Visitors to Galveston will be able to start their new year off in a delicious way during Galveston Restaurant Week taking place Jan. 9-Feb. 5. The event will bring the island’s vibrant food scene to life for weeks of dining that will showcase the tastiest culinary gems Galveston has to offer.
More than a dozen restaurants will participate in this year’s event, which is a once-a-year opportunity for diners to try top dishes on prix-fixe breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at attractive price points. Two- and three-course dinners will be priced between $20 and $60 while two-course lunches will be priced $10-$30, breakfasts and brunches will cost between $10 and $40.
Participating restaurants will donate from $1 to $5 from each menu item to local non-profits that focus on feeding, supporting and providing health care to Galveston children and families. Recipients are Galveston ISD Educational Foundation, Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston County, and Teen Health Center, Inc. For a list of participating restaurants and information go to www.visitgalveston.com.
Museum Day
Jump into the Island’s storied past during Galveston Museum Day taking place Jan. 28-29, 2023. The event will feature discounted admission to many of Galveston’s museums.
Here are the participating museums and special offers during Galveston Museum Day:
The Bryan Museum – Two-for-one admission
1315 21st Street
Galveston Arts Center – Free admission
2127 Strand Street
Galveston Children’s Museum – Two-for-one admission
2618 Broadway (At the Moody Mansion)
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum – Two-for-one admission
2002 Wharf Road
The Grand 1894 Opera House – Free tours on Saturday and Sunday with discounts for upcoming shows
2020 Postoffice Street
Galveston Railroad Museum – Two-for-one admission
2602 Santa Fe Place
Galveston Naval Museum – Two-for-one admission
100 Seawolf Park Boulevard
Nia Cultural Center – Free admission
22nd & Strand Street
Moody Mansion – Two-for-one admission
2618 Broadway
Rosenberg Library – Free admission (Closed Sunday)
2310 Sealy Avenue
“And Still We Rise…Galveston’s Juneteenth Story” Exhibit- Free admission
2328 Broadway
Yaga’s Chili Quest and Beer Fest
The 4th Annual Chili Quest & Beerfest returns to the Historic Strand District Jan. 20-21 for an old fashioned chili cook-off. Sample award winning chili from the participating teams and indulge in some good brews at beer fest. Get in a run before the event by participating in the beer footer 5k Saturday morning. For more information, go to www.yagaschiliquest.com
Washed Ashore
Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea is a non-profit organization committed to combating plastic pollution through art and education. From early December to March 5, Galveston will host more than sculptures made from ocean debris. They will be placed in areas for public viewing throughout the island — at museums, parks, attractions and in outdoor spaces. Washed Ashore’s pieces have been exhibited at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens. Its Galveston debut marks the first time the exhibit will not be behind a paid gate in the United States. For locations of the sculptures, go to www.visitgalveston.com.