“ART IS NOT A MIRROR TO REFLECT REALITY, BUT A HAMMER TO SHAPE IT” – Käthe Kollwitz and the Fortress Against Death Kollwitz remained committed to sharing art with social purpose, largely focusing on the deep biological connection between mother and child, and the vulnerability of this relationship, as threatened by violence, war, and famine....
Mission Waco’s Art Program, Urban Expressions, will be holding a FREE Artisan Market on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 12 – 5 pm. The Market will spotlight our local Waco artists and artisans and will allow them the opportunity to display and sell their artwork. All purchased vendor spots also go directly to supporting Mission Waco’s...
Join us for a day of song and fun as we explore Monarch Butterflies! All events will be at the zoo’s pavilion across from the giant tortoises. 10:00am-11:00am: Monarch Butterfly Experience11:00am-11:30am: Lucas Miller Concert 12:30pm-1:00pm: Monarch Butterfly Experience1:00pm-1:30pm: Lucas Miller Concert Event is free with admission.
Discover all things outdoors at the Keep Waco Outdoors EXPO! Connect with a wide range of resources and clubs focused on all outdoor recreation activities. Free for everyone to attend. Join us for a morning of fun, adventure, and community.
Save the date and join us on our annual Children’s Garden Fair. This year for the first time at a new location: the Pape Gardens. Families with children of all ages will enjoy free activities designed to teach many fun things about gardening in Central Texas. All children must be accompanied by and adult. Download...
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!! This concert will feature music from Sandi Horton’s newest Native Flute CD ‘Native Flute Journeys 4’ released in 2024. One World Music Radio has played Sandi’s music the past several years. OWMR reviewer Steve Sheppard wrote, “In 2022 Sandi released the work Native Flute Journeys 3, two...
The Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild will present “Walking Tales; Bringing Historic Stories To Life” on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the historic Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas. 2124 S. 5th Street. Come and enjoy a unique experience! As you leisurely stroll through Oakwood, interpreters, many in period dress, stationed throughout the cemetery will give voice...
Sponsored by The Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild. Come for a stroll through this historic cemetery. Meet Interpreters who will share stories about the life and times of renowned, legendary and infamous people laid to rest there. Free to the public
Fall Fossil Festival is back! Waco Mammoth National Monument’s annual Fall Fossil Festival returns on Saturday, October 19. The City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the National Park Service, invites you to come enjoy local exhibitors, live camels, pumpkin decorating, a mock dig pit experience and more. The event will run...
Pumpkinfest! Free Event! Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Pie’s, Snacks & Hotdogs! Oct 19th 11am – 2pm Wilbert Austin Sr. Park 401 Hood Street Come in costume if you want!! Hosted by the Cultural Arts of Waco & our sponsors!
Oktoberfest Beer – Food- Auctions Jodie Mikula Orchestra Kids World – Country Store Raffle – Bake Sale – Family Fun
Each year, the Waco Pride Network hosts OUT on Brazos, a festival celebrating the Greater Waco LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The day-long event features musical performances, food trucks, vendors and community. The event takes place in October of each year to commemorate National Coming Out Day (also, y’all, it’s HOT in Waco in June).
This is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Foundation Fundraiser to where they will drop over 10,000 ducks off the bridge. Ducks are only $5 each and have a chance to win $1500 if your duck crosses the finish line first! (More cash prizes for participating in the race)University Parks Dr. will be reserved for the Registered...
Come celebrate the Halloween season with The Heart of Texas Autism Network (HOTAN) at our 5th annual HOTAN Halloween Spookfest Event. This event is for famlies touched by autism spectrum disorder, and other members of the disability community ONLY!!!Friday, October 25, 20245:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M.Waco Lions Den1716 N 42nd StWaco, Texas 76710Come and enjoy some...
Bring blankets and canvas chairs, as we’ll have a big screen set up. We will be watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” followed by “The Lion King” (1994) version. There will be popcorn, hot chocolate, and apple cider served for free at the event.
You’re invited, Waco! Join us at 10:00 am at the Cameron Park Zoo for the grand opening of the Corwin, Estes, and Jaynes Education Center and of the Carol Schmidhauser Veterinary Hospital! The event will feature a brief program, refreshments, and facility tours. Get more info at Waco-Texas.com/ZooExpansion See you there!
PSG Cares is hosting a Craft Fair to raise money to provide free safety training classes for young girls and free crafting classes for the elderly. The event is free to the public.Come Join us for early Halloween family fun.We will have food trucks, homemade gifts, fresh jams, jellies, and much more. We will be...
We’re back! New name, same us! Join us this October at Cultivate 7twelve: Art.Culture.Events (@cultivate7twelve ) for the first Waco Open Arts Market! Visit with local artists, artisans and small business owners and check out everything our local art community has to offer! Apply to be a vendor at wacouptownartwalk.com#wacouptownartwalk #wacotx #thingstodoinwaco #wacohappenings #vendors #supportlocalbusiness #wacomaker #wacofallactivities #wacoweekend
Join us for a magical Halloween Sip-N-Shop-N-Relax at Grandaddy Willow on Saturday, October 26th from 12pm-6pm, located at 1101 Richland Drive, Suite 5, Waco, Texas. This is the perfect time to treat yourself while celebrating the spooky season with great deals and fun activities! What’s in store: Create-your-own essential oil roller ball station...
Eastside Halloween Market! October 27th, 5-9 PM That’s Right! Eastside Market is back to Sunday this month as we kick off our Halloween Bash at @brotherwell_brewing Get ready for an evening of vendors, food, drinks, and Halloween fun! Ready to join us as a vendor and be a part of the vibe? Just shoot us a...
Bring your family and your favorite brunch dish for Brunch In the Park. Free family photos, games, laughter and so much food
The Brazos River Authority is hosting its first annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event on Tuesday, October 29, from 5 – 7 p.m. at its central office parking lot, 4600 Cobbs Drive in Waco. Come show off your Halloween costume and grab some treats! Everyone is welcome!
DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION October 30 – November 3 14th ANNUAL TRAVELLING OFRENDA 2024 ArtPlace 418 Elm Ave, Corner of Dallas and Tyler Streets in historic downtown East Waco
Join us for a for a kick off celebration of Día De Los Muertos Weekend! We will be setting up our Community Ofrenda and have a few Hispanic Artisan Businesses at the Bridge Street Farmers Market. Thank you Waco Farmers Market fore sharing the celebration of our cultura!
Enjoy vendors, safe trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and more at this community Halloween event.
Trunk or Treat presented by McLennan Athletics Join us for our annual FREE family-friendly Halloween event at MCC! Oct. 31 | 5-6:30 p.m. Outside the Highlands Gym | Rain or Shine | Rain Location: Highlander Drive Parking Garage Candy & Giveaways Games & Activities Meet & Greet with MCC Athletes Fun for all ages www.McLennanAthletics.com
We are so excited about our annual Fall Festival on Halloween night! Trunk-or-treat, nerf wars, candy, games, inflatables, food trucks, and more! FREE event, all are welcome!
Organ students present the annual Halloween Organ Concert at Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building. This event is free and open to the public.
Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy thematic music at Baylor’s School of Music annual Halloween Organ Concert. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Can’t make it in person? Livestream it here.
Come join us for our 18th annual Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market November 1st-3rd, 2024! This year at an exciting new location: BASE at Extraco Events Center! Online ticket sales will be available beginning September 1st! General Market Shopping passes will be available for purchase at the ticket booth at the BASE at the...
We’re excited to be teaming up with Patagonia for our first Cameron Park trail cleanup day. Anyone is welcome to come out and join us, we will all meet at the Northern Gate in Cameron Park from 9am-11am on November 2nd to cleanup some of our beautiful trail systems. We will be providing trash bags,...
RecuerdaMe, Sunday, November 3, 2024!! Last year was absolutely beautiful and we know this year will be more amazing! A highlight from our event last year was our community ofrenda we create so anyone from our community can bring a picture of their loved one and place it there for the event. More information to...
