Must-Attend Fall Festivals & Events on Galveston Island
The fall season brings what many consider the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and many outdoor events and festivals come as an added perk.
From September to November, the island’s calendar will be filled with festivals and events that are sure to entertain!
Popular Fall Events
Date(s): September 20, 2025
Join us in celebrating Texian Navy Day 2025 with a spectacular boat parade at Pier 21! The event honors Texas' proud maritime history and the role of the Texian Navy in defending our coast from 1835 to the present day. The boat parade will feature a contest for the best-decorated boat, making this a fun and exciting event for both participants and spectators alike.
Date: October 9, 2025
The Harvest Moon Regatta is an annual sailboat race offshore from Galveston, Texas to Port Aransas, Texas. Set up some chairs along the Seawall to see dozens of sailboats race along our coastline.
Date(s): October 11 - 12, 2025
Two full days of Opa! and YaSou!, the event features authentic food prepared on-site, Greek wines, Greek beer, a live band, dancing, children's activities (including a petting zoo), gifts, and tours of the Church.
Souvenirs and merchandise from Greece are hand-selected for the Galveston Greek Festival. Icons, jewelry, Greek Christmas ornaments, paintings, dolls from Greece, Stefana (wedding crowns in boxes) and much more make for unique gift-giving. Grocery items like olive oil, olives, pasta, and other imported canned goods will be available too. Since supplies are limited, don’t hesitate to make your purchase right away!
Date(s): October 11-13, 2025
The Ghost Coast Festival is a family friendly event that will be held at the League Kempner Mansion October 11th – 13th, 2025 and will include Celebrity guests, a vendor market, panels, speakers, paranormal investigations, ghost tours, psychic readings, kids activities, entertainment and much more!
Date(s): October 18 - 19, 2025
Art lovers can be sated too when they attend ARToberFEST. This juried fine art festival features various artists, food, and live music on Postoffice Street amid Galveston’s Victorian architecture, art galleries, and shops.
If you can’t make it to the island to participate, you can enjoy the festival virtually too. ARToberFEST is presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House and proceeds from the festival benefit its education and community outreach programs.
