October Events in Bryan-College Station

October brings cool weather, football weekends, and a full calendar of autumn festivities to the Brazos Valley. From spooky Halloween celebrations and outdoor markets to live music and university traditions, here’s your guide to what’s happening around BCS this month.

Family-Friendly Fun

Fresh autumn weather makes October the perfect time to gather the family for some fall celebrations and outdoor activities.

• TAMU 150th Opening Ceremony (Oct 2) – Texas A&M kicks off its 150th anniversary celebration on the Administration Building front lawn.
• 150th Kyle Field Yell Practice (Oct 2) – Aggies gather at Kyle Field for a midnight yell practice and celebrate this major university milestone.
• Boonville Days (Oct 10) – The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History will host its annual heritage festival, with pioneer crafts and historical reenactments.
• Garden Exploration Days (Oct 17) – Families can discover plant science and hands-on nature activities outside the Mitchell Physics Building on campus.
• Fall Festival at Phillips Event Center (Oct 18) – Guests can enjoy games, outdoor entertainment, and treats in Bryan.
• Kid’s Market at Lucky Goat (Oct 18) – Kids market pop-up sponsored by the Brazos Valley Children’s Business Fair.
• Fall Festival at The Gardens at TAMU (Oct 24) – Texas A&M opens its botanical gardens for a morning of nature walks, seasonal crafts, and fall celebration.
• Pumpkinpalooza at Millican Reserve (Oct 24-25th) – Gives local families an easy day outdoors with hayrides, pumpkin activities, trails, lake activities, music, and food.
• OPAS Presents: Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock Live (Oct 30–31) – Classic puppets bring a fun musical adventure to Rudder Theatre.
• The Lake Walk Pumpkin Patch (Oct 1–31) – Lake Walk hosts a picturesque pumpkin patch throughout the entire month, great for pictures and getting into the fall spirit.
• Pumpkin Patch & Scarecrow Stroll at Edge General Store (All Month) – Edge General Store welcomes visitors all month long for pumpkin picking and festive scarecrow displays.

Haunted & Spooky

Halloween spirit is taking over the Brazos Valley with a full schedule of haunted attractions, costume events, and trick-or-treating stops for all ages.

• Movie Night: Beetlejuice (Oct 9) – Stage 12 hosts an outdoor screening of the classic spooky comedy.
• Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House (Oct 15) – The Lincoln Recreation Center opens its doors for games, treats, and its own haunted house.
• Haunted Hike at Lick Creek Park (Oct 16) – Guided night walks take brave hikers along the spooky trails of Lick Creek Park.
• Tank or Treat (Oct 25) – The Museum of the American G.I. invites trick-or-treaters to collect candy with real historic military tanks.
• Lorefest (Oct 27–31) – Downtown Bryan comes alive with ghost stories, local folklore, and fun events and activities in the days leading up to and on Halloween.
• Trunk or Treat at Legends Event Center (Oct 28) – Locals line up decorated car trunks to hand out treats in a safe environment.
• Century Square Halloween Trick or Treat (Oct 30) – Families can dress up in costumes and collect treats from shops and restaurants throughout Century Square.
• Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania (Oct 30) – Stage 12 screens this family-friendly animated Halloween movie.
• Halloween Harvest Fest at Aggieland Safari (Oct 31) – Aggieland Safari combines exotic animal encounters with a fall fest for a full day of Halloween fun.

Nightlife & Parties

Cooler nights bring lively pub crawls, craft beer celebrations, and high-energy concerts to venues across Bryan and College Station.

• Casey Donahew Live (Oct 1) – Country singer Casey Donahew takes the stage at Harry’s Northgate for a live concert.
• Dysport & Boos (Oct 2) – Aggieland Aesthetics MedSpa hosts a festive daytime aesthetic party with seasonal specials.
• Cigars Under the Stars (Oct 2) – Unreined Whiskey hosts an evening of premium cigar smoking and whiskey tastings on the patio.
• OPAS Presents: The Phil Collins Story (Oct 7) – Rudder Theatre presents a musical tribute celebrating the iconic hit songs of Phil Collins and Genesis.
• Bryan TX Songwriter Festival (Oct 9) – Regional songwriters perform original music across stages in Downtown Bryan.
• BWD Oktoberfest Celebration (Oct 10) – Downtown Bryan hosts an afternoon of craft beer, German food, and live entertainment on Main Street.
• Scarecrow Music Festival (Oct 10–11) – A short drive to Chappell Hill offers two days of live music, craft vendors, and fall activities.
• Century Square Fall Crawl (Oct 22) – Guests can visit participating venues across Century Square for seasonal drinks and food specials.
• Boos and Brews at Lucky Goat (Oct 31) – Lucky Goat Hudson Oaks hosts a Halloween party with discounts on beverages for anyone in costume.

Other Local Happenings

From outdoor pop-up markets and community fitness races to creative workshops, these local events offer unique ways to connect.

• First Friday Sit & Stitch (Oct 2) – Fiber arts enthusiasts gather in Downtown Bryan to socialize, knit, and crochet together.
• Free Lunch for Hispanic Heritage Month (Oct 2) – Carlson Law Firm partners with Del Rancho Pal Rancho to serve complimentary lunches in Bryan.
• Market off Main (Oct 3) – Tavo Coffee hosts an outdoor morning market featuring local artisans and specialty coffee.
• Pack Fresh Card Show (Oct 4) – Sports card collectors and trading card enthusiasts gather at the Brazos Center to buy, sell, and trade.
• Color Me Beautiful Paint Party (Oct 7) – The Lincoln Recreation Center hosts an evening of guided painting and artistic expression.
• Chalk and Awe (Oct 10) – Yearly climbing competition at Stone Co. Climbing where people of all levels can compete and have fun with the community.
• Interdependence Relay (Oct 10) – Community members gather at the Kimbell Cultural Event Center for an inspiring team relay event.
• Biketober (Oct 10) – College Station City Hall hosts a morning celebration for cycling and outdoor safety.
• Pose for Pink (Oct 11) – Century Square hosts a community fitness event raising awareness and support for breast cancer.
• Studio Muse Birthday Bash (Oct 11) – Studio Muse celebrates its anniversary with an afternoon of creative open house activities.
• BCS Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 10K (Oct 25) – Runners take to the streets starting and finishing at Kyle Field for an autumn road race.
• Cars and Chicken (Oct 28) – Century Square hosts a morning car show paired with delicious local food.
• Vendor Market at Hotel McCoy (Oct 30) – Local makers, vintage vendors, and artists set up shop at Hotel McCoy for an evening market.

Participating in local festivals, supporting open-air markets, and joining neighborhood celebrations keeps the Brazos Valley connected. Attending these community events directly supports local small business owners, artists, and venues across Bryan and College Station.

Did we miss your favorite October event? Send us a message and let us know what you are looking forward to this month! Follow @AroundBCS on Instagram to stay updated on all things local food, events, and community guides across the Brazos Valley.