The philosophy of perspectivism holds that we tend to bring our own established, automatic and persistent way of looking at the world with any visual encounter. The upcoming exhibition at Art Center Waco provides viewers an opportunity to be surprised by their own interpretation of what they see in the art that is presented. Perspectivism...
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market has provided Waco with fresh produce, meats, and meals since 2011. The Market is open every Saturday from 9a-1p featuring the best local agricultural producers and artisan vendors within 150-miles of Waco. The Waco Downtown Farmers Market is now hosting Handmade Markets on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Enjoy...
Join the Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild for “Walking Tales” – Bringing Historic Stories to Life. As you stroll through the cemetery, interpreters stationed – many in period dress – will give voice to many renowned, legendary and infamous personalities laid to rest there. Come enjoy this unique experience!
Come show us what you got! Open mic + good food + good drinks = great FUN.
Enjoy sips and games at one of Waco’s newest neighborhood bars!
Let your inner superstar shine through music, comedy, spoken word, live art, and more! The perfect way to start the week in Waco!
Gather ’round, nerds! Come try, or at least bring your smart friends.
Get your mid-week fill of cool jazz brought to you by the Chuck Jennings Quartet (house band)!
Startup Waco is a nonprofit organization that aspires to lead Waco’s entrepreneurial support efforts and elevate Waco as a hub for business innovation. The Meetup is a programming series designed to help community members engage with one another and discover solutions to build up Waco’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Meetup takes the 1 Million Cups paradigm...
Join Fabled Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m., where your littles will sing songs, use their creativity, and enjoy some truly lovely stories. These books are perfect for your two-to-eight-year-old children, inspiring them with unique illustrations, lyrical language, and joy-filled stories. No need to RSVP, just show up and enjoy the wonderful stories read...
With well over 100 different beers to choose from, Truelove serves up the largest craft beer selection in Waco. Grab a friend and come enjoy the fun.
Vocalist Beth Ullman performs live with with Bill Howard, Mitch Watkins, Tom Brechtlein and John Fremgen.
October is family history month. Join us in learning more about genealogy research presented through 8 amazing programs. Volunteer researchers will help you with one-on-one research. Door prizes! Craft project!
Who doesn’t love a parade !?! For more than 100 years this time-honored spectacle has tied Baylor University to the greater Waco community, growing from a modest, on-campus gathering to a major event that includes Baylor student organizations, local businesses, Waco high schools and other community groups. The parade normally begins on Austin Avenue and...
Fall is in the air! Join us for our Fall Harvest Market, featuring local vendors, giveaways and more!
The Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Floating Mercado is a monthly market showcasing local businesses! The purpose of this event is to give local merchants the opportunity to sell their products/services and engage with the community in a market setting. The mercado features food, drinks, goods and more! VENDORS SIGN UP HERE
Fall is in the air! Join us for our Fall Harvest Market, featuring local vendors, giveaways and more!
Enjoy the fun as we kick off the 2022-23 athletic year! Dancer & basketball player introductions 3-point & dunk contest Performances by the MCC Dance Company & other MCC athletes Free t-shirts, posters, schedule cards, & magnets Food trucks from 5:45-6:45 p.m.
You’re invited to join the City of Waco for Trunk or Treat, presented by Bledsoe-Miller and Dewey Community Centers! Wear your favorite costume, bring a bag to store all your goodies, and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun. Admission is free.
Join friends for the seventh annual homecoming celebration at Magnolia Market known as Silobration! With daytime music, a vendor fair, a roller rink and more, you’ll be able to shop, skate and celebrate all weekend long. Silobration is a free event, with the exception of select ticketed experiences. Find ticket HERE.
Join friends for the seventh annual homecoming celebration at Magnolia Market known as Silobration! With daytime music, a vendor fair, a roller rink and more, you’ll be able to shop, skate and celebrate all weekend long. Silobration is a free event, with the exception of select ticketed experiences. Find ticket HERE.
Experience the festival of Dia De Los Muertos! Dia De Los Muertos is a celebration of life, a tradition where we remember our loved ones, cherish the moments we had with them, and reflect on our own life. The Dia De Los Muertos Parade and Festival bridges the gap between communities around Waco and showcases...
Location: green park behind Art on Elm, at the corner of Tyler and Dallas Streets in East Waco. As part of the Travelling Ofrenda, there will be a FREE outdoor showing of COCO on Saturday, October 29th at 7pm. Bring the family, a date, or a friend.
Location: The green park at Tyler and Dallas Streets in East Waco. It is diagonally across the street from the Yellow House at 402 Tyler. Rocio Ramirez-Landoll has set up the Travelling Ofrenda in various venues to preserve this tradition of ancient cultural expression. The Travelling Ofrenda remembers, honors, and celebrates the lives of loved...
Join friends for the seventh annual homecoming celebration at Magnolia Market known as Silobration! With daytime music, a vendor fair, a roller rink and more, you’ll be able to shop, skate and celebrate all weekend long. Silobration is a free event, with the exception of select ticketed experiences. Find ticket HERE.
Creature’s heART explores how art and other forms of creativity inform the discovery and development of spiritual well-being. Sessions are from 4 pm to 6 pm on these dates: September 18 October 2, 16, and 30 November 13
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, has announced that it will hold the Central Texas MORE THAN PINK Walk today. This year’s MORE THAN PINK community walk event is starting at the Texas Farm Bureau Campus in Waco. This community walks is made possible by the volunteer committee Waco to provide a...
Enjoy this fun event at McLennan Community College, compliments of the school’s athletic department. Meet and greet MCC athletes outside the Highlander Gymnasium! There will be candy and games and giveaways! See you there!
Calling all standup comedians, musicians, rap artists, and spoken word enthusiasts: Keep Waco’s Loud weekly open mic night happens every Monday at Stay Classy. Signups start at 7 pm.
The Order of the Owl invites you to join them in their reading of Dark and Shallow Lies by Ginny Myers Sain. Readers will meet three times at Fabled—every other Tuesday—for lively discussions and community: October 18: Chapters 1–10 November 1: Chapters 11–19 November 15: Chapter 20–End The Order of the Owl is a young adult book...
Reel Stories: A Black Film Showcase Presenting a series of three films accompanied by food, performances, art, and guided conversation on the Black-lived experience, Reel Stories: A Black Film Showcase is a Waco-made ethnographic documentary, paired with two of the most highly acclaimed Black documentary features of the last three years. There will be light...
Joshua & The Holy Rollers with The Inkcaps 21+, Show begins at 8PM. Doors at 5PM****
Join Fabled for a sweet story-time where your littles will sing songs, use their creativity, and enjoy some truly lovely stories. The beautiful books chosen are perfect for your 2- to 8-year-old children, inspiring them with unique illustrations, lyrical language, and joy-filled stories. No need to RSVP for these story-times, just show up and enjoy...
Reel Stories: A Black Film Showcase Presenting a series of three films accompanied by food, performances, art, and guided conversation on the Black-lived experience, Reel Stories: A Black Film Showcase is a Waco-made ethnographic documentary, paired with two of the most highly acclaimed Black documentary features of the last three years. There will be light...
Reel Stories: A Black Film Showcase Presenting a series of three films accompanied by food, performances, art, and guided conversation on the Black-lived experience, Reel Stories: A Black Film Showcase is a Waco-made ethnographic documentary, paired with two of the most highly acclaimed Black documentary features of the last three years. There will be light...
Waco is A MOST BEAUTFUL THING city! Join us on Friday, November 4th at 11am at Brazos Park East for this kick off event! There will be live speeches, rowing, food, and more. You don’t want to miss this event!
FREE EVENT – Carnival Rides, Games, Vendors, Food Trucks, Burger Competition, Live Music Stage and MORE! WHEN Saturday, November 5th Gates open at Noon (12PM) Live Music begins at 6PM WHERE Lion’s Park – 3900 Parrish St Some of the roads around the Civic Center will be closed – Parking is available in the La...
