Galveston
The resilient “playground of the South” offers travelers a wealth of activities, so many that you’ll have to remind yourself to save time to kick back on the beach.
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Upcoming Events
The Grand Kids Festival
April 4
Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, this festival is designed as an avenue to introduce childr...
Featherfest and Nature Photo Festival
April 16-19
One of the largest birding festivals in Texas and the only one with a dedicated nature photography t...
Yaga's Wild Game and Barbecue Cookoff
May 8-9
Enjoy this wild game cookoff that features live entertainment, a silent auction, and a 5K run to ben...
Historic Homes Tour
May 2-10
The 46th annual home tour takes place the first two weekends in May and highlights historic and sign...
Galveston Island Beach Revue
May 17-18
The City of Galveston’s “Kickoff to Summer” event, this annual beach revue showcases vintage-i...
Hands on History Festival
June 27
Immerse yourself in more than a century of Texas culture with historic games, music, and hands-on ac...
"Camping with Gasoline"
June 27
Follow actor and playwright Jaston Williams, of "Greater Tuna" fame, on this comical journey back to...
Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks
July 4
Enjoy a change of scenery when you watch a traditional hometown parade and fireworks at the beach. ...
Robert Earl Keen in Concert
July 5
Join musician Robert Earl Keen and his unique brand of song and story at this encore performance. ...
Paula Poundstone
July 18
Humorist, author, and comedian Paula Poundstone makes her debut at The Grand for one hilarious eveni...
Bandella in Concert
July 25
Founded in 2004, this band is composed of ex-NASA astronauts who deliver folk/Americana music but we...
Johnny Mathis in Concert
Aug. 1
The incomparable Johnny Mathis returns to The Grand's stage for an encore concert of his timeless cl...
AIA Sandcastle Competition
Aug. 22-23
Watch more than 80 teams of architects compete for the best sandcastle design on Saturday. Sandcastl...
