Your official guide to what's happening around the region this season!
Winter is shaping up to be a surprisingly busy time for geocachers here in Central Texas. Whether you're looking for a quick road trip, a cozy meet-and-greet, or a full day of outdoor fun, there's something on the calendar for everybody — from Waco to College Station and beyond.
Here's a look at some upcoming events worth adding to your watchlist!
🌌 Winter Solstice 2025
GCBDRVF • December 21, 2025
Celebrate the longest night of the year with an event that embraces all things winter. Solstice events always have a fun, cozy energy—lots of chatting, twinkling lights, and usually someone sneaks in hot chocolate
⭐ Looking Ahead: The 24th Annual Texas Challenge (MEGA)
GCB4F75 • March 14, 2026 — Taylor, TX
With hundreds already logged as "Will Attend," Taylor is gearing up to host a huge five-day celebration filled with GeoArts, vendors, the legendary team competition, BBQ, reunions, and more. Think of it as the Super Bowl of Texas geocaching—and the registration hype is already snowballing.
📍 Closer to Home: December 7 in Aggieland
If you'd prefer to skip the road trip, mark your calendars! College Station has an entire luster of events happening on December 7th, making it an easy day for local cachers.
Featured College Station Events:
- KK's Kibbitz(GCBF8VM) - A casual gathering.
- KK's CITO at Veterans Park (GCBF8VV) - Give back to the community!
- Tanzanite Lunch Event (GCBF8W8) - Perfect for a midday break.
- Campus Cache Crawl Kickoff hosted by Brazos Valley Geocachers!
🎒 Make Your Winter Cache-Plan
Central Texas always surprises us—one minute we're hosting a quiet event in a park, and the next minute a crowd shows up with Travel Bugs, trail snacks, and enough geostories to fuel a podcast episode.
If you're looking to stay active this season, now is the time to:
- Save the Dates for your favorites.
- Log your "Will Attends" so organizers can plan ahead.
- Consider pairing the events with a little caching road trip to boost your find count!
The weather is cooler, the events are plentiful, and the smileys are waiting. Happy Caching!
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