Now is the perfect time to get ready for an incredible summer getaway. Make sure you make the most of your summer getaway by spending it here in Galveston. You will find that our coastal Texas home features some incredible summer activities to keep you busy throughout your stay. Galveston also features tons of exciting summer events that are exclusive to the season. Each event has something for everyone to ensure your group or family has the best time here. Take a look at the top summer events in Galveston:
Galveston Island Wine Festival
Whenever you travel somewhere new you want to take the edge off a little and relax. One great way to do that is by enjoying a glass of your favorite wine. During the late summer season Galveston hosts the annual Galveston Island Wine Festival where you can indulge yourself in incredible wine all event long. The Galveston Island Wine Festival is a two-day event where a lineup of wine-themed activities will await. The festival takes place at the Moody Gardens convention center ensuring each activity has plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. Events in the past have featured a variety of exciting events such as a sommelier seminar, luxury wine tasting with wines from all over the world, champagne social hours, seafood extravaganzas hosted by world class chefs. Enjoy some of the finest seafood expertly paired with luxury wine.
Additional activities include live music each day and access to the rest of Moody Gardens. This includes their Aquarium Pyramid where you can view incredible aquatic life in spacious exhibits. Their habitats include jellyfish, sharks, tropical fish, seals, sea lions, and much more. Specific details for this year’s Galveston Island Wine Festival has yet to be posted but will be available soon. Save the date for the Galveston Island Wine Festival taking place this year on August 31 to September 1st at Moody Gardens. Purchase your tickets today and get ready for one of the hottest summer events here in Galveston!
Texas Story Summer Camp
During the summer season you may wish for your kids to enjoy some educational activities while they are off from school. If so, visit Galveston around the Fourth of July week to sign your kids up for the Texas Story Summer Camp taking place at The Bryan Museum. From Monday July 1st through Wednesday July 3rd your kids can enjoy a three-day summer camp with activities during the day. The Bryan Museum is a local museum that is known for its incredible educational activities. The Texas Story Summer Camp will have a focus on history, art, writing, drama, and much more. Your kids will be able to enact out popular stories and be a little creative on their own. The camp is geared for children ages 8-12 making it perfect for any elementary school aged kiddos in the family. The activities will include tours of the museum and take place each day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now and priced at $175 per child. For additional information feel free to email education@thebryanmuseum.org.
Summer Theatre Camp
Another great camp for your children to attend is the Summer Theatre Camp put on by The Grand Opera House right here in Galveston. Each summer, The Grand puts on a summer camp where the group of children learn a new stage production. This year’s event will be an exciting production of the timeless tale of Hercules. The camp is a five-day experience for the children that begins on Monday July 15th and finishes up Friday July 19th. The children will attend daily classes that run from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM before putting on the final show on Friday at 6:00 PM for friends and family to see. This is a great way for children who wish to get into theatre and need something to do during an extended stay in Galveston. Tickets are on sale now with registration for the camp costing $245 per child. Sign up early to save $10 on registration fees with an early bird discount. Your kids will love these camps held exclusively in Galveston.
Book Your Summer Stay in Galveston Today
These summer events are just one of the many different ways you can spend your summer here in Galveston. Before your trip make sure you reserve one of our trusted properties here in the area. You can experience full size homes with luxury amenities that will make your stay as comfortable as ever. You can beat the heat with central A/C, spacious living areas, and comfortable bedrooms to ensure you feel great all trip long. Simply find your favorite property in our listing today and get ready for summer here in Galveston!
It has been a whirlwind of a summer season this year with record-breaking heat here in Galveston. Of course, the summer is always the most popular time of year to visit Galveston to enjoy a summer break from school and work. However, the best time to visit will always be the fall season. This time of year sees cooler temps take hold along with the same exciting fall things to do in Texas. Take a look at why your vacation getaway to Galveston is always best enjoyed in the fall:
Feels Like Fall
Texas is right here in the southwest so we get to experience a warmer climate than most parts of the country. This means our summer can get toasty but it also means our fall and winter seasons are much more mild. When you visit in the fall you will find enjoyable weather for the entire duration of your stay. The fall season in Galveston often features temps in the 70s making for an enjoyable experience especially if home is already getting chilly. This makes for an incredible vacation getaway where you can spend all of the time outdoors having a blast with your family.
Island Oktoberfest
The fall season brings about a variety of exciting events that will make for a vacation getaway to remember. One such event is Oktoberfest which celebrates the fall season and German heritage all over the world. Oktoberfest can also be found here in Galveston on Friday, October 27th, and Saturday, October 28th put on by the First Lutheran Church of Galveston. The event is always free to attend and will be an absolute blast for the whole family. Dressing up in your best German attire is always highly encouraged but never required. While at Oktoberfest make sure to try out the Wurstabenddessen, the sausage dinner that is complete with wurst and a variety of German sides. The event will take place in Downtown Galveston where you will also find incredible live music and dancing happening all around. Beer tents will be serving all of your favorite German beers by the mug or pint. Since you will be in Downtown Galveston you can easily shop around the local stores in between your event festivities. Don’t miss out on this highly popular fall event right here in Galveston!
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
Come start off the fall season with a visit to Galveston while the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is on. This is the ultimate foodie event where you can enjoy delicious shrimp, gumbo, and much more. The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival will be taking place September 22nd through the 23rd right at the onset of the fall season in the Historic Strand District. It features a variety of activities each more fun than the last. Stop by the gumbo cook-off where amateur and professional chefs prepare the best gumbo. Purchase a Gumbo Sampling Cup to try out a little bit from everyone! The Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun Run is a great way to burn off some calories while dressed in your best shrimp attire before digging into the food. The Ron Hoover Boat Show showcases some beautiful boats up close. Live music will be on hand along with the Lil’ Shrimps Parade perfect for kids. The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival cannot be missed!
Baywatch Dolphin Tours
With Galveston being located right on the Texas coast you would be remiss to not find some time out on the ocean! Check out Baywatch Dolphin Tours for the best dolphin watch tours here in the city. The tours are a great combination of dolphin sightings and learning about the Galveston harbor history. You will be taken three miles through the harbor as you learn all about the common and local Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that find the area to be their home. each voyage lasts for approximately 45 minutes and practically guarantees you will see these loveable critters in the water. Four vessels are available for the tours making sure you always have a spot to book. Baywatch Dolphin Tours also offers party boats where you can have a party out on the water to celebrate a momentous occasion. Book a tour now and see just how incredible dolphins are out in the wild!
The Fall Season Has It Best
As you can see the fall season really is a great time of year to come and see how incredible Galveston is. You will be able to enjoy all of the outdoor activities and events to their fullest. Make sure to book one of our vacation rentals, which are also more readily available in the fall, for your stay. You will find the best vacation possible here in Galveston with our fall and seasonal properties.
There is no time for an exciting vacation getaway than the summer and we have the ideal destination for you. Galveston is the premier beachside destination here in the state of Texas and we could not be any more excited for you to visit. The summer season is a great time to visit as you can find a variety of Galveston summer events perfect for your adventure. Take a look at the top summer events we have coming up here in Galveston this year:
On the Sidewalk: Summer Concert Series
There is just something about the warm weather of summer that brings out the need for live music and Galveston makes sure to deliver. Our home offers the annual On the Sidewalk, a summer concert series like no other. Maceo’s Spice & Import Co. brings out their summer concert series every Thursday right outside their location. Maceo has been a Galveston staple since its opening in 1944 and can be found in one of the historical buildings in the city. You will take a step back into American history the second you enter the building to find a variety of specialty import foods and spices. Their café offers some delicious eats such as sandwiches, soups, and much more. Maceo’s On the Sidewalk: Summer Concert Series will have a local artist play outside the building for those who wish to hear some free live music. Bring your own chair to hang out in comfort and enjoy some of the tasty food that Maceo has to offer. On the Sidewalk: Summer Concert Series takes place every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM until early September.
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
The summer season may have just started but one of the best summer events in Galveston takes place on the last official day of summer. The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival will be here before you know it offering one of the top events of the year. The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is a two-day event that features all things shrimp. The party officially starts on Friday, September 22nd for the official Friday kick-off party at Saengerfest Park. This year’s festival will be the 14th annual event and the kick-off party is expected to be 800 people strong at least. This shrimptastic party will feature some live music, a fried shrimp dinner, and an open bar. Show up for some tasty food and drinks! The actual festival event will take place Saturday, September 23rd where you will find several different activities to enjoy. Start your day with the 5K so you can earn your future shrimp-themed food of the day. The event lets you enjoy a race with the first 400 participants also getting a participation medal, an exclusive t-shirt event, and 3 free beers. After your race enjoy the food with the famous gumbo stroll. Gumbo is a delicious entrée enjoyed by many in Galveston and it’s even better with shrimp. The stroll starts at noon through the Galveston Historic Strand District where award-winning cooks will create some absolutely incredible gumbo. If you want to skip the stroll and instead go grab some food head over to the event for a shrimp dinner plate. You can always register a cook team to participate in the event yourself too. End your summer season with the best shrimp ever here at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival.
Lego Camp – Summer Camp at Galveston’s Children’s Museum
There is nothing that kids love more than Legos so let them have their brick-building fun during a Lego summer camp put on by the Galveston Children’s Museum. This summer camp will allow your kids to have the tools and processes to feel like an artist or engineer with Lego fun. This three-day camp is perfect for children ages 4 to 10 with days filled with fun. The Lego summer camp will take place August 7th through the 9th just in time for the summer season before the kids go back to school. Each day will be held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM where something yummy is provided for the kids along with unique activities. Registration is required with the Galveston Children’s Museum in advance. Additional camps available this summer also include a Maker Camp, Sewing Summer Camp, Water and Wind Camp, Robotics Camp, and Cardboard Creations Camp. Make sure to book as soon as possible before the Lego camp is fully booked!
Summer Fun in Galveston
Summer events are a great reason to come and visit Galveston. You will find the best stay in town when you book one of our exclusive vacation rentals in the city. Enjoy private homes that offer exclusive amenities and will keep you close to each of these events. Reach out today and come see Galveston this summer!