Posts by Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator

The results are in, and the Brazos Valley made a big impact during last spring's City Nature Challenge! For four days in late April, residents and nature enthusiasts across Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Lee, Madison and Robertson counties documented plants, animals and fungi as part of the worldwide community science event.

Grab your friends and head to College Station’s Wolf Pen Creek Festival Site for Food Truck Wednesday from 5–8 p.m. on select fall Wednesdays starting Sept. 9. Admission is free, and you can buy food on-site from a rotating lineup of local food trucks, music and yard games while you take in a beautiful evening at Wolf Pen Creek Park.

Kids can get their hands dirty while discovering how mud connects to plants, animals, soil and the environment around them at Mud Day! The free, family-friendly, come-and-go event is Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8-11 a.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center.

The College Station Parks and Recreation Department invites you to tell us what you want to experience at future Starlight Music Series events — from genres (country, rock, jazz, pop, R&B, and more) to performers, activities, and event schedules. Take the brief survey today!

The 2026 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s Summer Games of Texas brought more than 7,584 athletes from across the state to College Station and Bryan from July 30-Aug. 2, injecting an estimated $8.1 million into the local economy. The Olympic-style festival featured 10 sports at venues across both cities and the Texas A&M campus.

What does staying active and connected look like after 55? In honor of National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21, discover the many ways College Station Parks and Recreation helps older adults get moving, try something new, make friends and have fun — from fitness and games to creative activities, social programs and a free Bingo Bash.

The Parks and Recreation Department’s After-School Program offers local youth a safe, engaging, and supportive environment to stay active, complete homework, and build lasting friendships. Located at the Lincoln Recreation Center, the program serves children ages 6–15 throughout the school year.

Every summer, a spectacular natural phenomenon unfolds right in our backyard. Tens of thousands of purple martins gather in College Station, preparing for their remarkable journey across the globe to South America. You can witness this breathtaking event firsthand at the free Purple Martin Watch Party on Wednesday, July 22, from 7-9 p.m.

We’re celebrating Park and Recreation Month throughout July to recognize the role parks and recreation play in our daily lives. Led by the National Recreation and Park Association, this year’s theme, “The Power Of,” highlights how parks and recreation champion connection, health, and an elevated quality of life.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, at the City of College Station’s free I Heart America Celebration at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening featuring live music, spectacular fireworks, and community fun. This year’s celebration also features a special headline performance by the Josh Abbott Band.