Movie night
Stage 12 at Brookshire Brothers will host two family-friendly movie nights in June. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Starlight Music Series
The city of College Station’s Starlight Music Series will return with outdoor live music from Tejano singer Ram Herrera and guest artist Sunny Sauceda. Guests can bring refreshments and chairs or blankets.
- June 13, 6 p.m. (gates open), 7 p.m. (concert begins)
- Free (admission)
- Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, 1015 Colgate Drive, College Station
- www.cstx.gov/starlight
Juneteenth
College Station’s Parks and Recreation Department will commemorate Juneteenth—a holiday remembering the end of slavery in the U.S.—with a freedom walk and storytelling at the Lincoln Recreation Center and a party with music, activities and cultural programs at the W.A. Tarrow Park pavilion.
- June 18, 9-11 a.m. (freedom walk), 6-8:30 p.m. (party)
- Free (admission)
- Lincoln Recreation Center, 1000 Eleanor St., College Station
- www.cstx.gov/events
Juneteenth Parade
The Juneteenth Parade, put on by the Brazos Valley African American Heritage and Cultural Society, will travel from Kemp-Carver Elementary School to Sadie Thomas Memorial Park. A family-friendly celebration will follow at the park.
Chemistry Road Show
Children ages 5 and older can attend Dr. Pennington’s Chemistry Road Show featuring explosions, chemistry experiments and more to entertain and educate students. Space is limited; free tickets are given 30 minutes before the program.
- June 23 and 25, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Clara B. Mounce Public Library, 201 E. 26th St., Bryan (June 23); Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway S., College Station (June 25)
- www.bcslibrary.org/programs/activities
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Community members can join an attempt to set a world record with a free 30-minute swimming lesson for all ages. Events will be hosted by the cities of both Bryan and College Station.
- June 25, 12:30-1 p.m. (College Station), 1-2 p.m. (Bryan)
- Free (admission)
- Adamson Lagoon, 1900 Anderson, College Station; Bryan Aquatic Center, 3100 Oak Ridge Drive, Bryan
- www.bryantx.gov; www.cstx.gov
Family Field Day
Residents will be able to enjoy sports, games and activities, including sand volleyball, capture the flag, kickball, inflatables, crafts and more. Food trucks will be on-site.
Main Street Market
Texas Market Guide will present the seventh annual Main Street Market with vendors offering clothing, jewelry, gourmet food, decor, art, handmade goods and other items for sale.
- June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; June 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (children age 12 and younger), $5 (two-day general admission with a nonperishable food donation), $6 (two-day general admission)
- Brazos County Expo Complex, 5827 Leonard Road, Bryan
- www.texasmarketguide.com
America 250 Block Party
The Carnegie History Center will host a block party with family fun for all ages, including games, prizes and food, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
First Friday
Downtown Bryan hosts its monthly block party featuring live music, performances, artists and activities while shops and restaurants stay open late.
I Heart America
The annual city of College Station event will include food trucks, activities for kids, a live concert and fireworks paired with patriotic music. Complimentary watermelon and sausages on a stick will be available while supplies last. Attendees can bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and coolers no larger than 48 quarts.
- July 4, 7 p.m. (gates open), 8 p.m. (concert), 9:30 p.m. (fireworks)
- Free (admission)
- Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, 1015 Colgate Drive, College Station
- www.cstx.gov/iheartamerica
Red, White and Splash
The city of College Station will open the Adamson Lagoon for a free public swim event capped at 400 swimmers, featuring swimming, yard games and snacks available for purchase. Fireworks can be seen from the pool at 9:30 p.m.
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