Hit up The BLVD Steakhouse for great fine dining, fabulous drinks, and phenomenal live piano from Gordon Pyle!

With over 1.5 Million tickets sold globally & more than 150 million viewers on major television networks (including his own television specials + appearances on Duck Dynasty, Penn & Teller : Fool Us, Masters of Illusion and more) Reza has become the single most sought-after and highest viewed touring illusionist on the planet! Reza's latest show, Edge of Illusion, is a breath-taking and inspiring journey into the world of impossibility, featuring jaw-dropping, cutting-edge and never before seen illusions merged with concert level lighting and video production, for a one-of-a-kind experience for the entire family!

$29.50-$55. Tickets can be purchased here.

During this two-hour tour you will get to see a different side of the Museum, one that most guests will never experience. For decades, paranormal investigators and Museum staff have experienced paranormal activity at the Museum such as floating orbs, shadow figures, voices, apparitions, and overwhelming emotions. On this tour, our expert Museum guides will lead you through both historic buildings, including their otherwise off-limits basement, to hear about the Museum’s history and investigate its paranormal activity for yourself with investigative tools such as EMF readers.

Your experience includes:

• 2 hour guided paranormal investigation of both Museum buildings, including the basement of the historic Kellum Rotan Building

• Paranormal investigation tools and flashlights provided

• Glass bottle of Dr Pepper

• Shop exclusive Paranormal Merch Pop-Up!

Because of the unique nature of this tour, guests need to be aware of some safety measures prior to booking their tour:

• Guests must be 18 years or older to participate

• Guests must wear closed-toe shoes

• Guests must sign a waiver indicating that they understand the various hazards that come with a dimly lit tour of an old building

• Filming the tour or any part of the tour is prohibited

• There are no food or beverages allowed on the tour

$35. Tickets can be purchased here.

Sunday Funday at Freight

Easy vibes, cold drinks, and a patio made for relaxing.

Specials:
$5 Happy Meals (beer + shot)
$5 Seltzers
$12 Silver & Blue Beer Buckets

Hit up Lakeside Bar for great drinks and a great Open Mic Night with host Michael Saldana!

Hit up One Day for Martini Monday! Get an Espresso Martini, Classic Martini, Lemon Drop Martini, or Chocolate Martini for just $8 all day!

Ever wanted to learn to skate? Need a fun way to get in shape? Want to learn about roller derby without getting hit? Join Waco Roller Derby for their Skate Fitness Night at Skate Country Bellmead!

Open to Ages 14+, you’ll get two hours of skating practice, new skate friends, and loaner gear is available!

$10 per class!

Hit up Hemingway’s and enjoy some great tunes with a rotating live band and tasty food from a rotating food truck!

Hit up The Backyard for a great show from the legendary Pat Green!

Tickets TBD.

Get ready for an exciting day at the DFW Card Show in Waco, Texas! Whether you're a sports card enthusiast, a fan of trading card games (TCG), Pokémon, or collectible memorabilia, this event has something for everyone.

Come explore a wide range of collectibles, meet fellow enthusiasts, and discover rare cards to add to your collection. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with others in the trading card community!

$5 for adults, Children 12 and Under free.

University High School is hosting a free comic and literature festival on Saturday, February 28th. Last year there were approximately 500 participants, and this year they are expecting considerably more!

The Bear Mountain, Waco Running Co, and Waco Buzz are coming together for their first group hike of the year with Valentines Day Hikes N' Pints!

Meet up at Northern Gateway in Cameron Park at 10am on February 28 for a morning of enjoying nature, friends, and good beer! They're planning on about an hour of hiking so lace up your favorite boots, bring your hiking partner, and get on out there!

*There will be non-alcoholic options available as well!*
*Must be 21+ to join in on this hike!*

Attend this workshop to learn from Garden Guru April Strickland how to prepare your garden to get the best out of a Texas Spring and Summer growing season. Learn from about what crops grow best March through July and share best practices to ensure you have produce throughout the growing season.

The Waco NAACP Scholarship Banquet Celebrates 90 Years Fighting the Good Fight! Join in at the Waco Convention Center to commemorate nine decades of advocating for equality and justice. The keynote speaker will be one of the "Little Rock Nine," Terrence Roberts. To top off the evening, they will host an after-party with a deejay and cashless bar!

•Single Ticket--$100

•Table of 10--$1000

Tickets can be purchased here.

The WACOAN®, Waco’s Magazine™, is bringing the BEST OF WACO® winners off the page and onto the party floor. You’re invited to join and celebrate past and present Best of Waco winners at the Best of Waco Party on Saturday, Feb. 28. Guests will enjoy a memorable night filled with award-winning bites, photo-worthy moments, music and more. This celebration also marks the official kickoff of the 2026 Best of Waco voting.

The evening begins at 7 p.m. at the AC Hotel Waco Downtown. Attendees can expect a curated tasting experience featuring Best of Waco–winning restaurants, pink cocktails inspired by our signature Best of Waco brand, and an energetic soundtrack to keep the celebration going.

From the BEST tacos and decadent desserts to Waco’s must-have services, this event brings together the very best our community has to offer — all in one unforgettable night. Pink vibes encouraged.

$40-$200. Tickets can be purchased here.

The roar is coming to Waco, TX! 2X Monster Trucks proudly presents an action-packed monster truck experience at Heart O' Texas Speedway on March 21st for TWO HUGE SHOWS!

Catch the legendary lineup featuring Vendetta, Shell Shocked, Bounty Hunter, and Scarlet Bandit in a high-flying, car-crushing showdown! These world champion trucks will leave you on the edge of your seat with jaw-dropping stunts and power like you've never seen before.

Event Highlights:
Monster Truck Rides: Hop into a real monster truck and feel the raw power!
Power Wheels Racing: Kids, bring your battery-powered cars and race for cool prizes!
Heart-pounding FMX freestyle motocross stunts and more to be announced.
Giveaways, variety of awesome food, and more family fun all day long!

SATURDAY MARCH 21ST - 12:00PM ​MATINEE
10:00AM: Doors Open
10:00AM - 11:30AM: Pit Party & Rides
12:00PM: Show Starts

SATURDAY MARCH 21ST - 6:00PM​ EVENING
4:00PM - Doors Open
4:00PM - 5:30PM Pit Party & Rides
6:00PM - Show Starts

This is a family-owned and veteran-owned event — a true American experience built for families, adrenaline lovers, and monster truck fans alike.
Seats are limited — get your tickets now!
You don’t want to miss the most exciting show of the year!

Tickets can be purchased here.

Discover the science happening in Central Texas and beyond.

Exciting STEM experiments, the Mayborn’s

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.

Activities
Kick off the day with one-of-a-kind STEM activities provided by real-life Baylor University scientists. Then head over to our historic village to experience our annual Chemistry Magic show.

Chemistry Magic Show at 2:00 PM.

$10-$12. Tickets can be purchased here.

HOTAN is raising funds to support programs and activities that further the goal for individuals with Autism to have the opportunity to reach their full potential, share their talents and skills, and participate fully in our community. World Autism Awareness day is Thursday, April 2, 2026! 

The Run and Walk will be a family-friendly, pet-friendly fun event, with games, activities, and music for all. There will be vendor space where local support resources are showcased. Come be a part of our community for this fun day!

Registration can be made here.

Maestro Loh and the Waco Symphony welcome stars from Broadway for an unforgettable night in the Emerald City and beyond! Enjoy powerhouse renditions of iconic songs, from classic Broadway standards to modern hits.

Sensational vocalists Mamie Parris (Cats, School of Rock, Ragtime), Shayna Steele (Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hairspray), and Nathaniel Hackmann (Back to the Future: The Musical, Les Miserables, Jekyll and Hyde) will perform music from Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz, plus other showstoppers from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, West Side Story, and more. Mamie starred as Elphaba in the first national tour of Wicked, and Shayna sang on the soundtrack. This concert is a must-see for fans of Broadway and musical theater!

$8-$10. Tickets can be purchased here.

Conductor Eugene Lavery leads the Vox Seraphim Choir and Baroque Orchestra in a performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat (BWV 243); Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir (BWV 29); and Dieterich Buxtehude's Magnificat.

$15-$20. Tickets can be purchased here.

Latino Night is HLN’s signature FUNdraiser bringing together community members, leaders, and supporters for a night of great food, music, dancing, and connection. The evening supports Hispanic Leaders’ Network’s work to empower and develop Latino leaders through education, advocacy, and opportunity.

What to expect
• Live music and dancing
• Food, drinks, and raffles
• High-energy vibes and familiar faces

Save the date for event details, updates, and ways to get involved.

Good people, good energy, and a good cause!

Join Cen-Tex Rats n Rods for Cool Car Meet for the Hewitt Community Church to help kick off their annual Pinewood Derby. Come hang out show off your rides to the kids!