Yes, Halloween is still 11 days away.  But that doesn't mean you can't get the party started a little early.  Enjoy a little pre-Halloween party.  Bring the family to the Bryan TX Halloween Hoopla 2015 at the museum on Saturday, October 24th. What: Bryan TX Halloween Hoopla 2015Where: Children's Museum of Brazos Valley (4001 E 29th St, Bryan, TX)When: Oct 24 9am to 5pmCost: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (55+), FREE for kids under 1 yr oldContact: Children's Museum of Brazos Valley (979) 779-5437Bryan TX Halloween Hoopla 2015Consider the Bryan TX Halloween Hoopla 2015 to be a dress rehearsal of sorts for the real deal on the 30th.  You spend so much time, effort and (sometimes) money putting together costumes each year.  Why should you just get the one day to show them off?Guests will ha... 10/20/2015

It's October.  You know what that means.  It's time for the 2015 Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo.  It seems like just about everyone in our Bryan community comes out to celebrate each year, too.  That has to be why it just keeps growing!What: 2015 Brazos Valley Fair and RodeoWhere: Brazos County Expo (5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan, TX)When: Oct 16th 4pm to 12am, Oct 17th 10am to 12am & Oct 18th 11am to 11pmGeneral Admission: $10 per adult per day, $5 per child per dayContact: Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo (979) 821-14502015 Brazos Valley Fair and RodeoDo you remember going to the fair as a kid?  I remember the food, the rides and the cowboys on their bucking broncos.  The 2015 Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo looks like it is going to be the best one yet!  There will be fair rides and contests.  You'l... 10/13/2015

What do you know about the history of our Bryan community?  If the answer is "not much", you might want to make plans to attend the Bryan TX Boonville Days Heritage Fair 2015.  It's fun for the whole family.What: Bryan TX Boonville Days Heritage Fair 2015Where: Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History (3232 Briarcrest Dr)When: Sat, Oct 10th 9am to 4pmCost: Free Admission, $10/Lunch TicketContact: Brazos Valley Museum (979) 776-2195 or via emailBryan TX Boonville Days Heritage Fair 2015For 10 years now, the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History has been hosting their annual Boonville Days celebration.  At the Bryan TX Boonville Days Heritage Fair 2015, guests will learn about the area's pioneer history from people dressed in period costume.  See how people lived on the frontier via live... 09/29/2015

First Friday Bryan September 2015 is fun for everyone.  Why?  Because there is a little something for just about every age or entertainment taste.  Street performances?  Yes.  Art displays?  Yes.  Good food?  Yes!What: First Friday Bryan September 2015Where: Downtown BryanWhen: Friday, September 4th 5pm to 10pmAdmission: FREEContact: Downtown Bryan Association (979) 822-4920First Friday Bryan September 2015The Downtown Bryan Association has made it their mission to ensure that everyone in the Bryan-College Station area has a good time.  First Friday Bryan September 2015 is one way that they plan on making this happen.  All the entertainment provided is absolutely free of charge.  And it's family-friendly, too.Street performers of all types wander around the Downtown Bryan area to bring ... 09/01/2015

It is important to support the local economy.  One great way to do this is by visiting your local farmers market.  You can completely remove the middle man by dealing with farmers and manufacturers directly.  Sadly, the last Brazos Valley Farmers Market of 2015 is upon us. What: Last Brazos Valley Farmers Market of 2015Where: Downtown Bryan (500 N Main, between 21st & 22nd)When: Saturday, August 29th 8am to 12pmAdmission: FREEContact: Downtown Bryan Association (979) 822-4920Last Brazos Valley Farmers Market of 2015That's right, boys and girls.  The last Brazos Valley Farmers Market of 2015 hits Downtown Bryan this Saturday morning.  At 12pm, all the vendors will close up shop until next year.  This is your last chance to visit with local Bryan/College Station farmers.  Pick up seasonal... 08/25/2015

  This home is a hole in one! A beautiful house located on the Briarcrest Golf Course for a peaceful scenery of hole #4.Gorgeous oak trees shade the front yard, while there is an open sun deck and screened in back porch. This home offers tons of space and rooms for all indoor needs. Enjoy the formal dining and living areas just off the entry. Walk on classic brick flooring, cuddle up by the brick fireplace and live comfortably in spacious rooms plus one perfect for an office. You'll love the updated bathrooms and kitchen with granite countertops, and a king size master featuring a cedar closet, need we continue? 08/12/2015

The Bryan Cheers Craft Beer event makes its debut this Saturday.  How do you beat the heat in our Bryan community?  Have a nice, cold craft beer, that's how!  At least, that's the case when you are 21 or older.  If you like beer, the Palace Theatre is the place to be this weekend!What: Bryan Cheers Craft BeerWhere: Palace Theatre (105 S Main St)When: Saturday, July 25, 2015 2pm to 7pmCost: $20 in advance, $25 online & day ofContact: Palace Theatre (979) 822-4920What to Expect at the Bryan Cheers Craft Beer EventLike I said, the Bryan Cheers Craft Beer event makes its inaugural appearance this Saturday, July 25th.  If all goes well, this could be the first of many more to come!  Downtown Bryan offers much in the way of entertainment and shopping opportunities for visitors.  You can see t... 07/21/2015

Act Now! Look at this spacious 4/3 with large living areas; perfect for a family! This property holds a nice size kitchen with lots of cabinet space and a large pantry.It doesn't get much better than each bedroom with its own walk-in closet, as well as the large master bedroom with separate his and her dress vanities. Huge corner lot that extends a few feet beyond back fence into a wooded green belt. Enjoy this home's nice shade trees, patio, and garden area all for a price you can't beat!  07/15/2015

Earnest Money!  What is it? How much is it? Is it the same as downpayment? Do I get it back? When do I have to pay it? Will my check be cashed? Can I lose it? Aw the questions are endless. It's one of those issues when buying a home that can generally cause a lot of confusion and misunderstanding, so I'm going to try and explain what it is, when it needs to be paid and how much it is. However I strongly suggest that you consult with your own Texas REALTOR so that your particular home buying needs can be address.Earnest Money. What does that mean?To be earnest is generally understood as an intense and serious state of mind. Or when treated as a noun, it's defined as follows. So when used in a real estate transaction Earnest Money represents a sincere deposit made by the home buyer to the... 06/08/2015

The Bridge Ministries' 2015 Bryan Bridge Bash takes place at their church on Saturday, June 13th.  This family-friendly event is absolutely free of charge to the public.  Where else can you spend a couple of hours of wholesome fun with your children without spending an arm and a leg?What: Bridge Ministries' 2015 Bryan Bridge BashWhere: Bridge Ministries at Hope Crossing (1401 W MLK St)When: Saturday, June 13th 4pm to 6pmCost: FREEContact: Grace Bumgardner, Bridge Ministries (979) 704-6037 or via emailWhat's Happening at the 2015 Bryan Bridge Bash?Everyone is trying to save money nowadays.  Sometimes, it is hard to find something that the whole family can enjoy.  It is even harder to find fun things to do that won't cost you anything.  Even a trip to the movie theater can easily end up c... 06/02/2015

First there was the Bryan Sip and Shop.  Then there was the Bryan-College Station LoudFest.  Now, there is some new kind of fun on the horizon.  It's the 2015 Bryan Frozen Summer Festival!What: 2015 Bryan Frozen Summer FestivalWhere: Brazos Center (3232 Briarcrest Dr)When: June 6, 2015 9am to 3pmAdmission: FREEContact: Lance Moore, Brazos Valley Frozen Summer (979) 219-5683 or via emailWhat's Happening at the 2015 Bryan Frozen Summer Festival?The Brazos Center will be hosting the 2015 Bryan Frozen Summer Festival on June 6th.  This free event is meant to be enjoyed by all ages.  The family-oriented fun includes visits from some of your favorite movie and cartoon characters.  I have it on good authority that SpongeBob Squarepants, Doc McStuffins and even a few Minions will be making an a... 05/26/2015

Automobiles can be expensive.  Sometimes, it's just not feasible to buy a new one.  Keeping up the maintenance will help curtail the damage of normal wear and tear.  This includes regular oil changes.  Changing your own oil can save you a lot of money.  But what do you do with the old oil you take out of your vehicle?  You can't just dump it for curbside pickup.  Did you know that there was a Bryan TX Do-It-Yourself Oil Center created especially for this need?The Bryan TX Do-It-Yourself Oil Center is located on the corner of Dansby Ave and Martin Luther King Blvd in Bryan TX.  The center has been set up specifically for disposal of vehicle and cooking oil created from residential use, not commercial.  You can dispose of as much as 10 gallons of used automotive or cooking oil per visit a... 05/19/2015

Do you love music?  Want to support local bands who really are from the Bryan-College Station community?  Then you will want to attend the 2015 Bryan-College Station LoudFest.What: 2015 Bryan-College Station LoudFestWhere: Grand Stafford Theater (106 S Main St) & Revolution Bar & Cafe (211 S Main St)When: May 14-16, 2015 begins at 9pm on Thurs, 8pm on Fri and 7pm on SatCost: $5 for all three daysContact: Loud!Fest Facebook PageThe creators of Loud!Fest were tired of seeing actual local bands get shut out of local music festivals by bigger names from other areas of the country.  They knew there were plenty of extremely talented musicians right here in the BCS area.  And they wanted to allow these bands a forum to show what they had to offer.The 2015 Bryan-College Station LoudFest showcas... 05/12/2015

Peanut butter and jelly.  Peas and carrots.  Wine and...shopping?  You can experience the latter at the 2015 Bryan TX Sip and Shop event this Saturday, May 9th in Downtown Bryan.What: 2015 Bryan TX Sip and ShopWhere: Downtown BryanWhen: Saturday, May 9th 2pm to 6pmCost: $35 per personContact: Downtown Bryan Association (979) 822-4920It's time to get your swirl on at the 2015 Bryan TX Sip and Shop event.  Stroll around the shops in Downtown Bryan while you leisurely sip wines from various vintners from around the world.  For $35, you will receive a shopping bag, a map of the Downtown Bryan shops participating in the event and a complimentary wine glass to take with you along the way.All of the shops involved in the 2015 Bryan TX Sip and Shop event will be offering special discounts to th... 05/05/2015

We all understand the importance of exercising our bodies for our physical fitness.  It is just as important to exercise our minds.  Anything that fosters creativity is a positive thing.  If you love art of any kind, I think you will enjoy the Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair 2015.What: Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair 2015Where: 26th St in Downtown Bryan, TXWhen: Saturday, April 18th 10am to 6pmCost: FREEContact: Downtown Bryan Association (979) 822-4920The Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair 2015 brings artists and artisans from all around the country to our Bryan community.  Watch as talented people create beautiful works of art right before your eyes.  See the entries from all 12 teams competing in the Downtown Bryan's MonuMetal contest.  You are going to be amazed by what can be... 04/14/2015

Everyone can use a little retail therapy every once in a while, right?  What if I told you that your retail therapy could do more than just make you feel good?  It can help others as well.  That's what happens when you come to the 2015 Bryan TX Premiere Market this weekend!What: 2015 Bryan TX Premiere MarketWhere: Brazos County EXPO Center (5827 Leonard Rd)When: April 10 & 11, 2015, VIP starts at 9am, General Public 10am to 5pm Fri, 10am to 4pm SatCost: $15 VIP, $5 General AdmissionContact: Brazos Valley Symphony Society & Orchestra (979) 696-6100More than 70 vendors of all sorts will be in attendance for the 2015 Bryan TX Premiere Market.  You will find men's, women's and children's clothing, accessories for the home, handmade jewelry, health and beauty products and much, much more her... 04/07/2015

Cajun culture has had a big impact on the South.  The biggest impact can be felt in places like New Orleans.  But that doesn't mean it hasn't influenced our Bryan/College Station community.  Mardi Gras may have been last month, but that does not mean we can't let the good time roll right now!  This Saturday, that's exactly what you can do when you come to the 2015 Brazos Valley Cajun Fest. What: 2015 Brazos Valley Cajun FestWhere: Brazos Center (3232 Briarcrest Dr, Bryan, TX)When: March 7, 2015 9am to 7pmAdmission: FREEContact: L & L Enterprises (979) 219-5683 or via email The 2015 Brazos Valley Cajun Fest is the very first festival of its kind hosted by the Brazos Center.  Guests will have an opportunity to learn how to cook Cajun food as well as sample this spicy goodness from profess... 03/03/2015

Lunar New Year, aka Chinese New Year, began last Thursday, February 19th.  Each year is associated with a different animal on the Zodiac.  These animals rotate every 12 years.  This year is known as the "Year of the Goat".  Everyone in the Bryan-College Station community is invited to the 2015 Bryan TX Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 28th. What: 2015 Bryan TX Lunar New Year CelebrationWhere: 216 W 26th St, Bryan, TXWhen: Saturday, February 28, 2015 10am to 5pmCost: FREEContact: Downtown Bryan Association (979) 845-3525 The 2015 Bryan TX Lunar New Year Celebration is an entire day of Chinese entertainment.  The live entertainment scheduled includes performances by the Texas A&M China Hong Dance Society in the morning at The Palace Theater with Lee's Golden Dragon perform... 02/24/2015

Valentine's Day is this Saturday, February 14th.  Have you made plans with your special someone yet?  At a loss about what to do?  Here are a few ideas on how to spend the day with your Valentine in Bryan. Home Expo Bryan College Station (Brazos County Expo, 5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan) - While not necessarily a romantic way to spend the day, it could be fun to stroll the vendors and get ideas on how to fix up your Bryan-College Station home.  Most vendors offer deals that you will only receive by visiting their booths at the show.  The show is open from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Admission is just $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and free for kids ages 12 and under. Valentine's Day Carriage Rides (LaSalle Hotel, 120 S Main St, Bryan) - For $40, take your sweetie on a bea... 02/10/2015

I understand that February has only just begun, but it will be springtime before you know it.  As the weather starts to warm up a bit and the sun begins to shine for more than a few hours at a time, you are probably going to want to get your home in order.  Get some great ideas and outrageous deals when you visit the Bryan College Station Home and Garden Expo 2015. What: Bryan College Station Home and Garden Expo 2015Where: Brazos County Expo (5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan, TX)When: February 14 & 15 9am to 5pm on Sat, 10am to 3pm on SunCost: $5 for adults, $3 for Seniors, Kids 12 & under are FREEContact: Home & Garden Expo email The Bryan College Station Home and Garden Expo 2015 is two days of seminars, gadgets, DIY classes and so much more!  Vendors from all over the country will be at the B... 02/03/2015