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Join the Fun at Cy-Fest 2025: Celebrate Our Community’s Legacy Saturday, Oct. 4!
Get ready for a day bursting with joy, excitement and unforgettable memories at Lone Star College-CyFair’s Cy-Fest 2025, the ultimate community celebration set from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.
Cy-Fest 2025 celebrates “Our Campus. Our Community. Our Legacy.” – a dynamic tribute to two decades of learning, innovation and belonging at LSC-CyFair and the incredible partners who make the Cy-Fair community thrive.
“Bringing Cy-Fest to life has always been a labor of love for our team, and we can’t wait to see our campus buzzing with laughter, creativity and connection on Oct. 4,” said Michelle Tran, Executive Director-Communications, Outreach & Engagement. “This year’s festival is a vibrant celebration of our shared legacy, and we’ve poured our hearts into creating a day where everyone can make memories and feel the spirit of the Cy-Fair community!”
This annual Saturday festival features a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, bounce houses, musical entertainment, educational activities, food trucks and much more. Neighbors, students and families can also get information on the college’s Center for the Arts, Academy for Lifelong Learning, library services and other programs.
Event Highlights
Dive into a world of fun with fan-favorite attractions like the foam pit, petting zoo and pottery wheels, plus exciting new additions such as the STEAM lounge and activity area, where innovation sparks creativity, as well as low-cost flu shots and mobile health screenings for peace of mind.
Don’t miss the Mascot Dance Battle at noon between LSC-CyFair’s Cy the Falcon, Chick-fil-A Cow, Texas Roadhouse’s Andy the Armadillo and Texas A&M University-Victoria’s Jax the Jaguar.
In addition to the tasty return of food trucks, including Foreign Policy, PINCHO and Snowbirds Shaved Ice, and popcorn in the Student Life building, LSC-CyFair’s Dining Services Canteen will offer grab and go meals and coffee in the library’s Coffee Shop.
Age-appropriate Activities
Finding fun for all ages across the campus, festival-goers can use the interactive map to locate zones designed with various age-appropriate activities in mind as well as quiet zones and rest areas for those who desire a short break.
- For the toddlers or younger children: smaller inflatables, hoops mania, petting zoo, pumpkin patch and other child-friendly activities as well as a 1 p.m. Halloween Costume Parade in the library
- For tweens and older: indoor STEAM activities, crafts, games
- For teens: video gaming spaces, karaoke
- For college-age students: glimpse at Greek life/university info
- For adults: art, costume and book sales, musical entertainment
Non-Profit Empowerment
New this year, Cy-Fest non-profit partners like Cy-Fair Helping Hands (CFHH) are fueling hope by helping stock The Empowerment Center (TEC) at LSC-CyFair that provides food, supplies and career resources for students in need.
“We understand firsthand what it’s like to need food and school supplies when times are tough,” said Janet Ryan, CFHH Executive Director. “There’s something incredibly meaningful about being able to provide tangible items that directly meet someone’s immediate needs. It just feels right.”
What to Know and Where to Go
Cy-Fest visitors are encouraged to enter the campus at Entrance C off West Road and park in the South Lots 1-5. Be sure to stop at one of the four Welcome Tables are located at each campus entryway for water and information on interactive maps.
For the third year in a row, Cy-Fest Brand Ambassador and LSC-CyFair 2020 Graduate Rachel Sheffield of Rachel Designs will share the need-to-knows through her facebook videos.
“This fall feels like coming home back on the campus that played a pivotal role in shaping my career,” she said. “I’ll be bringing my charisma, fashion and enthusiasm to celebrate with you all … and to celebrate the spirit of community, tradition and legacy.”
Don’t miss out on the fun! Grab neighbors, friends and family, to create memories at Cy-Fest 2025 that last a lifetime. Visit LoneStar.edu/cy-fest for details and sponsoring partners and follow the official Cy-Fest facebook page for the latest updates.
Helping more than 25,000 students reach their academic and career goals, Lone Star College-CyFair is the fifth comprehensive college in the Lone Star College System, located at 9191 Barker Cypress Road just 3 miles south of U.S. Highway 290. Start close and go far at LSC-CyFair as well as at LSC-Cypress Center, located at 19710 Clay Road and LSC-Westway Park Technology Center, located at 5060 Westway Park Boulevard. For more information visit LoneStar.edu/cyfair.
Source: Lone Star College-CyFair
