Christmas on 5th Street

Baylor University Campus 1311 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA

Sweater weather, hot chocolate, roaring fires, snowfall (sometimes, at least). Christmas season is unquestionably the most wonderful time of the year — and at Baylor, the most wonderful time of the year officially begins with Christmas on 5th Street. A trail of lights begins on 5th Street and continues throughout campus. Horse-drawn carriages trot past...

Christmas Gala

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

You’re invited to Cultivate’s Christmas gala in downtown Waco for a night of art, music, and culture. Experience artwork by Katie Ward and dance the night away with some cider and champagne. Plus, don’t miss the new back gallery holiday exhibition, so get your selfie on in and take some pics during a night out...

A Dr Pepper Christmas

Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute 300 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76701, USA

Celebrate the holidays at the Dr Pepper Museum on Friday, December 2nd from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at A Dr Pepper Christmas featuring Holiday Make-A-Soda and Holiday Taste-A-Soda! There will be live entertainment, crafts, Hot Dr Pepper, photo opportunities with Santa, and Holiday Make-A-Soda and Holiday Taste-A-Soda! This event is free, except for selected ticketed experiences. Details: Free admission Holiday shopping HOT Dr...

Free, plus ticketed experiences

A Very Karem Kristmas

Karem Shrine Temple 400 Karem Cir, Waco, TX 76712, USA

Looking for something free and fun for the whole family? Come see the Karem Shriners on December 4 from 12–4 pm for kids’ crafts, photos with Santa, and more, all while enjoying holiday music, food trucks, and a hot cocoa bar.

Eastside Market

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

Each first Sunday of the month, come enjoy the Eastside Market at Brotherwell Brewing: food trucks, local vendors, a graffiti contest, music, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to connect with Waco’s creative community, this is the place to do it. Facebook Instagram    

FREE

Santa Paws Pet Photos at Richland Mall

Richland Mall 6001 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710, USA

Bring your furry friends for photos with Santa during this special Monday evening! Photo packages will be available for purchase, so you can treasure your pet’s adorable moments with Santa for years to come. Santa is located near JCPenney, please use the Visionworks entrance. Click here for photo pricing and more Santa details. From 4p...

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Monday Night Lights Mountain Bike Ride

Bicycle World Waco 112 Mary Ave #1, Waco, TX 76701, USA

Come join us for a night ride from the Bicycle World shop to Cameron Park on Monday nights. We will meet at the shop and roll out at 7:15pm. Experience the night adrenaline from the trails! Helmets & lights are required!

FREE

Pursuing Justice & Amplifying Peace: A Conversation with Author Shannon Sedgwick Davis

Baylor Law 1114 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, USA

Shannon Sedgwick Davis (JD ’00) joins Dean Brad Toben in a fireside chat to discuss Shannon’s career pursuit of ending atrocities, from those committed by Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army in eastern and central Africa, to current war crimes and human rights violations occurring in Ukraine. Join us to learn more about how...

Free

Waco Community Band

Ball Performing Arts Center, MCC Campus 1400 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA

The Waco Community Band performs at the Ball Performing Arts Center on the McLennan Community College campus. Admission is free and open to the public.

Thursday Night Hills – Bike Ride in Cameron Park

Bicycle World Waco 112 Mary Ave #1, Waco, TX 76701, USA

Join us every Thursday for hill repeats on the roads of Cameron Park. We roll out from Bicycle World at 6pm. We will ride 2-4 laps of the Cameron Park roads. This is 10-20 miles with 1,000-2,000 feet of climbing. This is a challenging but rewarding ride! A conversational, no-drop 2 mile ride to the...

FREE
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