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Apr 2, 2023(2 events)

8:00 am: Spring in Galveston to Bring Outdoor Festivals Galore


Apr 2, 2023

This spring, pleasant weather in Galveston Island will usher in a plethora of outdoor festivals. History buffs, nature enthusiasts, foodies and families will find their niche at one of the many events taking place in April and May. Here’s what’s in store for spring:

Galveston Steampunk Festival

Date: April 1-2

Time: Times vary

Where: Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, TX

Admission: Day passes for children are $15 and $35 for adults

Info: www.galvestonsteampunk.com

Description: Take a step back in time at the inaugural Galveston Steampunk Festival. Here, visitors can experience machines, performances, music, costumes, lectures and more. Held at the Galveston Railroad Museum, the event will hearken back to a time inspired by 19th century industrial steam-powered machinery. The extensive history of mechanical innovation displayed at the Galveston Railroad Museum embodies the steampunk spirit and is the ideal setting for this event.

About Galveston Island

Galveston Island is a historic beach town located on the Gulf of Mexico just 50 miles from Houston. The island is best known as a vacation destination, offering 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family attractions, Texas’ premier cruise port and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, including several National Historic Landmarks. Galveston Island is the birthplace of Juneteenth and home to popular amusements such as Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, as well as a variety of museums and recreational activities from surfing to birding. For more information on Galveston Island go to www.visitgalveston.com or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE.

8:00 am: Spring in Galveston to Bring Outdoor Festivals Galore


Apr 2, 2023

Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3

Date: April 2

Time: Times vary

Where: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, TX

Admission: Free for spectators

Info: www.ironman.com

Description: Galveston will host some of the nation’s finest athletes April 2 as they compete in the annual Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas triathlon. The race will begin with a 1.2-mile saltwater swim in Offats Bayou followed by a 56-mile bike course along the Gulf Coast and a 13.1-mile run that will lead athletes to the finish line at Moody Gardens’ Discovery Pyramid. The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas is also a regional IRONMAN TriClub Championship race.

About Galveston Island

Galveston Island is a historic beach town located on the Gulf of Mexico just 50 miles from Houston. The island is best known as a vacation destination, offering 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family attractions, Texas’ premier cruise port and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, including several National Historic Landmarks. Galveston Island is the birthplace of Juneteenth and home to popular amusements such as Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, as well as a variety of museums and recreational activities from surfing to birding. For more information on Galveston Island go to www.visitgalveston.com or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE.

Apr 3, 2023(1 event)

12:00 pm: Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles


Apr 3, 2023

Are you learning to speak English? Would you like some practice in a casual, informal atmosphere? Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their English language and conversation skills. The “ESL Conversation Circles” provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a relaxed setting, and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing their English skills.

The ESL Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in April. Reservations are NOT required. The schedule is as follows:

Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library– 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear.  Mondays, April 3 and 17, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm

Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road.  Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2:00-3:00 pm, Meeting Room.

Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy.  Fridays, April 14 and 21, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multi-purpose Room.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the ESL/Adult Literacy Department at George Memorial Library (281-341-2652), the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library (281-633-465), the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311), or the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900).

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