June 4th to 6th

World Ocean Day (June 8th) is the UN-recognized day of ocean celebration and action.

On World Ocean Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all. Get together with your family, friends, community, and the planet to start creating a better future. Working together, we can and will protect our shared ocean.

Artist Boat joins this celebration by hosting the World Ocean Day Festival on the closest Saturday to the official World Ocean Day date.

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June 4th, 2026

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June 5th, 2026

Artist Boat invites Coastal Homeowners to join this FREE Eco-Art Workshop intended for to teach how sea level rise and climate change may affect your home and to guide you through making an elevation yard sign to pique interest.

June 6th, 2026

WORLD OCEAN DAY FESTIVAL
11:00 am to 4:30 pm

1923 Boddeker Road
Galveston, Texas 77550

The World Ocean Day Festival offers a day of entertainment and education for all ages.  Visit our exhibitors to learn about caring for our ocean, join a workshop to create your own art and music, and sit back to enjoy our live entertainment on the main stage.  The festival and all activities are FREE for all ages!

Main Stage Entertainment

  • Galveston Ukulele Society

  • Tom’s Fun Band

  • Sanggar Tari Citra Indonesia Dance Troupe

  • Women in Coastal Science

FREE
ECO-ART WORKHOPS

Underwater HOA

Create your own yard sign as you learn about sea level rise and climate change.

Tentacles of the Deep

Learn to draw an octopus or squid using contour lines and watercolor paints.

Island Rhythms

Join the drum circle led by a world renowned professional drummer.

Bucket Brigade

Interactive beach tours guide you into the surf to learn about Galveston Beaches.

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