January is made for lingering.
The air cools just enough to invite layers. Evenings slow down. Conversations stretch a little longer. And instead of rushing from one crowded event to the next, winter invites experiences that feel more intentional.
This month in Bryan–College Station, dinner isn’t just a meal—it’s a story, a setting, and sometimes even a mystery waiting to be solved.
A Night of Magic & Murder at Messina Hof Estate Winery
Magical Murder Mystery Dinner
📅 January 16, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Step into the enchanted halls of Hofwood Academy—a prestigious school for witches and wizards—where an evening of elegance takes a dark turn.
A beloved professor has been found dead. Secrets swirl. Suspicion runs deep. And you are part of the story.
This fully immersive experience casts guests as students, professors, or staff, each with their own motives, magical abilities, and hidden agendas. Costumes are encouraged, but the real intrigue comes from the interactive gameplay woven throughout the evening.
What to expect:
- Interactive murder mystery guided by a host
- Hidden clues and puzzles throughout the night
- A themed three-course dinner
- Three glasses of Messina Hof wine included
- Light appetizers and wine service beginning at 6:00 PM
- Gameplay and dinner begin promptly at 6:30 PM
✨ Do you solve the mystery… or does the culprit escape?
👉 Tickets & details:
https://www.exploretock.com/messina-hof-estate/event/580249/magical-murder-mystery-dinner
✌️ Peace, Love & Murder — 1960s Hollywood Style
January 30, 2026 | 6:30–9:30 PM
If vintage glamour and groovy intrigue are more your style, this second murder mystery takes guests straight into the spotlight of 1960s Hollywood.
Set at a lavish mid-century mansion, the evening celebrates the long-awaited return of legendary movie star Nutmeg Vant—believed lost at sea for years. As champagne flows and the music sets the mood, old grudges resurface, secrets unravel, and one burning question hangs in the air:
Can you solve the case before the night is over?
Guests arrive dressed in their best 60s-inspired cocktail attire and enjoy:
- A three-course buffet dinner
- Three perfectly paired glasses of wine
- Interactive storytelling where everyone is a suspect
- A setting filled with glamour, scandal, and suspense
👉 Tickets & details:
https://www.exploretock.com/messina-hof-grapevine/event/580206/murder-mystery-dinner-peace-love-murder
🌕 Wolf Moon Dinner at Ronin Farm
January 17, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 PM
For something quieter—but no less memorable—the Wolf Moon Dinner at Ronin Farm offers a completely different kind of magic.
Timed with January’s full moon, this nine-course tasting experience celebrates seasonal ingredients grown on the farm and sourced from local producers. The evening begins with a guided tour of the property, followed by a thoughtfully paced dinner served in Ronin Farm’s climate-controlled dining space, with select courses enjoyed outdoors in the forest when weather allows.
Highlights include:
- A nine-course tasting menu with intermezzo and dessert
- Pairing recommendations announced the week of the dinner
- On-site beverage pairings available for purchase
- A candle-lit walk to the herb garden for dessert under the full moon
- Comfortable, casual dress encouraged; closed-toe shoes recommended
It’s intimate. Grounded. And deeply connected to the season.
👉 Tickets & details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wolf-moon-dinner-tickets-1754761752639?aff=oddtdtcreator
A Perfect Winter Evening, Start to Finish
January dinners like these are best enjoyed without rushing—when you can fully sink into the story, the flavors, and the moment itself.
Whether you’re solving a mystery, dressing up for a glamorous night out, or dining beneath the stars, winter evenings in Bryan–College Station have a way of unfolding slowly—and memorably.
And when the night winds down and the layers come back on, there’s something especially comforting about returning to peaceful surroundings, quiet nights, and a place that lets the experience linger a little longer… especially when you rest your shells with us.