January
Galveston Art Walk - Stroll through art galleries, antique shops, designer clothing stores and boutiques in Galveston's Historic Downtown Strand District.
February
Mardi Gras! - The Strand Historic District hosts nine different parades and 15 masquerade balls during the 12 days and 11 nights of Mardi Gras. Three stages of live entertainment keep the party going throughout the festive district..
March
SpringFest & Beach Soccer - The Island celebrates the arrival of warm weather with plenty of family-friendly entertainment, beach parties, concerts, fun in the sun and one of Texas' biggest beach soccer tournaments.
Galveston Home & Garden Show - This annual event, benefiting the Animal and Adoption Center of Galveston Island, offers how-to demonstrations, and an array of home and garden suppliers.
April
Galveston Island Featherfest - The Island becomes a birding & nature extravaganza for 4 days as 300 plus species of birds descend on the Island. Highlights include birding classes, tours, and nighttime celebrations.
Grand Kids Festival -
Spirit of Flight Air Show -
Spring Bird Migration -
May
Historical Homes Tour - The public is invited to tour private homes representing many different styles of Galveston architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Oleander Festival - Galveston, nicknamed the Oleander City, hosts this annual festival to honor its floral symbol. The Festival features floral design exhibits, floral photo contest, plant sales, gardening lectures and tours of the Island's Oleander Gardens.
Memorial Day Weekend -
Classic Car Show - Pier 21 hosts this display of classic cars.
Galveston Art Walk - Stroll through art galleries, antique shops, designer clothing stores and boutiques in Galveston's Historic Downtown Strand District.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration - A Fajita cook off, Mariachi contest, parade and outdoors concert.
Yaga's Wild Game Cook off - A wildly delicious cook-off on Galveston Harbor's Pier 21.
June
AIA Sand castle Competition - The annual AIA Sand castle competition offers a dazzling display of sculptures and structures at East Beach. This fund-raiser for the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects enlists architects, designers and engineers to build their best sand creation.
Summer Beach Band Concerts - Party to live music all summer Galveston's East Beach.
Galveston Island Juneteenth Jubilee - This citywide celebration features parades,picnics and commemoration ceremonies.
July
July 4th Fireworks Display - Enjoy the annual fireworks display that lights up the Gulf of Mexico in celebration of Independence Day.
Band on the Sand at East Beach -
Gulf Coast Volleyball Tournament -
August
Galveston Art walk - Stroll through art galleries, antique shops, designer clothing stores and boutiques in Galveston's Historic Downtown Strand District.
Genteel Junque Sale - This weekend includes Galveston Historical Foundation's Genteel Junque Preview Party & Sale.
Gulf Coast Volleyball Tournament -
Band on the Sand at East Beach -
September
Galveston Uncorked - This special three-day festival features a wine stroll thru Galveston's Historic Downtown District, plus vintner dinners at restaurants throughout the area.
Diez y Seis Celebration -
October
Island Oktoberfest - Bring the family out for this German Festival featuring traditional German food, wurst and libations.
ARToberFEST - Art lovers will appreciate the variety of quality original art at this annual juried fine arts festival. Booths showcase established and new artists as well as local school projects and art demonstrations.
Seawolf Park Flounder Tournament -
Historic Strand District Lofts Tour - See the most clever, exciting, and extravagant uses of space on the whole island on this unique interior architecture tour.
November
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony -
Lone Star Motorcycle Rally - A four-day Island-wide affair attracting more than 250,000 bikers and motorcycle admirers. The largest of its kind in Texas.
Epicurean Evening - "Great Taste of the Gulf" Epicurean Evening takes place each year, where guests have the opportunity to sample some of the Gulf Coast's finest cuisine and beverages from Galveston County's top restaurateurs, hoteliers and dedicated suppliers.
Holiday Tree Lighting Spectacular - Festive holiday music, bands, bell ringers and more are the prelude to the dazzling lights and pyrotechnics that welcome the holidays to the Island. Join the celebration to illuminate the 35-foot-tree, while Santa Claus swoops in to visit the Island via helicopter.
Annual Greek Festival -
Harbor Parade of Lights & Boat Festival -
December
Dickens on The Strand - The Historic Strand District is turned into Victorian England, complete with artisans and craftsman peddling their wares and a parade featuring Queen Victoria.
A Victorian Christmas Homes Tour - Tour beautifully decorated private historical homes and enjoy transportation between homes by horse-drawn carriage.
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights - Month-long celebration features one of the largest and most fantastic light presentations in Texas. Stroll through acres of elaborate holiday displays to the sounds of vocal and bell choirs.
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