The Bryan / College Station area is a great place to have a family and raise kids. We’ve got great schools and neighborhoods, and a caring community that looks out for one another. We’ve also got so much to do! So many kid-friendly activities and destinations. Take a look at some of the wonderful places in BCS to go with kids.
ANIMALS
Does your little monkey just love animals? You don’t need to go far to get your critter fix. We have some great options for appreciating exotic wildlife close to home here in the Brazos Valley!
Aggieland Adventure Zoo & Safari Park
18075 FM 974, Bryan
Featuring both a drive-thru Safari and a walk-thru Adventure Zoo, you will get to see monkeys, giraffes, hippos and lots of other exotic and beautiful animals. They also have unique animal feeding experiences, camel rides, special events, and a kids’ activity and recreation area.
Franklin Drive Through Safari
4324 W Hwy. 79, Franklin
If you want to get a little further out of town, Franklin also has a great drive-thru safari. Besides the drive-thru portion of the park, there is also the Exotic Aviary, a Baby Animal Room where you can play with exotic baby animals, animal feeding opportunities, and private tours.
THE ARTS
Do you have a budding artist in your home? There are plenty of ways for kids to get involved in the arts.
DEGALLERY
930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan
DEGALLERY offers art classes for kids aged 2 through teens, with age-appropriate lessons and goals. They also offer themed parties, private lessons, exhibits, special events, and competitions. If you think it looks like fun, they also offer tons of options for adults!
Kindermusik
2551-F Texas Ave. S, College Station
This social and educational experience will open doors of learning for your little one. Research has shown that young children who are heavily immersed in music may have higher IQs! Set your child up for success with music lessons for newborns through age 7.
The Theatre Company of BCS
3125 Texas Ave. #500, Bryan
The Theatre Company strives to “provide professional quality productions at an affordable price for all audiences.” A number of their volunteer performers have gone on to professional success. Take your kids to see a performance or audition for an upcoming production.
INDOOR FUN
Looking for a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon? Look no further than these great indoor venues.
The Break Room BCS
5957 Jones Rd., Bryan
What a unique way to burn off some energy! Head on over to The Break Room and reserve their Rage Room, Paint Splatter Room, Graffiti Room, Car Smash or Party Room and get ready to “smash or splash”!
The Chocolate Gallery
211 N Main St., Bryan
The kids will love not only eating their delicious chocolates, cakes and gelato, but also looking at all the chocolate sculptures and through the big picture windows into the kitchen, where you can see the chocolate chefs at work. They also host classes, tours and parties.
Grand Station Entertainment
2400 Earl Rudder Fwy., College Station
There’s something here for everyone! With bowling, laser tag, arcade games, mini golf, and even a sports bar for mom and dad, everyone is sure to have a good time. Party / event rentals are also available.
Hey Sugar
144 Century Square Dr., College Station
This delightful candy store in Century Square features a dazzling array of colorful, unique, retro, novelty and gourmet candies. You almost expect to spy an oompa-loompa in this magical store!
Jumping World
3143 Wildflower Dr. #1000, Bryan
What a wonderful way to work out the wiggles! Jumping world has a variety of mostly trampoline-based activities the whole family can enjoy from “high-octane” activities like turbo trampolines, ninja warrior course, and supreme dodge ball, to mellower activities for smaller kids – like a foam pit, toddler court, and walk on water ball.
NerdVana Vintage Arcade & Toys
Post Oak Mall, 1500 Harvey Rd, College Station
Stop by and introduce your kids to your own childhood-favorite arcade games (is it even fair that those are considered vintage now?) and play all day for $10! While you’re there, check out their awesome collection of nerd gear – games, action figures, and more. You can also rent their party room!
Play Oasis
2551 Texas Ave. S, College Station
Play Oasis offers lots of fun for younger kids. Play in their sand room, ball pit, creative painting room, and so much more. The space is also available for party rentals!
Spirit Ice Arena
400 Holleman Dr. E, College Station
Stop by for their public skating sessions, sign up for their hockey or figure skating lessons, classes and clinics, or even host a birthday party – you’ll also get access to the rock wall!
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
1758 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan
Offering tons of fun ways for the kids to burn off their energy, Urban Air features attractions like a ropes course, climbing walls, warrior obstacle course, tubes playground, trampolines, “battle beam” and more! Visit once, buy a membership, or host a party!
MUSEUMS
Looking for kid-friendly activities that are also educational? The Brazos Valley has several wonderful museums to explore. Besides the kid-focused museums listed below, check out other museums in the “Brazos Valley Museum Collective.”
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
3232 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan
The only natural history museum in the area, they offer exhibits, camps, and special events that “showcase the best of Earth in Nature, Science & History.”
Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley
4114 Lake Atlas Dr. Ste 100, Bryan
The Children’s Museum’s mission is to help children learn through play. They receive tens of thousands of visitors each year to experience their interactive exhibits like Georgie’s Lily Pad, the Rocket Ship, Illumination Station, the Family Pet Center and more.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Some days, you just gotta play outside. BCS has a ton of great parks, but there are also plenty of other opportunities to soak up that vitamin D with these great outdoor venues!
Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market
500 N Main St., Bryan
This wonderful farmers’ market happens in Historic Downtown Bryan every Saturday, year-round, and features a variety of local vendors. Bring the kids down for breakfast, to look at all the fun items for sale, or to shop for ingredients to make a meal together as a family!
G. Hysmith Skate Park
1520 Rock Prairie Rd., College Station
Do you have an aspiring young Tony Hawk? He or she will be pleased to know that College Station has its own skate park! Nestled within Bachmann Park, your skater can explore its obstacles, coin piece quarter pipe, sushi dish, and 2 bowls.
The Gardens at Texas A&M University
578 John Kimbrough Blvd., College Station
Come explore TAMU’s 27 acres of public teaching gardens. “See everything from delicate flowers to hearty crops and from buzzing fauna to serene flora.” Want to make it a more educational visit? Sign up for a tour, or even use your smartphone and take the self-guided audio tour!
The Green at Century Square
201-299 Front St., College Station
The Green is the courtyard and heart of Century Square – a mixed-use destination with restaurants, bars, shopping, and lodging. Play corn hole and life-sized checkers, make a wish at the fountain, and gather in the open area to listen to live music, attend events, visit with friends and watch the kids do cartwheels and play tag.
Lake Bryan
8200 Sandy Point Rd., Bryan
Lake Bryan is a cooling reservoir for a power plant. Bring the family out for swimming, kayaking, fishing, camping and all kinds of outdoor fun. You can even rent the pavilion for special events!
Lake Walk
4107 Lake Atlas Dr., Bryan
Lake Walk is a mixed-use area with restaurants, shops, living, and lodging. It also features a lake with fountains, walking and biking trails, and an observation tower so you can look out over College Station or at the stars. They also have an event pavilion where they host events like live music, plays, pop-up shops and more.
Lick Creek Nature Center
13600 Rock Prairie Rd., College Station
Besides Lick Creek Park’s many trails, they also have a wonderful Nature Center, with an outdoor classroom, amphitheater, native plant displays, and a monarch butterfly garden. Check out their variety of youth programs to take a deeper dive into all they offer!
Santa’s Wonderland
18898 Hwy. 6, College Station
If you’ve driven through south College Station on TX-6 after sundown, you’ve probably seen this one! Open every November and December, this local treasure offers up a variety of holiday themed activities. See the amazing Christmas lights, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy real outdoor ice skating and snow tubing, visit the petting zoo, slide down a toboggan chute, listen to live music, and play in Texas Sized snow globes.
POOLS
This being Texas, it’s pretty important to have places to cool off! Check out the great variety of public pools available in Bryan & College Station.
Adamson Lagoon
1900 Anderson St., College Station
This water park features a 50-meter, Olympic-size swimming pool, water slides, lily pad walk, water basketball and more. Party packages are available.
Bryan Aquatic Center
3101 Oak Ridge Dr., Bryan
This great center boasts a heated Olympic-sized pool, two water slides, beach entry area, and a diving board (the only public one in the area). You can also rent it out for private events.
Cindy Hallaran Pool
1600 Rock Prairie Rd., College Station
Cindy Hallaran (Southwood) Pool is a 25-yard swimming pool. It features a beach entry in the shallow end, a clam-shaped slide, shade, swimming lanes and shallow water areas. There are also party packages available.
Henderson Harbor
1629 Mockingbird Rd., Bryan
This pool features swimming lanes, splash features, shades, and a large swimming pool. With the park’s skate park, grills, sports fields and more all right there, it’s also a great place to spend the day or have a party.
Sadie Thomas Pool
129 Moss St., Bryan
The kids are sure to enjoy this great pool with lots of splash features, zero-depth entry, lounge chairs, shade, picnic tables and more.
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