Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders that is. Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro.

Visitors to East Beach can participate in “Sandcastle Days” to receive free sandcastle-building lessons from a professional sandcastle builder. The events will take place at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Lessons are by the water’s edge, straight down from the East Beach Pavilion. Registration is not required.