The Baylor Art Student Exhibition (BASE), a juried student exhibition held annually at Baylor University, provides an excellent opportunity for all Baylor students to participate. Sponsored by the Martin Museum of Art and the Department of Art and Art History, the BASE experience aligns with some of Baylor’s core values for students. This exhibit runs...
Eclipse: Shining Shadows – juried art exhibit at Art Center Waco March 28 – May 4, 2024 The alignment and shadowing of celestial bodies has long been a source of wonder and disruption to our natural order. The eclipse has been both feared and celebrated for centuries. The phenomena have inspired folklore and mythology in...
Kenny’s Funland spring carnival comes to the Extraco Events Center from March 29 through April 14. Monday–Friday: 6 pm to 10 pm Saturday–Sunday: 3 pm to 11 pm No admission fee. $2 for each ticket (typically 2–4 tickets per ride). $30 armbands.
Total Solar Eclipse Party on the Patio at Pivovar Waco $5.99 beers all day April 5-8 320S 8th St
Friday, April 5 Music Over Waco concert: Enjoy a free concert at Indian Spring Park, featuring a blend of country, rock, folk and blues with Lukas Nelson and Band of Horses. Gates will open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. For information, visit brazosnightswaco.com. Saturday, April 6 STEAMclipse: This free, family-friendly celebration...
Join us as we celebrate local talent and voices throughout the Waco community through a collaborative Art Gallery! All pieces are inspired by the theme “Healthy Relationships”, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Admission is free, and we welcome folks of all ages!
The Backyard proudly presents Dexter and the Moonrocks. Doors open a 630pm and the show starts at 8:30pm
In conjunction with the Glow Over Waco 5K and Fun Run, the City of Waco will offer another free Glow Over Waco concert at Indian Spring Park on Saturday, April 6. Artist announcement coming soon.
As a part of the Eclipse Over Texas weekend, celebrate with an electrifying evening of fun downtown at the Glow Over Waco 5K & Fun Run located at Indian Springs Park on April 6! This event is a prelude to the spectacular total eclipse set to amaze on April 8th. Get ready to light up the night as you run through...
With Waco hosting an impressive 4 minutes and 13 seconds of totality during the 2024 eclipse, there’s no better place to be for the weekend with this cosmic spectacle! Embrace the enchantment of Eclipse Eve – Eve with us as we gather for a night filled with magic and revelry! Join our fantastical ball on...
FREE! This Family day will focus on our new open call exhibit called “Eclipse: Shining Shadows”. Family Day is Art Center Waco’s invitation to YOU to come and learn more about art, get involved in making some creations, and have a lot of fun while doing so. 10am-2pm All-age tours, art activities, face painting, food...
Join us for a FREE festival of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math at the Waco Convention Center! This is a fun and educational event for the whole family, sponsored by ESC Region 12 and the City of Waco. The expo will include educational exhibits, vendors, and demonstrations. Come and celebrate the eclipse and explore...
“American Eclipse,” a musical set in 1878, is a story about three American pioneers of science and their ambitions, failures, and resilience that laid the foundation for America’s rise to scientific greatness. Click for tickets. Sunday, April 7 Performances: 1 p.m. · 6:30 p.m. Jones Theater at Baylor University
This star-studded concert will be full of music from your favorite sci-fi films. Emmy Award-winning journalist and film critic Gary Cogill returns to the WSO stage to share film insights behind the music. Guest conductor Alex Amsel is an orchestral and operatic conductor as well as a music educator for students of all ages. He...
Join The GHCOC for a Pre-Solar Eclipse event experience on April 7, 2024 at The Backyard Bar, Stage and Grill! Venue opens at 11:00 a.m. Admission is Free. Drinks, Food, Merchandise, Vendor Spaces and Sponsorships available for purchase. Visit www.hewittchamber.com/eclipse to view all event and Vendor details.
“Lights Over Waco” festival at Indian Spring Park. Featuring a free concert, drone display over the river, local eateries, lights throughout the park and a lantern parade across the Waco Suspension Bridge. Artist announcement coming soon.
“American Eclipse,” a musical set in 1878, is a story about three American pioneers of science and their ambitions, failures, and resilience that laid the foundation for America’s rise to scientific greatness. Click for tickets. Sunday, April 7 Performances: 1 p.m. · 6:30 p.m. Jones Theater at Baylor University
Join the Cameron Park Zoo and Central Texas Comic Con for a weekend full of fun as you visit vendor booths and enjoy keeper chats on Saturday and Sunday. Included with zoo admission.
With 4 minutes, 13 seconds of totality, Waco is one of the best places to view the 2024 eclipse. Waco enjoys 228 sunny days annually, and the average high for April 8 is a comfortable 74 degrees. The Eclipse Over Texas: Live from Waco event will feature telescopes, educational activities, programs, food trucks, and family...
Join Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce and Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable StarBridge Solar Eclipse Community Celebration on April 8, 2024! Calling all vendors and community members to be part of this stellar event. Interested in showcasing your products? Register today!
Bring a chair! We are pouring masmosas and coffee beers. Let’s party and enjoy the show!
In the United States, the total solar eclipse of April 2024 will begin in Mexico and move over Texas, crossing in full right over Waco! Waco is one of the largest cities in Texas in the path of the total solar eclipse. The Festival begins at 10 am and ends at 4 pm. Partial eclipse...
The Armstrong Browning Library & Museum of the Baylor Libraries welcomes you to enjoy our annual Browning Day celebration featuring a presentation by novelist Laura McNeal, “How Much Bacon is in this Vegan Sandwich? The Role of Invention in Historical Fiction.” McNeal’s presentation will be followed by a reception and book signing for her new...
Waco Civic Theatre invites you to our fundraiser event CURTAIN UP: A CENTURY OF STORYTELLING as we celebrate 100 years of local theatre. This ticketed event will take place downtown at Anthem STORIES (800 Austin Ave.) on Friday, April 12th. Performances featuring our amazing local talent will begin at 7:30pm and include songs from classics such as...
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Welcome to The Running Event for the Rest of Us sponsored by the Junior League of Waco. The .5k for Pre-K was created for individuals who were NOT ready to go the extra mile at all, and actually not even a quarter mile. This race (I guess you call it that) is for those who...
The Texas Food Truck Showdown returns to downtown Waco on Saturday, April 13, with 30+ food trucks from around the country and fun for the whole family. Live music schedule includes: MCC Jazz Band (noon to 1 pm) MCC Country Band (1:15 pm to 2:15 pm) MCC Rock Band (2:30 pm to 3:30 pm) Sharp...
Enjoy a welcome drink and a 4 course meal paired with your favorite film for an unforgettable experience! Welcome Drink: The Mambo Lift vodka, watermelon, lime, agave, topo chico, and mint Course 1: “I Carried a Watermelon” Summer Salad watermelon, feta, bacon, candied pecans, baby spinach, baby arugula, and a basil balsamic Course 2: Dirty Dancing Shrimp...
Explore innovative initiatives and sustainable practices that are making a positive impact on our planet. We’re showcasing groundbreaking research from Baylor University that highlights the intricate balance of natural sciences...
April 25-27 | 7:30 p.m. April 28 | 2 p.m. To buy tickets: 254-299-8200 | [email protected]
Back by popular demand, this weekend brings Camp Fimfo’s Campout Concert Series, a two-day concert celebrating music, friends, family, and the great outdoors. Friday, April 26 Roger Creager (6 pm)...
Current Resident returns to Freight on Saturday night starting at 9 pm. $5 cover for 21 and over. $10 for 18–20.
Annual Spring Storytelling Event sponsored by the Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild. An outdoor afternoon of shared storytelling and listening at The Good Neighbor House, 2301 Colcord, Waco, Tx ...
Join us on Saturday, April 27th, for a chip timed 5K or 1-mile Fun Run. Race proceeds help fund a number of MWMW programs and brings together our neighbors and...
Cha Community x Designs with Jamie Spring Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) market is coming again to the Cha Community Waco shop on Saturday, April 27 11am-3pm! Come through...
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Hispanic Leaders’ Network is hosting its 2nd annual major FUNdraiser, “Latino Night”. It will be an evening celebrating our culture through authentic dishes, music from...
Important Dates: 1/30/24 – Landlock Festival lineup drop 1/31/24 – Landlock Festival Sweepstake #1 winner announced 2/1/24 – Landlock Festival 3-day passes go on sale 3/1/24 – Landlock Festival 1-day passes go on sale Set to take place from May 3 to May 5, 2024, at Waco Surf Park in Waco, Texas, Landlock promises to...
The Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back our Día de Golf fundraiser at Top Golf. This event promises an afternoon filled with brews, food, golf and valuable networking opportunities. Join us as we swing into action for a good cause. Your participation and support will contribute to the success of the...
Friday, May 3 Indian Spring Park Live music, local eateries and family fun. Free admission. Friday, May 3 • 6PM: Gates open • 7:40PM: Little Joe Y La Familia • 9:15PM: Shakey Graves • 11PM: Event ends
Join the Cameron Park Zoo for a wild girls’ night out! Tickets include two drink tickets (valid for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), a dance party, vendors, tortoise encounters, and more! $15 for zoo members; $25 for non-members. 21+ only.
The Waco Early Jazz Band plays standards and swing tunes from the glorious pre War era.
Sponsored by Baylor’s Department of Film and Digital Media, the annual Black Glasses Film Festival is dedicated to exhibiting the best of the past year’s student work in filmmaking and screenwriting. Originally started by film students in 1999, it has grown into an annual event that gives students an opportunity to showcase their films and...
The McLennan County Master Gardeners’ annual plant sale returns this Saturday to the Westview Village shopping center… but get there early because the best plants are going to go fast!
🍩🏃♂️ Ready to kick off May in style? Take part in the highly anticipated Donut Dash 4K and Fun Run at the scenic Camp Fimfo on May 4th, 2024! Get...
May 4-5 Lee Lockwood Library & Museum Saturday May 4, 2024 -10 am until 5 pm Sunday May 5, 2024 – 10 am until 5 pm Admission: Adults 18 and up:...
Join the Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce and Animal Birth Control Clinic for “petworking” fun with your furry family members at Bridge Street Plaza and connect with local resources for dogs and cats. Animal experts will provide pets of McLennan County residents with free services including: Pet health screenings Pet vaccinations Microchipping Plus, get...
Historic Waco hosts the Tale as Old as Time Tea Party at the East Terrace House ballroom, complete with story time and pictures with the princess. Tea will be provided by Cha Community, and guests will also enjoy live music by Frank Exum and have an opportunity to shop from local vendors. The first party...
Come celebrate the art of home brewing with Bare Arms. Whether you’re an avid homebrewer or simply curious about the craft, it’s a day filled with camaraderie and creativity. Bring your brewing equipment and collaborate with fellow enthusiasts to brew up some magic together. And at noon, Mayor Dillon Meek joins the brewery, offering a...
Head to Waco Surf on Sunday afternoon to catch some waves and cool tunes by Waco favorites The Inkcaps.
