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FOR A COMPLETE LIST, VISITwww.galveston.com/wintertexans

2018 WINTER TEXAN EVENTS/CALENDAR

Welcome Winter Texans! Now that you’ve escaped the cold winter by heading south, it’s island time!

2018 WINTER TEXAN EVENTS/CALENDAR

Below are a few special events that you might be interested in attending during your stay.

For a complete list, go to www.galveston.com/wintertexans.

MONTHLYMOODY GARDENS GOLF COURSE5 Holes after 4:00 PM$10.00/person including cartEvery Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

SENIOR RISE & SHINE (65+)before 10:00 AM$30.00/person including cartEvery Tuesday & Friday

LADIES DAY$25.00/person including cartEvery WednesdayContact: 409.683.4653

MOODY GARDENS10:00 AM - 6:00 PM DailySENIOR TUESDAY$5.00/person per attractionContact: 800.582.4673

GALVESTON’S OWN FARMER’S MARKET9:00 AM - 1:00 PMEvery Sunday

ROSENBERG LIBRARY MUSEUM9:00 AM - 6:00PMFREEMonday-SaturdayContact: 409.763.8854 Ext. 125

9:00 AM - 10:00 AMOLLI AT UTMB HEALTH WELCOMES EVERYONE 55 AND OVER TO FREE FITNESS SESSIONS9:00 AM - 10:00 AMTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

OLLI AT UTMB HEALTH FREE INDOOR WALKING TRACK8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday

Stop by our Visitor Information Center located behind Ashton Villa at 2328 Broadway to learn about these events, special savings and other ways to make your stay in Galveston more enjoyable.

Share your experiences on our social channels

Facebook: Galveston Island TourismTwitter: @galvestonisland

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Snap Chat: @galvestonisland

Galveston Island Visitor Information Center

2328 Broadway,Galveston, TX 77550

[email protected]

www.galveston.com/wintertexans

DE C 1 – JA N 7

ICE LAND & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Moody Gardens

DE CEM BER 15

1:00pm-2:00pmWINTER BIRDING 101 $5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

3:00pmTHE TEXAS TENORS – DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS The Grand 1894 Opera House

8:00pmTHE TEXAS TENORS – DEEP IN THE HEART OF CHRISTMASThe Grand 1894 Opera House

DE CEM BER 16

11:00am-12:00pmBEACHCOMBING 101$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

6:00pm-7:00pmSTARGAZING 101$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

DE CEM BER 19

2:30pm-3:30pmARTS IN PARKS: OCEAN’S ORNAMENTS$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

DE CEM BER 20


6:00pm-8:00pmCAROLS & COCOA CRUISE: BOARDING BEGINS AT 5:30 PMAdults: $30Children 12 & under: $15Sea Star Base Galveston

DE CEM BER 21



DE CEM BER 22

1:00pm-2:00pmWINTER BIRDING 101$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park


6:00pm-8:00pmCAROLS & COCOA CRUISE: BOARDING BEGINS AT 5:30 PMAdults: $30 Children 12 & under: $15Sea Star Base Galveston

DE CEM BER 2 3

11:00am-12:00pmBEACHCOMBING 101 PARK$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State

12:00pm-1:00pmFISH PRINTING$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park



DE CEM BER 2 5

2:00pm-3:00pmHOLIDAY STROLL$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

DE CEM BER 29


DE CEM BER 30


3:00pm-4:00pmBAY TOWER HIKE$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

JA N 1 – JA N 7

ICE LAND & FESTIVAL OF LIGHTMoody Gardens

JA N UA RY 1


1:00pm-3:00pmNEW YEAR’S DAY OPEN HOUSE*FREE1892 Bishop’s Palace

2:30pm-3:30pmFIRST DAY TOWER HIKE$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

5:30pm-6:30pmFULL MOON HIKE $5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

JA N UA RY 3

11:00am-5:00pmTHE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSETHE 123RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION*FREEThe Grand 1894 Opera House

5:00pm-6:30pmWINTER TEXANS RECEPTION & VENDOR SHOW*FREEThe Grand 1894 Opera House

JA N UA RY 5


JA N UA RY 6

8:00am-11:30pmFUN RUN 5K & 10K$5.00/Adult Galveston Island State Park

9:00am-12:00pmBIRDING 101*FREEMoody Gardens, Aquarium Pompano Room, No RSVP necessary


JA N UA RY 6 -21

GALVESTON RESTAURANT WEEK

JA N UA RY 7

7:00pmGALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAThe Grand 1894 Opera House

JA N UA RY 10

10:30am-12:00pmMOODY GARDENS PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES – PROPERTY OPERATIONS TOUR*FREEMoody Gardens Visitor Center

JA N UA RY 11

4:30pm-6:00pmBREWDING 101 - A NATURAL PAIRING*FREE (Seawall Parking Required)Jimmy’s on the Pier, 9001 Seawall, No RSVP needed, 409.683.4101 for questions

JA N UA RY 13

10:00am-11:00amBEACHCOMBING 101$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park

1:00pm-2:00pmGEOCACHING 101$5.00/AdultGalveston Island State Park


8:00pmTHE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE The Grand 1894 Opera House

6:00pm-9:00pmARTWALK*FREE

Galveston Island’s tropical climate and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico provide the relaxing escape you’ve been longing for. Yet, you’ll feel right at home with the small town culture and southern hospitality found on this historic island. Below are a few special events that you might be interested in attending during your stay.

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JA N UA RY 16

1:30pm-3:30pmTHERE’S A CORAL REEF WHERE? *FREEAt OLLI, Must RSVP to OLLI*

1:00pm-3:00pmNORTH DEER ISLAND & OFFATTS BAYOU SAILING ADVENTURE$25Sea Star Base Galveston

JA N UA RY 17

10:00am-11:00amTURTLE BARN TOUR*FREEMUST RSVP to [email protected] driving directions to be emailed.

1:30pm-2:30pmBEGINNING BIRDING BY BIRDING FOR FUN*FREEOLLI Must RSVP to OLLI

3:00pm-4:00pmHOW TO CHOOSE BINOCULARS & FIELD GUIDES FOR BIRDING BY BIRDING BY FUN*FREEOLLI Must RSVP to OLLI

3:30pm-4:30pmLAKSHMI VOELKER CHAIR YOGA*FREEOLLI Must RSVP to OLLI

JA N UA RY 18

10:00am-12:00pmBRING THE BAG*FREEOLLI Must RSVP to OLLI

2:00pm-3:00pmNATIVE PLANT TALK*FREEOLLI Must RSVP to OLLI

7:00pmGALVESTON COUNTY AUDUBON GROUP/GALVESTON ISLAND NATURE TOURISM COUNCIL PRESENTATION *FREERosenberg Library No RSVP Necessary

JA N UA RY 22

1:30pm-3:30pmWHAT AM I LOOKING AT?*FREEOLLI Must RSVP to OLLI

JA N UA RY 2 3


1:30pm-2:00pm*FREE CHAIR TAI CHI SESSION*FREEOLLI Must RSVP to OLLI

JA N UA RY 2 4

1:30pm-2:30pmUNDERSTAND YOUR BIRDING FIELD GUIDE BY BIRDING FOR FUN*FREEOLLI. Must RSVP to OLLI

3:00pm-4:00pmUSING YOUR BIRDING FIELD GUIDE BY BIRDING FOR FUN*FREEOLLI. Must RSVP to OLLI

6:00pmCHASING CORAL FILM*FREERosenberg Library, No RSVP Necessary

JA N UA RY 2 5

4:30pm-6:00pmBREWDING 201 – A DAY AT THE BEACH*FREEWoody’s Beach Bar, 11149 Termini San Luis Pass Rd No RSVP needed, 409.683.4101 for questions

JA N UA RY 26



8:00pmGERMAN CORNEJO’S TANGO FIREThe Grand 1894 Opera House

JA N UA RY 27

8:30am-12:00pmURBAN BIRDING – NATURE IN OUR MIDST*FREEKempner Park, 2704 Avenue O, No RSVP necessary

JA N UA RY 19


8:00pm-10:00pmYAGA’S CHILI QUEST & BEER FEST KICK-OFF PARTY10:00am-5:00pmYAGA’S CHILI QUEST & BEER FEST

JA N UA RY 19 -27

LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE Island etc. www.islandetc.org

JA N UA RY 20

8:30am-12:00pmGALVESTON COUNTY AUDUBON GROUP/GALVESTON ISLAND NATURE TOURISM COUNCIL FIELD TRIP*FREEFor more info email [email protected]


10:00am-4:00pmPOLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP$75.00Galveston Arts Center



7:30pmTHE OAK RIDGE BOYSThe Grand 1894 Opera House

JA N UA RY 21

3:00pmTHE OAK RIDGE BOYSThe Grand 1894 Opera House

JA N UA RY 27


1:00pm-4:00pmEXHIBIT-CONNECT WORKSHOP: COLLAGES *FREEGalveston Arts Center


JA N UA RY 30

10:00am- 1:00pmWINTER BIRDING & PHOTOGRAPHY KAYAK ADVENTURE$25Sea Star Base Galveston

10:00am-11:30amGETTING TO KNOW THE GALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA*FREEOLLI Must RSVP to OLLI

JA N UA RY 31

10:30am-12:00pmMOODY GARDENS PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES – HORTICULTURE, MOODY GARDENS PRODUCTION*FREEGreenhouses, on Skymaster Road (1st turn at base of Jones Drive Bridge) building on right after you pass Water Treatment Plant, No RSVP necessary

F EBRUA RY 1

4:00pm-5:30pmWINTER TEXANS RECEPTION & VENDOR SHOW*FREEOLLI

6:00pm-7:30pmMARDI GRAS MASK MAKING$5.00Galveston Arts Center

F EBRUA RY 2



F EBRUA RY 2 -13

MARDI GRAS GALVESTON www.mardigrasgalveston.com

For a complete list, go to www.galveston.com/wintertexans.

Galveston Island’s tropical climate and breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico provide the relaxing escape you’ve been longing for. Yet, you’ll feel right at home with the small town culture and southern hospitality found on this historic island. Below are a few special events that you might be interested in attending during your stay.

F EBRUA RY 3



F EBRUA RY 6

10:00am1892 BISHOP’S PALACE, BASEMENT TO ATTIC TOUR$15Tickets at galvestonhistory.org

10:00am-12:00pmMICRO-PLASTICS IN OUR OCEAN*FREEOLLI. Must RSVP to OLLI

1:30pm-3:30pmTURTLE TALK*FREEOLLI, Must RSVP to OLLI

F EBRUA RY 7

10:30am-12:00pmMOODY GARDENS PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES – ANIMAL CARE*FREEMoody Gardens Visitor Center, No RSVP necessary

F EBRUA RY 8

10:00am-12:00pmMONARCH BUTTERFLY PRESENTATION: EACH ONE COUNTS*FREEOLLI, Must RSVP to OLLI

4:30pm-6:00pmBREWDING 301 – DE CRANE, DE CRANE! *FREETin Cup’s Caddy Shack, 9020 Stewart Rd, No RSVP needed, 409.683.4101 for questions

F EBRUA RY 9


F EBRUA RY 10



F EBRUA RY 11

4:00pmGALVESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAThe Grand 1894 Opera House

F EBRUA RY 12

10:00am-11:00amMONARCH BUTTERFLY PRESENTATION: EACH ONE COUNTS*FREEOLLI, Must RSVP to OLLI


F EBRUA RY 13

10:00am1838 MENARD HOUSE, FAT TUESDAY EDITION TOUR*FREERSVP at galvestonhistory.org

F EBRUA RY 14

10:00am-11:00amTURTLE BARN TOUR*FREEMust RSVP to [email protected]

F EBRUA RY 15

7:00pmGALVESTON COUNTY AUDUBON GROUP/GALVESTON ISLAND NATURE TOURISM COUNCIL PRESENTATION*FREERosenberg Library No RSVP Necessary

F EBRUA RY 16


F EBRUA RY 17

TBDGALVESTON ISLAND NATURE TOURISM COUNCIL’S SEA TURTLE SATURDAYDetails TBA.For more info, visit www.GalvestonNatureTourism.org

8:30am-12:00pmGALVESTON COUNTY AUDUBON GROUP/GALVESTON ISLAND NATURE TOURISM COUNCIL BIRDING FIELD TRIP*FREEFor more info, email [email protected]

8:00pmPARSONS DANCEThe Grand 1894 Opera House

F EBRUA RY 19

10:00am-1:00pmWINTER BIRDING & PHOTOGRAPHY KAYAK ADVENTURE$25Sea Star Base Galveston


F EBRUA RY 19



F EBRUA RY 20

10:00am1859 ASHTON VILLA TOUR*FREERSVP at galvestonhistory.org

F EBRUA RY 21

10:00amWOMEN AND THE SEA SPECIALTY TOUR*FREE1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, Texas Seaport Museum, RSVP at galvestonhistory.org

10:30am-12:00pmMOODY GARDENS PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES – CONSERVATION*FREEMoody Gardens Visitor Center, No RSVP necessary

F EBRUA RY 2 4

9:00am-2:00pmBREWDING 401 – FINAL EXAM*FREEMoody Gardens South Aquarium Parking Lot, No RSVP needed, 409.638.4101 for questions



8:00pmYAMATO: THE DRUMMERS OF JAPANThe Grand 1894 Opera House

F EBRUA RY 27

10:00am1859 ST. JOSEPH’S TOUR*FREERSVP at galvestonhistory.org

M A RCH 2

8:00pmJERRY JEFF WALKERThe Grand 1894 Opera House

M A RCH 3


M A RCH 3

6:00pm-9:00pmARTWALK*FREE

8:00pmTHE JULIAN BLISS SEPTET: A TRIBUTE TO BENNY GOODMANThe Grand 1894 Opera House

M A RCH 10


GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK14901 Farm to Market 3005409-737-1222

THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE2020 Postoffice St.409-765-1894www.thegrand.com

OLLIRSVP to OLLI by phone at 409-763-5604 or email [email protected]. OLLI is Located at 4700 Broadway in the Island Community Center.

SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON RSVP and ticket required. Please call to reserve your seat at 409-572-2560 ext 1015 Cost for all excursions is $25 per person.

*Free Fitness Sessions are open to all and do not require membership in OLLI. OLLI at UTMB welcomes all those 55 and over to participate in Free Fitness sessions held every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning from 9 to 10 AM (50 weeks a year) at 4700 Broadway, Suite B101. Sessions offer seated low impact fitness activities. All props and weights required are provided by OLLI. There is no charge and no pre-registration is required.

You can drop in for a single session, attend every week, or participate occasionally at your convenience. All sessions are free!

WALK A MILE no matter what the weather—All are welcome to enjoy walking the indoor, climate-controlled walking track available at the Island Community Center. Go at your own pace for a mile or any part of a mile to stay fit and have fun.

For more details please visit www.galveston.com/WinterTexans questions, *FREE (Seawall Parking Required)

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