Around the Brazos Valley: Halloween Weekend and November Happenings in Bryan-College Station

Welcome to Around the Brazos Valley, a weekly guide from Southern Luxe Group to what's happening in Bryan, College Station and the surrounding communities.

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and Bryan–College Station is ready for it. Here's what's going on this weekend and into the first week of November, from trunk-or-treats and farmers markets to the season's next First Friday in Historic Downtown Bryan.

Saturday, October 31: Halloween

Trunk or Treat So Kids Can Eat

One of Bryan's favorite Halloween traditions returns to the Bryan High School parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Expect decorated cars for trunk-or-treating, plus family activities. Admission is five canned goods per person, all donated to the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Costumes are encouraged. (Details: City of Bryan)

Halloween Harvest Fest at Aggieland Safari

Aggieland Safari, on FM 974 in Bryan, hosts its Halloween Harvest Fest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets run about $25 to $35 per person, with a discounted rate for students with ID.

Fraggle Rock Live at Rudder Auditorium

OPAS presents Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE at 11 a.m. at Rudder Auditorium on the Texas A&M campus, a fun pick for families with little ones. Tickets are required.

Aggieland Farmers Market

Start your Saturday with local produce and goodies at the Aggieland Farmers Market at Post Oak Mall in College Station, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, November 1

• The Farmers' Market in Brazos County is open at Midtown Park in Bryan from 8 a.m. to noon.
• Reminder: Daylight saving time ends early Sunday morning. Set your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night.

Friday, November 6: First Friday in Historic Downtown Bryan

On the first Friday of every month, Main Street and Bryan Avenue turn into a free street festival with live music, art, local shopping and food. Things get going around 5 p.m., and many downtown shops stay open late. If you're coming from campus, a free shuttle has been running from Texas A&M's Memorial Student Center to the Roy Kelly Parking Garage downtown. Check Destination Bryan for this month's lineup.

Local spotlight: Messina Hof Winery

Looking for a grown-up plan this fall? Messina Hof, the family-owned winery on Old Reliance Road in Bryan, is a longtime local favorite for tastings, dinner and a little Texas wine country without leaving town. Check their calendar for seasonal tours and events.

Day trip idea: the Texas Renaissance Festival

About an hour southeast of Bryan–College Station, the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission is open weekends through November 29. This weekend's theme is All Hallows Eve. See our 2026 Renaissance Festival guide for dates, tickets and tips.

Living in the Brazos Valley

Weekends like this are a big part of why people love living here: college-town energy, a historic downtown, wineries and farms, and small-town traditions, all within a few minutes of each other. If you're thinking about moving to the area, explore our Bryan–College Station community guide, read Living in the Brazos Valley: A Local's Guide, or learn why it's called the Brazos Valley.

Buying or selling in Bryan–College Station? Book a time to chat or call or text Trina at (512) 629-9050. See you around the Valley!

Event details come from event organizers and local event calendars and can change. Please confirm times, prices and locations before you go.