<p>This one-day gingerbread design and construction competition will put the skills of local architecture, engineering, design, and construction professionals against each other to raise money for the AIA Brazos Architecture in Schools program, an AIAS TAMU leadership grant, and continuing education opportunities for local architecture Emerging Professionals. Teams will build their designs on-site and in full view of the public, with spectators invited to vote for their favorite in the People’s Choice category. A panel of expert judges will select the winners in additional categories.</p> <p>Bring your kids to try their hands at building their own creations in the Kids Build Area while you peruse the entries.</p> <p>Don’t worry. The competition can’t get too salty with all that sugar in the mix!</p> <p>This event is FREE TO ATTEND.</p>

<p>Grab a blanket and get in the Christmas spirit by watching The Grinch (2018) under the twinkling lights over The Green at Century Square. Come early to grab your seat and get all cozy and settle in. The movie will begin at 7:00pm (dusk). </p> <p>Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. As a courtesy, no outside food or beverages are allowed. Our restaurants offer delicious menu items that can also conveniently be taken to-go. Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Blaze Pizza, Juanita’s Tex-Mex Cantina, and Sweet Paris offers various alcoholic beverages that can be purchased and enjoyed on The Green.</p>

<p>In search of some last-minute Christmas gifts? Join us at Century Square on Sunday, Dec. 18 from noon-4 p.m. for an Artisan Market on The Green. From handmade soaps to holiday decor and more, we’ve got it all!</p> <p>The event is free to the public, so grab the whole family and head over to Century Square to support local Artisans in the Brazos Valley, and grab a bite to eat at one of the restaurants while you’re there!</p>

<p>Welcome the new year on The Green on December 31 from 11 AM - 1 PM. Dance with a live DJ on The Green, enjoy lawn games, face painting, a balloon artist, and conclude with a countdown to NOON capped off with bubbles!</p>