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The Grand Kids Festival The Grand Kids Festival is an annual festival presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Texas

Exciting plans are currently underway for the 26th annual Grand Kids Festival, presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House. Set for Saturday April 30, 2022 from 10am to 5pm, the festival will take place on Postoffice Street from 20th to 23rd streets, in beautiful, historic downtown Galveston. Three blocks of fun and entertainment await visitors at The Grand Kids Festival. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy performances by professional family entertainers, student dance groups, musicians, bands, gymnasts and more. Explore the wonders of handcrafting in the Artisan’s Tent, hear a good yarn from a Storyteller, or join the Tipi-Tellers in the giant tipi and learn about Native Americans. Kids of all ages can enjoy arts and crafts, art demonstrations, an exotic animal petting zoo, creative fun with chalk art and blowing bubbles on the wind. Be sure and come hungry as food booths will offer a variety of fun food selections. Sponsors for the 2022festival (to date) include, Kathrine G. McGovern, CenterPoint Energy, Yaga’s Children’s Fund, Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees, Ippolito Foundation, Merri Edwards, Rotary Foundation of Galveston, Kroger, Houston Family Magazine, Rudy and Paco’s Restaurant, The Kids Directory, Xfinity, Whataburger, Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, as well as many friends of the Festival and in-kind donors. For more information about this and other events at The Grand, visit www.thegrand.com or call 800.821.1894, 409.765.1894. The Grand 1894 Opera House, located at 2020 Postoffice Street in historic downtown Galveston, is recognized as “The Official Opera House of the State of Texas.”

Join The Grand on Postoffice Street for the annual ARToberFEST: the premier juried fine art festival on the Gulf Coast! ...
09/04/2026

Join The Grand on Postoffice Street for the annual ARToberFEST: the premier juried fine art festival on the Gulf Coast!
The unforgettable two-day outdoor event will take place in the heart of Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District on October 17th & 18th, 2026.

ARToberFEST is returning to Galveston!

Spend the weekend strolling historic Postoffice Street, discovering incredible art from 100+ artists, enjoying live music, grabbing something delicious, and making memories with the whole family.

$10 admission | Kids 12 & under FREE
Plenty of nearby parking
October 17–18

Come Saturday, come Sunday…or make a weekend of it!

Who are you bringing to ARToberFEST? Tag them below!

Become part of the Grand Volunteer family this August 4th or 27th!
07/27/2026

Become part of the Grand Volunteer family this August 4th or 27th!

Whether you've always been curious to know more about The Grand, or you're recently finding yourself with more free time: your chapter to get involved has come!
Join us for New Volunteer Orientation this August (4th or 27th at 6 PM) to learn about volunteer duties, including front of house, ticketing, festival work and much more! We hope you join The Grand volunteer team and find your new home within these walls.

🤝 New Volunteer Orientation
⏰ August 4 (Tue) or 27 (Thr) 6 PM
📍 Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice Str, Galveston TX

For details, contact Volunteer Coordinator/House Manager/Theatre Rental Coordinator Marie Armstrong [email protected]

07/27/2026

Enjoy the new Grand season, packed with fun for the entire family, including:
- Silent Film: A Phantom of the Opera with Rob Landes (Oct 30)
- Coco Film-to-Concert (Nov 13)
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (Nov 21)
- Dickens' A Christmas Carol (Dec 4-5)
- Magic Rocks with Illusionist Leon Etienne (April 10)..and much more!
Single tickets are now available at www.tickets.thegrand.com

Missoula Children's Theatre creating yet another magical week here in Galveston, TX on The Grand stage.
07/20/2026

Missoula Children's Theatre creating yet another magical week here in Galveston, TX on The Grand stage.

🌧️ The Gulf Coast today is covered in rain,☔ This gloomy weather slows down the brain.🤸 It’s the perfect day to revisit ...
05/19/2026

🌧️ The Gulf Coast today is covered in rain,
☔ This gloomy weather slows down the brain.
🤸 It’s the perfect day to revisit Kids Fest,
☀️ Get our spirits raised; that’s the quest!
📷 The 30th Grand Kids Fest recap is here,
😄 Look through to relive the laughter & cheer.
🎨 Games, crafts, and fun filled the day,
🌟 The Grinch helped keep any sadness away.
🤳 Please share the photos, comment and tag,
🫟 Help spread the word so more friends come back!

📷 Degrees North Images (If you post/share any digital files from Degrees North Images, you may not alter the image. Please credit .)

Take advantage of the early bird special for the annual Summer Theatre Camp before May 30th! Give your child the spotli...
05/15/2026

Take advantage of the early bird special for the annual Summer Theatre Camp before May 30th! Give your child the spotlight they deserve by securing your Summer Theatre Camp spot now!

The Missoula Children's Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland, an original adaptation based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. This residency is set up as a theatre day camp (12:30-5:30 PM).

🎭 Acting, singing, movement & fun with Missoula Children's Theatre Summer Camp at The Grand
🐇 Rehearsal and performance of Alice in Wonderland. Live final performance July 17th 6:00 PM
⏰ Theatre Camp Dates: July 13-17 (12:30-5:30 PM)
📍 Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice Str, Galveston TX
🎟️ www.thegrand.com/summer-theatre-camp

04/29/2026
04/27/2026
04/27/2026

The Grand Kids Fest was an absolute blast! 🎉

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support our amazing young creators at our Market Jr. booths!

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2020 Post Office Street
Galveston, TX
77550

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

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+18008211894

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