This weekend will hold lots of fall and Halloween-themed community events across Bryan-College Station, Oct. 15-18. Fall festivals will be hosted in both College Station and Bryan, plus College Station's parks and rec department will bring back its haunted hike for the third year.
This is not a comprehensive list.
Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House
The College Station Parks & Recreation department will host a family-friendly Halloween event at the Lincoln Recreation Center. Attendees can expect carnival games, a costume contest, candy booths and a haunted house with a "scare factor of 5 out of 10," according to the city.
Marriage in Community
Hosted by Ice House on Main, the monthly event features a “brief” couples program, light snacks and a cash bar for engaged and newly married couples. RSVPs are requested.
Haunted Hike
College Station Parks & Rec will lead its third annual come-and-go "haunted hike" will lead a come-and-go "haunted hike" at the Gary Halter Nature Center for participants 13 years and older. The city said the hike will feature cryptids and creepy crawlers, among crafts, games and spooky s'mores.
Farmers Fest 2026
Dylan Gossett, The Jack Wharff Band and Buffalo Traffic Jam will perform live at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. In addition to the country music lineup, the city has arranged for food trucks and vendors to come out as well.
Oct. 16, 5 p.m.
$49 (general admission), $174 (VIP)
1015 Colgate Drive, College Station
www.farmersfest.us
Movie Night: Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Doo and the whole Mystery Gang will be on the big screen at Stage 12 for family-friendly fun. Scooby-Doo (2002) follows Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo as they attempt to reunite to reunite after calling it quits two years earlier.
Aggieland Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning at the Post Oak Mall in front of Murdoch's, local farmers and artisans gather rain or shine to sell to and teach the community about what they do. Visitors may find fresh baked goods, fresh produce, meats, jams and live music at the Aggieland Farmers Market.
OUToberfest at The Astin Mansion
Pride Community Center of the Brazos Valley will host a family-friendly fall pride festival for the community at the Astin Mansion. Attendees can expect an artisan market, food trucks, community resources and stage performances, according to Destination Bryan.
The Farmers' Market in Brazos County
Every Sunday morning, local farmers, crafters and other vendors connect with the community at Midtown Park. Visitors may find food trucks, pet treats, handcrafted jewelry and fresh flowers at the farmers market.
Fall Festival at Philips Event Center
A family-friendly fall festival will be hosted at Philips Event Center, complete with festive activities, a costume contest, raffle prizes and local vendors.
Watermelon Bash at Midtown Park
Century Men’s Society at Texas A&M University will host a "watermelon-themed, carnival-style event" at Midtown Park for students and the community alike, according to Destination Bryan. Attendees may participate in a melon super slide, a watermelon smash and a watermelon toss, among other watermelon-themed events and games. Century Men’s Society has promised its proceeds to benefit Camp Kesem, which supports children impacted by parental cancer.
