How To Have A Fantastic Thanksgiving on Galveston Island

Celebrate Thanksgiving Island-Style on Galveston Island.

Gather together to create cherished memories with a fresh take on Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, make the holiday unforgettable. Gather your loved ones and head to Galveston Island. Relax at a cozy beach house, enjoy festive dinners and buffets, explore historic sites, or kick off the season with Winter Wonder Island's magical holiday events – all set against the backdrop of palm trees and the refreshing Gulf Coast breeze.

Winter Events

Thanksgiving Dinners & Buffets

Galveston has a delicious spread of Thanksgiving dining options to make your holiday extra special and delicious. From lavish brunches to festive buffets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

More Holiday Experiences

Holiday in The Gardens
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Galveston’s Official Tree Lighting in Downtown Galveston

ALL UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS

May 26
Memorial Day Ceremony
Join us as we pay tribute to the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Our…
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May 27
Trash Free Gulf cleanup hosted by Surfrider Galveston and Turtle Island Restoration Network
Join Turtle Island Restoration Network and Surfrider Foundation Galveston for a post-holiday beach cleanup! Trash Free Gulf campaign unites cleanup partners…
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Jun 7 to Jun 8
World Ocean Day Festival
The ocean deserves more than just a day. So, we are celebrating it all weekend long. Kick off your celebration at…
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Jun 8
Emancipation Gospel Celebration Concert
You’re invited to a powerful kickoff to Galveston’s month-long Juneteenth celebration! Join us at the historic 1894 Grand Opera House for…
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Jun 14
Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth in the city where it all began at the 2025 Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration. Taking place at…
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Jun 19
Juneteenth Parade & Picnic
The Parade will begin at 3pm and end at Wright Cuney Park, where the picnic will immediately follow. This is a…
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Jun 21
Juneteenth Mini-Lecture: Notable African Americans of Galveston
Presented by Tommie Boudreaux (member of GHF’s African American Heritage Committee), this Juneteenth mini-lecture is held in Galveston’s Juneteenth Exhibit –…
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Jun 21
Juneteenth Red Carpet Meet & Greet
Join us for the Red Carpet Meet & Greet, presented by the San Antonio Juneteenth Freedom Coalition, Tray Brown, and April…
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Visit Galveston
Visit Galveston is the official destination marketing organization for Galveston Island, Texas.