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By Grace Hallowell, Marketing Coordinator
Fall is a busy time of year in College Station. School is back in session, tailgates and Aggie football dominate the headlines, and cooler weather allows us all to enjoy outdoor fun again.
The City of College Station has a jam-packed schedule of fall-themed special events in October for all ages and interests. Here’s what you can expect:
Biketober
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | College Station City Hall
Celebrate bikes, community and international friendship at Biketober on Saturday, Oct. 10 at College Station City Hall. The new fall cycling event connects College Station, Bryan and our Sister City of Greifswald, Germany.
The community bike ride begins at 9:30 a.m. Riders will head to the Farmers’ Market at Bryan Midtown Park, then return to City Hall around 11 a.m. After the ride, stay at City Hall until 1 p.m. for live music, food trucks, lawn games, bike safety activities for kids, community booths, and more.
Biketober celebrates cycling, community connections and the international friendship shared by College Station, Bryan and Greifswald. Whether you join the ride or meet us at City Hall for the festivities, everyone is invited to join the fun.
Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Lincoln Recreation Center
Celebrate Halloween with an evening of spooky fun at the Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy Halloween-themed activities, including a haunted house, carnival games, candy and more.
Admission is free. If your organization wants to set up a candy booth, participation is also free. Contact the Lincoln Recreation Center at 979-764-3779 by Oct. 12 to get involved.
Haunted Hike (ages 13+)
Friday. Oct. 16 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Lick Creek Park
Prepare for a thrilling encounter on an exclusive Haunted Hike through Lick Creek Park on Friday, Oct. 16 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Start your event with a spooky guided hike focused on local cryptids, such as the chupacabra, prairie devils, Gator Man and even the world-famous Sasquatch. As you explore the park under the cover of darkness, you may encounter native wildlife, including bats, snakes, owls and fireflies.
Registration is required and includes access to an exclusive haunted hangout featuring classic monster movies, photo props, yard games, a spooky s’mores station and a souvenir t-shirt. Space is limited, and the cost is $15 for residents and $18 for non-residents.
Senior Autumn Fest (Ages 55+)
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lincoln Recreation Center
Wear a Halloween costume and enjoy food, live music, dancing, a cakewalk, door prizes and more at Senior Autumn Fest on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center. Admission is free.
Trunk or Tree-t
Friday, Oct. 23 | 5-8 p.m. | Wolf Pen Creek Park
Celebrate Texas trees with Texas A&M Forest Service at Trunk or Tree-t on Friday, Oct. 23, from 5-8 p.m. at the Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site.
Enjoy games, children's activities, prizes, treats and free tree seedlings while learning about trees, including the habitats they create, their health and wellness benefits, and efforts to protect and preserve them. With Halloween and Texas Arbor Day falling in the same week, this event highlights the many “treats” trees provide. Admission is free.
Food vendors will be available. Pets, alcohol and glass containers are not allowed. Free parking is available at the Meyer Senior and Community Center and Post Oak Mall. Accessible parking is available near Colgate Drive.
Cops and Goblins
Monday, Oct. 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Wolf Pen Creek Park
Join the College Station Police Department for Halloween excitement and family-friendly fun at Cops and Goblins on Monday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Wolf Pen Creek Park. Enjoy games, crafts, refreshments, bounce houses and trunk‑or‑treating.
Bring a treat bag and wear your favorite costume for photos with your friendly neighborhood police officers.
Halloween on 19
Fri-Sat., Oct. 30-31 | CSTV (Channel 19)
A special holiday movie lineup comes to government "ax-cess" television as part of our traditional Halloween on 19 event. Classic films such as "Nosferatu" and "The Phantom of the Opera" will highlight two days of special programming on the City's Channel 19 and 119HD (Optimum), with a live stream at cstx.gov/cstv19.
Introduced by "Grace Halloween" (Grace Hallowell), vintage horror films will air Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31. Regular programming will air between the movies to expose viewers unfamiliar with CSTV to a variety of useful City information.
For more information and complete event listings, please visit cstx.gov/calendar.
About the Blogger
Grace Hallowell is in her fourth year as marketing coordinator for the City’s Public Communications department. A native of Erie, Pa., Grace has a bachelor’s degree in advertising communications.
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