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By Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator
Kick off Halloween fun at the Lincoln Recreation Center on Thursday with College Station Parks and Recreation’s free Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House. Bring the whole family for an evening of candy, games, costumes, and plenty of spooky fun.
The Halloween festival runs from 5:30–8 p.m. and features a haunted house, carnival games, candy booths, a costume contest and more. The haunted house has a scare factor of 5 out of 10, making it spooky without being too scary. Guests can also enjoy free cotton candy, with additional food available for purchase from Kidz Treat and You Need a Treat.
Come dressed to impress for the annual costume contest, with three age groups competing for prizes. Registration is from 5:30–6:10 p.m., and the contest begins at 6:15 p.m.
Overflow parking is available in the grassy area along Eleanor Street, northwest of the Lincoln Recreation Center.
Here’s a look at the costume contest schedule and a few things you need to know before participating:
Costume Contest Schedule
| 5:30 – 6:10 p.m. | Registration | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Judges Introduction | |
| 6:20 p.m. | Acorn Avengers | Ages 4 & under |
| 6:40 p.m. | Pumpkin Patch Pals | Ages 5–9 |
| 7 p.m. | Turkey Trotters | Ages 10–15 |
Contestants should check in five minutes before their group begins. The winners will be announced after each age group.
Costume Contest Rules:
- A parent or guardian must accompany children aged 12 and younger.
- Contestants must register to participate.
- Costumes must be appropriate and may not be obstructive, obscene or violent. Costumes may not contain real weapons, sharp or pointed objects, or materials that could harm others. Fake weapons must remain sheathed.
- Pets or live animals, liquids, messy substances and overly large props are not allowed.
The Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House is the place to be for a free evening of Halloween fun, but the seasonal fun doesn’t stop there. Explore our full lineup of October events for even more spooky and festive activities.
For more information, call 979-764-3779 or email parks@cstx.gov.
About the Blogger
Kelli Nesbitt has served the Parks and Recreation Department for 20 years, including 13 years as marketing coordinator. She also served as the marketing and community engagement specialist for the City of Bryan from 2023-25. A Bryan native, Nesbitt earned a bachelor’s degree in health and kinesiology from Sam Houston State.
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