“First Friday with Purpose —
Give Big for Bid Kids at the Kimbell.
Benefiting Brazos Valley Blessings”
The Kimbell Hosts “Give Big for Big Kids” — First Friday Gift Drive for Teens 13–18
Friday, December 5, 2025 • 5:00–10:00 PM • Kimbell Cultural Event Center 607 S. Bryan Ave, Downtown Bryan
The Kimbell Cultural Event Center will turn First Friday into a celebration of generosity with Give Big for Big Kids, a holiday drive focused on teens ages 13–18, presented by Rollo Wealth Management with Curtis Lacy. While toy drives often fill wish lists for little ones, older kids are frequently overlooked. This event spotlights their needs—teen fashion, fun toiletries, and gift cards—with donations supporting Brazos Valley Blessings.
Guests can snap a photo with Santa (bring your own camera) and are encouraged to make a donation to Brazos Valley Blessings for the Big Kid Gift Drive.
Suggested gifts (new, unwrapped):
Gift cards ($10–$25), hoodies, beanies, socks, hair tools, skincare sets, makeup/nail kits, cologne/perfume mists, sports balls, earbuds, portable chargers, journals, arts supplies, board/card games.
Event Details
What: Give Big for Big Kids — Teen Gift Drive (13–18)
When: Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:00–10:00 PM (First Friday)
Where: Kimbell Cultural Event Center, 607 S. Bryan Ave, Downtown Bryan
Beneficiary: Brazos Valley Blessings
Extras: Santa photos (BYO camera)
This event is funded in part through an Arts & Culture Development Grant from the City of Bryan
🌾 The Kimball Presents the Feed Your Neighbors Drive
Friday, November 7, 2025 • 5:00–10:00 PM
Kimbell Cultural Event Center — Downtown Bryan, Texas
This First Friday, the Kimbell Cultural Event Center is celebrating community, creativity, and compassion with the Kimbell Feed Your Neighbors Drive, sponsored by Larry Young Paving & I Kam Swim and benefiting Sweet Oak Collaborative.
Join us for a night filled with live music, local art, and opportunities to give back—all right in the heart of Downtown Bryan.
🎶 Live Music (6–10 PM)
Featuring Mary-Charlotte Young & Chris Puente on the Kimbell rooftop!
Mary Charlotte Young
Chris Puente & Coal Black Rose
🎨 Art Exhibits
Explore new works by Greta Watkins and Felice House, the two founding artists behind Bryan’s First Friday tradition—celebrating twenty years of arts and culture in our community.
Greta Watkins
Felice House
🥫 Feed Your Neighbors Drive
Bring non-perishable food items to help restock local shelves through Sweet Oak Collaborative, or purchase Smash Burgers from The Lunchbox preordered here or on-site as a profit share for Sweet Oak as well.
Together with Sweet Oak Collaborative, we’re turning First Friday into a celebration that feeds both body and soul.
Free and open to the public.
📍 Kimbell Cultural Event Center – 701 S. Bryan Ave, Bryan, TX
🎟️ Purchase Preordered Smash Burgers or a Salad for Profit Share
💛 Learn About Sweet Oak AND you can donate right from here!
