10 family-friendly events to attend in Bryan, College Station this weekend, April 24-26

Stage 12 at Brookshire Brothers will host an outdoor showing of the movie “Matilda.” Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

• April 24, 7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 455 George Bush Drive W., Ste. 100, College Station
• www.brookshirebrothers.com/college-station/stage12events

The Friends of the Library will hold its spring book sale supporting the Bryan + College Station Public Library System.

• April 24-26, times vary
• Free (admission), $20 per bag (Fri.-Sat.), $10 per bag (Sun.)
• Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan
• www.bcslibrary.org/friends-of-the-library-spring-2026-book-sale-is-april-24-26

Attendees will be able to visit the Museum of the American G.I. and explore an authentic tent camp, see military vehicles, ride in a historic M113 armored personnel carrier, and speak with historians and interpreters to learn about the men and women who served during the Vietnam War. The hands-on history displays will be held outdoors, and guests will also be able to tour the museum building.

• April 25-26
• $6-$14, free (children age 4 and younger and adults age 80 or older)
• 19124 Hwy. 6 S., College Station
• https://americangimuseum.org/events/vietnam-era-hands-on-history-weekend

Community members can celebrate Arbor Day with the city of Bryan and Keep Brazos Beautiful through the planting of a large memorial tree, a hands-on opportunity to plant 10-15 native trees, educational activities and interactive activity tables for kids.

• April 25, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Free
• Sue Haswell Park, 1142 E. William Joel Bryan Parkway, Bryan
• https://events.bryantx.gov/default/detail/2026-04-25-0900-Arbor-Day-Memorial-Tree-Dedication-and-Tree-Planti

The 42nd annual family-friendly festival will return to Messina Hof Estate Winery with wine tastings, shopping, a grape stomp competition, food, and interactive wine classes.

• April 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• $35 and up
• 4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan
• https://messinahof.com/wine-and-roses-festival

The city of College Station’s Starlight Music Series will return with outdoor live music from Texan-born country artist William Beckmann and guest country artist Mike Ryan. Guests can bring refreshments and chairs or blankets.

• April 25, 6 p.m. (gates open), 7 p.m. (concert begins)
• Free (admission)
• Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, 1015 Colgate Drive, College Station
• https://blog.cstx.gov/2026/04/17/starlight-music-series-showcases-free-live-concerts-under-the-stars-at-wolf-pen-creek

Destination Bryan will present the annual Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair featuring artwork on display, live music from local musicians, art demonstrations, a craft zone for kids age 12 and younger, and wine tasting.

• April 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Historic Downtown Bryan
• www.destinationbryan.com/art-fair

The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra will present “Defying Gravity: Blockbuster Broadway” with songs from some of Broadway’s biggest hits.

• April 26, 5 p.m.
• $11.50-$58.50
• Rudder Auditorium, 401 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station
• https://bvso.org/show-item/blockbuster-broadway