Every Day is a Fun Day on Galveston Island This Summer!
From sunny beach fun, to sizzling nightlife, to tantalizing Gulf Coast cuisine, there's something fun for the entire family every day on Galveston island.

"Pieces of the Past" Now On Display at GHF Headquarters
What do a black-and-white coal miner's quilt, an international flag tobacco-silk quilt, a Texas Two-Step quilt with a backing made from feed sacks, and a red album-block friendship quilt have in common? They are all part of the private collection of quilter and collector Rebekah Williams Cessna, of Missouri City. She has loaned 43 of them to Galveston Historical Foundation for its quilt exhibit, "Pieces of the Past: The Rebekah Cessna Quilt Collection," which is now on display at at GHFÄôs headquarters in the 1861 U.S. Custom House.

Grand Sidewalk of Stars Campaign Enters Public Phase
The Grand 1894 Opera House recently launched the second phase of its Sidewalk of Stars initiative - part of a comprehensive plan designed to preserve and upgrade a unique community showplace, enhance current programming, and to create new opportunities to inspire and entertain audiences of the future.

Weekly Walking Tours of The Strand Coming Each Saturday This Summer
Each Saturday thru Labor Day, new Strand walking tours will begin at 9am and last approximately one hour. Meet-up will be at GHF's downtown Le Clere building at 2417 Strand and will commence down the street five blocks, ending at Hendley Row, a pre-Civil-War group of buildings located at 20th and Strand.

Go "Behind the Scenes" at Bishop's Palace Every Saturday This Summer
A unique opportunity to tour Galveston Island's masterpiece, named the 14th most important Victorian building in America by the American Institute of Architects, from basement to attic.

Ice Rink at Moody Gardens Offers Chills & Thrills thru August 15
Just in time to beat the summer heat, Moody Gardens Hotel & Spa is unveiling a great new way to keep you cool. Expo C in the Moody Gardens Convention Center has been transformed into an Ice Skating Rink cold enough to put a chill into a Texas summer. Open daily from noon until 8pm beginning July 23 through August 15, the Ice Rink is the perfect place to enjoy some cool and refreshing summer fun.

James Reese Band at Palm Beach July 30th
Join us at Palm Beach for this rock/blues/R&B band that plays everything from Stevie Ray Vaughn and Allman Brothers to Maroon 5 and Marvin Gaye.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon July 30th
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Kids Art Class - "Portraiture" - at Moody Mansion July 30th
The Galveston Arts Center is pleased to present Summer Art Classes for children. Eight classes will be held at Moody Mansion for students ages 6 to 14 years of age on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am.

Meet Quiksilver's Morgan Faulker at Moody Gardens July 30th
The surf's up at Moody Gardens this summer. Kelly Slater' s "Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D" is showing in the IMAX 3D theater and Quiksilver Team member Morgan Faulkner will be here July 30th to sign autographs and speak with guests about big wave surfing.

Artist Boat to Paddle State Park July 31st
The Galveston Island State Park offers paddlers access to one of GalvestonÄôs premier ecological and historical jewels.

Forks & Corks Cookbook Launch Party at Saengerfest Park July 31st
You are invited to celebrate the launch of "Culinary Classics from Beachside to Boardwalk," the Junior League of Galveston County's highly anticipated new cookbook.

"Big Juan" Burrito-Eating Contest at Tortuga's July 31st
Tortuga Mexican Kitchen is hosting a "Big Juan" burrito-eating contest to raise money for the Galveston County Food Bank, a food procurement and distribution network formerly known as Gleanings From the Harvest for Galveston Food Bank.

"Lost Galveston" Reception, Lecture, & Booksigning at Custom House July 31st
Have you ever noticed a building in Galveston that was obviously newer than the others surrounding it or seen a vacant lot and wondered what was there before? A new book by Galveston Historical Foundation and Arcadia Publishing may answer your questions.

Artist Boat to Paddle Cypress Swamps August 1st
Among tall trees once harvested to build homes on Galveston Island, one might witness sleeping owls, resting bobcats, and sunning alligators.

GCVA "Hot as Hell Classic" Tourney August 1st
The Gulf Coast Volleyball Association will host the "Hot as Hell Classic" Tourney, Sunday, August 1st, at Stewart Beach.

Pirate Soccer vs Force FC at Kermit Courville Stadium August 1st
The Pirate SC will take on Force FC at Kermit Stadium, Sunday, August 1st, with a 4pm kickoff time. Individual tickets are available one hour before the scheduled kickoff at the stadium box office.

Moody Gardens Golf Course to Host Junior Golf Camp, August 2-4
Kids are invited to Junior Golf Camp at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Each camp includes 12 Hours of golf instruction including swing basics for putting, chipping, the full swing, introduction and review of rules & etiquette, and lots of fun-based golf learning games.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon August 3rd at 8am
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon August 3rd at 5:30pm
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Artist Boat to Paddle State Park August 4th
The Galveston Island State Park offers paddlers access to one of Galveston's premier ecological and historical jewels.

GHF Green Training: "Clean, Durable and Recycled Tile Products," August 5th
Galveston Historical Foundation offers training programs on sustainable materials and building techniques. All class sessions are free and open to the public and will be held from 11:30am to 1pm in the second floor courtroom of GHF Headquarters at the 1861 U.S. Custom House.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon August 5th
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Kids Art Class - "Paper Bouquets" - at Moody Mansion August 6th
The Galveston Arts Center is pleased to present Summer Art Classes for children. Eight classes will be held at Moody Mansion for students ages 6 to 14 years of age on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am.

Artist Boat to Paddle Drum Bay Rookery August 6th
Drum Bay is a shallow secondary bay to West Bay and hosts a magnificent rookery island supporting reddish egrets, great blue herons, roseatte spoonbills, tricolor herons, white ibis, and many terns.

The Intercoastal Pirates at Palm Beach August 6th
It doesn't get any better than enjoying the Island's favorite "beach band" while at the beach.

Artist Boat to Paddle Christmas Bay August 7th
Hosting the last remaining natural stands of seagrass beds in Galveston Bay, Christmas Bay supports the offshore shrimp fisheries and the recreational fisherman's desire for redfish.

Movie Night on The Strand Returns with "Footloose," August 7th
Don't miss Movie Night on the Strand, every first Saturday of the month, March thru October. The event occurs at Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand.

ELISSA Youth Seamanship Training Returns to Seaport Museum August 7th
Texas Seaport Museum offers an award-winning youth sail training program that culminates in a daysail in March 2011. Students begin their training in September 2010, and continue through March 2011. Saturday meetings are generally scheduled on an every-other-week basis. The Saturday schedule includes working on the ship.

"Into the Blue," a Benefit for the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, at Moody Gardens August 7th
"Into the Blue" is an opportunity to give back to our oceans by supporting TMMSN in the conservation of marine mammals through rescue and rehabilitation, research and education. The event is to be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid.