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By Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator
“Hold on to your butts!” Something prehistoric is headed to the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater!
College Station Parks and Recreation invites you to experience “Jurassic Park” (1993, PG-13) on a 32-foot inflatable screen Friday, Nov. 6. Admission is free, and gates open at 5 p.m. with a costume contest, movie-themed trivia and activities leading up to the movie at 7:30 p.m.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets, and settle in for a night under the stars. Free popcorn will be available while supplies last, and Kidz Treats will sell food and treats.
Dress as your favorite character or dinosaur for the costume contest, then test your Jurassic Park knowledge with movie-themed trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the top three trivia winners and the top three entries in each costume contest category: ages 0–12, ages 13+ and family/group.
Pre-registration is required by Nov. 5 to participate in the costume contest or trivia.
Schedule of Events
| 5 p.m. | Gates open and activities begin |
| 6 p.m. | Costume contest |
| 7 p.m. | Movie-themed trivia |
| 7:30 p.m. | Movie begins |
Know Before You Go
- Free parking is available at Post Oak Mall, with accessible parking near Colgate Drive.
- Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller.
- Pets, glass containers and kegs are prohibited.
Gather your crew, brush up on your “Jurassic Park” knowledge, and join us for a free night of prehistoric fun under the stars.
For more information, contact us at 979-764-3486 or 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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