August means that students are back in school (for the most part) – both elementary and college. With current pandemic concerns, big concerts, large gatherings, and other events like that are still a no-go, however, there are some appropriate goings on this month that any local can take advantage of.
Here’s what you can do in Bryan/College Station in August 2020:
Wellness Weekend at Stella Hotel
When: Thursday, August 20, 2020
Where: Stella Hotel, 4250 S. Traditions Dr., Bryan, TX 77807
Cost: Registration link, rates start at $135.99/night
Ticket URL: https://www.cellarpass.com/profile/messina-hof-winery-resort/upcoming-events
Description: Indulge in a full weekend of wellness by booking a staycation at the Stella Hotel. After you check in, unwind with a beverage and take in the peaceful summer evening on the outdoor terrace. Wake up with views of Lake Atlas and after you finished up with morning yoga at Lake Walk Pavilion relax and recharge the remainder of the day in a cabana by the pool. BCS Staycation rates begin at $135.99 per night.
College Station Virtual Game Night: Trivia, Charades, and Drawing
When: Tue, Aug 11, 2020 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDT
Where: Virtual
Cost: free
URL: https://www.letsroam.com/roam_from_home/virtual_game_night?utm_source=event_brite_free_game
Description: You only need 1 Game Night Ticket per group (up to 16 people) Start your trial here to get access to your unique game link.
Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market
When: Every Saturday from 8am – 12pm
Where: 500 N. Main Street, Bryan, TX 77808
URL: https://www.brazosvalleyfarmersmarket.com/
Description: The Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market is the largest local farmers market in the BCS area. It happens every Saturday from 8am – 12pm and features a wide range of vendors, including Aggieland Coffee Co., Biryani Hut Indian Cuisine, BCS Chicken, 4C Cattle Company, Brand’s Farm, Circle J Farms, Polite Coffee, Texas Essential Wellness and more! The Brazos Valley is a pet-friendly market too, so bring your furballs and enjoy the eats, get some fresh produce, and support local growers and farmers.
Texas Time Warp Exhibit
When: Various times during the month of August
Where: Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX 77802
URL: https://www.brazosvalleymuseum.org/
Description: Two-step back in time as we take a look at Texas’ past. What was Texas like during the Ice Age or the Age of the Dinosaurs? What Native peoples inhabited Texas? What was life like for an early Texas pioneer? We’ll look into answering these questions and more as we learn more about the great Lone Star State.
The Grand Market @ Post Oak
When: Saturday, August 29, 2020, 10:00 AM – Sunday, August 30, 2020, 6:00 PM
Where: Post Oak Mall, 1500 Harvey Road, College Station, TX 77840
URL: https://www.starstruckvendorevents.com/about/
Description: Join us at Post Oak on August 29th & 30th, 2020 as we present The Grand Market. This is an event where visitors can see plenty of merchants selling their wares. Festival organizers will have drawings for Giveaways. To be entered in the drawing stop by and grab your vendor walk card. The Market will be inside during mall hours. Space is limited.
