Based on Island events from summers past, ike the Pageant of Pulchritude and Splash Day, the Galveston Island Beach Revue was resurrected into a contemporary two-day, family-friendly event in 2009. The Galveston Island Beach Revue continues to grow each year through events, contestant participation and attendance and is the City of Galveston’s official “Kickoff to Summer” event.

Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Large, small, and everything in between, the 2022 tour will have something for everyone! In addition to the tours, the annual event features numerous special events, allowing guests unique experiences in many of the tour homes and historic sites across the island.

Dickens on the Strand is a celebration of Galveston’s rich Victorian history. The Galveston Historical Foundation hosts this great event with fun scheduled for all ages. Make sure to visit Galveston during this splendid holiday time to shop, hear beautiful Victorian Christmas stories and music and see the finest in Victorian architecture.

With juried bike shows, truck, jeep and classic car shows and free concerts on two stages, this year’s Lone Star Rally will be jam packed with entertainment for all ages, day and night, all weekend long,