Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Galveston County, TX
40 upcoming family events and 1 place and program in Galveston County, TX. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Fishing Skills Clinic — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — beach day-use area
With admission
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Howl-O-Ween Ghost Wolf Expo
Moody Gardens — MG3D Theater
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24
Girl Scout Badge Workshops at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens
- Trick-or-treat
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Trunk or Treat, Shop & Eat — Kemah Lighthouse District
Kemah city parking lot — Lighthouse District
FreeAll ages
- Oct30FriOutdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Witches of West Bay Kayak Tour — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Oak Bayou Picnic Area
Ages 13+
Oct31SatCostumes and paradesSat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Hocus Pocus Halloween Screening and Costume Contest
Moody Gardens — MG3D Theater
From $15
- Costumes and parades
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Costume 5K Fun Run — League City
Hometown Heroes Park
From $15
- Pumpkins and patches
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM
Pumpkin Palooza — League City
Hometown Heroes Park
FreeAll ages
- Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM
Día de los Muertos Celebration — League City Community Center
League City Community Center
FreeAll ages
Nov3TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 3 · 9:30 AM
Learn Wild! Home School Programs at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens
From $20
- Nov5ThuArts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:45 PM
Sunset Watercolors at Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Nature Center and observation tower
With admission
- Community
Fri, Nov 6 · 3:30 PM
Book Club: The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly — Rosenberg Library
Rosenberg Library
Free
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 6 · 2:00 PM
Galveston Bay Area Master Naturalist Series: Oysters — Rosenberg Library
Rosenberg Library
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM
Basic Fishing — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Horseshoe Pond
With admission
- Nov11WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM
Learn Live! Pre-K Expeditions — Friendly Fish and Batty Pals
Moody Gardens
PaidAges 3–5
Nov13FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Coco Live-to-Film Concert at The Grand 1894 Opera House
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Paid
- Train rides
Through Dec 23
The Polar Express Train Ride — Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston Railroad Museum — 1932 Union Depot
Paid
- Nov14SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Winter Birding — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Observation Tower parking lot
With admissionAll ages
- Nov15SunOutdoors
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
Rise of the Wild Prairie Guided Hike — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Nature Center
With admission
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage — The Grand 1894 Opera House
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Paid
Nov21SatCommunityThrough Jan 2
Holiday in The Gardens at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens
PaidAll ages
Nov22SunCookingSun, Nov 22 · 12:00 PM
Fall Kids Baking Class at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens Convention Center
From $99Ages 6–11
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 22
Scouting America Public Merit Badge Workshops at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens
Nov23MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Pyramid Kids Camps — Thanksgiving and winter break days
Moody Gardens
From $60Ages 6–12
- Nov26ThuOutdoors
Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 AM
Guided Turkey Hike on Thanksgiving — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Observation Tower parking lot
With admission
- Nov27FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM
Opt Outside Kayak Tour on Black Friday — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Oak Bayou Picnic Area
With admissionAges 13+
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Dickens on The Strand
The Strand National Historic Landmark District
From $13All ages
Dec4FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 4
Dickens' A Christmas Carol — The Grand 1894 Opera House
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Paid
Dec7MonSanta visitsMon, Dec 7 · 10:00 AM
Santa's Littler Helpers — The Grand 1894 Opera House
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Paid
Dec12SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens Hotel
Moody Gardens Hotel — Frances Anne Moody Ballroom
Paid
- Dec12SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Coastal Campsite Lights Night — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — campground
With admission
- Parades
Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
65th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade — Clear Lake to Kemah
Clear Lake waterfront — South Shore Harbour Marina start; public viewing also at Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah/Seabrook Channel, Nassau Bay Lagoon and Clear Lake Shores
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa — League City
Hometown Heroes Park
From $25All ages
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Hanukkah Lights — Helen Hall Library, League City
Helen Hall Library
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
Christmas Around the World — Helen Hall Library, League City
Helen Hall Library
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 22 · 2:00 PM
A Hi-JACK-ed Christmas — Helen Hall Library, League City
Helen Hall Library
All ages
Dec26SatCommunitySat, Dec 26 · 8:30 AM
Merry Little Mischief Morning Feast — character breakfast
Moody Gardens Hotel — Frances Anne Moody Ballroom
Paid
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
New Year's Count Down at Noon — Helen Hall Library, League City
Helen Hall Library
- Jan1FriNew Year’s Eve
Fri, Jan 1 · 9:00 AM
First Day Hike — New Year's Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Observation Tower parking lot
With admission
- Jan1FriOutdoors
Fri, Jan 1 · 7:00 AM
First Day Hike — Sunrise Beach Walk, Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — beachside day-use area (turtle statue)
With admissionAll ages
Places and ongoing programs
Recently ended
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