19th Century Waffle Iron is Rosenberg Treasure of the Month
The Rosenberg Library Museum will feature a 19th century waffle iron, originally belonging to Samuel May Williams, as the September Treasure of the Month. Donated by the estate of Thomas Jefferson League in 1923, this waffle iron design was first patented in 1869.

"Pieces of the Past" Now On Display at GHF Headquarters
What do a black-and-white coal miner's quilt, an international flag tobacco-silk quilt, a Texas Two-Step quilt with a backing made from feed sacks, and a red album-block friendship quilt have in common? They are all part of the private collection of quilter and collector Rebekah Williams Cessna, of Missouri City. She has loaned 43 of them to Galveston Historical Foundation for its quilt exhibit, "Pieces of the Past: The Rebekah Cessna Quilt Collection," which is now on display at at GHFÄôs headquarters in the 1861 U.S. Custom House.

Weekly Walking Tours of The Strand Coming Each Saturday This Summer
Each Saturday thru Labor Day, new Strand walking tours will begin at 9am and last approximately one hour. Meet-up will be at GHF's downtown Le Clere building at 2417 Strand and will commence down the street five blocks, ending at Hendley Row, a pre-Civil-War group of buildings located at 20th and Strand.

Brewmasters International Beer Festival at Moody Gardens Labor Day Weekend
This Labor Day weekend September 3-6 Moody Gardens will host the first annual Brewmasters International Beer Festival - an event that promises to become one of the best and largest beer festivals in the nation.

Artist Boat to Paddle Drum Bay Rookery September 4th
Drum Bay is a shallow secondary bay to West Bay and hosts a magnificent rookery island supporting reddish egrets, great blue herons, roseatte spoonbills, tricolor herons, white ibis, and many terns. This rookery island is an easy 20-minute paddle from shore.

Beach Walk at State Park September 4th
The public is invited to take part in free Beach Walk every Saturday. Meet at the Nature Center, 14901 FM 3005, at 10am. Get a close-up look at the many critters that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed with some hands-on seining and digging under the guidance of volunteer beachcombers of Friends of Galveston Island State Park and Texas Master Naturalists.

Movie Night on The Strand Returns with "Rocky," September 4th
Don't miss Movie Night on the Strand, every first Saturday of the month, March thru October. The event occurs at Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand.

Night Ranger with Great White on Stage at Moody Gardens September 4th
Get ready to rock this Labor Day Weekend! Island Star Performances presents the pioneering rock band Night Ranger live in concert with special guest Great White Saturday, September 4 at the Moody Gardens Expo Arena.

Artist Boat to Paddle Cypress Swamps September 5th
A division of the lower Trinity River, this area offers mystery and mazes within 20,000 acres of brackish and freshwater marshes, as well as bald cypress tress. Among tall trees once harvested to build homes on Galveston Island, one might witness sleeping owls, resting bobcats, and sunning alligators.

Bay Walk at State Park September 5th
The public is invited to take part in free Bay Walk every Sunday. Meet at the Nature Center, 14901 FM 3005, at 10am. Get a close-up look at the many critters that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed with some hands-on seining and digging under the guidance of volunteer beachcombers of Friends of Galveston Island State Park and Texas Master Naturalists.

Ronan Tynan at The Grand September 10th
Ronan Tynan returns to The Grand for a spectacular solo performance Friday, September 10, at 8 pm. Tynan, one of the former members of the original world-famous The Irish Tenors, has won American hearts with performances at the 9/11 Memorial Service and at political and sporting events throughout the country.

Galveston Rebirth 5K Run / Walk Returns September 11th
All are invited in the 2nd Annual Galveston Rebirth 5K Run / Walk.

Music Night on The Strand Returns with the Matt Rawls Band, September 11th
Don't miss Music Night on the Strand, every second Saturday of the month, March thru October. The event occurs at Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, 5pm - 8pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and pals, and enjoy a fine evening of live music under the stars.

"Life on a Rig" is Theme for Ocean Star Family Day September 11th
Family Days occur on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Today's theme is "Life on a Rig." Step aboard the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum and find out about the different kinds of offshore structures, what they do, and who works on them. Learn what you would look like as an offshore oil worker. Try on safety gear, explore the old control room and participate in a scavenger hunt during your visit.

Artist Boat to Paddle East End Lagoon September 11th
An easy paddle in natural wetlands, the East End Lagoon offers an up-close view of the entry to the second largest port in the United States.

Beach Walk at State Park September 11th
The public is invited to take part in free Beach Walk every Saturday. Meet at the Nature Center, 14901 FM 3005, at 10am. Get a close-up look at the many critters that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed with some hands-on seining and digging under the guidance of volunteer beachcombers of Friends of Galveston Island State Park and Texas Master Naturalists.

Moody Gardens to Host Adaptive Sports Festival September 11th
This event is an opportunity for those with special needs to enjoy outdoor water activities. All activities are weather permitting. Admission is free for the first 100 guests and their families. First 100 also received free lunch.

Artist Boat to Paddle State Park September 12th
The Galveston Island State Park offers paddlers access to one of Galveston's premier ecological and historical jewels. Witness herons and pelicans flying overhead, travel back in time to when the Karankawas made Galveston Island their winter home, and discover how restoration scientists have restored wetlands and fisheries.

Bay Walk at State Park September 12th
The public is invited to take part in free Bay Walk every Sunday. Meet at the Nature Center, 14901 FM 3005, at 10am. Get a close-up look at the many critters that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed with some hands-on seining and digging under the guidance of volunteer beachcombers of Friends of Galveston Island State Park and Texas Master Naturalists.

"IKE: A Documentary" Returns to The Grand September 13th
In commemoration of the second anniversary of Hurricane Ike, The Grand 1894 Opera House will present an encore showing of the nationally-acclaimed production "IKE: A Documentary" on Monday, September 13. The performance is free to the public and will be presented at 7pm.

island e.t.c. presents "Barefoot in the Park," Beginning September 17th
Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Performances are September 17th thru October 9th.

Artist Boat to Paddle Christmas Bay September 18th
Christmas Bay Coastal Preserve is a place for the adventurous as well as the romantic. Hosting the last remaining natural stands of seagrass beds in Galveston Bay, Christmas Bay supports the offshore shrimp fisheries and the recreational fisherman's desire for redfish.

Beach Walk at State Park September 18th
The public is invited to take part in free Beach Walk every Saturday. Meet at the Nature Center, 14901 FM 3005, at 10am. Get a close-up look at the many critters that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed with some hands-on seining and digging under the guidance of volunteer beachcombers of Friends of Galveston Island State Park and Texas Master Naturalists.

Market on The Strand Returns to Saengerfest Park September 18th
Market on the Strand is a free monthly event held the third Saturday of each month at Saengerfest Park.

GHF Neighborhood Walking Tour of Harbor View Coming September 18th
GHF leads walking tours, highlighting different historic neighborhoods, showing the progression of Galveston's historic architecture. Come and see how Galveston's neighborhoods were shaped. View historic houses built from the 1850s to the 1950s. Learn from local historians about your favorite places. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your beverage of choice. Dogs on leashes welcome, too! Tours last approximately one and one-half hours.

Big Dipper Dash Races to Stewart Beach September 18th
As part of the 4th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week, you won't want to miss the The Big Dipper Dash: 5K Fun Run/Walk coming to Galveston Island Saturday, September 18th, beginning at 6pm.

"The Wonderful Wizard of Paws" Benefits Humane Society September 18th
The Tenth Annual Paws Gala, "The Wonderful Wizard of Paws", returns to The Galveston Island Convention Center Saturday, September 18th. Channel 2's Frank Billingsley will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The gala benefits the NEW animal shelter of the Galveston Island Humane Society.

Bay Walk at State Park September 19th
The public is invited to take part in free Bay Walk every Sunday. Meet at the Nature Center, 14901 FM 3005, at 10am. Get a close-up look at the many critters that inhabit the sand, surf and seaweed with some hands-on seining and digging under the guidance of volunteer beachcombers of Friends of Galveston Island State Park and Texas Master Naturalists.

Galveston to Host Shrimp Festival September 24-26
Who doesn't love a good bowl of gumbo? Visitors can sample gumbo from nearly 100 cooking teams as part of the inaugural Galveston Island Shrimp Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25th at Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand.

Artist Boat to Paddle Armand Bayou September 25th
Armand Bayou Coastal Preserve is the largest urban park in the United States and is only a 30-minute drive from Galveston Island. Twenty-two similar bayous feed into Galveston Bay flowing behind Galveston Island into west bay and into the Gulf of Mexico.