There are several events taking place in the Bryan-College Station area through early June. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Drive-in movie
The city of Bryan will present a double-feature drive-in showing of “Shrek” and “Shrek 2” with activities beforehand such as yard games, inflatables, face painting and food trucks. Guests are invited to watch the movies from their cars or bring blankets and chairs. Fod and leashed pets are allowed.
Movie night
Stage 12 at Brookshire Brothers will host two family-friendly movie nights in May. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Sunday family day
Families will be able to enjoy crafts and games at Larry J. Ringer Library during Sunday Family Day, featuring multiple building toys, coloring sheets and video games to spark children's creativity.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Food trucks, live music and yard games will be on site at the Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site during College Station’s Food Truck Wednesdays events. Food will be available for purchase; a list of trucks will be shared on the prior Monday.
- May 13 and 27, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Wolf Pen Creek Park, 1015 Colgate Drive, College Station
- www.cstx.gov
Maroon & White Night
The city of Bryan and Destination Bryan will host Maroon & White Night for all Texas A&M University and System employees, retirees and their loved ones, featuring live entertainment, art, local cuisines, unique bars and exclusive shops.
Bison baby shower
The public is invited to celebrate the newest baby bison at Lucky B Bison Ranch with a bison baby shower event, which will feature mini train rides, flower bouquet making, a photo booth, arts and crafts, live music, tours of the ranch, a bounce house and a naming competition for the new bison.
- May 16, 2-6 p.m.
- $21.58 (ages 13 and older), $13.08 (ages 4-12), free (ages 3 and younger)
- 4168 Britten Road, Bryan
- www.destinationbryan.com
Learn to fish
The city of College Station and Texas Parks & Wildlife will host a free, hands-on fishing class for ages 6 and older. Equipment, bait and educational materials are provided; guests should bring water, snacks and lunch.
- May 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (registration required by May 15)
- Gary Halter Nature Center, 13600 Rock Prairie Road, College Station
- www.cstx.gov
Slide into Summer
The city of Bryan will kick off the summer with a family-friendly event featuring games and activities and commemorating the first recreational swim of the season. Children ages 12 and younger must pass a swim test or wear an approved life jacket.
Evening Storytime
Children will be able to participate in an evening storytime geared for ages 0-7 years old and receive a take-home craft kit.
Starlight Music Series
The city of College Station’s Starlight Music Series will return with outdoor live music from Infinite Journey and guest artist ZZ Nation. Guests can bring refreshments and chairs or blankets.
- May 30, 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
Summer Reading Program
The Bryan-College Station Library System will kick off its summer reading program, “Unearth a Story,” with events at the local libraries, including a dinosaur-themed kickoff party with crafts and activities. The summer reading program runs June 1-July 31.
- June 1, 10 a.m.-noon (Larry J. Ringer Library), 1-3 p.m. (Clara B. Mounce Public Library)
- Free (admission)
- Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway S., College Station; and Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan
- www.bcslibrary.org/programs/activities
