Saturday, Oct 17 · Sunset 6:48 PM
A Saturday with the kids in Galveston
A family morning of fall festival fun, a museum, a seafood lunch and a ghost-story boat cruise in Galveston.
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Morning · 9:30–10:15 AM
La King's Confectionery
About 45 minutes
A bakery start before the morning events, with breakfast options for the family.
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- 1 min drive
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Morning · 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
CABOOSE FEST: Hootenanny & Hayrides
About 1½ hours · the event runs 10 AM
Caboose hayrides, a pumpkin patch and games at the Galveston Railroad Museum.
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- 15 min drive
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Lunch · 12:15–1:15 PM
Jimmy's on the Pier
About an hour
Seafood lunch on the pier with a moderate price point.
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- 14 min drive
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Afternoon · 1:30–3:30 PM
Galveston Children's Museum
About 2 hours
A hands-on children's museum visit for the younger kids.
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- Free time, about 2½ hours3 min drive
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Sunset · 6:00–7:00 PM
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
About an hour
A walk out on the historic pleasure pier to watch the water at sunset.
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