Category: Special Event

Wanna learn more about the upcoming Galveston Island International Festival?

Meet the folks behind the big event at the Market! Kids can enjoy making straw rockets, plus Phylicia French will read the book that inspired the Galveston Island International Festival, Adventures With My Auntie: My International Food Festival Adventure!

Dates:

November 12

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)

About The Galveston Children’s Museum

The Galveston Children’s Museum’s mission is to fuel that spark, to respect each child’s unique identity and give them permission to be playful, curious, creative, inspired, and inspiring; people who have the ability to think outside the box, and know they can meet challenges and overcome them.

About Phylicia French

Phylicia French is an international author, speaker, mental health consultant, and most importantly a proud aunt. She enjoys spending time with her nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Formerly, a preschool teaching assistant, Phylicia honed the pedagogical skills to transform even routine experiences with the children in her life into extraordinary, educative adventures.

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About Adventures With My Auntie: My International Food Festival Adventure

It’s time for Tré’s first international food festival and he can’t wait to experience the amazing spectacle with his auntie. Trying food from all over the world, Auntie and Tré are transported to every corner of the globe with just a bite. They interact with chefs and passionate gourmets, play games, and have fun like never before. With this story, children will broaden their culinary horizons and be introduced to many different cultures and dishes from around the world. And like Tré and Auntie, they will be eager to become food adventurists overnight.

Hygiene products are essential but not always accessible to everyone.

In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast, we’re collecting essential hygiene items for our GISD students & Galveston’s houseless.

Donate new hygiene products and help make a direct impact on the lives of those in need. Plus, everyone is invited to make “Kindness Clothes Pins” to share. See you there!

Bring new unopened items like:

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Soap

• Body wash

• Toothpaste

• Toothbrushes

• Mouthwash

• Dental floss

• Menstrual products (tampons, pads)

• Deodorant

• Razors

• Shaving cream

• Hairbrushes

• Cleansing wipes

• Combs

Dates:

November 19

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)

Big Brother Big Sisters Gulf Coast

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast has been mentoring the youth of Galveston County since 1975. As an affiliate agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, we are part of the oldest and largest one-to-one mentoring organization in the country. We believe we are stronger together, and our attention is focused on connecting the community through mentoring. By working with volunteers, parents, and children, we are quietly delivering amazing results.

Kids can join the UTMB Kids Club in exploring their imagination with a fun-themed hands-on craft activity made just for them!

Dates:

Every 1st Sunday

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

February Theme – “Love Grows”

Just like plants, love takes time, patience, and care to grow.

Come join us for our event, Love Grows, by painting and decorating small flower pots for your take-home soil & seeds!

March Theme – “You Shamrock”

Lucky me, lucky you, lucky together. March on over to GOFM for this month’s event, You Sham-rock, by making a special clover craft. 

April Theme – “April Showers”

When life gives you a rainy day, play in the puddles.

Come join us for our event, April Showers, by making a water-sensory toy with little treasures for your little one to fill, shake, and enjoy.

June Theme – “It’s Summertime!”

Kids can create their very own Sunshine and Rainbows with UTMB’s Kids Club! Craft is open to all ages.

July Theme – “Red, White & Blue Fun!”

Join us for “Crafting Stars and Stripes,” where we’ll be making delightful red, white, and blue creations!

September Theme – “Soar into Fall”

We’ll be “disc”-overing the art of frisbee-making! Kids will create & decorate paper frisbee with colors, patterns, and designs that will make it truly flymazing.

October Theme -”Gourdgeous Crafts”

Tis the season! Create and take home a portable paper pumpkin craft to celebrate the howlidays. All are welcome!

November Theme – Handy Turkey Craft!

Craft a flock of feathered friends with ‘Handy Turkeys,’ as you turn handprints into delightful, gobble-worthy decorations.

About Kids Club at UTMB

Kids Club is a non-profit organization within the School of Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch, which encourages nursing students to come together who have a calling for general pediatrics! This club is devoted to embracing students’ passion by furthering their pediatric knowledge through educational and volunteering opportunities. See their Facebook>

Get ready to talk dirt with Medical Students for a Sustainable Future!

Dig into hassle-free composting guides & ask questions about how we can make changes to our lifestyle to better our planet.

Dates:

November 12

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)

About Medical Students for a Sustainable Future (MS4SF)

Recognizing the impact of climate change and environmental hazards on health and engaging in environmental policy, volunteering, research, and advocacy.

Learn more about the National Organization>

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El frio invernal está a la vuelta de la esquina, y para los niños de Galveston, ¡es necesario mantenerse abrigados!  El 15 de Octubre, en colaboración con “Future is Us.”

• Done abrigos (sacos [chaquetas]) de invierno*, guantes, calcetines nuevos o poco usado para calentar a los jóvenes de nuestra comunidad

• Agreguemos nuestra compasión repartiendo un poco. Una vez completados, se los regalaremos a alguien que lo necesita

Se aceptan abrigos y chaquetas que sean:

• Tallas juveniles medianas y superiores,

• Sin capucha

• Libre de logotipos y decoraciones

Compre colores escolares:

Weis Middle School

5to grado

Rojo, Blanco, Negro o Gris

Austin Middle School

6to grado

Verde Cazador o negro

Central Middle School

7mo grado – Azul marino o blanco

8vo grado – Morado o gris

Octubre 15

a las 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m

en Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)

Sobre “The Future is Us”

The Futures is Us existe para luchar por los jóvenes de Galveston a través de la voz de la comunidad para que las generaciones futuras puedan alcanzar su potencial a lo máximo.

Están trabajando para identificar las condiciones comunitarias y los determinantes sociales de la salud para evitar suspensiones desproporcionadas, expulsiones, derivaciones a la colocación en educación alternativa del distrito (DAEP) y encarcelamiento por justicia juvenil para jóvenes de color en Galveston