Shaping the Future of Our City

Four days of rumbling engines, custom bikes & cars, live music from over 40 bands, vendors, contests & nonstop action as thousands roll into Galveston for the state’s biggest motorcycle rally.

Join the Krewe of Saints for the All Saints Day Party. A lively night of brass band beats, brews from Saint Arnold Brewery, and divine debauchery. 21+ event with complimentary drinks and food truck eats.

Experience Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed! A hilarious, family-friendly dog comedy show featuring world-class canines, rescue pups, and jaw-dropping tricks that will leave you howling for more.

Join Volunteer Work Week at the Galveston Naval Museum, Nov 5–12, 2025! Help restore the historic WWII vessels USS Cavalla and USS Stewart while preserving U.S. Navy history.

Experience the Old Quarter Songwriter Festival in Historic Downtown Galveston. 30 artists, 4 intimate listening venues, and 3 unforgettable days of live music. Check in and shop merch at Marmo Plaza. Limited VIP, weekend, and single-day passes available!

Celebrate the season with a hands-on, family-friendly ornament workshop at the Galveston Art Center! Join GAC teaching artists for a creative experience where participants of all ages can design and craft their own unique handmade ornaments. With a variety of materials and styles to choose from, everyone will leave with personalized keepsakes perfect for holiday decorating or gifting.

Honor our heroes this Veterans Day at the Galveston Naval Museum. Join a free community tribute featuring guided tours, a remembrance ceremony with the Texas A&M University Choir, guest speakers, wreath-laying, and post-ceremony refreshments at the Tidal Taps Drink Cart.

Experience the magic of the season at Holiday in The Gardens (Nov 22 to Jan 3) at Moody Gardens in Galveston transform into a glittering wonderland with millions of lights, ice sculptures, festive shows, and family fun for all ages.

A holiday favorite with a Galveston twist! Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Galveston Christmas Show reimagines Dickens’ classic with laugh-out-loud humor, music, and island flair. Join Scrooge, the ghosts, and Tiny Tim for a festive, family-friendly performance at The Grand 1894 Opera House.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at the Grand Galvez, where elegance meets indulgence. Enjoy a lavish buffet brunch featuring Gulf Coast seafood, Lone Star favorites, and gourmet carving stations. Reservations required.

Enjoy a festive Thanksgiving Brunch in the Moody Gardens Ballroom, featuring a lavish buffet of traditional favorites—all served in a beautiful, family-friendly holiday setting overlooking the pyramids.

Give thanks in style with a Thanksgiving Brunch at The San Luis Resort, featuring an elevated buffet of traditional favorites, fresh seafood, gourmet carving stations, and decadent desserts—all in the resort’s elegant Grand Ballroom overlooking the Gulf.

Kick off your holiday shopping at the 4th Annual Nutcracker Market inside the Moody Gardens Convention Center. Browse over 100 local boutiques and artisans offering festive décor, fashion, food, and gifts—plus seasonal entertainment and photo ops to make it a full weekend of cheer.

Join the Galveston Historical Foundation for Holiday at Hendley Green, a downtown celebration kicking off the holiday season. Enjoy live performances, shopping, crafts, and family-friendly activities—all set against the charm of Galveston’s historic Strand District.