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Climb aboard for a moving journey through Galveston’s most storied streets. This guided experience will obtain passengers to key locations tied to the infamous hurricane, including sites of destruction, survival, and recovery that shaped the city’s legacy. From lost neighborhoods to surviving landmarks, the tour brings history to life of the storm that changed Galveston […]
$40
Step aboard SEAGULL II and trace the waterfront forever reshaped by the 1900 Storm. As we cruise the harbor, you’ll hear authentic, research-driven histories of the people and places that faced the Great Storm. Each story connects today’s view to eyewitness accounts and meticulously researched records. Part remembrance, part finding, this tour invites you to […]
$25
Climb aboard for a moving journey through Galveston’s most storied streets. This guided trial will take passengers to key locations tied to the infamous hurricane, including sites of destruction, survival, and recovery that shaped the city’s legacy. From ruined neighborhoods to surviving landmarks, the tour brings history to experience of the storm that changed Galveston […]
$40
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End of Summer Hotel Sale
Stay Sunday–Thursday and get 50% off. Weekends still save big with 25% off!
Make your late summer escape even sweeter with huge savings at Moody Gardens Hotel! Book your island getaway now and enjoy 50% off the Best Available Rate for Sunday-Thursday stays, Valid for stays August 10 – September 30, 2025. Hurry—this special offer ends September 30 at 11:59PM CST. Planning a weekend visit? Don’t worry! Our Summer Sale is still underway with 25% off stays.
Holiday in The Gardens Summer Sale
Now Extended Through September 7
Save 20% on Holiday Tickets, Holiday Show, and Hotel Stays
Get 20% off tickets, hotel stays, and holiday show tickets for the Holiday in the Gardens Festival, the Gulf Coast’s largest holiday celebration, happening November 22–January 3!
Summer of 25 Attractions Sale
25% Off Hotel & Value Passes
Enjoy 25% off Moody Gardens Hotel with code SUMMER25—rates from $166 and up to 5 free Palm Beach pa
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Boo on the Boardwalk - Our FREE spooktacular event includes creepy crafts, trick or treating, costume contests, special performances and more ghoulish fun on Freaky Fridays, Spooky Saturdays & Scary Sundays. Full schedule online.
2 Homeschool Day – Homeschooled students and their families are invited to join us for a day of educational thrills! Dive into the magic of marine exploration at the Aquarium Restaurant with exhibit tours, education programs, discounted rides and more. *Registration required for Aquarium programs.
4 – 5 Oktoberfest Weekend - Join the fun at our 2nd annual Oktoberfest, where delicious German bites meet seasonal brews! Prost to good times!
3, 10, 17, 24 Fright Night Movies – Grab your chairs, pillows, and blankets for an epic under-the-stars movie night that’s spooky but family-approved! Get ready for some ghostly giggles!
10 - 13 Spooktacular Adventure Pass - Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
11 Witches Night Out – Slip into your most spellbinding costume, dance with th
Events on The Strand in Galveston, TX
Downtown Galveston offers a calendar packed with exciting events and family-friendly fun. There’s always something going on in the Strand National Historic Landmark District. Throughout the year, locals and visitors alike come together in the heart of Galveston to enjoy food, community, culture, and more. You can always find something new to experience, as well as the following annual events that have become Galveston tradition on The Strand:
Yaga’s Chili Quest and Beer Fest (Third Weekend in January)
This foodie-friendly event features a 5K Fun Run/Walk, live music, a washer pitching tournament, a margarita contest, the ever-popular Downtown Walkabout among the downtown merchants, and craft beer, but the real highlight of the weekend is the chili cook-off competition, where numerous teams will earn serious bragging rights with the best chili in town.
https://yagaschiliquest.com/
Galveston Featherfest (April 18 - 21, 2024)
Every year, hundreds of unique bird species pass through Galveston on their migration along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. Featherfest is a celebration of the city’s feathered friends, offering visitor