Schedule of Events

Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours

Join the Bucket Brigade for a hands-on beach tour that dives into what makes Galveston's shoreline so unique—from curious creatures in the Sargassum to the story behind our turbid water. Tours are fun, interactive, and open to all ages.

Meet at Lifeguard Stand #1—just look for the bright orange shirt, buckets, and wagon!

Tour Times:
9:00 - 9:45 AM
10:00 - 10:45 AM
11:00 - 11:45 AM
12:00 - 12:45 PM

FREE Sandcastle Building Lessons

Attention sandcastle builders! Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro.

Visitors to East Beach can participate in "Sandcastle Days" to receive free sandcastle-building lessons from a professional sandcastle builder. The lessons will take place at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM. Lessons are by the water's edge, straight down from the East Beach Pavilion. Registration is not required.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Basement To Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace

Offering participants a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits, the 1892 Bishop's Palace Basement to Attic Tours feature Mrs. Gresham's studio. An exclusive third-floor view to a truly one of a kind panoramic of the Gulf of Mexico