Holiday Porch Stroll
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Walk through history this holiday season with a self-guided tour of one of Bryan’s oldest neighborhoods. Start at Heritage Park, then explore the charm of the East Side Historic District and view historic home exteriors beautifully decorated for the season. Stroll at your own pace while discovering the places and stories that help shape Bryan’s community, identity, and history.
More Cultural History events
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Día de los Muertos in Downtown Bryan
One of downtown Bryan's signature events: November First Friday becomes a Día de los Muertos celebration, with community altars, giant Catrina and Catrín puppets, folkloric and Matachines dance, a costume showcase, live music, and vendors along Main Street. Free and family-friendly. Questions: (979) 229-2490 or hispanicheritagefestivals@gmail.com.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Texas Rails 2026 Symposium — The Kimbell
Railroad history fans have a full Saturday ahead at The Kimbell. The Texas Rails 2026 Symposium brings a day of talks, including Ken Stavinoha's Railroad Scenes from Texas, Dennis Hogan on the Houston & Texas Central, Ken Fitzgerald on his years as a paid railroad photographer, and Bruce Blalock on the MKT Texas Central Branch. Doors open at 9:30, talks run 10 to 4 with a lunch break, and admission is $20 at the door, free for ages 16 and under.