Things to do in Galveston

ARToberFEST

Sat, Oct 17–18 · Historic Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX

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ARToberFEST

Sat, Oct 17–18 · Historic Downtown Galveston, Post Office Street between 20th and 23rd Streets, Galveston, TX

ARToberFEST brings a day filled with original art, creativity, and curated experiences to Galveston's historic downtown each October.

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Island Oktoberfest

Fri, Oct 23–24 · Galveston Island, Galveston, TX

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Island Oktoberfest 2026

Fri, Oct 23–24 · First Lutheran Church, 2415 Winnie St., Galveston, TX

Celebrate Island Oktoberfest in historic downtown Galveston with live German music, traditional food and drinks, local shopping, contests, games and family-friendly activities.

Free

Dia de Los Muertos

Sat, Oct 31 · Galveston Island, Galveston, TX

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Dia de Los Muertos Fiesta 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · 10 AM–9 PM · Historic Downtown Galveston, Galveston, TX

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Galveston with live music, food, arts and crafts vendors, ballet folklórico dancers, traditional Azteca dancers, an altar and offerings, a colorful parade and more.

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Lone Star Rally

Thu, Nov 5–8 · Galveston Island, Galveston, TX

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Lone Star Rally

Thu, Nov 5–8 · Galveston Island, Galveston, TX

Every November, engines roar and the island rumbles as thousands roll into Galveston for the country’s biggest four-day motorcycle rally.

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Haunted Season

Thu, Oct 1–31 · Galveston Island, Galveston, TX

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Fri, Nov 13 – Wed, Dec 23 · Galveston Railroad Museum, Galveston, TX

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Galveston, Texas

Fri, Nov 13 – Wed, Dec 23 · Galveston Railroad Museum, Galveston, TX

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is an immersive family-oriented holiday experience at the Galveston Railroad Museum.

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