Posts by Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator

Do you spend too many hours with your eyes glued to digital screens? Maybe it’s time to log off and step outside. The College Station Parks and Recreation Department encourages residents to power down their devices and enjoy the outdoors on Unplug Texas Day on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

If you’re looking for something different this Halloween season, College Station Parks and Recreation offers more than traditional trick-or-treating. This year’s festivities have something for everyone, from a festival exclusively for seniors to the Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House the whole family can enjoy.

The Creative Expression Through Art: Color Me Beautiful Paint Party is Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center. The event is for individuals 18 and older and highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

You don't need an expensive gym membership to improve your health and quality of life. The College Station Parks and Recreation Department offers fitness classes, open gym times, and a well-equipped fitness center for ages 16 and older at the Lincoln Recreation Center.

Splatter into Mud Day, a free, family-friendly come-and-go event hosted by College Station Parks and Recreation on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8-11 a.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center at Lick Creek Park. The event is a hands-on way to explore mud, learn about nature, and have fun.

This fall, treat yourself to a delicious meal from local food trucks at Food Truck Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. on select Wednesdays at the Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site. It all starts Sept. 10!

Are you looking for ways to relax, recharge, and connect with nature? The City of College Station’s Gary Halter Nature Center offers a variety of free classes, from family yoga and meditation to holistic health sessions and guided forest walks.

College Station Parks and Recreation is gearing up for a full slate of fall and winter programs for first-time athletes, seasoned players, and fans who prefer to watch. Programs are open to all skill levels, and you don’t have to live in College Station to register.

The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to explore the latest Recreation Connection, which is packed with programs and events for all ages and interests. The guide offers something for everyone, including youth sports, teen activities, adult programs, senior socials, and family-friendly fun.