*New events added throughout the year. Visit our website and Facebook page for the latest news and event details. Event dates & times are subject to change or cancellation.*Restrictions apply on certain discounts.
January
Wintertime Blues Discounts: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Buy One All Day Ride Pass at regular price, get the one for just $5! Coupons located on our website or social pages. Restrictions apply. (Starts 1/5)
12-15 MLK Weekend:
Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
31 Job Fair:
Discover new career opportunities at Kemah Boardwalk. Join our team!
February
Wintertime Blues Discounts: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Buy One All Day Ride Pass at regular price, get the one for just $5! Coupons are located on our website or social pages. *Restrictions apply. (Ends 2/25)
3 Mardi Gras Celebration:
Live music, activities and the Yachty Gras Boat Parade on Saturday night at 7pm!
9 - 14 Seaside Sweethearts:
Enjoy a complimentary train ride for two when you dine at any of our restaurants! Restrictions apply. (Must show receipt)
16 Job Fair:
Discover new career opportunities at Kemah Boardwalk. Join our team!
16-19 President's Day Weekend:
Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
March
2 Porsche Car Show: Brought to you by the Lone Star Region of the Porsche Club of America.
8-17 Spring Break Pass:
3 Parks, 1 Pass, Unlimited Visits! This pass is valid at the Kemah Boardwalk, Downtown Aquarium Houston and Galveston Island Pleasure Pier. Buy tickets online!
17 Celtic Festival:
Don your kilt and celebrate Celtic culture with bagpipes, beer, dancing, little celts highland games, live music, performances, and more!
29-31 Easter Weekend:
Join us for fun, family friendly Easter activities all weekend long and get your picture taken with our special guest, The Easter Bunny!
31 SONrise Service:
Non-denominational sunrise Easter service at 7:30am.
April
6 Jazz Fest:
Local High Schools compete in a Jazz Band Competition. Registration required. Email [email protected]
for information and to register.
13-14 Crawfish & Zydeco Festival:
Fresh-boiled crawfish & great Zydeco music!
27 Wine Fest:
Spend the day sampling over 72 Wines, snacking on delicious appetizers, listening to live music, and more! Buy tickets online at www.KemahWine.com
28 Blessing of the Fleet:
Enjoy watching festive decorated boats as they cruise down Clear Creek Channel.
May
Boardwalk Bark-A-Thon - In honor of National Pet Month, local animal resource groups will be hosting dog adoption events every Sunday in Bradford Plaza from 12-5pm. *Kemah Boardwalk doesn't allow pets on property, with the exception of service animals. *
5 Cinco de Mayo:
Join us for a fiesta with live music in the plaza, mariachi bands, Mexican folk dance, kids crafts, and more!
7 Teacher's Appreciation Day:
We are celebrating teachers! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, fun, learning and more. Teachers receive discounts in our retail stores, discounted ride tickets, and restaurants all day. Aquarium Restaurant is also hosting a Mixer in their ballroom with drinks, food, DJ and prizes from 5-8pm. Registration required with Aquarium.
11 Motown Tribute:
Spend the day grooving to legendary Motown music with free live concerts!
12 Mother's Day:
Bring Mom & the entire family for lunch or dinner, rides & music. Buy one All Day Ride Pass, get one $5 off for Mom! Restrictions apply.
16 Rock the Dock
- Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm!
18 Prom Night:
Wear your prom best! Celebrating 2024 graduates with live entertainment, prizes, and discounts!
24-27 Memorial Day Weekend:
Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
June
Rock the Dock -
Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm!
Tejano Music Nights: Enjoy the best of Tejano music every Sunday in June and July with this free concert series!
7 Summer Kickoff:
Kick off the summer with our amazing Fireworks Show over Galveston Bay!
16 Father's Day:
Buy one All Day Ride Pass, get one $5 off for Dad! Restrictions apply.
July
Rock the Dock
- Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm!
Tejano Music Nights:
Enjoy the best in Tejano music every Sunday! (Ends 7/28)
Kickin' It Country: Red Dirt Country Music never sounded so good! Free concerts every Wednesday night!
4-7 Patriot Pass:
Enjoy 4 days of unlimited fun at the Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier! Pass is valid Thursday - Sunday, July 4 - 7.
4 Fourth of July Celebration:
Live music & Patriotic fireworks show over Galveston Bay - 9:30pm.
August
Rock the Dock - Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm! (Ends 8/17)
16 National Roller Coaster Day:
Get your thrill fix and celebrate at the Kemah Boardwalk!
30 Labor Day Weekend begins! -
Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
September
30-2 Labor Day Weekend -
Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
1 End of Summer Fireworks
- Close out the summer with a bang with our spectacular Fireworks Show! 9:30pm
15 Toughest 10K:
The most popular run in the Texas Bridge Series, this 10K is presented by Running Alliance Sport.
22 Salsa Beats:
September sizzles with salsa music, special performances, dance lessons and kids? crafts in the Plaza all day.
October
Boo on the Boardwalk - Our FREE spooktacular event includes creepy crafts, trick or treating, costume contests, special performances and more ghoulish fun on Freaky Fridays, Spooky Saturdays & Scary Sundays. Full schedule online.
3 Homeschool Day:
Homeschooled students and their families are invited to join us for a day of educational thrills! Dive into the magic of marine exploration at the Aquarium Restaurant with exhibit tours, education programs, discounted rides and more. *Registration required.
5-6 Oktoberfest Weekend:
Enjoy awesome free rock concerts throughout the weekend plus sample beers in full flavors at our new Fall Beer Fest Saturday, October 5! Buy tickets at kemahbeerfest.com.
4, 11, 18, 25 Fright Night Movies: B
ring your chairs, pillows and blankets for an under-the-stars spooky movie night. Movies are family friendly.
11-14 Spooktacular Adventure Pass
- Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
12 Witches Night Out:
Dress up, dance, and shop like a witch! Costumes, discounts, witchy crafts and fun entertainment!
12, 19, 26, 31 Halloween Costume Contest:
Dress up the kids in their spooky best for a chance at great prizes! Contest at 5pm in the Main Plaza.
13, 20, 27 Freaky Food Eating Contests:
Finish your plate, win a prize! Register to participate. 18 years and up
27 Day of the Dead Celebration
- Authentic Dia de los Muertos celebration with mariachi bands, sugar skull crafts, and more!
November
6-7 Kemah Choir Days - Middle and High School Choirs from around the regions compete in an acapella competition.
8-9 Salute to Military Service & First Responders:
Enjoy military and first responder displays, discounts, and more! View full schedule here.
11 Veteran's Day -
Veterans receive a FREE All Day Ride Pass with purchase of an All Day Ride Pass at full price.*Discount not valid with any other offer or promotion. Limited one free pass per purchase. Valid ID required.
16-17 Wine and Country Weekend:
Enjoy free live concerts from the best in Red Dirt Country artists. Plus enjoy wine samples from 24 wineries and appetizers from Boardwalk restaurants at our annual Fall Wine Fest Saturday 11/16! Brought to you by the City of Kemah.
16 Wine Fest
- Sample over 72 wines and enjoy appetizers from each of our restaurants! Tickets online at kemahwine.com.
16 AHA Bay Area Heart Walk
- Charity walk benefiting the American Heart Association. Details at heart.org.
23-24 Tejano Music Super Fest
- Special day celebrating the best in Tejano music.
28 Thanksgiving Day:
Open Thanksgiving Day! Bring your Family and friends to enjoy great food, fun, and rides!
28 -1 Thanksgiving Weekend Pass
- Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
December
Jingle on the Boardwalk - Welcome the holiday season with Santa, holiday music, kid's crafts, a toy drive & more! 12/1 - 12/22 Weekends in December!
14 63rd annual Christmas Boat Parade: A
nnual 63rd Holiday Boat Parade through Clear Creek Channel with 100s of decorated boats.
21 Rock the Dock Reindeer Rave:
Rock the holidays with black lights, neon light show, dancers, great music, ugly sweater contest and more.
25-29 Polar Pass
- Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for FOUR days instead of three at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!
25 Christmas Day:
Open Christmas Day! Bring your Family and friends to enjoy great food, fun, and rides!
31 New Year's Eve Family Celebration
- Ring in the New Year with family fun, a special kids? countdown celebration, and fireworks!
Weekend Adventure Pass ?
Join us for a long weekend of fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid for three days of fun at the Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Pleasure Pier!