Destination Paradise Dance for Ages 55+ Set for March 14
Get ready to dance your way to paradise! Ages 55 and older are invited to our Parks and Recreation Department’s Destination to Paradise Dance on Friday, March 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Brazos Center.
Development Services Wins Ninth Consecutive Planning Excellence Award
The City of Bryan’s Development Services was awarded with the 2024 Richard R. Lillie, FAICP, Planning Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Find Your Next Adventure with Parks & Recreation
Start the year off right by discovering exciting programs and events from our Parks & Recreation Department! Whether you’re exploring a new hobby, getting active, or enjoying a movie under the stars, there’s something for everyone to experience.
Are you prepared for the freezing temperatures?
While rare, Texas does experience freezing temperatures. The idea of freezing temperatures may send you into a tizzy, but with a little preparation we’ll be ready to take on whatever mother nature brings our way.
Stay Active and Connected with Senior Socials
Looking for a fun way to stay active, meet new people, and learn something new? Our Parks and Recreation Department invites adults ages 55 and older to take part in monthly socials, offering a variety of engaging activities and discussions.
Walk Your Way to Better Health with Walk with a Doc
Get ready to step into better health with Walk with a Doc! The City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Baylor Scott & White, invites you to join a doctor-led walk on select Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m.
The City of Bryan and The Texas A&M University System have mutually decided not to proceed with the construction of a shared-use, indoor tennis and multipurpose facility at Travis Bryan Midtown Park.
City Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year’s Holidays
City offices will be closed Dec. 23 – 25 and Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Residential solid waste and brush/bulky routes will be collected as usual Dec. 23 – 24 but will not be picked up on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Routes will be shifted one day.
Inventory Process Underway for Bryan’s Water Service Lines
The City of Bryan is conducting an inventory of water service lines to comply with EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Learn how the process works, what it means for you, and how you can help.
Celebrate the season at Holiday Magic, returning for its 26th year on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Sue Haswell Memorial Park. Admission, activities, parking, and shuttle are all free! Pets are not allowed.
Family-friendly fun includes photos with Santa and holiday characters, snow hills, train rides, inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, a holiday scavenger hunt, letters to Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, Bryan ISD choir performances, a showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and more!
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Santa Arrives on a Fire Truck |
| 5:30 – 6 p.m. | Welcome / Announcements |
| 6 – 6:10 p.m. | Bowen Elementary Choir Performance Directed by VanChessca Crites |
| 6:10 – 6:30 p.m. | Announcements / Door Prizes |
| 6:30 – 6:40 p.m. | Mary Branch Elementary Honor Choir Performance Directed by Jennifer Gutierrez |
| 6:40 – 6:50 p.m. | Navarro Elementary Choir Performance Directed by Jennifer Parra |
| 6:50 – 7 p.m. | Announcements / Door Prizes |
| 7 – 7:10 p.m. | Neal Elementary Choir Performance Directed by Charlette Turner |
| 7:10 – 7:20 p.m. | Announcements / Door Prizes |
| 7:20 – 7:30 p.m. | Sam Rayburn Intermediate Choir Performance Directed by Drew Allmon |
| 7:30 – 7:40 p.m. | Sadberry Intermediate Choir Performance Directed by Kevin Haliburton |
| 7:40 – 8 p.m. | Announcements / Door Prizes |
| 8 – 8:10 p.m. | Davilia Choir Performance Directed by Drew Allmon |
| 8:10 – 8:20 p.m. | Stephen F. Austin Choir Performance Directed by Skye Faldyn |
| 8:20 – 8:30 p.m. | Final Announcements / Grand Door Prizes |
To slide down the snow hills, you must complete a waiver. There are two hills based on participant height: one for riders 42 inches and under, and another for those over 42 inches. You can complete the waiver in advance online and bring a digital or printed copy to the snow hill registration booth, or you can fill out the waiver onsite during the event. Once you show proof of the completed form, you will receive a wristband, which is required to slide.
A photo booth will be available for a keepsake photo with Santa. Bring your own camera to capture the moment with holiday characters.
Vendors include Raging Bull Street Tacos, JLM’s Chicken and Waffle, M&M Food Truck and Catering, Cousins Maine Lobster, and A&Y Texas Kitchen. You can bring your own refreshments; glass containers and alcohol are not allowed.
Parking is very limited at the park. Attendees are encouraged to park at Blinn College off East 29th Street (lots E, I, and K) and take the free shuttle service available from 5 to 9:30 p.m. All shuttles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and restraints. Strollers are welcome.
View Blinn College-Bryan Campus parking map
The popular event would not be possible without the generous contributions of our community sponsors: Walmart Supercenter in Bryan (Briarcrest), United Rentals, BCS Graphics and Prints, Bryan ISD Fine Arts, Metronet, Truist Bank, Physician Premier, and Blinn College-Bryan Campus.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the City of Bryan’s Parks and Recreation Department at 979-209-5528 or use the online contact form.
Looking for more holiday cheer?
Visit bryantx.gov/holidaycheer for additional ways to celebrate the season..
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