Family events in Brazos Valley, TX

Enjoy a sweet summer play day at Ketchum Park with open play stations, frozen treats and refreshments, oversized games, and bubbles. This family-friendly gathering offers simple, playful fun for everyone.

A relaxed swimming session at Cindy Hallaran Pool created for individuals and families who prefer a calmer setting. Music is kept low and lifeguard whistles are reserved for emergencies, allowing everyone to swim, splash, and connect at their own pace. Coast Guard approved life vests are welcome and available to use. Entry is $4 per person, with free admission for ages 12 and under. For details, contact Cindy Hallaran Pool at 979-764-3787.

Head to Stage 12 for a casual movie night. Invite friends, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a film together. Admission is free.

Popsicles at the Park is a casual, come-and-go gathering at the school playground at Branch Elementary in Bryan ISD. It is designed to ease back-to-school jitters and give grown-ups time to meet faculty and administrators. The PTO will provide free popsicles, and students can play with friends and make new ones. Please note that the park behind the school is under renovation, so head to the school playground instead of the park.

Step into a collector-focused expo featuring sports cards, Pokémon, comics, memorabilia, toys, gaming, and vintage treasures. Browse hard-to-find finds from vendors across the region, trade with fellow collectors, and connect with people who share the hobby. Admission is free, and the show runs all afternoon so there is plenty of time to explore the aisles and hunt for new discoveries.

Settle in for story time, then keep the creativity going with arts and crafts afterward. A welcoming, low-key way to enjoy a good tale and make something by hand.

Make memories with your crew at Grand Station Entertainment in College Station with a special package that rolls multiple attractions into one price. Play a round of bowling, team up for laser tag, and take on miniature golf, with shoe rental already covered, for $19.99 per person. It is a convenient pick for a family outing or a celebration near Texas A&M, offering plenty to do in one stop. Beyond this package, Grand Station Entertainment also features arcade games alongside its bowling, laser tag, and miniature golf for even more ways to play.

Join Lions Pride Sports for CRUEL SUMMER 2026, an in-person wrestling event featuring some of the best wrestlers in Texas competing in the squared circle. It runs for three hours and is open to all ages, with free parking available.

The Hearne varsity girls volleyball team plays an away non-district matchup against North Zulch. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, at North Zulch High School.

Bingo Night at Post 4006 is a free event open to all ages.

Catch an away non-district JV volleyball matchup as Spring heads to Bryan for a contest on the court. The game is set for Tuesday evening.

Peculiar + Co. is hosting a free back to school haircut event for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. It is designed for families in the community who are experiencing financial hardship, offering no-cost haircuts to help students start the school year with confidence. Donations are being accepted to support participating kids, including school supplies, hygiene items, backpacks, Franklin ISD spirit wear in all sizes, and individually wrapped snacks. Contributions may be dropped off at the salon during business hours or purchased through an Amazon Wishlist. Last year, more than 60 free haircuts were provided and every child received school supplies, and the organizers hope to help even more students this year.

This casual coffee and donuts gathering at Earl Graham Legion Hall offers veterans and their families a friendly place to connect. It is sponsored and served by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 159. The atmosphere is easygoing, with time to visit with fellow veterans, catch up with friends, and start the day on a warm note. All veterans are welcome, no membership is required, and friends or family members may accompany.