In celebration of Kermit Oliver’s 80th birthday, Art Center Waco is pleased to present an exhibition of wearable art, a 30 year collaboration between Waco Artist, Kermit Oliver, and French Fashion House, Hermès.Kermit Oliver, a Texas postal worker and humble artist, created sixteen silk scarf designs for Hermès, each one a vibrant and intricate depiction...
The autumn fun begins with two weekends of seasonal drinks, activities, and crafts!
Oklahoma!, the first musical by the iconic duo- Rodgers and Hammerstein, is coming to Waco. The Waco Civic Theatre is excited to host you September 21st- October 1st!
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd-NOVEMBER 5th 10:00am -8pm The 10th Anniversary Pumpkin Fest offers a 7 week celebration of fall and is a perfect opportunity to Grow Memories. Children will have a blast with activities tailored just for them. They can jump on inflatables, explore the playground, or enjoy a ride on the barrel...
Truett Seminary’s Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching is proud to present the annual African American Preaching Conference on September 26-28, 2023 in Waco, Texas. The African American Preaching Conference emphasizes uniquely the work and witness of ministry as it intersects with the academy. Shaped by a steering committee of 30 African American leaders, the...
Fabled welcomes Madison Prewett Troutt into the store to sign copies of The Love Everybody Wants, her newest book.
Silobration weekend consistently brings 150,000 tourists to fabulous Waco, Texas. LuluBelle’s Market consistently sees 20K in attendance over this exciting weekend! Curated market experience with the best vendor fair, music, beer garden, and great eats. We are thrilled to partner with The Backyard Bar-Stage-Grill (restaurant, beer garden, and concert arena) to bring the spirit of...
This year we’re celebrating Oktoberfest THREE days straight with great beer, live music, and traditional German food. SCHEDULE: Thursday: College Night Friday: Kolsh Service Night Saturday: ALL DAY OKTOBERFEST FOOD: In addition to our normal menu, we’re serving up a traditional German brats w/ sauerkraut, and of course Bavarian style pretzels and beer cheese. Cannot...
This year we’re celebrating Oktoberfest THREE days straight with great beer, live music, and traditional German food. SCHEDULE: Thursday: College Night Friday: Kolsh Service Night Saturday: ALL DAY OKTOBERFEST FOOD: In addition to our normal menu, we’re serving up a traditional German brats w/ sauerkraut, and of course Bavarian style pretzels and beer...
Join Freight on Thursday night for another Good Dogs Night Out, benefitting the Humane Society of Central Texas. Check out the adoption truck, raffle prizes, dog treats, and more. Plus, don’t miss the Good Dogs, Good Tricks Show at 7 pm. (Got a pup with a special trick? Register them online.)
Join us for The Camp Fimfo Campout Concert Series at Camp Fimfo Waco – September 29-30, 2023! Come enjoy country music in a festival setting with friends, good times and a great atmosphere. Performers include: Day 1 – Friday September 29th 5pm – The Powell Brothers 7pm – The Great Divide 9pm- Josh Abbott Band ...
Born out of a vision of celebrating our local food scene, Waco Restaurant Week Launched in September 2019. For one week, we gathered and celebrated our vibrant food scene with 65 locally-owned restaurants, food trucks, and new concepts launching into our market. During this round of Waco Restaurant Week, participating locations had special menus donating...
Join us for three days of fun, holiday shopping! With more than 130 merchants to shop with, you’re sure to find lots of new, unique, and One-of-A-Kind gifts all in one place to have you ready for all your festive events! Grab your girlfriends, mom, or daughter, and come enjoy the fun, while shopping and...
ITS GAME DAY!!!! Come support your team at McLane Stadium!
Students in grades 4-12 can make new friends and learn new skills by enrolling in fun and challenging half-day Saturday classes offered by Baylor’s Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Courses include Legos, Loadbearing, and Lots of Fun: Thinking Like an Engineer Did You Hear That? The Science of Sound Beyond Moneyball: Probability and...
Event aims to provide the greater Central Texas community with a fun family day to enjoy a variety of activities, learn from experts, and connect with other dog lovers. Now in its 7th year, the Dog Days Canine Event has something for everyone. Head to Hewitt Park on Saturday and check out the weenie dog...
The 2023 Home for the Holidays Gift Market brings you three days of holiday shopping with more than 130 unique vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts. So grab your girlfriends, mom, or daughter, and come enjoy the fun. First Call shopping hours ($10 admission) Friday, 10 am to 2 pm General admission hours ($6 admission) Friday, 2...
This year, the Mayborn Museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a free day on October 1, featuring a collaborative art exhibit, its annual ofrenda, and a special Meet the Scientist.
Y’all are in for a very special treat! Robert Mahar will be at Paper Crown 9/30 & 10/1 for a weekend of classes. Robert’s Saturday workshops have sold out but we have a few spots available in Sunday’s Embroider USA map workshop. Workshop is from 10-5:30 with a lunch break. This free-form sampler will allow...
The Achieve Conference is a yearly conference for small business owners and content creators. Our mission is to provide the resources and community needed to help businesses grow. We believe that bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives, we can help foster innovation and encourage collaboration. Our vision is to create a space where people...
This week, Hemingway’s Monday Funday features music by Tea Aguilar and Clinton Bon Slaughter and good eats from a local food truck Teresita’s Birria.
Join Art Center Waco on the first Tuesday of every month from 9:00 – 10:00am, for stories, songs, and art activities for preschool-aged children, babies, and their parents! Click here to register! Classes are FREE and for 0-5 year olds.
Join us in October 2023 in the Heart of Texas for a one-of-a-kind weekend, celebrating the King of Rock and Roll in style! Showcasing the talent of several Texas Elvis Tribute Artists and World-Renowned Elvis Tribute Artists, we will bring you 6 different stage productions paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis himself! Features favorites...
The Baylor Libraries Author Series proudly welcomes Dr. Greg Garrett, the Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature & Culture at Baylor University, and Dr. Robert P. Jones, president and founder of Public Religion Research Institute, for a conversation on race in America informed by their recently published “The Gospel According to James Baldwin” and...
Greater Waco is the place to start or further your career with new and growing businesses in every sector and industry. Join us for the inWaco Job Fair where we connect people with employment and training opportunities!
Breaking Boundaries Lawrence Loh Finalist, WSO Music Director/Conductor Puerto Rican-born composer Angélica Negrón’s genre-defying music transports the listener to another world. American Composer Aaron Copland wrote Lincoln Portrait during the early years of World War II, combining music and spoken word in a groundbreaking way to raise the spirit of our country. This program concludes with...
Whether you’re a beginner or have some familiarity with clay, all are welcome to our annual Pumpkin Carving Workshop! During the workshop, one of our expert instructors will provide you with a hand-thrown pumpkin for you to carve and decorate. After the workshop, we will glaze your pumpkin in a color of your choosing, and fire it....
Trick-or-treating meets the great outdoors – a perfect blend of scares and s’mores. Bring your candy and sit outside your site to join in! Site decorating contests, costume contest, golf cart and bicycle parade and decorating, haunted trail, magic pumpkin patch, and more.
The Baylor University Bears host the Texas Tech Red Raiders at McLane Stadium in Waco. Game time to be announced.
Fun local Pumpkin Patch for the whole family! Hay Rides, Bounce houses, Food trucks, horse rides, petting zoo and more!
The final workshop in our late summer/early fall lineup is this spooky workshop with Halloween-loving artists, Julie Collings & Lisa Waring. Saturday, Oct. 7th & Sunday, Oct 8th. Cost for the weekend is $450 and includes 2 full day classes and all supplies, Halloween swag, and a Saturday evening soirée with artists’ market, discounted shopping...
Be your dream and be unapologetically you! Make sure not to miss 🏳️🌈Out On the Brazos🏳️🌈 at Brazos Park East, October 7th from 11am-6pm. We have an amazing day set for you with Live musicians, drag performers, dance contest, costume contest, Local Vendors, Food Trucks and a partridge in a pear tree.
The Great Waco Duck Race is a charitable raffle event benefitting Imagination Library of Waco. Adults can “adopt” a rubber duck for $5 for a chance to win prizes! Duck “adoptions” will take place in the weeks leading up to the race. 5,000 rubber ducks will be launched into the raceway on the Brazos River,...
“Tales & Tails on the Cameron Park Trails,” the inaugural event of Friends of Cameron Park Waco, will be held on Sunday, October 8, from 2-3 p.m. at the Rock Shelter (base of Jacob’s Ladder) in Cameron Park. The event features trail tales from Waco Parks and Rec rangers as well as an opportunity to...
The Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo, held at the Extraco Events Center in Waco is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We operate year-round along side our more than 500 active volunteers, fulfilling our mission to produce events for education, entertainment and agricultural experiences at the premier multi-use facility while giving back through youth scholarships and...
There’s no live music this week, but Hemingway’s Monday Funday features local food truck Cuzzo’s and $3.50 well drinks.
This journal activity includes activities such as the ABCs of nature, writing a poem, creating nature stamps, and plenty of space to draw what you see in nature. Stop by Urgan REAP to pick yours up and start adventuring around for inspiration!
Art Center Waco invites you to join us for Teacher Happy Hour on Thursday, October 12th, from 5:30pm – 7 pm at Art Center Waco! Unwind at an open house featuring activities inspired by the Hèrmes in the Heart of Texas: The Art of Kermit Oliver Exhibit and an opportunity to learn more about...
Viva la Fiesta! Join the Hispanic Leaders’ Network for a Spectacular Evening of Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Baylor Club! Date: October 12, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Venue: Baylor Club Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture at the “Hispanic Leaders Network Presents: Hispanic Heritage Celebration” brought...
We are beyond excited to have John Mark McMillan back on the CG stage
Hosted by Sean and Kylie Skellington, the Fourth Annual Skellington Curiosities Halloween Ball is here with dancing, live music by Dead Horse Creek, great food, locally made beer, costume contests, and more! $20 tickets available online or at the door.
Get ready for a chilling night at Cultivate’s Spooky Paint-N-Sip, where you can unleash your creativity. Get into the Halloween spirit as you create your own masterpiece while enjoying your favorite beverage. Talented instructors will guide you every step of the way, so no experience is necessary. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking...
Tickets available on our website! Whether you’re a beginner or have some familiarity with clay, our workshop is centered around the uniquely hands-on experience of throwing on a pottery wheel. One of our expert instructors will guide you through the basics and help you create your very own masterpieces- whether it be a bowl, vase, plate, cup, or...
Get burgers from 6 pm to 6:30 pm for $10 per plate. Bingo begin at 6:30 p.m. $15 per round, with at least two rounds. Cash only.
Prepare your young explorers for an unforgettable journey into the mysterious world of paranormal phenomena! Junior Paranormal Investigator Open-House is a one-of-a-kind event designed to introduce and educate curious young minds to the fascinating realm of the supernatural. There will be: -Hands-on learning opportunities from real Paranormal Investigators ranging from learning about different types of...
Calling all doggy parents to a tail-wagging time at the Dr Pepper Museum. Bring your four-legged friend to the Dr Pepper Museum for some pup cups, activities and contests with special prizes! There will be: -Individual dog costume contests and talent contests -Pup Cups and Dr Pepper Floats -Bobbing for Apples game for the pups...
Join us for a fun-filled evening! Dress up in your best 1930’s clothing and help solve a murder at a historic Waco location! Each ticket grants you admission to the event and one free custom can from Southern Roots Brewery. Those who come in costume will automatically enter a raffle for a Waco Escape Room...
Jumpstart your kids’ interest in gardening with the McLennan County Master Gardeners at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday morning.
The IRONKIDS Fun Run offers young athletes the opportunity to feel the excitement of competition while enjoying the outdoors and promoting healthy living. Parents, family, and friends are invited to cheer on these racers while enjoying the area and family-centered event. We encourage kids ages 0 –17 years to participate in our IRONKIDS Fun Run.
Activities run 10am-1pm on the second Saturday of the month and are included with regular museum admission.
Come to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum for its monthly Western crafts and storytime. The theme this month is spooky campfire tales. Included with museum admission
Come learn from Ag Extension Agent Tyler Mays about reducing pests in your garden and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a holistic approach to keeping your garden safe, and look at some examples at Urban REAP. Register online.
Like the momentum of a river, allow the current from within guide you as you take on IRONMAN 70.3 Waco. Your journey begins with ease as you glide down the Brazos River, making this fast course perfect for those taking on their first IRONMAN 70.3 and those chasing their personal best. Fly along and feel...
Silobration is Magnolia’s annual homecoming event in Waco, Texas featuring a vendor fair, events with Chip and Joanna Gaines, live music, daytime activities, and more.
The Austin Avenue Art Fair will be held in downtown Waco, Texas October 19th-21st. Artist Booths, Live Music, and Live Art throughout the event. Opening night will feature the band Suede, with food and drinks provided, Thursday, October 19th. A delight for your senses! D0n’t miss out! *Thank you to Creative Waco and our other...
Art Center Waco is pleased to announce a pop-up exhibit! For a short time only, come check out Kasia Kręcicka at Art Center Waco, running from October 19th – 24th in our Hulse Gallery.
18% of Americans report having seen a ghost, and that’s over 60 million people. This belief in the supernatural is not limited to any religion, as ghost sightings and other paranormal experiences occur worldwide. It serves as a reminder that even in our modern age, there are mysteries and unexplained phenomena that continue to intrigue...
Mark your calendars, the 19th Annual Charity Golf Scramble is coming up soon! On Thursday, October 19th we will host the game at Cottonwood Creek Golf Club, including lunch, green fee, carts, range balls, prizes for the longest drive, closest to the Pin contests, and more! Prices: Early Bird: $100 per person $110 at the...
Celebrate Family History Month at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center. Learn the basics of researching & organizing your family history step-by-step using DNA and local resources. Enjoy a full day of programs, door prizes and meeting other family historians and local heritage societies. To register for this free event, please visit https://calendar.wacolibrary.org/event/10044294
Join us March 25th and 26th, and October 21st and 22nd for the HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo at the Waco Convention Center in Waco, TX! Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, inverts, small mammals, feeders, and supplies will be for sale available to the public at HUGE discounts! Now is your chance to get up...
The Central Texas Cactus and Succulent Society is hosting the Texas Association of Cactus and Succulent Societies 2023 Annual Seminar on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum,1 Pavilion Way, Woodway, Texas. Sales of plants are open to the public from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. The rare plant auction begins...
Students in grades 4-12 can make new friends and learn new skills by enrolling in fun and challenging half-day Saturday classes offered by Baylor’s Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Courses include Coding With Scratch: Simple Math Games Music Mystery and History: From Bach to Beyonce Making a Difference: Modern Environmental Challenges “You have...
Walk Waco’s historic Oakwood Cemetery and learn as interpreters stationed throughout share stories about the life and times of renowned, legendary and infamous people laid to rest there. For more information, check out the Waco Storytelling Guild on facebook.
The Dave Wild Trio will be entertaining us with free live jazz on Sunday, October 22nd from 4-6 PM. Join the fun!
Mark your calendars for the City of Waco Career Expo on October 25 from 10 am to 3 pm. Meet representatives from every City of Waco department on the second floor of the Waco Convention Center. There will be opportunities for interviews and hiring on the spot for select positions, so dress professionally and bring...
Family Abuse Center’s eighth annual Dancing with the Waco Stars is this Thursday night at the Waco Hippodrome. It’s an exciting evening of entertainment while supporting local Waco Stars competing for votes live from the audience, all benefitting Family Abuse Center. This year’s theme is Hollywood!
You’re invited, Waco, for a community conversation on Thursday, October 26, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at South Waco Community Center to share your thoughts about the future of parkland adjacent to the Floyd Casey Development Project. The City of Waco aims to transform this area into a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive public landscape.
C’est magnifique! Segovia continues its Versus Series Wine Tasting with the newest feature of Spain vs. France. Experience six different varietals from unique regions, and charcuterie is included. Limited seating, so grab your tickets now.
Enjoy vendors, safe trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and more at this community Halloween event.
Our 8th Annual Creekside Spooktacular Halloween Bash presented by Incommons Bank and the City of Hewitt has been set for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Warren Park in Hewitt, TX! This FREE event includes trick or treating, a costume contest sponsored by Raising Cane’s Hewitt, food trucks and more. Canned goods will be accepted for local food pantries....
Playing Blues/Rock in the style of Vaughan, Hendrix, Clapton, and BB King. Electrifying blues guitarist!
A range of events brings the Homecoming tradition to life. Homecoming will include a mix of celebrations and campus events culminating in the football game against the Iowa State Cyclones. This historic tradition reunites Bears across the decades with meaningful experiences for the entire Baylor Family. Events include: Pigskin Revue Baylor’s Homecoming Worship Service Extravaganza,...
The Cove is hosting their ‘Pieces of Home‘ fundraiser to support youth experiencing homelessness in the Waco community. The Cove is a nurturing center designed to provide resources to youth living with housing instability. This is a free, family-friendly event with live music, a bounce house, games, and more so come have fun while also...
For 15 years, Balcones Distilling has been a pioneer in the art of Texas whisky-making and tirelessly following flavor no matter where it has led. Now they want to invite the Texas community to celebrate with them. Paying homage to Balcones’ Texas heritage, the carefully curated 15th Anniversary event will be celebrating 15 years of Balcones’ dedication to pushing...
The third annual Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival returns to Downtown Waco on October 28th, 2023! This annual event serves as a unifying force bringing together the diverse communities of Waco and representing our city’s vibrant Hispanic culture. Dia de los Muertos Waco kicks off with a vibrant parade in Downtown Waco. The...
Come join us for a spooktacular evening at the Maker’s Edge Halloween Party! Get ready for a night filled with frights, delights, and everything Halloween. We are located at 1800 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX, USA. Whether you’re a Crafter, Artisan, Artist, Engineer, or just someone who loves a good party, this event is for you!...
The Baylor University Bears host the Iowa State Cyclones at McLane Stadium in Waco. Game time to be announced.
Baylor hosts the oldest and largest collegiate homecoming parade in the country. From the beginning, the Baylor Homecoming Parade has been an extraordinary exhibition of spirit and community. Throughout the years, the Parade has featured horse-drawn carriages and wagons, bands, student and civic organizations, dignitaries and more. Student organizations create floats that add to the...
Join us in a Fall Carnival Experience like no other! For our Fall Fundraiser we thought it would be dandy to put on an old fashioned carnival AGAIN! So expect LOTS of booths with activities and games, wall of curiosities surrounded by bunnies, chickens and ducks in a backyard garden setting. We will have: Art...
Fright Night at the Rite’s haunted house returns on Sunday from 4 pm to 8 pm. All tickets are $10. Children five and under are free.
The Lee Lockwood Library and Museum invites the PUBLIC to the 6th Annual “Fright Night at the Rite” on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm located at 2801 W Waco Drive, Waco, Texas. This will be the Haunted House ONLY and concessions. Fun for All Ages!! Tickets are $10/per person (children...
On Mondays at 10:30 am, drop in for storytime and crafts geared toward kids 5 and under. Storytime is included in general admission.
Enjoy fun for the whole family as McLennan Community College kicks off its 2023–24 athletic year: Dancer and basketball player introductions 3-point and dunk contests Performances by the MCC Dance Company and other MCC athletes Free t-shirts, posters, schedule cards, and magnets Food trucks
Join the Mayborn for an encore performance by Indigenous ACE (arts, culture, and education) from the Indigenous Cultures Institute in San Antonio. Featuring traditional dancers, musicians, and singers plus explanations of traditions, this group includes men, women, and children and represents several tribes (Saponi, Comanche, Apache, Alabama-Coushatta, Chickasaw, Navajo, and Wastec). This program is free...
Michaela Kufová presents the 2023 Keston Fall Lecture, “War, Music, and Dissonance: A Czechoslovak Case Study,” on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 3:30 p.m. at the Armstrong Browning Library & Museum on the campus of Baylor University. Light refreshments and conversation follow the lecture, and a livestream of the event via Zoom Webinar is available. This...
EDUCATION & PROGRAMMING We believe in supporting the arts and arts education year round. As our goal is to bring the arts to all sections of Waco, we partner with groups during the school year and summer to provide art programming to students of all ages. Art at the ARC is a summer art camp we...
The MCC Engineering & Physics Club is participating in the Extra Life 24-Hour Gaming Marathon! This event raises money for the Scott & White Children’s Hospital in Temple, TX. To learn more or to donate, visit: bit.ly/3ZwVZGG
Step aboard and buckle up for a thrilling journey! The Girl On The Train tickets are now available for purchase. Based on the gripping novel by Paula Hawkins, this intense theatrical production is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Follow the troubled protagonist, Rachel, as she becomes...
Did you know that November 4th is National “Use Your Common Sense Day”?? Then it makes perfect (common) sense to get your Improv tickets today, and be ready for a boatload of belly laughs all evening long! And we can’t make it happen with you! Get your tickets now!
The Baylor University Bears host the Houston Cougars at McLane Stadium in Waco. Game time to be announced.
Jo Dee Messina kicked off her notable career with “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” a single that immediately made her a household name. Following the success of her debut, Jo Dee posted nine No. 1 hits and sixteen Top 40 songs and was honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, and GRAMMY Awards. As Jo Dee’s...
