What To Do In Bryan, Texas This Labor Day Weekend
In honor of our labors and toils, we look forward to a long weekend to rest and recharge. Whether you’re looking to listen to live music, shop local, or just kick up your boots - Bryan, Texas offers it all! Scroll down to find more things to do this Labor Day weekend and start planning your stay here in Bryan, TX.
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Rest up and relax with your family and friends at the#3 Hotel In Texas, or enjoy the best in Aggie hospitality at one of our bed-and-breakfasts. Book your game weekend home base, just minutes from Kyle Field.
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Lead Off Your Labor Day Weekend At First Friday
September First Friday | Historic Downtown Bryan | September 3 | 5:00PM
Enjoy live music, art and an array of shopping and dining options in Historic Downtown Bryan at September First Friday. This is a free, family-friendly event that will feature a live performance featuring The Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas at The Palace Theater. Members of the Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market will be selling their goods on Main Street, and various shops and restaurants will be open extra late into the evening.
Click here to learn more about First Friday.
Celebrate Bryan’s 150th Anniversary With A History Tour
In-Person Tour Starts at Carnegie History Center | September 3 | 6:00PM
Alongside the official, self-guided Bryan History Tour, Destination Bryan is offering an exclusive in-person tour this Friday, September 3rd starting at 6:00PM. Enjoy taking a look into the legends of our past at a number of historical sites and landmarks throughout the Downtown area during First Friday.
Sign up for the in-person tour here.
Sign up for the self-guided tour here.
Enjoy Music On Main Street At The Grand Stafford Theater
Grand Stafford Theater | September 3 | Doors Open At 5:00PM
The KEOS 89.1 FM Lone Star Music Series proudly presents John Fullbright (9PM) and his band in concert at the Grand Stafford Theater in Downtown Bryan. Special guests opening for the evening include Britt Lloyd and Bright Knight (6PM), Dale & Waylon (7PM), and Chubby Knuckle Choir (8PM).
To purchase your tickets and learn more click here.
Shop Small & Show Big Support For Your Local Brazos Valley Farmers' Market
Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market | September 4 | 8:00AM - 12:00PM
The Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market is a pet-friendly, year-round farmers’ market supporting our region’s farms by connecting consumers directly to local food producers. The market features more than 50 vendors, and is your go-to spot for locally-grown foods and more!
You can learn more here.
Rejuvenate Body & Soul at Community Yoga At Lake Walk
4107 Lake Altas Drive | September 4 | 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Join Lake Walk every Saturday morning for an outdoor community yoga session. Held on the Pavilion lawn, this class is designed for yogis of all levels and serves as a weekly stretch session to warm up your body and mind. Each class is taught by Susannah McNutt from Sol Yoga. Community Yoga is free to attend and open to the public. Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat and bottle of water!
Learn more about more fitness events happening at Lake Walk here.
Behold The Bryan Art Scene At DeGallery's First Saturday Art Walk
930 North Rosemary Drive | September 4 | 9:00AM - 3:00PM
First Saturday Arts Market is a monthly outdoor fine arts event featuring the works of dozens of visual artists. The market showcases paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and handcrafted items. The entire family is welcome to come to enjoy the great outdoors, live music, and delicious fare from some of the area’s best gourmet food trucks.
Learn about First Saturdays Arts Market here.
Take The FREE Texas A&M Shuttle to Kyle Field (A&M Vs. Kent State)
3 hours pre-game | during game | 1 hour post-game
Before the game, visit Historic Downtown Bryan’s shops and more, then hop on the free shuttle that departs Downtown Bryan and drops off at the Memorial Student Center right next to Kyle Field! Free parking is available in surrounding city and county lots, or guests can park for a fee in the garage downtown.
For more information check out our Ultimate Guide To Game Day Weekends here.
Just looking to watch the live-stream of the Aggie football game? Check out the following bars and restaurants in Bryan broadcasting the game below!
Blackwater Draw Brewing Co.
Quarry Bar & Grill at The Phillips Event Center
Get A Taste For Real, Texas BBQ at 8 Must-Visit BBQ Spots
Whether you prefer it with or without sauce, grilled or smoked, chopped or sliced, one thing we can all agree on is that Texas does BBQ the best. Here in the Brazos Valley we like to keep things low and slow, and we're not afraid to get our hands a little messy.
Discover the best barbecue spots in Bryan, Texas here.
Drink, Dine & Enjoy Live Music At Ronin Featuring The Smokey Sundays
800 South Main Street | Happy Hour 5:00PM - 6:00PM | Music 7:00PM
Featuring farm-to-table cuisine with a constantly evolving menu based solely on ingredients available from locally grown produce, Ronin is the place to drink, dine, and dive into some of the freshest cuisine Bryan has to offer. Set in the historic Ice House, Ronin offers a multitude of bar bites, hearty-fare, scrumptious desserts, hand-crafted cocktails, and more.
Make reservations for the bar or dinning-in here.
Share A Slice With Your Brunch Squad At RX Pizza
200 West 26th Street | Serving Sunday Brunch 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Nestled on the corner of 26th street, RX Pizza serves not only handcrafted pizzas made-to-order, but also a drool-worthy brunch with mimosas and more! For newcomers we recommend ordering the Sunrise Tots, Figgy Piggy, and for dessert the infamous RX beignets.
Check out the RX Pizza brunch menu here.
Get With The Beat At Destination Bryan’s Hullabaloo Blues Fest
4100 Lake Altas Drive | September 5 | 4:30PM - 9:30PM
Surprise! We're celebrating Labor Day + the return of Aggie Football with a full evening of free live music at the first annual Hullabaloo Blues Fest! Join us at Lake Walk in Bryan, TX as we welcome Brazos Blues Band, Tubie & The Touchtones, and the Brick Street Blues Band to the stage. Taco Boss, Always Cravin' Pit BBQ, What's Good, and Sno Monkey will be selling food & sweet treats onsite as well.
Lineup:
Brazos Blues Band at 4:30PM
Tubie & The Touchtones at 6:00PM
Brick Street Blues Band at 8:00PM
View the full calendar of Lake Walk events.
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