November 2026
November 1st
Turkey Time! With UTMb Kid’s Club
Our good friends with UTMB Kid’s Club return and this time, they’re gettin’ us ready for Turkey Day! Come through and make your own Turkey crafts and share with us all the things YOU are thankful for!
Part-Time Hours, Full-Time Hearts! With Groundswell
We’re publicly celebrating our incredible Garden Leaders, Gardens Associates, and Assistant Market Manager who make up the part-time staff of Groundswell. Stop by Market to high-five, toast & leave a love note to these folks who keep Groundswell thriving!
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November 8th
Market Closed - Lone Star Rally Weekend
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November 15th
Diwali @ GOFM!w/Mayura Dance Co, UTMB SAMSA & Groundswell
Come join us as we celebrate the triumph of light over dark and the victory of knowledge over ignorance at Diwali @ GOFM! We will be joined by the UTMB South Asian Medical Student Association [SAMSA] and the Mayura Dance Company, who will each be bringing their beautiful energy and excitement to our Diwali celebration! Join us for a day of dancing, music, art and community!
Rollin’ Around!w/Heartland Roller Derby Union
Come meet Heartland Roller Derby! Hard-hitting, fearless and full of badassery! Heartland Roller Derby based in League City, TX is rolling into GOFM looking for skaters, referees, volunteers and fans! Come meet the crew, learn about the sport and see how roller derby brings together teamwork, empowerment, community and a whole lot of badass fun! Think you don’t have what it takes?? THINK AGAIN! Whether you're ready to throw some hits, blow a whistle, lend a hand or even cheer on from the sidelines, we have a place for you! Junior AND Adult League, All Skill Levels and Genders welcome! Come find your new favorite obsession!
Driving out Hunger w/Keeping Galveston Fed
We’re being joined by our friends at Keeping Galveston Fed to hold a Canned Food Drive to benefit their efforts to help reduce grocery stresses for those in need in our community. They’ll be sharing information about their organization, why it's so important and ways that you can help as well!
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November 22nd
Bloom & buzz!W/ NPSOT
Back again by popular demand, get ready for NPSOT at Market! What’s all the buzz about?
Grab some free native plant seeds to support those local pollinators, thanks to Galveston County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas!
Visit the “Seed Processing Station” to make your own packet of seeds!
Come talk and learn about Native Plants on Galveston Island!
Pedalin’ For The Future! W/HGAC
IOur friends at the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Regional Active Transportation Plan, our coming to Market to talk about the future plans of the betterment and increase of pedestrian and bike transportation in our community! Stop by their booth to hear more about this wonderful initiative and to have your voice heard in the movement to make gettin’ around, just a bit easier!
Donate blood! W/Gulf Coast Blood Center
Stop by Market this Sunday and donate blood that contributes to the Galveston Community!
Donate Blood? Get an extra punch on your Besties Card! Gulf coast blood will also be giving away blankets, and giving free A1C tests for donors.
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