College Station Parks and Recreation will host a free Halloween festival Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center.
Reese Fenn
October 12, 20261 min read
College Station Parks and Recreation will host its free Annual Fall Fest and Haunted House on Thursday at the Lincoln Recreation Center.
The Halloween festival runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and includes activities for the whole family. Scheduled features include a haunted house, carnival games, candy booths and a costume contest.
The event also will offer candy, games, costumes and other Halloween activities. The haunted house is rated at a scare factor of 5 out of 10, according to the announcement.
Residents can attend the fall festival at no cost. The announcement did not provide an exact calendar date for Thursday or additional details about the location of the Lincoln Recreation Center.
Reese Fenn
Reese Fenn writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in College Station.
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