This weekend in Galveston County, TX

A free community run club gathers at Wright Cuney Park, meeting at the Wright Cuney Rec Center’s Under the Dome area for a warmup before heading out together for the run. A group photo is planned near the end. Everyone is welcome, whether running, walking, or biking. A sign up and waiver are available.

The Galveston Metaphysical & Healing Fair offers a healing and mystical market at the Galveston Island Convention Center At San Luis Resort.

HTX Card Show brings its first-ever Galveston edition to the Moody Gardens Convention Center, returning to the Houston area with a full weekend centered on cards and collectibles. Expect a large show floor with more than 400 vendor tables featuring sports cards, Pokemon, One Piece, other TCGs, comics, sealed product, singles, slabs, memorabilia, and more. The event highlights the hobby community with trading, giveaways, and planned appearances from celebrity guests and athletes for autograph signings, with more announcements to come. VIP passes provide early entry on both days and double raffle entries. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Parking at the convention center is complimentary, making arrival simple. The coastal setting places visitors near the aquarium, rainforest, beach, restaurants, and other family-friendly attractions at and around Moody Gardens, creating a hobby-focused getaway for collectors and families from across Texas.

National RX Take Back Day offers collection of prescription medications in collaboration with the DEA and partners. Accepted items include tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of medicine. Liquid products such as cough syrup may be turned in if they are sealed in their original container. Items that will not be accepted include syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs.

Families can head to their nearest McCoy's for a Halloween craft activity where children decorate glow-in-the-dark buckets. There is no cost to participate and materials are available until they run out. Advance sign-up is not needed. This activity is offered across all McCoy's locations.

Celebrate the spooky season with a showcase of local creativity at the Inspired Abilities Fall Fest & Safety Day. An artist will feature new work and one-of-a-kind handmade items at a personal booth, offering a chance to explore unique pieces and chat about the art. The festival, organized by Fundamentally Awesome and KTX Events, includes games, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a variety of local vendors, all set within a lively community atmosphere.

An evening dedicated to honoring the pets who have left paw prints on our hearts. The celebration features traditional music, a pet friendly vendor market, local food trucks, a pet costume contest, and free pet adoptions. A community ofrenda will be available where attendees can bring a photo of a lost pet to honor and remember them. It is a warm tribute to love, life, and the unbreakable bond shared with our pets.

Baywatch Dolphin Tours presents a sunset cruise honoring the historic tall ship ELISSA as she returns to Galveston Harbor after her last day sail of the season and celebrates her 149th year. Enjoy relaxed time on the water with sweeping harbor views and the possibility of dolphin sightings. The cruise is BYOB, and friendly, leashed pets are welcome aboard.

Families and costume lovers gather in historic and haunted downtown Galveston to celebrate every corner of Halloween. The streets come alive with dancing witches, pirates, and vampires, while Mardi Gras Krewes roll by on elaborate floats accompanied by lively music. The procession makes a single loop through the heart of downtown.

The Gold Standard returns to The Poop Deck in Galveston with a mix of variety rock from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Their set blends decades-spanning tunes with a boogie woogie twist.

Timeless HTX brings a live showcase to The San Luis Resort with a wide-ranging mix of rock, pop, Motown, funk, disco, and country.

Settle in by the marina at Paradise Reef Restaurant inside South Shore Harbour Resort for a relaxed waterfront brunch with live music and inviting views. The spread features a full buffet with made to order omelettes, and $3 mimosas add a bright touch. Pricing is $29.95 for adults and $15 for children ages 6 to 12, with little ones 5 and under dining free. Reservations are recommended. Taxes and gratuity are not included.

Texas Country takes to the Caribbean on a weeklong cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, the biggest ship ever to cruise from Texas. Departing from Galveston, this voyage brings together artists, fans, and friends for live music, dancing, and sunshine at sea. Attendees can look forward to concerts across multiple stages, artist meet and greets, and late night jam sessions that foster a one of a kind community on board. The lineup features Jon Wolfe, Bri Bagwell, Bart Crow, Sarah Hobbs, Darrin Morris, Will Banister, Cari Hutson, Big Joe Walker, Tanner Sparks, Cameron Havens, and Craig Vaughn.

Settle in with premium steak on an outdoor patio, accompanied by music promised to be great.

Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water in Galveston as the sky shifts into brilliant oranges and golds. This sunset outing suits date nights, get-togethers with friends, and family time, with plenty of chances to capture memorable photos. Guests may bring their own beverages, and pets are welcome. Take in the waterfront views and make memories that linger well into the evening.

Following the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween in the Park, the Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department and the Friendswood Rotary Club present a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Stevenson Park gazebo. Admission is free. Native Kettle Korn will be on site selling kettle corn, drinks, and other treats. For questions, contact the Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or rec@friendswood.com.