Spring in Bryan-College Station is worth celebrating. The bluebonnets are out, the weather is usually cooperating, and the calendar is packed with plenty of things to do, whether you’re here for a weekend or parked with us for the season.
This year has a little something extra in store. Opening the Vault at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library runs March 9 through April 12, bringing rare original documents from the National Archives — including the Deed of Gift for the Statue of Liberty and Elvis Presley’s military induction record. This exhibit is touring presidential libraries nationwide and it’s here right now. Don’t sleep on it. 🔗 More Info
Here’s what else is going on in B/CS this March and April:
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day
22nd Annual St. Patty’s Crawfish Boil at Yesterday’s March 17 Live music, crawfish, and good people. 🔗 More Info
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl — Downtown Bryan March 17 Hit The 101, The Owl Pub & Grill, West End Elixir, Rx Pizza, Proudest Monkey, Murphy’s Law, and Vice (formerly Halo). Live music, crawfish, raffles, and drinks. What more could you ask for? 🔗 More Info
🐣 Easter Events
Heli Hop Egg Drop at Travis Fields March 27 Eggs. Dropped from a helicopter. Kids love the dash into the field to grab as many eggs as they can. 🔗 More Info
Annual Easter Celebration at the Bush Presidential Library March 28 Easter egg hunt, carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Free, but registration is required. 🔗 Register Here
Easter Egg Hunt & Worship at Bryan Community Church March 29 Community egg hunt at 3:30pm, worship service at 5:00pm. Open to all. 🔗 More Info
3rd Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Vendor Market — Hotel McCoy April 1 Adults need Easter too. 🔗 More Info
🎨 Arts & Crafts
Brazos Valley Fiber Fest at the Brazos Center March 13-14 Yarns, fibers, and vendors from across Texas. Only in its second year and already a community favorite. 🔗 More Info
Wildflower Day at Boonville Heritage Park March 21 Learn about Texas wildflowers (over 5,000 species — yes, really) and make some art. Supplies provided or bring your own. 🔗 More Info
DEGART International Grand Art Event at Degallery March 27 – April 3 A week-long art retreat right here in Bryan featuring a VIP Gala, workshops and artist showcases.🔗 More Info
Still Life Gouache Workshop at Degallery March 30 Instructor Natalia Andreeva walks you through gouache painting — light, form, atmosphere. No experience needed. 🔗 More Info
MonuMetal: Reforged at The Kimbell Cultural Arts Center, April 25: Live blacksmithing demos, found-metal sculpture show and auction, live music, metal art vendors. Reforged is reviving the tradition of MonuMetal, which began in 2012 as a community fundraiser to save the Queen Theater. 🔗 More Info
Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair April 26 Artists from across the region showcase their work in the heart of Downtown Bryan. Free to attend. 🔗 More Info
🐄 Livestock & Agriculture
Brazos Youth Livestock Show March 21-28 An annual tradition celebrating the hard work of young agricultural competitors in Brazos County. 🔗 More Info
Gulf Coast Appaloosa Horse Club Spring Fling at Brazos Expo Center April 25-26 Horse show, community event, just your good ‘ol Texas Saturday. 🔗 More Info
🍷 Culinary & Cocktail Experiences
Crawfish Boil at Brazos County Expo March 19 Benefits 4-H and FFA students. Good food, good cause. 🔗 More Info
College Station Margarita Festival March 14 Do we really need to explain this one? 🔗 More Info
Cocktail Classes at The LaSalle Hotel March 18 & 25 Gimlets and Clover Club. Learn to make them properly in a speakeasy setting. Date night sorted. 🔗 More Info
Culinary Workshop at Messina Hof Estate Winery March 27 Hand-roll two sushi rolls, sit down to dinner, pair it with wine. New this year and already sounds like a winner. 🔗 More Info
Troubadour Festival — Bryan March 28 Texas BBQ and live music. Do we need to say more? 🔗 More Info
4th Annual Spring Fling at KinderHill Brew Lab March 28 Local vendors, cake walks, a dunk tank, collaboration with the KBTX Weather Team, and family-friendly fun. 🔗 More Info
Sips & Snacks: Cheese & Wine at Messina Hof Estate Winery April 11 Artisan cheeses, perfectly paired wines. Elevated snack time. 🔗 More Info
Wine & Roses Festival at Messina Hof April 25 Wine tastings, local vendors, a grape stomp competition, food and wine pairing class, and a tasting with the winemaker. Full day. 🔗 More Info
4th Annual Afternoon Tea Party at The Stella Hotel April 25 Tablescape design, floral arranging, charcuterie pairing, and spring wardrobe styling. Hosted by Jennifer Satterfield. Fancy done right. 🔗 More Info
🌟 Only in B/CS
Texas A&M Baseball at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park Through May Baseball season is underway. Catch the Aggies live. 🔗 Schedule
TAMU Physics & Engineering Festival March 28 Hands-on demos, world-class speakers, a Science Circus comedy show, and the legendary Texas-sized five-barrel depth charge. Free and genuinely fun for all ages. 🔗 More Info
Personifying Freedom at the Brazos Valley African American Museum March 11 – November 28 (Wed–Sat) An exhibit exploring the legacy of African American Holocaust liberators and witnesses. 🔗 More Info
Hear Me Out at The Kimbell Event Center April 18 An evening of storytelling through song and poetry. Healing, belonging, and the human experience. Bring tissues just in case. 🔗 More Info
📅 Don’t Forget — Happening All Season Long
These aren’t one-time deals. Put them on repeat:
First Fridays in Downtown Bryan: First Friday of every month. Local art, music, and food in the heart of Downtown Bryan. 🔗 More Info
Maroon & White Night in Downtown Bryan: Third Friday of every month. Late-night shopping, food, and fun for the Aggie faithful. 🔗 More Info
Rountree Market at Midtown Park: Every Sunday, March 15 through December 27. Local makers, vintage finds, and good vibes. 🔗 More Info
Farmers Market at Midtown Park: Every Saturday. Fresh, local, seasonal. 🔗 More Info
Aggieland Farmers Market: Also every Saturday. Two markets, zero excuses not to eat well.
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Full Moon Dinners at Ronin Farm: March 28 (Crane Moon) · April 11 (Pink Moon) · May 2 (Flower Moon). Farm-to-table dining under the full moon. Book ahead.
Spring in Bryan and College Station is the real deal, and there’s no better home base for all of it than right here at Galloping Snail. You’ve got a whole season of good stuff ahead of you. When you’re ready to kick your boots off and call it a day, come rest your shells with us.