30th Birthday Celebration

Cameron Park Zoo 1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707, USA

Join the Cameron Park Zoon on Saturday and Sunday for live music, food, and face painting. Plus, on Saturday it’s also Shark and Ray Awareness Day at the saltwater aquarium: enjoy small games, educational tables, and a shark and ray keeper chat at 10:30 am. Receive 30% off daily admissions when you buy your tickets...

STEMfest!

Mayborn Museum Complex 1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706, USA

Grab your magnifying glasses and discover the mysteries of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at this year’s STEMfest 2023!  The FREE community event will be held July 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Mayborn Museum.  Inquire and sleuth through interactive and engaging activities, demonstrations, and explorations from several community partners. ...

Free

Swan Songs at the Gallery Series

Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery 2120 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX, USA

Come join us at 2120 Washington Avenue for a special Friday night edition of “Swan Songs” as we wrap up the last few weeks of the gallery before it closes at the end of September! New and older works by artist Susan L. Sistrunk will be on display and available for purchase. *Sangria to be...

Free

A Time For Wonder: An ARTprenticeship Exhibition Opening Reception

THRST Coffee 1500 Colcord Ave suite c, Waco, TX 76707

Immerse yourself in a captivating artistic journey that transcends time and perspective. “a time for wonder: An ARTPrenticeship Exhibition” unveils the creative prowess of Creative Waco’s 2023 apprentices, guided by their mentors to explore the tapestries of their own lives— from the past, present and into the future. We invite you to wander in and...

FREE

“Celebrating Primary Colors and Emotions” by Charles Wallis

Cultivate 7Twelve 712 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, USA

Award-Winning Artist Charles Wallis Promises Emotional Experience in Color with New Collection Central Texas artist Charles Wallis promises to connect emotion to color and music in his upcoming solo art show “Celebrating Primary Emotions & Colors,” which opens Friday, September 1, 2023, at Cultivate 7Twelve in Waco with the reception from 6:00 – 9:00pm The...

Free

Esther’s Closet: Women of Distinction Luncheon- Big Hat Brunch

Lee Lockwood Library and Museum 2801 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76707, USA

Our Women of Distinction: Big Hat Brunch brings awareness to our program. The anniversary celebration will occur on Thursday, September 7th at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We anticipate an audience of 250+ people. A “Women of Distinction” panel discussion will feature local, professional female leaders who can...

Jake’s 1st Annual So-Cal Speed Shop Car Show

Austin Ave between 6th and 8th Streets Waco, TX, USA

We are excited to announce the upcoming Car Show event, hosted by Jake’s Tea House, to support Unbound Now, an anti-human trafficking organization. This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, September 9, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in the heart of downtown Waco on Austin Avenue. ————————————————————————————————————— The Car Show aims to raise...

Narrative as Reality: A Fireside Chat

Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University Campus 1401 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706, USA

Join us for an informal and engaging conversation centered on our current exhibition Narrative as Reality: Constructing an Identity. Exhibition curator, Dr. Valerie Gillespie, will be interviewing and chatting with artist and catalog contributor Dominic Chambers and artist Abi Salami.

Free

Eastside Market

Brotherwell Brewing 400 E Bridge St, Waco, TX 76704, USA

Local vendor market with vintage clothing, goods, antiques, food vendors, live music, local/live artists!

Free

Waco Harambee Revive

Bridge Street Plaza S M.L.K. Jr Blvd & Elm Avenue, Waco, TX, USA

Harambee, a Swahili term that means “let’s pull together,” is a Kenyan tradition of community self-help events, fundraising, philanthropy, fun educational activities, community outreach, and networking. Waco’s Harambee Revive brings this cultural tradition to Bridge Street Plaza on Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm and Saturday from 3 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy creative,...

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