Check out this weekend’s roundup of events happening April 17-19. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
Maroon & White Night
The city of Bryan and Destination Bryan are hosting the monthly event in downtown Bryan 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. This event focuses on younger children to commemorate the Week of the Young Child through puppet shows, face painting and other family-friendly fun.
Candlelight concerts
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is bringing two candlelight concerts to College Station, featuring a live, multi-sensory musical experience. A concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons begins at 6:30 p.m., and a concert highlighting '90s hip hop music begins at 8:30 p.m.
Vendor market
Hotel McCoy College Station and Market Off Main will have an evening of live music; local vendors selling handmade goods, art, treats and gifts; and a bar serving wine, beer and spirits.
Record Store Day
Curious Collections is participating in Record Store Day, a celebration of independent record stores and exclusive, limited vinyl releases, collectibles and in-store experiences. Doors open at 7 a.m. April 18 and 10 a.m. April 19.
String Fling
Unity in Strings, previously the Brazos Valley Youth String Chamber Orchestra, is hosting its inaugural spring fundraiser featuring an evening of string music with more than a dozen performances of various styles.
Hear Me Out
A one-night festival will feature storytelling through song and poetry from local and regional performers.
Hullabloom Fest
The Gardens at Texas A&M University will be home to Hullabloom Fest, a family-friendly event celebrating spring and pollinators with hands-on activities, educational stations and the release of 450 butterflies. The event includes a sensory-free and quiet zone as well.
Maroon & White Game
Texas A&M football will present its annual Maroon & White Game, showcasing Aggie talent in this scrimmage.
- April 18, 1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Kyle Field, 161 Wellborn Road, College Station
- www.12thman.com
Paws in the Park
The Bryan ISD Education Foundation will host Paws in the Park, an opportunity for community members to meet the dogs part of the Pups Assisting Wellness and Support Comfort Dog Program and taste food from the Bryan High School Viking Pit Smokers BBQ Team. Community members are invited to bring their dogs. The event includes K-9 demonstrations, local vendors, face painting and other activities.
- April 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission), additional fee to participate in dog walk and costume contest
- Tiffany Park, 3890 Copperfield Drive, Bryan
- Facebook: Bryan ISD Education Foundation
Gladiator Dash
The Texas A&M men’s organization, One Army, will host the 3.1-mile obstacle-integrated mud run known as the Gladiator Dash with registration categories for competitive and non-competitive runners. Live music and food trucks will be on-site. Proceeds from the race support Still Creek Ranch.
- April 19, 8 a.m.
- $10 (arena entry), $25-$40 (race participants)
- Lake Bryan, 8200 Sandy Point Road, Bryan
- www.gladiatordash.com
