This Weekend in Bryan–College Station

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 4, 2026

Updated Oct 1, 2026

It's a big Aggie weekend: Texas A&M kicks off its 150th birthday on Friday, and the Aggies host Arkansas at Kyle Field on Saturday night. Downtown Bryan is throwing its monthly First Friday street party too. Rain is in the forecast, so check each organizer's page before you head out.

This weekend's events

Friday

Texas A&M Sesquicentennial Opening Ceremony Fri, Oct 2 · 4:00 PM CT · Rudder Auditorium, College Station Texas A&M's official kickoff of its 150th anniversary, with remarks from leadership, performances and a reception. It moved indoors because of the forecast. FreeEvent details
First Friday in Historic Downtown Bryan Fri, Oct 2 · 5:00–10:00 PM CT · Historic Downtown Bryan, Bryan Downtown's monthly street party, with live music, art demonstrations, vendors, and shops and restaurants open late. FreeEvent details
Texas A&M Volleyball vs. Alabama Fri, Oct 2 · 6:30 PM CT · Reed Arena, College Station The No. 14 Aggies continue their SEC home stand indoors at Reed Arena. TicketedEvent details
"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" at The Theatre Company (closing weekend) Fri, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM CT; Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM CT; Sun, Oct 4 · 2:00 PM CT · The Theatre Company, Bryan The classic musical satire about a window washer who climbs the corporate ladder with a little handbook. These are its final performances. TicketedEvent details
"An Inspector Calls" at StageCenter Theatre Fri, Oct 2 and Sat, Oct 3 · 7:00 PM CT · StageCenter Theatre, Historic Downtown Bryan J.B. Priestley's classic mystery, in which a 1912 dinner party unravels under one inspector's questions. TicketedEvent details
Kickoff at Kyle: 150th Yell Practice and drone show Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 PM CT · Kyle Field, College Station A special Fightin' Texas Aggie Yell Practice with returning former Yell Leaders, followed by the first-ever drone show over Kyle Field. FreeEvent details

Saturday

The Farmers' Market in Brazos County Sat, Oct 3 · 8:00 AM–12:00 PM CT · Midtown Park, Bryan Bryan's year-round Saturday market, with food straight from local farms. It's open rain or shine, and leashed pets are welcome. FreeEvent details
Texas A&M Football vs. Arkansas Sat, Oct 3 · 6:00 PM CT · Kyle Field, College Station The Aggies host Arkansas on the weekend of Texas A&M's 150th celebration. The game airs on ESPN2. TicketedEvent details

Sunday

Pack Fresh Card Show Vol. 4 Sun, Oct 4 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM CT · Brazos Center, Bryan More than 80 tables of Pokémon, sports, One Piece, Magic and other cards to buy, sell and trade. TicketedEvent details
Texas A&M Volleyball vs. Mississippi State Sun, Oct 4 · 12:00 PM CT · Reed Arena, College Station A Sunday-afternoon SEC match that wraps up the Aggies' two-match home weekend. TicketedEvent details

Where to stay

Planning a future weekend in Aggieland? Stay at Howdy Home, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath house at 706 Banks Ave in Bryan's historic district. It's about a 10-minute walk to Downtown Bryan for First Friday and dinner on Main Street. Kyle Field is about 13 minutes away by car, and Legends Event Center is about 7. Guests have given it 4.99 stars, and it's an Airbnb Guest Favorite. Have a look at the open weekends below to plan your next trip.

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