Get outdoors this weekend with local markets, wellness festivals and yoga, or enjoy family fun at the local Children’s Literary Festival. Check out this weekend’s roundup of events happening April 10-12. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
‘Hamilton’
Stage 12 presents a free movie night, showing the film “Hamilton."
- April 10, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Stage 12, 455 George Bush Drive W., College Station
- Facebook: Stage 12
Yoga in the ParkGuests age 18 and older can join Yoga in the Park, an outdoor community yoga session open to all experience levels.
- April 11, 8-9 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Meyer Senior & Community Center, 2275 Dartmouth St., College Station
- https://blog.cstx.gov
Market on The GreenCentury Square hosts a pop-up vendor market on The Green with live music and local vendors. Free parking is available in the garage behind Star Cinema Grill.
- April 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Century Square, 170 Century Square Drive, College Station
- Facebook: Century Square
Decorate a birdhouseChildren can visit McCoy’s Building Supply to paint and decorate a mini birdhouse while supplies last.
Anniversary celebrationTo celebrate the restaurant’s first anniversary, Casa Monarca Mexican Cantina is hosting a community celebration featuring live music, face painting, balloon art, giveaways, raffles, food and drinks.
Brazos Valley Community Shred DayResidents can bring paperwork to be securely shredded and destroyed at the Brazos Valley Community Shred Day. Materials to be shredded are limited to five bankers boxes per vehicle.
Brazos Valley Children’s Literary FestivalThe Bryan + College Station Public Library System will host a celebration of literacy, featuring live readings and presentations from authors; arts, crafts, face painting and balloon art; book sales and signings; and displays from local organizations promoting literacy and child development.
- April 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway S., College Station
- www.bcslibrary.org
FusionThe charity art sale and live performance event, Fusion, is hosted by TAMU Artists and includes live performances in the evening and art on display for sale during the day. Proceeds go to Mercy Project.
Spring Homegrown MarketThe Northgate Historic District will be home to the Spring Homegrown Market, featuring more than 50 local artisans as well as live music performances, activities for children and food trucks. Free parking is available in the Northgate Parking Garage.
- April 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Northgate District, 401 University Drive, College Station
- Facebook: Visit College Station
Lake Walk Wellness FestivalThe community Lake Walk Wellness Festival includes a complimentary yoga session, 5K run, local vendors, wellness demos and family-friendly activities.
- April 12, 1-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Lake Walk Pavilion and Lawn, 4107 Lake Atlas Drive, Bryan
- Facebook: Lake Walk
Plass Recital SeriesSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church hosts a performance from tenor Dwight Ward.
