This weekend will have lots of spooky fun and opportunities to give back, Oct. 22-25. The Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo also returns for its 15th season. This is not a comprehensive list.
"National Treasure" Talk & Reception
American historian, writer and political analyst Dr. Michael Auslin will discuss his latest book, “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America," at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum as the library continues to honor America’s 250th anniversary.
Texas A&M University documentary screening
A&M's chapter of Texas AAUP-AFT will host a screening of the documentary "First They Came for My College" at the Star Cinema Grill. The documentary follows the 2023 "overhaul" of New College of Florida's board of trustees by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
The Woods Haunted Trail BCS
Put on by A&M's chapter of Phi Kappa Tau, the haunted trail is an immersive Halloween-themed experience with live scare actors and is suitable for all ages. According to Phi Kappa Tau, The Woods is a charity event, benefiting the Brazos Valley Food Bank and SeriousFun Children's Network.
Through Oct. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight
$15 (general admission) or $10 with two cans of food
10436 N. Dowling Road, College Station
www.thewoodsbcs.org
Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo
For its 15th anniversary, the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo will offer a host of traditional fair treats, games, activities and rides. The rodeo will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Fairgrounds will open Friday at 4 p.m.
Oct. 23-25, 4-11 p.m.
$10 (general admission, 11+), $30 (rodeo admission, 11+), tickets for carnival rides are sold separately
5827 Leonard Road, Bryan
www.brazosvalleyfair.com
Trunk or Tree-t
College Station Parks and Recreation and the Texas A&M Forest Service will host a family-friendly Halloween trunk-or-treat night at the Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site. Games, activities, prizes, treats and seedlings will be offered to participants.
Pumpkinpalooza 2026
Millican Reserve will host activities for the whole family, including hayrides, pumpkin painting, live music and paddle boarding as part of its two-day annual "Pumpkinpalooza."
The Rocky Horror Show at The Theatre Company
Throughout the weekend, The Theatre Company will be performing the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." The story follows newly engaged couple Janet and Brad as they get caught in a storm and seek help in the strange mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
2026 BCS Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 10k
BCS Marathon will host its 12th annual Oktoberfest half, benefiting local nonprofit Mercy Project, which aims to end child slavery in Ghana. The marathon will begin at the Visit College Station building and end inside Kyle Field. Packet pick-up will be held on Saturday.
Fall Festival
Restoration Church will host its annual fall festival, complete with games, music and burgers.
