From Our Hands to Your Table: Groundswell Events
Join us for a variety of events, from festive market gatherings to hands-on gardening workshops and more.
Register to Vote at GOFM! - Nov
In partnership with Galveston County Voter Registration, you can register to vote right at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!
It’s an easy as 1-2-3. If you have any questions about voting, Galveston County Voter Registration will be there to answer.
You are eligible to register to vote if:
US citizen
Resident of the county where you apply
At least 18 years old on Election Day
Not convicted of a felony (or completed sentence, probation, and parole)
Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court without voting rights
See if you’re already registered here>
key dates:
Find out more info here>
Register to Vote at GOFM! - Dec
In partnership with Galveston County Voter Registration, you can register to vote right at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!
It’s an easy as 1-2-3. If you have any questions about voting, Galveston County Voter Registration will be there to answer.
You are eligible to register to vote if:
US citizen
Resident of the county where you apply
At least 18 years old on Election Day
Not convicted of a felony (or completed sentence, probation, and parole)
Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court without voting rights
See if you’re already registered here>
key dates:
Find out more info here>
UTMB Nurse Appreciation Day
We're celebrating **all local Nurses and healthcare heroes!** Stop by to show your appreciation and check out the special perks for students.
Sign the Hero Board
Patrons: Write a message of gratitude for all local nurses and trainers working day and night for our community!
Special Perks for UTMB Nursing Students
The first 20 students to show their ID get a FREE Corduroy Coffee or Tea,
Win at $50 Market Gift Card!
All UTMB Nursing Students enter to **WIN a $50 Market Gift Card** to shop any vendor!
thank you to Our Partners for being a part of this event!
Halloween Spooktacular!
Join us for a Halloween Spooktacular at the farmers market! We're celebrating the harvest season with a day of ghoulishly good fun for the whole family.
Come in costume and show off your Halloween spirit in our costume parade! Enjoy the eerie, soulful sounds of live music from Raa' Tansiel, and discover what the future holds with a tarot reading from Lillith. We'll have a variety of all-ages activities, as well.
thank you to Our Partners for being a part of this event!
Register to Vote at GOFM! - Oct
In partnership with Galveston County Voter Registration, you can register to vote right at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!
It’s an easy as 1-2-3. If you have any questions about voting, Galveston County Voter Registration will be there to answer.
You are eligible to register to vote if:
US citizen
Resident of the county where you apply
At least 18 years old on Election Day
Not convicted of a felony (or completed sentence, probation, and parole)
Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court without voting rights
See if you’re already registered here>
key dates:
Find out more info here>
We’re Turning 13!
We’re officially a teenager, y’all — GOFM is turning 13! Come celebrate with us at Market as we mark another year of fresh food, community, and fun.
We’ve got a day full of sparkle and surprises planned:
✨ Free Hair Tinsel Braiding – add a little shine to your look
🎨 Face Painting – fun for all ages
🌈 Skin-Safe Glitter Station – bring the glow and sparkle all morning
🍽️ Taste the Market with Galveston College’s Culinary Arts Program
🎂 First 100 folks wll enjoy a tasty cake from PattyCakes Bakery
🎁 Giveaways & More – because no birthday is complete without presents
It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for 13 wonderful years of support from our Galveston community. Bring the whole family and help us celebrate this big milestone together!
Thank you to our Partners for joining the fun!
Diwali at the Market!
Join us at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market as we celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights!
Come experience the joy and beauty of this vibrant Hindu holiday with fun, family-friendly activities:
Free Mehndi (Henna) – get a beautiful, traditional design to wear proudly.
Diya Decorating – paint and decorate your own clay lamp to take home.
Papdi Samplings – enjoy a taste of delicious traditional snacks.
Diwali is all about light, joy, and community, and we’re excited to share in the celebration together right here at Market. Bring your friends and family for a morning filled with color, culture, and connection!
Sukkot
Join us for a joyful Sukkot Celebration, a Jewish holiday honoring the harvest & the tradition of gathering and eating under the stars. Build your own graham cracker sukkah, create decorations for our market sukkah, and share in the wisdom & traditions of this fall festival.
Come together for food, creativity, and connection as we celebrate the abundance of the season and the spirit of community!
From Garden to Cup: Herbs 101
Get the tea on herbs! Discover the healing and calming properties of common garden herbs, flowers, & botanicals. Learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare these plants while crafting your own personalized herbal tea blend.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate the historical & cultural contributions of this diverse community!
¡Celebremos! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15), Galveston's Own Farmers Market is hosting a series of free & fun festive activities on September 28, 2025!
Peruse through Ball High Spanish Honor Society’s pop-up museum! Featuring replicas of extraordinary Hispanic artists.
Also get crafty and make sure to stop by the Papel Picado Station.
Don’t miss our very cute, GOFM-themed Loteria photo station right up at the front of market! Get cheesin’ and don’t forget to tag us in your sweet pics.
ADDITIONALLY — In true Loteria fashion, if you buy from 2 or more vendors IN A ROW (side by side or diagonal) on the board, we’ll give you ONE EXTRA* punch on your besties card!
** Patron can get up to 3 punches max on 9/29. 1 from buying from a vendor, 1 from buying from a spotlight vendor, and 1 additional one if you buy 2 from more vendors in a row on the Loteria board!
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¡Celebremos! ¡En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana (15/9-15/10), Galveston's Own Farmers Market está organizando una serie de actividades festivas gratuitas y divertidas el 28 de septiembre de 2025!
¡Explora el museo temporal de la Sociedad Honoraria de Español de Ball High! Con réplicas de extraordinarios artistas hispanos.
También te encantarán las manualidades y no te pierdas la Estación de Papel Picado.
¡Y no te pierdas nuestra linda estación de fotos de Lotería con temática GOFM justo al frente del mercado! Sonríe y no te olvides de etiquetarnos en tus tiernas fotos.
ADICIONALMENTE: Como en una auténtica partida de lotería, si compras a 2 o más vendedores seguidos (en fila horizontal, vertical o diagonal) en el tablero, ¡te daremos un sello extra* en la tarjeta de tu amigo/a!
**Cada cliente puede obtener un máximo de 3 sellos el 29/09: uno por comprar a un vendedor, otro por comprar a un vendedor destacado y uno adicional si compras a 2 o más vendedores seguidos en el tablero de lotería.
Register to Vote at GOFM! - Sept
In partnership with Galveston County Voter Registration, you can register to vote right at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!
It’s an easy as 1-2-3. If you have any questions about voting, Galveston County Voter Registration will be there to answer.
You are eligible to register to vote if:
US citizen
Resident of the county where you apply
At least 18 years old on Election Day
Not convicted of a felony (or completed sentence, probation, and parole)
Not declared mentally incapacitated by a court without voting rights
See if you’re already registered here>
key dates:
Find out more info here>