Free Activities for Kids in Bryan-College Station this Summer

Out & About BCS
May 28, 2024
3 min read

School is out for summer, but Out & About BCS has you covered on the best activities to fill your children's free time for FREE! Check out these no cost family friendly places and events in the Bryan-College Station area for Summer 2024.

1. The Gardens at Texas A&M University

The Gardens on the campus of TAMU in College Station are free and open 24/7. They have walking paths throughout vibrant flowers, tables under a covered area for picnics, and a kids area with watering cans for children and adults alike to fill and water the nearby flowers. It's truly a captivating location that young kids can enjoy. For more info, visit their website at gardens.tamu.edu.

The Gardens at Texas A&M University Entrance

Pink purple flowers with grass and trees

2. Local Libraries

All three libraries in the Bryan-College Station Public Library System are free to Brazos Country residents. They do require you sign up for a library card at no cost to you, which can be done at any of the libraries or by applying online for an e-card. The Clara B. Mounce Library near Downtown Bryan and the Larry J. Ringer Library in College Station offer a ton of children's books to read and free events weekly, including storytime. For more info, visit their website at bcslibrary.org.

Clara B. Mounce Public Library building outside

3. Free Family Movie Days at The Queen Theatre in Downtown Bryan

Family friendly movies will be playing for free at The Queen Theatre throughout this summer. Here is their schedule, playing at 10am and 2pm on the following days:

-June 4: How to Train Your Dragon

-June 11: Shrek

-June 18: Trolls Band Together

-June 15: Despicable Me

-July 2: Abominable

-July 9: The Bad Guys

-July 16: Little Rascals

-July 23: Land Before Time

-July 30: Sing

-August 6: Migration

Doors open 3o mintues before showtime. It is first come, first served. For more info visit their website at queenbryantx.com.

Outside the Queen Theatre in Downtown Bryan

4. Local Playgrounds

Last, but certainly not least are the local playgrounds that the cities of Bryan and College Station offer. Our top picks are the Fun for All Playground located at the entrance of Central Park in College Station (that has inclusive and wheelchair accessible play items) and Sue Haswell Park in Bryan (that is one of our oldest parks, but has a wonderful updated playground.) For more info on all the parks and playgrounds in our area visit bryantx.gov and cstx.gov.

yellow and blue playground at Sue Haswell Park

covered pavilion and play area at Fun for All Playground

5. George H.W. Bush Library Free Movie Nights & More

Once a month this summer, George H.W. Bush Library & Museum is hosting a free family friendly movie night as part of their Summer film series. These are outdoor events, so bring your lawn chairs or blankets to watch a movie under the stars. Free games and refreshments will suppies last. Movies start at 7pm on the following dates:

-June 7: The Mighty Ducks

-August 16: The Little Mermaid

-September 13: Hook

There will also be a free Family Fish event at the Bush Library & Museum Pond Saturday, June 22 from 7am-11am. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gear, but there will be a limited number of children's fishing poles available for use.

The Bush Museum also offers select days with free admission. Check their website, as they may add more dates as summer continues.

-June 12, 9:30am to 3pm

-June 13, 8am to 8pm

For more info visit their website at bush41.org.

Outside George H.W. Bush Library and Museum

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