HOWDY WEEK SCHEDULE
Below is a list of events being put on by different churches and ministries in College Station. These are great ways to meet new people, learn about these ministries, and enjoy activities during the days leading up to, as well as during, the start of your semester!
MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Aggie Park Hangout
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Aggie Park
Food, Fellowship, Yard Games and Worship! Follow our Social Media @ChristCollegecs to get the exact location of where we will be in Aggie Park!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pickleball Night!
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church, 4201 Texas 6 Frontage Rd
We will be doing a pickleball tournament Christ College Style! Bring a paddle and some friends! We will have 4-5 open active courts to play and have fun!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Popsicles ‘n Prayer
Hosted by: Fellowship Church
Location: The Commons
Whether you’re excited, anxious or neutral (or all three) about school starting, we’re here to bless you with prayer and popsicles! Come by our table outside the Commons for prayer and a sweet treat!
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Aggie Park Hangout
Hosted by: Delight Ministries
Location: Aggie Park
Join us at Aggie Park for a fun and relaxing evening of community! Enjoy games, crafts, painting, and sweet conversations as we spend time together and build friendships.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RUF Meet and Greet
Hosted by: Reformed University Fellowship
Location: All Faiths Chapel
Come hang out with us at All Faith's Chapel for a time of worship and fellowship and to hear more about what we will be doing this semester!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hostages
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church, 4201 Texas 6 Frontage Rd
Late Night Hostages! If you haven't played before you're in for a treat, We will Meet at Christ Church and that will be our home base.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Chill Worship Night
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church, 4201 Texas 6 Frontage Rd
We will gather in our College Space for Worship and Prayer, we will pray for and over the incoming Semester and that God would stir a fresh fire into Freshman and the Body of Christ at Texas A&M and Blinn.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
One27 Game Night
Hosted by: First Baptist Church Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive Bryan, TX 77802
Kick off Howdy Week with a night of games, trivia, laughs, and friendly competition! Whether you're coming with friends or showing up solo, it's the perfect chance to meet new people, win prizes, and start the semester with a great community.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Aggie Park Ice Cream
Hosted by: Reformed University Fellowship
Location: Outside the Moore Creamery
Come meet Aggie RUF and grab a free ice cream. Feel free to stick around for yard games!
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Big Party
Hosted by: Bridges International/Grace Bible Church
Location: Grace Bible Church, 700 Anderson St
Come welcome the 7000 international students at Texas A&M to Texas! Swing by the Bridges International table to learn about joining a community focused on reaching international students for Christ!
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Worship Night
Hosted by: Parkway Baptist Church
Location: TBD
A night of worship and prayer.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Campus Disc Golf
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Aggie Park
We will use the Campus as our Disc Golf Course! starting at Aggie Park under the ring and making our way around campus trying to shoot the lowest score! Its gonna be amazing!
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
One27 Prayer + Worship Night
Hosted by: First Baptist Church Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive Bryan, TX 77802
Take a break from the chaos of move-in week and join us for a night of worship, prayer, and seeking the Lord together. Whether your faith is strong, struggling, or just beginning, this is a space to slow down, connect with God, and be encouraged by the community.
7:00 PM
Ultimate Frisbee & Arts and Crafts
Hosted by: The Navigators
Location: Simpson Drill Field
Join us Friday the 21st at 7:00pm on Simpson Drill Field for a night of fun, creativity, and community! Whether you're looking for competition in Ultimate Frisbee, want to express your artistic side with paint and crafts, or simply relax with snacks and friends, there's something for everyone. Come hangout and enjoy a great evening together!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Volleyball @ Hart Hall
Hosted by: FBC College Station
Location: Hart Volleyball Court, 460 Throckmorton St College Station, TX 77843
Join us for volleyball, spikeball, and popsicles while getting to know other students and our church community!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
ONE27 All Day
Hosted by: First Baptist Church Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive Bryan, TX 77802
Spend the day hanging out with friends, meeting new people, and enjoying games, crafts, good food, and plenty of opportunities to relax between activities. Drop in for an hour or stay all day, including a special Adoration Hour set aside to pause, reflect, and spend time with the Lord in the middle of a busy week.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pickleball at the PEAP
Reformed University Fellowship
Location: PEAP Building
Want to play pickleball in the AC? We'll have courts set up inside the PEAP building. Beginners welcome.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Board Games and Coffee
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Lucky Goat Coffee
We will be hanging out at Lucky Goat playing board games and drinking some great coffee!
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Movie, Games & Grub Night
Hosted by: FBC College Station
Location: FBC College Station, 2300 Welsh Ave College Station TX, 77845
Join us for a night of games, food, and a movie!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Open House
Hosted by: Christ Church
Location: Christ Church, 4201 Texas 6 Frontage Rd
We will be having an open house after the 9:30 Service at Christ Church, we will be cooking Hamburgers and Hotdogs and having yard games and other activities! Looking forward to seeing you there!
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
First College Lunch
Hosted by: FBC College Station
Location: Fellowship Hall at the church, 2300 Welsh Ave College Station TX, 77845
Free lunch with our College Group after church!
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
One27 Kickoff
Hosted by: First Baptist Church Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive Bryan, TX 77802
Experience what a typical Sunday night at One27 looks like all year long! Join us for a free dinner, worship, and biblical teaching, then stick around after hours for a fun and relaxed time to build friendships, connect with other students, and find your place in the One27 community.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Worship Night
Hosted by: Delight Ministries
Location: University Center Garage
Join us at the top of the University Center Garage as we watch the sunset, worship the Lord, and experience the heart of Delight through community!
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Glow Party & Line Dancing
Hosted by: The Navigators
Location: Aggie Park
Join us Sunday the 23rd at 8:00pm for an unforgettable night of fun! Learn line dancing from a live instructor, compete in glow-in-the-dark games and Capture the Flag, enjoy gatorade and prizes, and light up the night with thousands of glow sticks. Bring your friends and come make some memories at Aggie Park!
MONDAY, AUGUST 24th
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bannering on Campus
Hosted by: Grace Bible Church
Location: Each campus scattered across campus
We will be scattered all over campus Monday and Tuesday with different items to handout or things to interact with to invite students to GBC. Anderson campus will be at Blinn Wednesday/Thursday. Please reach out with any questions!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Campus Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by: Fellowship Church
Location: Meet in Academic Plaza
Are you new on campus and want to learn where all the best and most iconic Aggie spots on campus are? Join us for a photo scavenger hunt across campus, and make new friends along the way! Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams!
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
One2Steppin7
Hosted by: First Baptist Church Bryan
Location: First Baptist Church Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Drive Bryan, TX 77802
No dance experience? No problem. Join us for a fun night of country and line dancing as instructors teach the basics, help you learn a few moves, and get everyone out on the dance floor. Grab your boots, bring your friends, and experience a Texas tradition with the One27 community.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Squatch Gettin'
Hosted by: FBC College Station
Location: On campus, meet in front of the 12th man statue
Join other students for a hunt across campus as you search for the legendary Aggie Squatch. Work together, solve clues, and compete to be the first to catch it.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who is Fellowship Church College Ministry (FCCM)?
Hosted by: Fellowship Church
Location: Rudder 701
Are you looking to have a lifelong impact on the world around you? And have people alongside you to do that with? We believe that having a relationship with Jesus is the most important thing you can do with your life. Learn more about what we mean by this by coming to our informational about our church and small groups! Snacks provided!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Freshmen Informational
Hosted by: Reformed University Fellowship
Location: Kyle House / Polite Coffee
Come to our freshmen only event to meet others in the class of '30 who are looking for Christian community! We'll have free coffee, board games, and information about how to get involved in our freshmen ministry.
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Parkway to Breakaway
Hosted by: Parkway Baptist Church
Location: Reed Arena
As the Parkway college ministry group, we will be heading to Reed Arena (carpooling if needed), sitting together, and grabbing food afterwards. Come experience Breakaway with our crew!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Aggie Park Hang
Hosted by: Parkway Baptist Church
Location: Aggie Park
We will be hanging in Aggie Park playing spikeball and having popsicles!
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Small Group Mixer
Hosted by: FBC College Station
Location: In the Sanctuary, 2300 Welsh Ave, College Station, TX 77845
Meet our small group leaders and get to know students in our college ministry while enjoying some ice cream!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Impact Ministry Fair!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Taco Bar & Bracelet Making
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: DM us on Instagram for address! @tamukappaphi
Come and join us for a taco dinner and bracelet making!
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Girl/Guy Hang
Hosted by: Parkway Baptist Church
Location: TBD
A sweet night of fellowship; girls will be crafting while boys are playing basketball!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29th
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Informational & Singo
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: Rudder 501
Come learn about Kappa Phi Beta and play Singo with us!
MONDAY, AUGUST 31st
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Open Chapter Meeting
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: Rudder 501
Come and join us for an Open Chapter Meeting so that you can get a feel for what it is like to be a part of Kappa Phi!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Flower Pot Painting
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: Aggie Park
Come and join us in Aggie Park for flower pot painting! Get to know the girls and discover how Kappa Phi is rooted in Christ and sisterhood!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bible Study
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: DM us on Instagram for address! @tamukappaphi
Join us to sample one of our many weekly Bible Studies!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Worship Night
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: DM us on Instagram for address! @tamukappaphi
Join us to worship Jesus and get to know some of the girls!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Scrap & Yap
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: DM us on Instagram for address! @tamukappaphi
Come and get to know the members of Kappa Phi at our scrapbooking event!
thursday, september 10th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Informational & Blanket Making
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: Rudder 401
Come learn more about Kappa Phi and help us make blankets for our Philanthropy - BCS Together!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Game Night
Hosted by: Kappa Phi Beta Christian Sisterhood
Location: DM us on Instagram for address! @tamukappaphi
Join us for a Kappa Phi game night!