Join us for a joyful Sukkot Celebration, a Jewish holiday honoring the harvest & the tradition of gathering and eating under the stars. Build your own gingerbread sukkah, create decorations for our market sukkah, and share in the wisdom & traditions of this fall festival.
Come together for food, creativity, and connection as we celebrate the abundance of the season and the spirit of community!
Date & Time
Sunday, October 20th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
It’s Fire Prevention Week, y’all! In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Luckily, our Friends at Galveston Fire Department are giving us the quick 101 on Fire Safety & Prevention!
Join us October 13 from 9a to 1p for a fun and educational morning where you can:
Meet some of our firefighting heroes
Check out the firetruck & take pictures
And learn more about fire safety with informative handouts
Dates:
October 13
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
Galveston Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services. Their mission is to protect lives and properties through:
Fire Prevention
Public Education
Firefighter Safety
Fire & Rescue Operations
Emergency Medical Response
Disaster Management
Learn more: https://www.galvestontx.gov/156/Fire-Department
Come shellebrate the turtles of our world at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market! Dive into the world of sea turtles with hands-on activities, real artifacts, and fascinating stories from experts.
Learn how these majestic creatures are rescued and rehabilitated, and discover how students from GOFM’s Young Gardeners Program contribute by growing produce to help heal recovering turtles.
A fun and informative event for all ages—don’t miss this chance to support sea turtle conservation!
Date & Time
Sunday, October 13th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, based at Texas A&M University at Galveston, is dedicated to advancing sea turtle research at every level—from molecular studies to population and ecosystem conservation. With a mission to restore sea turtle populations and safeguard critical habitats, the Center fosters collaboration across the Gulf of Mexico to build a vibrant community of scholars and scientists committed to sea turtle biology and preservation.
In partnership with Galveston County Voter Registration, you can register to vote right at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!
It’s an easy as 1-2-3. If you have any questions about voting, Galveston County Voter Registration will be there to answer.
You are eligible to register to vote if:
US citizen
Resident of the county where you apply
At least 18 years old on Election Day
Not convicted of a felony (or completed sentence, probation, and parole)
Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court without voting rights
Dates:
March 31
June 2 (until 12P)
October 6
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
The election is Saturday, May 4, 2024
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Early Voting Dates
Monday, April 24 – Friday, April 28
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 2
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Give & receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide network of micro-local gift economies.
It is as easy as 1-2-3:
Bring up to 5 items MAX that you would like to give. Please no perishable food items!
Take what you need or want.
Any items left will be donated.
It is give, take, or both! We give out of abundance with no expectation of anything in return.
We do not encourage trading/bartering/buying/selling (as that is gifting with expectation of receiving).
Dates:
September 15, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market, 77550)
Give Freely. Share creatively.
Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/BuyNothingProject/
We offer members a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide network of micro-local gift economies in which the true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors. Post anything you’d like to give away, lend, or share in this Buy Nothing community group. Ask for anything you’d like to receive for free or borrow. Keep it legal. Keep it civil.
Buy Nothing Galveston, TX, is for neighbors on Galveston Island, TX, in the neighborhoods located within our boundaries (Galveston Island).
If you live here, we’d love to have you join us! You can join one group only, the group where you live, so you can literally “give where you live.” This is what builds community. In this group there is no buying or selling, no trades or bartering, no soliciting for cash. We’re an adult-only, hyper-local gift economy. We are not a charity or community bulletin board.
Learn more about the The Buy Nothing Project at
Discover the amazing world of pollinators!
Learn to identify different species, explore the iNaturalist app, get a head start on this year’s Great Pollinator Count to boost Galveston’s ranking, and catch a glimpse of Thursday’s Parks for Pollinators event! This all in partnership with Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council.
Dates:
Sunday, September 1
9AM – 12PM
Location:
3304 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550
Save the date for Parks for Pollinators!
Thursday, September 5
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
At this event, you can join other nature-lovers for an early evening lecture + adventure. Learn about native pollinators, receive a tutorial on the app iNaturalist, and get started spotting pollinators right away by touring the McGuire Dent Victory Garden just outside the Rec Center!
Every September, folks across the country compete to see who can spot the most pollinators in their region—last year, Galveston racked up several hundred pollinators, but we know we can best last year’s numbers! Learn how to enter the ‘contest’ & give our local bugs and birds the spotlight!
Are you a backyard gardener? Do you have excess seasonal produce & want to make a little bonus money? Well, have we got the program for you!
Stop by the booth to learn more about GOFM’s Backyard Growers program & how you can start selling at market. Here’s the quick scoop:
Easy, low-cost entry into our established marketplace!
All ages & experiences are welcome.
Whether you have occasional abundance you want to share or simply aren’t ready to jump into being a full market vendor, BYG makes it easy to sell your agricultural goods!
You can sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, houseplants/landscaping plants, or eggs (with some constraints) grown by you on your property using organic methods
We’ll provide the tent, the table, and even the insurance!
Date:
September 1st
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)
Come tell us why you #GOFarmersMarket at our National Farmers Market Week Booth on Sunday, August 4!
Participate in a fun activity and tell us a little bit more about you and your favorite part of #GOFarmersMarket! Enjoy free tattoos, score some fun giveaway items and become our newest bestie!
Dates:
August 4th, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Farmers Market Coalition presents: National Farmers Market Week! Now in its 25th year, this annual celebration (falling this year on August 4-10, 2024) highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. With fun events, programs, contests, activities, and more, the week helps to boost market attendance and visibility as well as showcase the value markets bring to their communities.
Drop off school supplies for The Future is Us “It Takes a Village” Back 2 School Event! These will help ensure Galveston students are more than ready for their upcoming school year.
Bring items from GISD Approved School Supply List or headphones, calculators, scissors, school uniform materials, and undergarments.
Dates:
July 21st
July 28th
August 4th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)
The Future is US exists to fight for Galveston youth through community voice so future generations can meet their full potential.
They are working to identify community conditions and social determinants of health to prevent disproportionate suspension, expulsion, District Alternative Education Placement (DAEP) referral, and juvenile justice incarceration for youth of color in Galveston.
Get crafting with Third Coast Pride Fest at their rainbow bracelet making station! Learn about the meaning behind each color in the iconic Pride Flag and indulge in some bubble blowing & chalk art for the little ones after!
Date & Time
Sunday, August 18th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities in a fun, social atmosphere on our very own Galveston Island!