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.

  1. 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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  2. 1 min drive
  3. 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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  4. 15 min drive
  5. 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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  6. 14 min drive
  7. 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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  8. Free time, about 2½ hours3 min drive
  9. 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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Plans are put together from our listings each week. Times and hours change, so check before you set out.

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