November plans? We’ve got plenty

COLLEGE STATION PARKS & RECREATION

NOV. 3, 2026

Camping Close to Home

Pack the tent, grab your flashlights and make memories under the stars at Lick Creek Park in the Dark. Enjoy an overnight camping adventure close to home this Friday or Nov. 13 at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The cost is $8 per person.

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A Roaring Movie Night

Experience “Jurassic Park” (PG-13) on a 32-foot inflatable screen Friday at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Admission is free, and gates open at 5 p.m. with a costume contest, movie-themed trivia and activities leading up to the movie at 7:30 p.m.

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Birdwatching Made Easy

Discover the birds of the Brazos Valley at Birding 101 on Saturday from 8:30–9:30 a.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound while exploring Lick Creek Park trails. The program is free, and binoculars are available to borrow.

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Dance Into the Weekend

Get moving at Groove Zumba on Saturday from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the W.A. Tarrow Pavilion next to the Lincoln Recreation Center. Ages 16+ can dance along to lively, Latin-inspired moves in a class designed for all fitness levels. Admission is free.

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Honor Our Veterans

Join the Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial Board for its Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the American Pavilion. The ceremony features a keynote address, Honor Wall Roll Call, patriotic music, a rifle salute and taps.

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Inspired by Nature

Ages 7–12 can explore how nature inspires engineering through hands-on activities with Texas A&M experts and educators on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2:30–4:30 p.m. at the Gary Halter Nature Center. The cost is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents.

Parks Through the Years

Explore College Station’s history on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Ringer Library. Steve Beachy and Dr. John Crompton will share how parks helped shape the city. Admission is free. Lunch is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents.

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Dance, Play and Connect

Ages 55+ are invited to an evening of dancing and games on Friday, Nov. 20, from 6–9 p.m. at the Southwood Community Center. Enjoy country music and hits from the ’60s through ’80s, or play cards, board games and dominoes. Admission is free.

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Hit the Court This Winter

Get in the game with Winter Youth Basketball for ages 6–13. The league runs Dec. 7–March 4 and helps new and developing players build skills, teamwork and confidence. Registration ends Nov. 29. The cost is $84 for residents and $100 for non-residents.

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NOV. 6 | Lick Creek Park in the Dark

NOV. 6 | Movie in the Park: Jurassic Park (PG-13)

NOV. 7 | Yoga in the Park

NOV. 7 | Birding 101

NOV. 7 | Groove Zumba

NOV. 8 | Sanctuary Base Camp: Meditation in Motion

NOV. 11 | Food Truck Wednesday

NOV. 11 | Veterans Day Ceremony

NOV. 13 | Lick Creek Park in the Park

NOV. 14 | Volunteer Day: Invasive Plant Pull

NOV. 15 | Sanctuary Base Camp: Meditation Meetup

NOV. 15 | Walk Like an Engineer

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PARK SPOTLIGHT

Inside Texas Independence Park at Midtown

Texas Independence Park at Midtown is taking shape with conservation at its core. The 130-acre destination park will preserve more than 60 acres of greenways while adding trails, fishing, disc golf, biking and a 30,000-square-foot playground, all with connections to Texas nature and history. Construction is underway and is expected to take about 18 months, with a potential opening in spring or summer 2028.