The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Returns to the Lineup of Holiday Attractions in 2021 There’s no shortage of holiday destinations in Texas, but historic Galveston Island is the only one where you can experience tropical weather and a 32-mile-coast with traditional Victorian […]
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Head to Galveston This Spring Break for Coastal Distancing Fun on the Beach, Historic Attractions
Galveston Beach Parks Open March 13, Attractions Open Daily for Spring Break Spring break is right around the corner which means it’s time to celebrate spring with some “coastal distancing” fun at the beach. Galveston’s beach parks will open March […]
New Location for Galveston’s Mardi Gras Float Decorating Contest Announced
New! Mardi Gras Float Decorating Contest: Galveston is home to the third largest Mardi Gras in the country. Normally on parade during festival weekends in February and March, several of these colorful floats will be on display at the Galveston Cruise Terminal, […]
Galveston Holiday Festivities to Feature Socially Distanced, Family Friendly Events
The holiday season on Galveston Island is full of tradition, from its popular Festival of Lights to the renowned Victorian festival Dickens on The Strand. This year, the island’s family friendly festivities will continue with adjustments and new guidelines for […]
LIVE from The Heritage Society with Mister McKinney featuring author and Galveston historian Kimber Fountain
* Wednesday, September 30th * 7pm “LIVE from The Heritage Society with Mister McKinney” featuring author and Galveston historian Kimber Fountain talking about the 120th anniversary of the Great Storm on 1900 and her book Galveston Seawall Chronicles, which showcases the engineering marvel and […]



