come to a spectacular close on Cinco de Mayo as the nation's premier Mariachi band and El Paso native and singer extraordinaire combine to present an evening of incomparable music. You won't want to miss this musical party!

Movie Night on The Strand Returns May 5th
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Held the first Saturday of each month, films begin at dusk at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens May 12th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Music Night on The Strand Returns May 12th
Don't miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park! All bands perform from 5pm - 8pm. Saengerfest Park is located at the corner of The Strand and 23rd Street.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming May 12th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

GHF Homes Tour Returns May 5-6 & May 12-13, 2012
Galveston Historical Foundation will present the 38th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour Saturdays, May 5 and 12, and Sundays, May 6 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Galveston Beach Revue Preview Party Coming May 18th
Dubbed the "Pageant of Pulchritude" by C.E. Barfield, the Galveston beauty contest began in the summer of 1920 and from then on marked the kick-off for tourist season each year.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens May 19th
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

Galveston Beach Revue Coming May 19th
Dubbed the "Pageant of Pulchritude" by C.E. Barfield, the Galveston beauty contest began in the summer of 1920 and from then on marked the kick-off for tourist season each year.

World Wild Game Championship & BBQ Cook-off to Sizzle Again May 19th
The 16th annual World Wild Game Championship and Barbeque Cook-off benefiting the Yaga's Children's Fund will be held Friday, May 18th & Saturday, May 19th at Pier 21, off Harborside Drive on beautiful Galveston Island.

AIA Sandcastle Competition Returns to East Beach June 2nd
This beach volleyball event engages fans, athletes, students, communities and sponsors in a great day at the beach. Professional and amateur teams from across the country will compete for top honors at Galveston's East Beach.

Movie Night on The Strand Returns June 2nd
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Held the first Saturday of each month, films begin at dusk at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Plankowners' Syndicate Party & Auction at Texas Seaport Museum June 2nd
The 2012 Plankowners' Syndicate Party and Auction gets underway at the Texas Seaport Museum on Saturday, June 2 at Pier 21.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo June 5th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Palm Beach to Host Bands on the Sand Each Friday & Saturday This Summer
Enjoy this summer concert on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 -10pm featuring local and regional bands ranging from R&B, rock, country and blues. The cost is $10 for admission and each show concludes with a fireworks display over Offats Bayou overlooking the Moody Gardens pyramids.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens June 9th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming June 9th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Music Night on The Strand Returns June 9th
Don't miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park! All bands perform from 5pm - 8pm. Saengerfest Park is located at the corner of The Strand and 23rd Street.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo June 12th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens June 16th
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

Galveston Island Celebrates Juneteenth June 16-24
The Galveston Island Juneteenth Coalition has teamed up with the National Juneteenth Committee to coordinate a weeklong celebration to highlight the history of Juneteenth and Galveston Island. Activities include a Jubilee parade, a picnic, prayer services, musicals, banquets and educational exhibits and demonstrations.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo June 19th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo June 26th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo July 3rd
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

July 4th Fireworks Display Returns to Seawall Blvd.
More than 20 minutes of spectacular fireworks over Galveston Island's beach to commemorate the 4th of July.

Movie Night on The Strand Returns July 7th
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Held the first Saturday of each month, films begin at dusk at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo July 10th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens July 14th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Music Night on The Strand Returns July 14th
Don't miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park! All bands perform from 5pm - 8pm. Saengerfest Park is located at the corner of The Strand and 23rd Street.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming July 14th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo July 17th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens July 21st
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo July 24th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo July 31st
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Movie Night on The Strand Returns August 4th
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Held the first Saturday of each month, films begin at dusk at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo August 7th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming August 11th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens August 11th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Music Night on The Strand Returns August 11th
Don't miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park! All bands perform from 5pm - 8pm. Saengerfest Park is located at the corner of The Strand and 23rd Street.

Galveston Beach Band Performs at Sealy Gazebo August 14th
The Galveston Island Beach Band, directed by Frank. G. Incaprera performs at every concert with musical entertainment for the whole family.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens August 18th
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend
The largest craft beer festival in Texas with more than 400 represented craft beers is a three-day celebration showcasing award-winning brewmasters at three signature events: the BrewTopia Beer Garden, the Brew HaHa Grand Tastings & Keg Korner, and BrewLicious in the Ballroom. Attendees can hoist their mugs while enjoying live music, beer and food pairing seminars, and educational events about brewing and more.

Movie Night on The Strand Returns September 1st
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Held the first Saturday of each month, films begin at dusk at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens September 8th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Music Night on The Strand Returns September 8th
Don't miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park! All bands perform from 5pm - 8pm. Saengerfest Park is located at the corner of The Strand and 23rd Street.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming September 8th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens September 15th
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

Revival Race Returns to the Isle September 15th
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) will present a run/walk through Galveston Island's most colorful neighborhoods with the Galveston Revival Race!

Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Boils Back to the Isle September 21-23
Events include a 5K run/walk, gumbo cook off, children's parade, merchant walkabout, boat and RV show, blessing of the fleet and much more. Gumbo lovers can sample and judge wild shrimp gumbo prepared by area restaurants participating in the professional category.

Ironman 5150 Races to Moody Gardens September 22-23
Part of the new Ironman 5150 Triathlon Series, this event consists of a 1.5K swim in Offatts Bayou, 40K bike ride through the Island's west end and a 10K run through scenic Moody Gardens. Athletes of all experience levels are invited to compete.

USS Ft. Worth Commissioning Scheduled for September 22nd
The USS Fort Worth littoral combat ship (LCS-3) will sail into the Port of Galveston with commanders, crew, dignitaries and the community ready to make this the most memorable commissioning the Navy has ever seen.

Hotel Galvez to Offer Ghost Tour Dinners in October
Hotel Galvez has extended its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public now included as part of a dinner buffet in Bernardo's Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a one-hour ghost tour of the hotel followed by dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays in October plus Halloween.

Beach Palooza Races Back to East Beach October 6th
Thousands will flock to Galveston's East Beach for the island's second annual Beach Palooza challenge. The event includes a 5K race in which Paloozers get their feet wet while tackling a series of radical obstacles.

Movie Night on The Strand Returns October 6th
Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. Held the first Saturday of each month, films begin at dusk at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Downtown Lofts Tour Returns October 6-7
Journey to Historic Downtown Galveston and visit the lofts of the rich & famous, the talented & tidy, and the wacky & wonderful. It is guaranteed to be fun and you can gain a few new decorating tips or you might just decide to move the whole family down to Island loft living.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens October 13th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Music Night on The Strand Returns October 13th
Don't miss free live concerts in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park! All bands perform from 5pm - 8pm. Saengerfest Park is located at the corner of The Strand and 23rd Street.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming October 13th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Bike Around the Bay October 13-14
Tour the scenic and picturesque countryside of the Texas upper coast roadways while visiting the bay area towns of Baytown, Anahuac, Galveston, Texas City, Bacliff, Kemah, Seabrook, and La Porte during the Lyondell Bike Around the Bay.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens October 20th
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

ARToberFEST Kicks Off Fall October 20-21
Galveston's premier art event! The Island's hospitality, and the relaxed atmosphere provide a beautiful settings in which to enjoy the wide variety of original art in all media.

Oktoberfest Kicks Off Friday, October 26th
This fun, family festival tradition will feature authentic German food and beverage, live entertainment by the world-renown Alpenfest Band, unique, quality arts, craft and gift booths; games, auction, children's activities, and much more.

Oktoberfest Concludes October 27th
This fun, family festival tradition will feature authentic German food and beverage, live entertainment by the world-renown Alpenfest Band, unique, quality arts, craft and gift booths; games, auction, children's activities, and much more.

D'Feet Breast Cancer Events Return to Moody Gardens October 27th
The D'Feet Breast Cancer event will feature certified Adult 10K & 5K Runs, an Adult 5K Walk, and a Kids 1K Run/Walk. They came from a variety of organizations, work places, schools and many were just good folks moving their bodies for a cause. Volunteers run D'Feet and all money raised stays in the county and is used for their free screening mammogram program and free follows up care to catch breast cancer early.

Lone Star Motorcycle Rally Rumbles Back to Isle November 1-4
Come down to Galveston Island as more than 500,000 motorcyclists descend on Galveston for a weekend among hundreds of vendors and motorcycle enthusiasts in a celebration of the finest machines known to man.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens November 10th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming November 10th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Galveston.com & Company Epicurean Evening Returns November 15th
The Galveston Restaurant Association and Galveston.com & Company "Great Taste of the Gulf" Epicurean Evening returns for its 41st Year Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Moody Gardens Convention Center.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens November 17th
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

Hotel Galvez to Host Holiday Lighting Celebration November 23rd
Hotel Galvez invites guests and the community to celebrate the start of the holidays with its annual holiday lighting celebration with Santa Claus, live holiday entertainment and its official lighting of the hotel's 35-foot Christmas Tree on the front lawn. The hotel will offer a special weekend package as part of the weekend.

Birding 101 at Moody Gardens December 8th
Presented by Moody Gardens and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council, Birding 101 is a series of free classes designed to educate and excite people about the tremendous variety of bird life routinely seen around Galveston Island.

Colonel Paddlewheeler Dinner Cruise Coming December 8th
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat Dinner Cruises are scheduled the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy beautiful views of Offatts Bayou, plus dinner buffet, nonstop dancing and cash bar. $65 per person.

Birding 201 at Moody Gardens December 15th
Birding 201 classes will allow participants, led by an instructor, to visit areas on the island and spy some of the tremendous variety of birds here.

Dickens on The Strand Returns December 1-2, 2012
Presented by Galveston Historical Foundation, Dickens on The Strand will take you and your family on an enchanted journey through history as a bustling 19th Century cityscape comes to life.

Battle of Galveston 150th Anniversary Coming January 11-13
Galveston Historical Foundation will mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Galveston on January 11-13, 2013.