Celebrate Labor Day Weekend on Galveston Island
August 29 – September 1, 2025
Plan a full weekend escape or turn a single day into something special.
As summer begins to slip away and routines start to return, Labor Day Weekend is your final invitation to pause, breathe, and savor the season. On Galveston Island, that goodbye to summer feels like a celebration—filled with beach days, fireworks, live music, and unforgettable coastal moments.
However long you stay, the island is ready to help you send summer off in style.
Featured Labor Day Weekend Happenings
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Details: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with spectacular fireworks shows on the beach! Watch the sky burst into color along Seawall Boulevard. Gather with family and friends for a dazzling display you won't want to miss.
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The skies over downtown Galveston will light up with hundreds of drones this upcoming Labor Day Weekend.
Watch Party at Saengerfest Park: begins around 7:30 PM
Drone Show: begins at dusk (approximately 8:30PM)*
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Learn how to create spectacular sandcastles with lessons from professional sandcastle builders during Sandcastle Days at East Beach. Registration is not required for the lessons and equipment will be provided on a limited basis. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and shovels.
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Join the Bucket Brigade in exploring the creatures and features that make Galveston beaches unique. Tours are educational and fun for ocean lovers of all ages. Hands-on activities investigate topics including Galveston’s turbid water, marine debris, seaweed, and more. The beach tours take place at East Beach and last approximately 45 minutes.
Moody Gardens Attractions
When: Sunday, September 3, 2023
Galveston's Own Farmers Market (GOFM) brings locally-grown produce, prepared foods, and edible farm products to residents of Galveston and the surrounding areas to provide a direct connection to vendors creating and growing fresh whole foods.GOFM strives to foster a greater sense of community by supporting local Texas farmers and producers and connecting individuals with their local food economy.
Galveston Island Pass
If you haven’t been to Galveston lately, now is the perfect time to experience some of the island's unique attractions – at a price you can't refuse. The Galveston Island Pass is your key to adventure and savings while exploring the numerous attractions that make Galveston so special.
How It Works
The Galveston Island Pass is sold exclusively here at GalvestonIslandPass.com. Select four or more participating attractions and save 40% off the retail price. Passes are valid 30 days after purchase.
