Category: Special Event

Join us in taking the WIND out of Child Abuse with the Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County!

Wear blue in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month + partake in the activities.

Enjoy the following activities:

• Paint pinwheels & color body safety sheets

• Story Time with Happy Bear

• Learn more about Child Advocacy Center

Dates:

April 10

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

About Child Advocacy Center of Galveston County

After a child has reported alleged abuse, the Center coordinates interviews and agency collaboration. This period is critical, not only for the preparation of a criminal case, but also for the ability to minimize trauma to the child and family. Instead of going to a police station or government office building, the child is brought to the Center to be interviewed. Interviews are conducted in a child-friendly environment where both children and non-offending family members can feel more comfortable. Learn more on their website>

Join us in celebrating Jack Johnson’s birthday at GOFM! John Arthur Johnson, nicknamed the “Galveston Giant”, was an American boxer who, at the height of the Jim Crow era, became the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion. His memory continues to live on our island.

Enjoy the following activities:

• First 100 folks to visit the market will receive a FREE cookie from Food of Life

• Storytime at 11 AM

• Jack Johnson Photo Op

• Learn more about Jack Johnson & Galveston Historical’s Foundation African American Heritage Committee

• Plus shop local at GOFM!

Dates:

March 27

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

About Nia Cultural Center

In response to the growing problem of youth violence in the early 1990’s Nia Cultural Center has provided family and youth empowerment programs. Originally a Community Youth Development program funded by the Texas Department of Family Services, the Nia Cultural Center’s Family Strengthening and Empowerment program operated from 1996 – 2006. Learn more on their website>

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About Galveston Historical Foundation

Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.

Learn More>

Did you know Galveston is certified as a Bird City Texas community? Now’s the chance to get Birding with Galveston Island Nature Tourism!

See how you match up to our feathered friends with their impressive Wingspan Chart + partake in a fun activity.

Plus, learn about FeatherFest, FledglingFest, our Bird City Designation, and resources & activities offered by GINTC.

Dates:

March 20 + April 10

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About GINTC

Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council’s (GINTC) mission is to connect people with Galveston’s natural environment. GINTC provides leadership for efforts to make the Island’s natural resources accessible to people in a manner that will sustain those resources for current and future generations. They also present events and products to help residents and visitors more fully enjoy the natural wonders of the Island. Learn more on their website>

Have fun & sail-abrate! Make your own craft sailboat and race them with others at Galveston Naval Museum Booth at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!

You can also learn more about their museum, their mission, and their history.

Dates:

March 13

May 1

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About Galveston Naval Museum

The Galveston Naval Museum is home to the USS Stewart & USS Cavalla. Their mission is to

• To PRESERVE the historic integrity and authenticity of our ships.

• To REMEMBER and HONOR our Greatest Generation who sacrificed so much for our enduring freedom.

• To EDUCATE all generations about American history, U.S. Navy heritage and innovation, and the courage of our military heroes and their families.

Learn more on their website>

Unfortunately, due to limited staff, the Artist Boat had to cancel this event. We hope to host them again in the future!

People of all ages can help us paint a trash barrel for the Galveston Park Board of Trustees! The barrel will be displayed on the beach and encourage proper use of trash receptacles on the beach.

Adults can also learn more about the many Artist Boat’s resources & programs they have to offer.

Dates:

March 6 (rescheduled)

May 1 (cancelled)

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About Artist Boat

Artist Boat promotes awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment through the disciplines of the sciences and the arts.

Learn more on their website>

Stop by the Galveston County Master Gardener’s Booth to learn a thing or 2 about gardening!

Kids can also partake in their fun lil’ activities – like propagating green bean seeds in newspaper pots for them to take home -or- inspecting the cool insect trays.

Dates:

February 20

March 20

April 17

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About Texas Master Gardeners

The Master Gardener Program is a volunteer development program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve the quality of life through horticultural projects.

Learn more on their website>

This year, you can recycle your Mardi Gras Beads at Market thanks to Beads for Needs — Ball High School’s TOR Store Project!

You can also make your own bracelet while learning about their program.

Dates:

March 6

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

About Ball High School’s TOR Store Project,

partnered with Yagas Foundation

Beads will have a renewed purpose in helping the students at Ball High in Daren Muren’s Life Skills program and Rob Lewis’ entrepreneurial program – Incubator.

The Incubator business students will work closely with Life Skills students to collect, sort, clean and repackage the beads for sale on their online store.

Click the images below to learn more.

Dates & Time

February 6

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come and get creative!

Make your very own one-in-a-melon Valentine’s Day Cards with the arts & crafts provided by Galveston Art League.

About Galveston Art League

Founded in 1914, the Galveston Art League has continued to promote the goals and purposes set forth in the League’s first constitution: 

• To foster worthwhile art in the schools and homes of the city

• To solicit the cooperation of public and private groups in support of art

• To encourage the artist of the city and state

• To hold exhibitions

Since 2004, the league has operated a gallery space on Postoffice Street in downtown Galveston where exhibits are held monthly. Each year the gallery hosts 9 member exhibits and 3 juried exhibits that are open to the general public.

Start your Sunday on a good note and stop by AFSP’s Mindfulness Coloring Station.

Let your creativity go wild with AFSP’s coloring sheets (open to ALL ages!) and add a happy note to their Positivity Board!

Plus, you can learn more about their programs & their upcoming Hike for Hope 5K that is scheduled for March 26, 2022.

Dates & Times

January 30

February 20

March 13

9 AM – 1PM

About American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. 

Hike for Hope 5K – Walk to Fight Suicide

Join them in creating a culture that’s smart about Mental Health! Suicide presentation starts with everyday heroes like you. Money raised goes to critical research education programs, advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide.

3/26/2022 at McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park

Sign up today!