La Izquierda Surf & Music Festival

📅 May 2–3
Celebrate Gulf Coast surf culture with live music, art, and a longboard surf contest at Beach Central. This family-friendly festival features local vendors and a vibrant community atmosphere. Eventeny

Galveston Historic Homes Tour

📅 May 3–4 & May 10–11
Explore the island’s architectural heritage by touring beautifully preserved 19th-century homes that survived the 1900 storm and the 1885 fire. Tickets are $45 before May 1 and $50 afterward. Houston Chronicle+1Visit Galveston+1

Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade & Pub Crawl

📅 May 3
Join the fun as the Galveston Golf Cart Society hosts a pink-themed parade and pub crawl to celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day. The parade is free to watch, and the pub crawl after-party costs $15. 365 Things to Do in Houston+1AllEvents+1

2nd Annual Galveston Island Hot Sauce Fest

📅 May 10
Spice up your day with tastings of fiery hot sauces, live music, and local food vendors at this flavorful festival. AllEvents

Island Vybz Reggae Fest

📅 May 16–17
Experience the rhythms of reggae music at this vibrant festival featuring live performances and a lively atmosphere.

Underverse Music Festival

📅 May 24
Enjoy a day of rock and alternative music at Tin Cup’s Caddyshack, featuring bands like Powerman 5000 and Kings. AllEvents

Moody Gardens Wine Festival

📅 May 1
Kick off the month with a celebration of fine wines, gourmet food, and live entertainment at Moody Gardens. Moody Gardens

Yaga’s Wild Game & BBQ Cook-Off

📅 May 9–10
Indulge in a variety of wild game dishes and BBQ at this annual cook-off, featuring live music and family-friendly activities.

Whether you’re a music lover, history enthusiast, or foodie, Galveston offers a diverse array of events this May. For more details and ticket information, visit the Galveston Events Calendar.Visit Galveston