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...
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.
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...
Regardless of the church you attend or the organizations you are affiliated with, we will worship, praise, and pray to Him together in one voice. The light within us will shine so bright, it will be a beacon for everyone in our lives to come to know Him. This event is being led by women...
Come join us for a delightful evening at Anthem STORIES! Our in-person event offers a unique opportunity to indulge your taste buds and plan for your upcoming event. Whether you already have an event on the books or just browsing for venues, this is the perfect event for you. In addition to trying our dining offerings,...
Join Harvey Cox, an attorney and author, for this important class for people 55 and older. Harvey will cover the 15 mistakes that can cost families, as well as other critical topics. Additionally, there will be an in-depth discussion of advanced Medicaid planning techniques that emphasize avoiding Texas’ Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP). This class...
Art Center Waco celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exclusive, members-only event. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you explore a stunning exhibit that showcases the diverse talents of artists from past exhibits. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow art lovers, support local artists, and celebrate ACW’s rich history. $150 per...
On behalf of the families served by Inspiracion, we are excited to invite you to the 5th Annual Remember Recess! FUNdraiser! Our event will be held at Freight Bar as it was received with great enthusiasm in the past. The last four events exceeded our expectations and allowed us to fund the WISD-Alta Vista Elementary School Parent and Child...
Briscoe is coming to Common Grounds! // Opened by Brendan Walter
The Discovery Activity for November is fall leaf lanterns. Using fall leaves, jars, and tea light candles, create beautiful fall decorations. Children and families are welcome to participate in this free event during Urban REAP’s open hours from 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday through Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
Country singer Morgan Lee Powers plays the newly reopened Tandem Rooftop Bar at the Hippodrome.
Charles Dickens’s timeless holiday classic returns to the Ball Performing Arts Center in a spirited, innovative adaptation. Journey back to Victorian London where a wealthy, miserable miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who bemoans Christmas festivities, has his world turned upside down one fateful Christmas Eve. Challenged by the ghost of his dead business associate Jacob Marley, Scrooge...
We invite you to Abundance 2023, an evening benefiting the World Hunger Relief Institute. Abundance is the Farm’s most important fundraising event of the year featuring a farm-to-table dinner at Milo, specialty cocktails from Balcones, and a one of a kind silent auction.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church is holding its opening gala for our 13th annual Art as Worship exhibition, featuring visual arts from the Waco community and beyond, live music, refreshments, and fellowship. No admission charge, but we gratefully accept donations for Food for Families.
Time to go “neck and neck” with your friends! Join us for the long and short of it on November 11, 2023, brought to you by H-E-B and Reliant. H-E-B’s Zoo Stampede remains a staple of the Cameron Park Zoo calendar and an important way to contribute to your zoo’s ability to provide advanced animal...
Saturday, November 11, 2023, 9am-4pn St Jerome Catholic Church – Mother Teresa Family Center 9820 Chapel Road, Waco, TX 76712 60 Vendors/Free Admission/Unique Local Businesses/Crafts/Food Trucks/Teacher’s Gifts/Holiday Items/Door Prizes Sponsored by the St Jerome Women’s Society
Join us in supporting the senior artists in our community on Saturday, Nov. 11th, at the Waco Convention Center! Bring your family and friends and do some holiday shopping at the Apple Tree Bazaar! Buying a ticket to this event supports the efforts of Meals on Wheels Waco, whose mission is to help feed homebound...
Join us as we celebrate our veterans at this 100th Waco Veterans Day Parade! The parade begins at 11 a.m. and will go down Austin Avenue in Waco, TX, from 12th to 3rd Streets, traveling toward City Hall. We’re excited about our 100-Year Celebration planned for the conclusion of the parade, which will feature music,...
We look forward to having your team with us in November and we appreciate your support. Luke Walton – WRR Race Director Team Tents The athlete area near boat launch/land is free for teams to set up their own tents within. It is first come, first served, but there is plenty of room available. Similar to the...
Join the Advocacy Center’s Prevention and Education Team at Skate Waco November 14th from 6:00pm-9:00pm! $5 Admission includes skate rentals, and a portion will be donated to the Advocacy Center! Come skate with the Grinch, play some games, do a fun craft with the P&E Team, and learn more about the Advocacy Center!
Real Stories inspiring Real Change. Join for four evenings of films accompanied by free food, live performances, art, and guided conversations.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Ben Masters and narrated by Matthew McConaughey, Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story is a visually stunning celebration of Texas’ diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife found nowhere else. Told through the eyes of wildlife species ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to the elusive mountain lion, the film follows our ever-changing...
The Waco Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Frontier of Texas present The Nutcracker Dr. Beau Benson, guest conductor With brave toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and the sparkling Sugar Plum Fairy, you won’t want to miss The Nutcracker—a treasured holiday tradition. Back by popular demand, Ballet Frontier returns to Waco to inspire a childlike wonder in all...
Larger than Life David Itkin Finalist, WSO Music Director/Conductor The program will open with a blast of heat from the Brazilian Carnival in Clarice Assad’s Bonecos de Olinda, her stunning musical depiction of larger-than-life puppets dancing through the festive streets of São Paulo. But truly “Larger than Life” is Don Juan, the character re-imagined throughout...
Suede is performing at Common Grounds! // Opened by Breathing Space
Fans of the legendary country music great Merle Haggard won’t want to miss this show by his sons Ben and Noel Haggard on Friday night in downtown Waco at the Hippodrome.
Waco indie-folk rock band The Fox and the Crow celebrate the release of its sophomore album, Amerigo!, at Cultivate on Friday night with special guests The Standards and Jessie Carver. Singles $7 | Couples $12 | Doors open at 7 pm | Music starts at 7:30
Significant Other is the story of Jordan Berman, who would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love...
This student music recital is free and open to the public in McLennan Community College’s Music & Theatre Arts building.
Get $4 pints of cider every Saturday. Plus, this week the Bear is opening at 2 pm for the Baylor–TCU college football game.
Hie thee to One Day on Saturday for ye olde Tavern Night (until 1 am) and Market Faire (2 pm to 6 pm).
It’s an afternoon of rodeo heroes and tall tales as the Central Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame inducts the class of 2023 on Saturday.
The holiday season is a time of joy and merriment, and what better way to celebrate than by singing along with the one and only Santa Claus? Don’t miss the chance to sing along with Santa himself this holiday season every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1 pm, when Santa will be gracing everyone with...
Long-time Wacoans probably remember attending Saturday morning movie matinees at the 25th Street Theater, but have you seen it since it was renovated as a fire station? And what about the rest of the neighborhood? The City of Waco and Grassroots Community Development will join Waco Walks to lead a “25th Street—Past, Present & Future”...
Come on, and try something new as Art Center Waco welcomes Jade Moncrieff, who will be teaching students ages 5–9 how to have fun with mosaic art. You don’t want to miss this! $10 for Art Center Waco members. $15 for non-members. (If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of...
Come on, and try something new as Art Center Waco is delighted to welcome Waco artist Madeline Wolfe as she teaches students ages 10–14 how to have fun with mosaic art. You don’t want to miss this! $10 for Art Center Waco members. $15 for non-members. (If you would like to find out more about...
From artists to artisans, the Uptown Fall Art Walk at Envision Realty Group on Washington Avenue has a little bit of everything. Shop from 11 am to 3 pm and enjoy live music by classical guitarist Frank Exum from 11 am to 1 pm and the Waco Ukulele Orchestra from 1 pm to 2:30 pm....
Create something special for the family in this perfect course for any Thanksgiving event you have planned. The cost of the course is $105 and includes a large food grade board.
Lights of west offers a mile-long trail of twinkling Christmas lights you can drive through in your own vehicle or take an open air trailer ride through. Our light trail features traditional Christmas scenes like Santa and his reindeer, and the full story of the Bible. Families can create Christmas magic in our many other...
Burn those thighs before those pies! Join your fellow pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day morning for a one mile fun run and a 5K run/walk in downtown Waco! Thursday, November 23, 2023, Waco Suspension Bridge, 101 N. University Parks, Waco, Texas 76701 8:00 a.m. One Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. 5K Timed Run/Walk – USATF certified...
Revel in holiday magic all season long with twinkling lights, festive menu items, visits with Santa, letters to the North Pole, and more.
Come out for a few hours, for the day, or spend the whole weekend. There’s plenty to see and do for the entire family. Craft Demonstrations • Shopping • Agricultural Exhibits Activities for Children • Seminars Outdoor Food • Hayrides • Much, much more
T’was a night before Christmas, and all through the park, not a creature was stirring as the evening grew dark. With the animals tucked away safely for a long winter’s night, the Zoo suddenly brightened with thousands of tiny lights. There were carolers singing and tasty treats, too. Now there’s just one thing missing– we’re all...
Come walk through the forest of trees donated by local businesses at Karem’s Feztival of Trees. Enjoy hot cocoa and coffee, food, train rides, photos with Santa and much more. $2 for ages 12 and over. Under 12 are free.
Bring your wish lists and your cameras—Santa is back at the Silos, so come meet him by the fireplace on the Magnolia Press patio.
It’s a Christmas experience featuring everything you could possibly dream up: ice skating on real ice, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, snow games, a petting zoo, an ice bar, and on the weekends from November 24 through December 17.
Is it too early to put this on your calendar?? No, we didn’t think so either! It’s a post-Thanksgiving tradition, and one of our most popular shows! Improv Against Humanity is based on that infamous card game, and not for the faint of heart! This show is rated R. Tickets are on sale now!!
The Baylor University Bears host the West Virginia Mountaineers at McLane Stadium in Waco. Game time to be announced.
Bring your wish lists and your cameras—Santa is back at the Silos, so come meet him by the fireplace on the Magnolia Press patio.
Waco Civic Theatre’s Traveling Concert Series is back for a Classy Cabaret at Lighthouse Coffee & Wine on November 26 at 3 pm. Enjoy delicious refreshments, fun people, and good music!
The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Enjoy an interactive 10 course meal paired with your favorite film for an unforgettable experience! Located at 320 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76701. Please arrive at 5:30PM, film will begin at 6:00pm. $59 per ticket. To purchase your ticket, text TICKET to #254-744-9462. Please allow 3 business days for a call back. Must be...
The Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites you to Sabor: Taste the Nations on Nov. 30 at the Cameron Park Clubhouse! Celebrate the diversity of Latin America through wine, food and live music from around the world! Tickets available!
Waco Wonderland will take place Dec. 1-3 at Heritage Square in downtown Waco, located at 300 Austin Ave. The event is presented by the City of Waco, the Waco Downtown Public Improvement District, City Center Waco and community partners. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 5 P.M. to 10 P.M.- Gates Open (Food Trucks, Ferris Wheel, Santa, Holiday...
The IBJJF hosts one of the biggest Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments in the world and now, it is coming to Waco! Come kick it and watch the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Open at the Extraco Center!
Elite Comic Con is yet again bringing an end of the year BASH to an area near you! LIVE ACTION ONE PIECE SHANKS will be attending the event! Fans of ONE PIECE, LEAGUE OF LEGENDS, DRAGON BALL Z, WORLD OF WARCRAFT, WWE and more, this event is for you! Meet the voice actors of your...
Driving around and looking at Christmas lights is one of the most cherished pastimes in America. The beautiful lights, the elegant decorations, and the over-the-top displays make for an awe-inspiring night of enjoying the Christmas spirit. Instead of having to map out your route and worry about navigating through miles of traffic, Waco Trolley can...
Drop in to Art Center Waco for a wonderful family day celebrating ACW’s 50th anniversary with story time, face painting, multiple “taster” art stations led by local art teachers, all-age gallery tours, live music and a FREE hot chocolate bar! 10am-2pm Art activities, informal all-age gallery tours, Face Painting, hot chocolate bar, Tru Jamaica Food...
Experience the Dynamic Landscape of the Moon at the Mayborn Museum December 3, 2023 – April 14, 2024 Immerse yourself in the large-scale and highly detailed photographs of the moon at the Mayborn Museum when “A New Moon Rises” opens on December 3, 2023. Visitors can explore the dramatic landscapes captured by the Lunar...
Central Texas’ Premier Sport’s Collectibles Gathering Welcome to the ultimate sports cards and collectibles trade show in Waco, Texas! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of rare and valuable treasures as we bring together collectors, enthusiasts, and vendors from across the great state of Texas. Our action-packed event offers a unique opportunity to...
