The Grand Kids Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2026 10 AM to 4 PM
Free
Event!
A CELEBRATION OF FOLK ARTS & FAMILIES
The 30th Annual Grand Kids Festival!
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
Come wander, come wonder, come giggle and play—
where art pops to life in the most magical way!
With colors that twirl and ideas that zoom,
you’ll paint silly pictures and chase away gloom!
It’s FREE for the kiddos, the grown-ups and friends—
a curious journey that never quite ends!
So hop on your feet and come join in the cheer—
The Grand Kids Festival Celebrates turning 30 this year!
BENEFITING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AT THE GRAND 1894 OPERA HOUSE
The Grand Kids Festival 30 Years of Artsy Cheer!
Saturday, April 25 • 10 AM–4 PM
The Grand Kids Festival is back for its thirtieth year, celebrating Folk Arts and Families!
See wonders and whoosits and whatchits and more—
with hands-on amazements from ceiling to floor!
With more than 40 fun stops you’ll explore,
each one a new doorway to so much more!
So gather the kiddos, your neighbors, your friends—
for a day full of giggles that never quite ends.
Come tinker and doodle, experiment and explore,
at this whimsical festival—who could ask for more?
Open Auditions:
April 20 at 4:30 PM at The Grand
Storyteller
Margaret Clauder
Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose
Step into a world of whimsy, wonder, and classic nursery rhymes with Storyteller Margaret Clauder as Mother Goose herself! With her lively storytelling style, colorful costume, and delightful feathered friend by her side, Margaret brings beloved rhymes to life in an interactive and engaging experience for young audiences.
Perfect for little ones and families, this charming performance invites children to listen, laugh, and join in the fun as timeless tales and playful rhymes take center stage. It’s a joyful celebration of imagination, language, and the magic of storytelling you won’t want to miss!
VENDORS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
FESTIVAL FOUNDING SPONSORS
Founding sponsors of the Festival include Mary Ainslie, The Gladys B. Foundation in honor of
Robert Richard Thornton, The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, Bank of America and
The Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston.
2026 SPONSORS
Sponsors for the 2025 Festival (to date) The McGovern Foundation, Yaga's Children's Fund, Ippolito Charitable Foundation, DiMare Family, The Galveston Rotary Foundation, Inc., Alice Taylor Gray Foundation, UTMB Health, CenterPoint Energy, Kroger, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston, i45 NOW, Rudy, and Paco's Restaurant, Galv Parking, Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, as well as many friends of the Festival and in-kind donors.
Special Thank you to Buttercream Houston
for their sweet support!
LOCATION
Located in Downtown Cultural Arts District
Postoffice Street, between 21st & 23rd Streets, Galveston, Texas 77550