Posts by Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator

College Station is fortunate to witness the spectacular monarch butterfly migration each year. The College Station Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to its annual Monarch March event on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Gary Halter Nature Center.

New playgrounds are coming to Bee Creek and W.A. Tarrow parks after the College Station City Council recently approved nearly $440,000 to replace the heavily used and worn-out equipment. Work is expected to start in late April and be completed by the end of May, weather permitting.

Join College Station Parks and Recreation for Lick Creek Park in the Dark at Gary Halter Nature Center on Friday, March 20, and Friday, April 10. The overnight campouts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. the next morning.

Ready for splashing fun? College Station Parks and Recreation's free splash pads at the Fun for All Playground and W.A. Tarrow Park are open daily through Oct. 31, offering a cool way to enjoy interactive water features.

The fifth annual Nature Center Star Party is Friday, March 6, from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The free, family-friendly, come-and-go event features space-themed booths, hands-on activities, and guided stargazing designed to make astronomy accessible and engaging.

Starting Feb. 25, Food Truck Wednesday is back at College Station’s Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site from 6-9 p.m. on select Wednesdays through the end of May. Admission is free, and food will be available for purchase.

Are you looking for a fun, hands-on way for your youngster to learn and explore outdoors? College Station Parks and Recreation offers two interactive nature programs for 7–13-year-olds at the Gary Halter Nature Center that encourage curiosity, creativity and discovery.

Not sure how to celebrate Black History Month? Brushing up on critical historical moments or celebrating with your local community is an excellent place to start. As we embrace “forever forward” and our proud history, the Lincoln Recreation Center invites you to celebratory events scheduled throughout February.

The College Station Parks and Recreation Department invites you to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through music, dance, and community spirit at the 42nd Annual Keeping the Dream Alive Musical Celebration at the Lincoln Recreation Center on Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

College Station Parks and Recreation's Winter + Spring Recreation Connection Activity Guide is your go-to resource for programs, events, and more from January through April. Registration is underway, and we have no residency requirements.