Cruise Galveston Getaway: Your Pre and Post-Cruise Haven
Start your vacation before your cruise and extend the fun after it ends. . .it's island time!
Immerse yourself in the island experience! Spend a little extra time soaking up the sun on Galveston’s beaches, savoring local flavors, or exploring the island’s rich history. With festivals, fresh seafood, and that signature Texas charm, a pre- or post-cruise stay lets you enjoy the best of beachfront relaxation and island adventure.
Discover festivals, delicious dining, and island style shopping. Explore unique experiences, Victorian architecture, and museums. With 32 miles of beach, there’s plenty to enjoy.
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Upcoming Events Not To Be Missed
Jun 14
Join the Bucket Brigade for a hands-on beach tour that dives into what makes Galveston’s shoreline so unique—from curious creatures in…
Weekly on Saturday and Sunday, starting from May 31, 2025, until Aug 30, 2025 — event currently underway
Jun 14
Attention sandcastle builders! Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro…
Weekly on Saturday, starting from May 24, 2025, until Aug 30, 2025 — event currently underway
Jun 14
Help us celebrate a decade of bringing history to life with a full day of special programming perfect for the entire…
Jun 14
NAACP Image Award nominated actor, Tanner Ellis, hosts an acting and drawing workshop at the Galveston Children's Museum. Sessions will educate…
Jun 14
Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement…
Weekly on Saturday, starting from Apr 19, 2025, 51 times
Jun 14
Celebrate Juneteenth in the city where it all began at the 2025 Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration. Taking place at…
This event is currently underway
Jun 14
Presented by Ella Lewis (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston’s Juneteenth Exhibit –…
Jun 14
Evenings in The Promenade at The San Luis ResortSip, savor, and soak in the perfect blend of seaside serenity and elegant…
Weekly on Friday and Saturday, starting from Apr 25, 2025, forever — event currently underway
Jun 14
Get ready for summer at Beats on the Beach, happening every Saturday evening at Palm Beach Moody Gardens! From 5:30 to…
Jun 14
Twinkling gallery lights. The hum of conversation. A glass of wine in hand as you step into a space filled with…
Monthly on the second Saturday of the month, starting from May 10, 2025, 7 times
Jun 14
Sunset & Sounds is back to soundtrack your summer — and this year, we’ve doubled the nights and expanded the sound…
Jun 14, 2025, Jun 20, 2025, Jun 21, 2025, Jun 27, 2025, Jun 28, 2025, Jul 4, 2025, Jul 5, 2025, Jul 11, 2025, Jul 12, 2025, Jul 18, 2025, Jul 19, 2025, Jul 25, 2025, Jul 26, 2025
Jun 14
Strand Movie Nights return in 2025 to Galveston Historical Foundation's Hendley Green Park! You’ll experience movies at dusk with free admission…
May 3, 2025, Jun 14, 2025, Jul 26, 2025, Aug 16, 2025, Sep 20, 2025
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