“As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains focused on its mission to provide support to small businesses to help stabilize local economies, even in the face of diminished disaster […]
Galveston
Big names and chill waves coming to Galveston’s La Izquierda surf and music festival
The La Izquierda Surf and Music Festival is returning to Beach Central on May 5-7, 2023, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. A perfect combination of longboard surfing and live music, this year’s festival […]
Island Fun in Galveston During Labor Day Weekend
Visitors can view the Battleship Texas now docked in Galveston’s harbor This Labor Day Weekend, make the most of the end of the summer season on the beach or beyond at one of Galveston Island’s many attractions and events. View […]
Galveston to Bring in Fall Season with Outdoor Festivals, Historic Ghost Tours
The fall season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great weather comes outdoor events and festivals! For the next few months, the island’s calendar will be filled with activities […]
Late Summer to early Fall—Galveston has it all
Late summer on the island is bringing three new events to Galveston along with some can’t miss mainstays to finish the season. Moody Gardens will be hosting three straight weekends of new experiences to include an air, car and boat […]
Galveston Island to Host Drone Shows, Beachfront Parade, and Fireworks for July 4th Weekend
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (June 7, 2022) – Galveston Island is the place to be during the 4th of July. The island will host a parade and drone shows along the Gulf, plus fireworks over Offatts Bayou over the long […]
Summer Season Brings Safety Awareness to Galveston Beaches
GALVESTON, Texas (May 17, 2022) – Staying safe has come to mean so much during this past year. At the beach, staying safe is the number one priority for the award-winning Galveston Island Beach Patrol who guard beachgoers along 32 […]
The Birthplace of Juneteenth: Galveston Celebrates Emancipation through Art, Special Events
GALVESTON, Tex. (May 11, 2022) – As the birthplace of Juneteenth, Galveston offers visitors the chance to experience our country’s newest federal holiday in living color. From its many historic sites and tours that chronicle the day Juneteenth […]
Celebrate Galveston Museum Day Jan. 29-30
Visitors to Galveston will be able to start their new year off with a glimpse into the Island’s storied past during Galveston Museum Day taking place Jan. 29-30, 2022. The event will feature discounted admission to many of Galveston’s museums. […]



