Temple College Invites Community to 2025 Ruth Bridges Fall Festival Oct. 25

Temple College invites the community to celebrate the season at its annual Ruth Bridges Fall Festival, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, on the Temple College campus. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and promises plenty of fun for all ages.

The Fall Festival features a Trick-or-Treat Trail, where Temple College departments and local businesses will host tables throughout the heart of campus, handing out candy and offering free games and activities. Guests can also enjoy popcorn, snow cones, bottled water, and more provided by Temple College.

“The Fall Festival is such a fun way to bring our community together,” said Marcia Temple, Director of Student Life. “It’s a day filled with laughter, costumes, games, and plenty of candy. We love seeing families, students, and neighbors enjoying campus together and creating memories that make Temple College a special part of this community.”

Children (and adults!) are encouraged to come in costume and participate in the always-popular Costume Contest at noon. Additional attractions include games, a bounce house, and plenty of candy to go around.

Parking will be available in the south parking lot near the Temple College Main Building. Visitors can grab a candy-collecting bag (while supplies last) from event sponsor UFCU before beginning their journey along the Trick-or-Treat Trail.

The Fall Festival honors the memory of Ruth “Miss Ruth” Bridges, a beloved Temple College staff member who served the institution for decades. Bridges began her Temple College career as an admissions clerk and later became the Director of Student Life and Community Outreach. She passed away in May 2024 while still serving the College.

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Temple College is “Your Community’s College,” a dynamic and growing community college that equips thousands of Central Texas students with the knowledge and skills for 21st-century success. Temple College, which has campuses in Temple, Hutto, Taylor and Rockdale, offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs to students who seek to earn credits for transfer, graduate with an associate degree or complete a certificate for fast entry into the workforce.

Founded in 1926, Temple College has enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence for 99 years. It is nationally recognized for its exceptional programs, from visual and performing arts to competitive athletics. The College has become one of the state’s premier institutions for healthcare providers’ education and training, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development programs. The faculty and staff are committed to providing exceptional quality instruction.