Here in the Brazos Valley, we’re putting on the big pot and the little one for Halloween this year. Over the next 48 hours, 20+ local events kick off right outside your camper door, so there’s something for every spooky style.
Got little ghosts in the camper? Or flying the broomstick solo? Either way, Bryan and College Station have you covered this weekend.
For the Little Goblins:
Century Square Halloween Trick or Treat
Friday, October 30th, 5 to 8 PM
Outdoor merchant candy crawl, Monster Mash dance party on the green, free face painting and balloon twisting. Complete a special scavenger hunt and win a prize. Stop by the Info Booth on The Green for details.
Stella Hotel Boo Bash
Friday, October 30th, 5:30 to 8 PM
The Backyard at the Stella Hotel (Lake Walk)
The inaugural family-friendly celebration takes over the hotel for an evening of cozy autumn festivities including a candy trail, face painting, a bubble station, cotton candy and a Halloween movie under the stars!
Trunk or Treat at Aggieland Humane Society
Friday, October 30th, 5 to 7 PM
Bring a costume and a bag of pet food for their community pet food pantry. Adoptable pets will be there for cuddles, and adoption fees are just $13.
Trunk or Treat So Kids Can Eat
Saturday, October 31st, 10 AM to 1 PM
Bryan High School Parking Lot
The 9th Annual event benefits the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Activities include trunk-or-treating, inflatables, face painting, a photo booth, food vendors, arts and crafts, and a showing of Hotel Transylvania. Admission is 5 canned goods per person, and costumes are encouraged for everyone!
Little Kids Spooky Carnival
Saturday, October 31st, 2 to 3:30 PM
Clara B. Mounce Public Library
For kids 5 and under: play carnival games, have snacks and win prizes. Costumes are encouraged!
A Howling Good Time for the Whole Family
Halloween Costume Party on Wheels
Friday, October 30th, 6 to 11:45 PM
Want to skate in costume? Happy Feet Skating Rink on FM 974 is throwing a costume party. It’s $5 to get in and $5 for skates, and all ages are welcome. Bring your own skates if you have them.
Spooky Van Gogh Halloween
Saturday, October 31st, 3 to 4:30 PM
Painting with a Twist is offering a family-friendly afternoon class with no alcohol. Gather up the ghouls and paint a glowing, starry Halloween masterpiece together!
Dia de los Muertos at La Boug
Sunday, November 1st, 4 to 6 PM
Create a sweet work of art with a chocolate-dipped apple and a hand-painted sugar skull. The class is $55, ages 12 and up, and you can bring your own drinks.
For the Grown Up Ghouls:
Spooky Cellar Tour at Messina Hof Estate Winery
Friday, October 30th, 6 to 7:30 PM
Walk through a working winery, hear ghost stories, and taste four wines. You keep the souvenir glass. It’s a walking tour on some rough ground, so wear comfy shoes. Spaces are limited.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Terror in Transylvania at Messina Hof Winery
Friday, October 30th, 6:30 to 9 PM
$90. You’re a guest at Dracula’s birthday party, and somebody isn’t leaving alive. Buffet dinner, three glasses of wine, and a pile of clues to sort through. Costumes are encouraged.
Halloween Pub Crawl in Historic Downtown Bryan
Friday, October 30th, 7 to 11:30 PM
Free. Grab a Halloween Crawl Passport at The 101, order the special cocktail at each stop, and get it stamped. Stops are The 101, The Owl Pub & Grill, Proudest Monkey, The Stafford 1911, and Murphy’s Law. Turn in a full passport at the end for a shot at raffle prizes.
Halloween Stand-Up Séance at The Palace Theater
Friday, October 30th, gates at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM
105 S. Main Street, Bryan
Tickets start at $15. Jabroni Comedy hosts a night of stand-up, with a costume contest before the show. The comedians judge, and there are cash prizes.
Embers of Kekri Music Festival at Blackwater Draw Brewery
Saturday, October 31st, 11 AM to 11 PM
Free. Three stages, and every act is a local musician. The name (Kekri) comes from an old Finnish festival for the end of harvest. There’s a costume contest too.
Pumpkin Paint & Sip at Messina Hoff Estate Winery
Saturday, October 31st, 1 to 3 PM
$46. Paint pumpkins, sip wine, and snack from a charcuterie table. A slow Saturday afternoon with your friends.
Halloween Costume Contest at Hush & Whisper Distilling Co.
Saturday, October 31st, 6 to 10 PM
Varisco Building
Free. Prizes for scariest, funniest, best overall, and best couple costume.
Lorefest 2026: Final Performance at The Kimbell Cultural Center
Saturday, October 31st, 7 to 9 PM
Free, but seats are limited. The Aggie Theatre Company puts on a walk-through show of local tales.
Made Well After Dark: Costumes for a Cause
Saturday, October 31st, 7 PM
$100, ages 21+. Dinner, two cocktails, a costume contest, dancing, and live and silent auctions. The money pays for free mental health care for Brazos Valley neighbors in crisis.
The Red Room: Vampire Nightclub at Happy Feet Skating Rink
Saturday, October 31st, 7 PM
$100, ages 21+. Dinner, two cocktails, a costume contest, dancing, and live and silent auctions. The money pays for free mental health care for Brazos Valley neighbors in crisis.
Last Chance for Pumpkin Patches!
The Lake Walk pumpkin patch photo spot is free, open dawn to dusk, and Saturday is the last day. The Habitat for Humanity patch at 2301 E 29th St is open Friday from 2 to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM. The money helps build homes for local families. Lastly, the pumpkin patch at The Farm Patch lets you snap pics with your family after you pick your pumpkins for painting. Don’t forget to stock up on herbs, groceries, and even houseplants while you’re there.
If you’re staying with us at Galloping Snail, you’ve got a short drive to it all, and you can quietly rest your shells with us after a devilish good time this weekend.