10 Things to do in Galveston this weekend – 2022 Grand Kids Festival
Here are our top things to do on a budget in Galveston this weekend (April 29 – May 1): Fly Fishing Film Tour, 2022 Grand Kids Festival, 10th Annual Rotary Crawfish Boil and lots more!
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Things To Do In Galveston This Weekend – Friday
Moody Gardens: Fly Fishing Film Tour
What: Come and enjoy a stunning weekend at Moody Gardens where you can watch some of the best fly fishing films in the world. The Fly Fishing Film Tour is a roadshow which selects films with a special focus on inspiring the community to conserve natural habitats and learning more about the wonders of the waters.
When: 29 April 2022 and 30 April 2022 | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Moody Gardens | 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
How much: $8 for members and $12 for non-members
Beautify the Bucket Call for Artists
What: If you think your art is worth making a difference, participate in the upcoming competition designed to beautify Galveston’s beaches! You can pick up a blue barrel and paint it in various themes around the sea like ocean organisms, eliminating marine debris and coastal and marine ecosystems. Participate in the contest to win a chance for your artwork to be displayed for visitors and judges at the World Ocean Day Festival on the island.
When: Registration starts on 29 April 2022
Where: 3330 Settegast Road, Galveston, TX 77554
How much: $20 registration fee
Clay Cup Studios: Glass Fusion: Scatter Bowls
Image courtesy of [email protected] Cup Studios
What: Spend your Friday evening at a workshop which will guide you on how to make a beautiful trinket bowl, center piece or a serving bowl from shiny, blue glass. You can pick the size of the bowl depending on your home décor needs and work on crafting a pretty and fun final product that can be made by beginners and enthusiasts alike!
When: 29 April 2022 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
How much: $20
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Best Events & Activities in Galveston This Weekend – Saturday
2022 Grand Kids Festival
What: Bring the little ones at home to this fabulous and fun filled kids festival where there’s everything from pony rides and games to hands-on activities that children of all age groups will enjoy. The festival has two outdoor stages and 40 activity booths where kids can doodle and draw, listen to music and stories and feast on a host of tasty treats! Among our top picks for things to do in Galveston this weekend!
When: 30 April 2022 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Postoffice Street, between 21st & 23rd Streets, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: $20
Sunshine Center Mother’s Day Market
What: The first Sunday in May is a celebratory affair and this market is the place to find the perfect gift to appreciate all the love and care to mark Mother’s Day. Pick something up from baskets, ceramics, greeting cards and flower arrangements that will make for lovely mementos on this special occasion.
When: 30 April 2022 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Sunshine Center Inc 1726 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: Free entry
Galveston Strand Ghost Tour with the author of Ghosts of Galveston
What: Step out into the dark night with author Kathleen Maca on a tour of Galveston’s historic strand street. Be prepared to be spooked and scared as she tells you the tales of some of the island’s most famous ghosts including murderers, storm victims and dead Civil War soldiers. Capture photos of spirits and ghosts as they walk through the haunted street and witness the supernatural at this ghost walk!
When: 30 April 2022 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Strand Street, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: $30
Spring Skate and Roll
What: Put a spring in your step at this event where you can strap on your roller skates and practice at a speed that is comfortable for you during the hour-long session. Make sure you wear all your protective gear as you get set going on skateboards, scooters, bikes and so much more!
When: 30 April 2022 | 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Where: 642-692 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
How much: $5
Coming Soon – Galveston Historic Homes Tour in Back This May!!!
Plan ahead for one of the top events coming up in Galveston. During its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour, the Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural past by giving public tours of privately held homes.
The 2022 trip will feature something for everyone, big, little, and everything in between! In addition to the tours, the yearly festival includes a variety of special events that provide guests with unique opportunities to visit many of the tour homes and historic places on the island.
When: May 7, 8 & May 14, 15
How Much: Tickets are $35 for general admission until May 2, and $40 after and through the tour.
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Things To Do In Galveston This Weekend – Sunday
Sail-ebrate with Galveston Naval Museum at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
What: At this family friendly activity, you can make sail boats with the kids and race them at the naval booth! If you are fond of all things ships and sails, then this is an activity perfect for you and the little ones that gives you a chance to sail miniatures and learn more about the museum and its history.
When: 1 May 2022 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: 2822 Market Galveston, TX, US 77550
How much: Free entry
Sing-A-Long & Soul 2 Soul Food Sunday at 23rd St. Station Piano Bar
Image courtesy of [email protected] St Station Piano Bar
What: Sing-A-Long Sundays are back at your favorite piano bar where you can sing all your most loved tunes during an evening hosted by Davey Wild or Thomas Cokinos. Spend the last evening of your weekend before the Monday blues come calling by singing your hearts out! You can also grab a drink at the bar and find a spot on the leisurely outdoor patio.
When: 1 May 2022 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: 1706, 23rd St Galveston, TX 77550
How much: Free entry
10th Annual Rotary Crawfish Boil
Image Credit: Galveston Rotary Facebook Page
When: 1 May 2022 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Moody Gardens | 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
How much: $25
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