Where & How To Experience Spring In Bryan, Texas - 2023

First Fridays
Historic Downtown Bryan | May 5 & June 2 | 5:00PM-11:00PM

Enjoy live music, art, and an array of shopping and dining options in Historic Downtown Bryan during every First Friday of the month! First Fridays are free, family-friendly evenings that feature live performances by local musicians all around Historic Downtown Bryan. Members of the Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market will also be selling their goods on Main Street, and various shops and restaurants will be open extra late into the evening.

Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market
500 North Main Street | Every Saturday | 8:00AM - 12:00PM

This year-round farmers’ market located in Historic Downtown Bryan aims to connect consumers directly to local producers providing produce, pantry essentials, and more that align with the season. Plus, in the spring you'll find the most gorgeous, freshly-cut flowers for sale!

Farm Patch Produce Market
3519 South College Avenue | Open Daily

A Bryan-College Station tradition since 1974, The Farm Patch is an open-air market, open daily, offering unique fruit and vegetable stands that include all types of food products, flowers, and bedding plants. It has become widely known and recognized for its quality, freshness, fair pricing, and overall “Old Market” appeal.

The Local At Lake Walk
4100 Lake Atlas Drive, Bryan TX | Every Tuesday | 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Free and open to the public The Local offers an array of artisans, farmers, producers, and crafters from across the Brazos Valley. From fresh foods such as bread and honey to homemade soaps and handcrafted jewelry, The Local features a variety of vendors every week. Beginning on Tuesday, March 7, The Local at Lake Walk will run for 12 Tuesdays from 4:00PM-7:00PM until May 23.

Ronin Farm & Restaurant
800 North Main Street | Open Tuesday-Saturday 5:00PM-10:00PM

Offering beverage classes, Thursday trivia nights, live music on Fridays & Saturdays, and delectable brunch offerings on Sundays, Ronin’s Spring calendar is full of things to do! Be sure to check their calendar here, as Ronin’s events take place at their restaurant in Historic Downtown Bryan and their Farm in Bryan.

If you're looking for spring date night ideas, check out Ronin's Full Moon Dinners at Ronin's Farm. The evening begins with a tour of the family, and then dinner in the forest showcasing produce from the farm and prepared in a professional kitchen converted from an old barn on the property. The night concludes with dessert in the herb garden, under the full moon and the bright Texas stars.

Find more details and purchase tickets for Ronin’s Farm Dinners here.

Campfire
4100 Lake Atlas Drive | Open Daily | Hours Vary

Where southern hospitality meets authentic Texas cuisine, Campfire serves brunch, dinner, and drinks on one of the most inviting patios in the Bryan-College Station area. You’ll be greeted by the mouthwatering aroma of smoke & seasonings no matter the time of day, and you won’t be disappointed by their delicious offerings made fresh with the best ingredients found in Central Texas.

Carney's Pub
3410 South College Avenue | Open Monday-Saturday | Hours Vary

Affectionately called just “Carney’s,” this spot has been a favorite among Bryan-College Station locals for years. Carney’s is located in the heart of the up-and-coming Midtown area and provides full service in their astro-turf-covered back patio. Soak up some sun and get to "Carney's" as soon as you can to enjoy great drinks, delicious burgers, tasty tacos, and more!

Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.
701 North Main Street | Open Tuesday-Sunday | Hours Vary

Blackwater Draw is a craft brewery & taproom at the north end of Historic Downtown Bryan that also happens to be home to one of the best food trucks in Aggieland, Blackwater Bites. They serve classic gastropub favorites, with some of the best fries you’ll find in the Brazos Valley. They often have live music, too, which of course pairs great with their signature brews.

KinderHill Brew Lab
800 South Bryan Avenue | Open Thursday-Sunday | Hours Vary

This biergarten located in Historic Downtown Bryan serves up delicious quality beers, cocktails, and more! With rotating food trucks and ample picnic table seating underneath sprawling shade trees, this spot in springtime is perfect and not to be missed.

If you're looking for more foodie hotspots, sign up for the Official Bryan, Texas Taco Trail! Featuring more than 40 taquerias & restaurants The Bryan, Texas Taco Trail is the best way to explore Bryan's taco scene - all at your own pace. Whether you prefer to stick with the more traditional taqueria offerings, or like to venture out into the more unique fusion options… It’s all on the table here in Bryan!

Sign up for the free digital passport today here!

POV Coffee
4114 Lake Atlas Drive | Open Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-6:00PM | Open Sunday 7:00AM-5:00PM

Alter your point-of-view at this super trendy spot, located at Lake Walk. With a dog-friendly patio, ample seating inside and out, and delicious coffee and teas, we can’t recommend P.O.V. enough. Need a break from the mundane? Step right outside the shop and take a rejuvenating walk around Lake Atlas!

Harvest Coffee Bar
101 North Main Street | Open Daily 7:00AM-8:00PM

Serving specialty coffee and a gourmet menu this local favorite features handmade from scratch pastries with fresh, natural ingredients. Exposed brick walls and warm lighting, combined with picturesque views of Main Street through the front window create a cozy atmosphere unlike any other in Bryan-College Station.

Polite Coffee Co.
800 South Bryan Avenue | Open Daily 7:00AM-5:00PM

Home to Polite Coffee Co. this 1800s Victorian home was once the residence of Edwin Kyle, the namesake of Texas A&M’s legendary football stadium. Featuring spring barista-inspired coffees like the "Spring Smash" and "April Showers," spacious seating, and baked goods this shop will have you bright-eyed and ready for the day! You can even politely order your coffee ahead of time here.

Babe's Doughnut & Coffee Shop
3409 South Texas Avenue | Open Daily | Hours Vary

Snag a honey lavender latte and festively decorated doughnut at this quaint shop that serves as the perfect coffee date & study spot for Bryan folks year round. Craving something other than a doughnut? Try one of their scrumptiously-flakey croissants with their classic cold brew iced coffee!

Wine & Roses Festival At Messina Hof Winery
4545 Old Reliance Road | Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7 |11:00AM-7:00PM

Located at the Messina Hof Estate Winery, the Wine & Roses Festival will celebrate the 38th anniversary of the budding of the vines and the blooming of the roses. You & your friends can enjoy wine tasting, local vendors and artisans, a food & wine experience, their famous grape stomp competition, live music, and more! They have multiple ticket packages to choose from plus, a portion of the proceeds from Wine & Roses benefits the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley.

2 Year Anniversary Bash At KinderHill Brew Lab
800 South Bryan Avenue | Saturday, May 13 | Free Admission

Visit KinderHill Brew Lab and help them celebrate their 2-year anniversary with live music, special beer tappings, and a release of their first ever barrel-aged beers! Stay tuned for more details!

Wildflower Day At Boonville Heritage Park
2421 Boonville Road | Saturday, March 25 | 10:00AM-2:00PM

Did you know that there are over 5,000 species of wildflowers in Texas? Join the Museum on Saturday, March 25 from 10:00AM-2:00PM for Wildflower Day at Boonville Heritage Park, a unique historical setting to enjoy and learn about local wildflowers. Watercolors, coloring pencils, paper, and clipboards will be available, and budding artists are welcome to bring their own supplies.

Come identify wildflowers, interact with local artists and organizations, and create your own unique wildflower masterpiece! Learn more here.

Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair
Historic Downtown Bryan | Saturday, April 15 | 10:00AM-6:00PM

The Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair features dozens of artists from across the region selling their handmade creations! There will be live music, hands-on art demonstrations, and street performers for your entertainment. As a recognized Texas Cultural District, Downtown Bryan has actively fostered a thriving arts & culture community. This fair continues to build on that by inviting our local artists as well as regional artists to showcase their work.

Applications for artists to display their work at this event can be found here.

Bluebonnets & Wildflower Season In Bryan
Boonville Heritage Park | Open 1st & 3rd Weekends of the Month | 10:00AM-4:00PM

When it comes to wildflowers, bluebonnet photos are a rite of passage here in Texas as the roadsides bloom each spring. Make the trip to Bryan this year to find fields of bluebonnets & other Texas wildflowers painting the landscape! Boonville Heritage Park is always a great spot to find them, but they’ll be just about everywhere at peak bloom (usually sometime in April – we’ll keep ya updated!)

Lake Bryan
8200 Sandy Point Road | Open Daily | $5 Entry Per Car | $75 Annual Pass

Find room to breathe, get on the water, and soak up the sunshine at Lake Bryan, an outdoor recreation oasis in the heart of the Brazos Valley. With more than 20 miles of hiking, biking, and running trails, swimming areas, campgrounds, and largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and redfish stocked by Texas Parks & Wildlife, there are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life! There are even opportunities to rent kayaks and paddle-boards for your day at Lake Bryan! Reserve yours here.

Plus, the food & drinks at Cadillac Ranch Bar & Grill do not disappoint!

Lake Atlas At Lake Walk
4100 Lake Atlas Drive | Open Daily

Enjoy biking and walking trails, nearby coffee shops and restaurants, and more at Lake Walk. With an emphasis on wellness and an appreciation of your healthy lifestyle, Lake Walk is the perfect place to begin and end your day this spring season. Check out the Lake Walk events calendar here, to learn more about community yoga, live music, and their upcoming markets.

Booking a spring vacation at The Stella Hotel? Guests receive complimentary access to paddle-boards and bicycles!

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