Oakwood Cemetery’s “Walking Tales; Bringing Historic Stories To Life”

Oakwood Cemetery 2124 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA

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...

Free

Oakwood Cemetery’s Walking Tales; Bringing Historic Stories to Life

Oakwood Cemetery 2124 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA

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

Free

Fall Fossil Festival

Waco Mammoth National Monument 6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA

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

Wilbert Austin Park 401 Hood Street, Waco, TX, USA

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!

Free

SIC’EM Science Day at the Mayborn

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

Discover the science happening in Central Texas and beyond. Exciting STEM experiments, our annual chemistry magic show, and more! SIC’EM Science Day highlights the science happening in our community and demonstrates how it positively impacts our daily lives. Activities are appropriate for children 3 and up. ActivitiesKick off the day with one-of-a-kind STEM activities provided...

$9

Out on the Brazos

Brazos Park East Waco 3516 N M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX, USA

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).

Free

St. Philip Oktoberfest

St. Phillips Catholic Misson 13095 Old China Spring Rd

Oktoberfest Beer – Food- Auctions Jodie Mikula Orchestra Kids World – Country Store Raffle – Bake Sale – Family Fun

$5 – $12

Rubber Duck Race – Swinging Bridge Car Show

Indian Spring Park 101 North University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76701, USA

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...

Free

GLIZZFEST

Hotel Herringbone 319 South 4th Street, Waco, TX

GLIZZFEST 2024 x Waco Restaurant Week Save the date, y’all! We are serving up bottomless dawgs at an all-you-can-eat glizzy bar for $10 at the door. Bring all of your foodie friends! Come on up from 5-7pm on Wednesday October 23rd for views, vibes & nosh. Eat your heart out, Waco! This event benefits Keep...

$10

Waco Restaurant Week: Culinary, Craft & Community Creators Panel Discussion

Revival Eastside Eatery 704 Elm Avenue, Waco, TX 76704, USA

Enjoy drinks and snacks at Revival Eastside Eatery and hear from local creators who have been making a difference in Waco’s vibrancy. Hear from Jaja Chen, Co-owner of Cha Community and Asian Leadership Network board of directors; Tneyah Thomas of BLACCENT, a community nonprofit empowering black leaders; and others. Plus, other special events at venues...

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