Hit up Sam’s Bar for great drinks and weekly trivia!

Hit up Southern Roots Brewing Co. for trivia night from Smarty Pints Trivia!

Hit up Skate Waco Bellmead for pick-up roller hockey! Bring your own gear - but rental equipment is available!

$5. Cash only.

Hit up Freight Bar for great drinks and great trivia hosted by SlapStix!

Hit up THRST Coffee Shop for their weekly Tuesday night Open Mic, hosted by Hope and Khalil.I.Q.!

Free entry, BYOB.

Hit up StartUp Waco for The Meet-Up! A wonderful chance to hear from a local business leader and get some networking done!

Come by Fabled every Wednesday this fall for a story, song and craft and join in the sweetest and wiggliest hour of the week!

Hit up Barnett’s for Pint Night!

$5 Happy Hour Bites / Pint Night from 4pm-

Join Marie’s every Wednesday and sample the new wines that have just arrived! This edutaining wine experience is perfect for some middle of the week fun!

Hit up Waco Ale Co every Wednesday from 7-9pm and grab some great drinks, great food, and bring your vinyls - they’ll play three songs!

Join Brotherwell every Wednesday for Music Bingo! They curate themed categories and provide you a song list to build your own bingo board. Then you sit back, sing along, and wait to win free beer prizes.

Two pieces of crispy fried chicken + a glass of sparkling wine = $19 well spent.

Think of it like your childhood fried chicken night… but now you drink sparkling wine and have great taste.

Great food, drink specials, and a chance to win big prizes from Big 95 KBGO!

Hit up Anthem Stories every Thursday night for a live music night in the cafe!

Hit up Dancing Bear for a special brewery night: get a pint, keep the glass (while supplies last!)

Hit up Waco Ale Co. for Music Bingo from 6-8pm!

Hit up The Backyard for great drink specials and Music Bingo!

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

Get ready for the most exciting Thirsty Thursday in Waco! Thursdays are officially Dance Hall Night at The Will, your go-to spot!

They’re kicking things off when doors open at 4 PM with an awesome Happy Hour until 6 PM. Enjoy $4 wells, $4 16 oz draft beers, and 25% off all appetizers!

Then, dust off your boots because the real fun begins, with DJ JoJo spinning tracks all evening long, guiding you through the lessons and keeping the party going through the Throwdown!

7 PM: Free Line Dance Lessons with Dena! Whether you're a beginner or looking to perfect your moves, Dena will have you dancing in no time.

Following Lessons: Country Throwdown! The Will is taking you back with a throwback to 70's, 80's, & 90's country music. This night is made for line dancing, two-stepping, and all your favorite country dances!

Don't miss out on the best way to spend your Thursday evening. Grab your friends and come on down!

Escape the college crowd and kick back with killer deals, chill vibes, and a surprise movie every week—for adults and families!

$3 Domestics
$3 Well Liquor & House Shots
$3 Mystery Jello Shots – Take a chance, take a shot!

Enjoy Local Favorites:
$6 Crown & Down
$11 Domestic Beer Pitchers | $5.50 Solo Pitchers
$11 Freight Fav Pails

Now Featuring: Weekly Mystery Movie Night!
They’re screening two mystery movies every Thursday:
7pm: Family-Friendly Flick – Fun for kids and parents alike!
Later: Mystery Movie for the Grown-Ups – A surprise title with a twist.

Follow Freight on Instagram (@freightwaco) for weekly clues. Think you’ve cracked the hints? Come see if you're right!

Whisky. Flavor. Waco. A Rebellious Evening with AC Hotel Waco & Balcones Distilling

The AC Hotel Waco invites you to indulge in a five-course palette-pleasing journey perfectly paired with the award-winning expressions of Balcones Distilling.

Set against the stunnish backdrop of Waco’s newest and #1 hotel, this exclusive dining experience is designed for those whisky enthusiasts who seek to experiences boldness on the plate and in the glass. Each course is meticulously crafted to highlight the distinct character of Balcones’ handcrafted whisky.

Your Experience Includes a refined 5-course paired menu with an Intermezzo:
First Course, First Pour: Grilled Octopus Crudo paired with Balcones Baby Blue

Second Course, Glasses Raised: Succulent Duck paired with Balcones Mirado

Third Course, Barrels Breathe: Roasted Pear paired with Balcones Lineage
Intermezzo: White Peach Granita paired with Balcones Brimstone

Fourth Course, Spirits Lifted: Beef Rib Agnolotti paired with Balcones Texas Single Malt

Fifth Course, Sweet Lingerings: Triple Chocolate Dessert paired with Balcones Peanut Butter Rye

*Menu subject to slight changes.

· Validated parking for ease and convenience

$150 per person (gratuity included). Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up Twisted Sisters every Thursday for great drinks and Karaoke Night!

Troubadour Tales Songwriter Series presents an exclusive 4-episode journey into the heart of songwriting artistry. Each intimate evening features three accomplished songwriters sharing their craft through performance, storytelling, and candid conversation about their creative process.
This unique series captures the magic of songs in their purest form - just the writer, their instrument, and the stories behind the music. Between performances, audiences gain rare insight into the inspiration, challenges, and personal experiences that shape each song. Every episode is professionally recorded and live-streamed, creating both an intimate studio audience experience and a lasting archive of musical storytelling.

$15. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up Southern Roots every Thursday at 8pm for an open mic comedy night! Whether you’re a seasoned comic or just want to try out some of your own jokes, Southern Roots is the place for you!

Waco friends, this night is for you! Escape the college crowd and get ready for the ultimate night out with unbeatable deals:

$3 Domestics, $3 Well Liquor & House Shots, $3 Mystery Jello Shots

Enjoy Local Favorites! $6 Crown & Down, $11 Domestic Beer Pitchers | $5.50 Solo Pitchers, $11 Freight Fav Pails

Don't miss out—bring your crew and make it a night to remember!

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

There’s nothing quite like watching the sun melt into the Brazos River from the seat of a glowing, crystal-clear kayak. Join Sunshine Paddle Adventures every Friday night for their signature Sunset Paddle Tour, where golden skies meet peaceful waters for the perfect end to your week.

Launch from the MCC Boat Ramp and paddle into the heart of golden hour, surrounded by scenic views, gentle currents, and good vibes. As the sky shifts from amber to twilight, our clear, lighted tandem kayaks light up the water beneath you—offering a magical experience that’s part nature, part neon dream.

What to Bring: Water bottle, Comfortable clothes that can get a little wet, Water shoes or sandals (no flip-flops), Phone/camera in a waterproof case, A sense of adventure and chill!

Details: Tandem (2-seater) clear lighted kayaks provided, Beginner-friendly, slow-paced paddle, Ages 10+ recommended, Life jackets included. Let the river reset your soul!

$45 per person. Reservations can be made here.

Hit up Melody Ranch for great drinks and a great live show from Chase The Night!

Bringing locally grown & produced goods to downtown Waco since 2011, the Downtown Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9am-1pm! And this time, it’s at Bridge Street Plaza!

Looking for a creative, hands-on way to connect with plants and bring more ritual into your daily life?

Join Wild Thistle Herbs & Alchemy for a cozy morning of incense crafting with guest teacher Michelle Pelfrey of Liminal Space Studio (Dallas). You’ll learn step-by-step how to make your own cone-shaped herbal incense using time-honored aromatic plants—some gathered right from Wild Thistle’s teaching garden.

Enjoy a relaxed, community-centered setting, Sip herbal tea and browse the apothecary! Take home your own handcrafted incense and the knowledge to make more

This workshop is perfect for beginners, plant-lovers, and anyone craving a deeper connection with nature.

COST: $34 – all supplies included
LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS

Tickets can be purchased here.

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

For the very first time ever, Dueling Pianos are coming to The Will, and it's going to be the highlight of your Saturday night!

Join in for an unforgettable evening of high-energy musical showdowns, hilarious audience interaction, and all your favorite sing-along hits. These talented pianists take requests and turn them into an incredible, spontaneous show that's packed with fun!

Bring your friends, grab a cold drink, and prepare to sing, laugh, and dance the night away.

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.

It’s an 80’s party at Twisted Sisters! Everyone is encouraged to wear your best 80’s outfit while Bill & Phil & The Montgomery Roofing Band kick out the 80’s jams. There’ll be 80’s trivia questions, cool prizes, and maybe even some trashcan punch! So slap on your parachute pants and come wang chung like it’s 1999! It’s gonna be rad!

Hit up The Will House for Sunday Funday!

2-5pm: Live Music

7-11pm: Service Industry Night with DJ Eddie Rose

Kick back and make the most of your Sunday with Freight!

$5 Seltzers (any flavor you love)
Yard Games & Chill Vibes
Your Favorite Team on the Screens
Picnic Space
Tons of Walkable Food Options
Bubble Station for the Kids

Grab your crew and turn Sunday into a party!

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!

Hit up Barnett’s and get a burger for $5 and a pint for $5!

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 Brotherwell Brewing for Yoga in the Beer Garden! Your ticket gets you a yoga session + a drink when you’re done!

Hit up Betty Lou Mays Field for Women’s Soccer between Baylor and Mississippi State!

$6. Tickets can be purchased here.

Whether you're a beginner or have some familiarity with clay, Black Oak’s workshop is centered around the uniquely hands-on experience of throwing on a pottery wheel. One of their 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 something in between! Afterwards, you will have the option to choose 2 of your creations to send through, and they will fire, glaze, and finish the pieces to have ready for you to pick up in about 2-3 weeks.

$80. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up McLane Stadium as Baylor kicks off the 2025 season against Auburn!

$83-$220. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up the Ferrell Center for Volleyball between Baylor and Northwestern!

$11. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up Betty Lou Mays Field for soccer between Baylor and That Orange School Down 35!

$6. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up the Ferrell Center for volleyball between Baylor and St. Mary’s!

$11. Tickets can be purchased here.

Flow for a cause! Join Amy on the first Saturday of every month for Rooftop Yoga at Dichotomy, a donation-based class supporting Untamed Hope! As a thank-you, all yogis get 15% off any beverage or pastry from Dichotomy. Let’s move, breathe, and make a difference together!

Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot!

Register here.

Hit up Element Waco Hotel for a Yoga & Mimosas event every 1st and 3rd Sunday! Led by Manda Hine, you’ll get a yoga session and then you can build your own parfait, enjoy a mimosa, and swim in their pool for just $10!

Hit up Element Waco Hotel for a Yoga & Mimosas event every 1st and 3rd Sunday! Led by Manda Hine, you’ll get a yoga session and then you can build your own parfait, enjoy a mimosa, and swim in their pool for just $10!

Hit up the Ferrell Center for volleyball between Baylor and Rice!

$11. Tickets can be purchased here.

Lauren Daigle, a two-time GRAMMY®, seven-time Billboard Music, four-time American Music and 12-time GMA Dove Award winner, is set to perform in concert at Baylor University’s Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion! Daigle’s concert kicks off Baylor’s Family Weekend Sept. 12-13, which includes Saturday’s Baylor-Samford football game.

$99-$139. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up Art on Elm! Art Activities! Farmers Market! Artist Market! And more!

Join 2500 other Margarita lovers and vote for THE BEST MARGARITA in Waco
**NOW FEATURING PREMIUM TEQUILA AND BIGGER MARGARITAS SAMPES SERVED OVER ICE**

HOW IT WORKS:
-Purchase a Ticket
-Receive a Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip
-Sample 10 3.5oz samples of Margaritas From Waco's Best Bars & Restaurants
-Drop Voting Chip In Your Favorite Margarita's Voting Jar
-Jar with Most Chips Crowned BEST Margarita in Waco!​
-Winner gets $1000 & Bragging Rights!​
-Portion of proceeds benefits Children's Charities
** PATRON TEQUILA USED IN ALL MARGARITAS**

FESTIVITIES: LIVE DJ, 10 MARGARITA BOOTHS, STREET FOOD, FROZEN DRINKS, BEER GARDEN, TRIP GIVEAWAY TO MEXICO

WIN A TRIP TO MEXICO:
Every General Admission Sampling Ticket gives you 1 entry, and every VIP Ticket give you 2 entries, into the raffle to win an All-Inclusive Trip to Mexico.
Additional Raffle Tickets are $5 and ALL PROCEEDS benefit Charity

NON-SAMPLING ADMISSION
Includes Entry to Festival to enjoy festivities, does NOT include Sampling Card and voting rights

EARLY BIRD SAMPLING ADMISSION(Limited Quantity)
Entry from 3PM - Includes Sampling Card for 10 3.50z Margarita Samples, 1 Voting Chip, 1 Raffle Entry to Win a Trip to Mexico​

EARLY BIRD VIP SAMPLING ADMISSION(Limited Quantity)
Entry from Noon(less crowd, shorter entry lines to festival), Speedy Entry All Day, Sampling Card for 10 3.50z Margarita Samples, 1 Voting Chip, 2 Raffle Entries to Win a Trip to Mexico

SAMPLING ADMISSION - Entry from 3PM
Entry from 3PM - Includes Sampling Card for 10 3.50z Margarita Samples, 1 Voting Chip, 1 Raffle Entry to Win a Trip to Mexico​

VIP SAMPLING ADMISSION - Entry from Noon
Entry from Noon(less crowd, shorter entry lines to festival), Speedy Entry All Day, Sampling Card for 10 3.50z Margarita Samples, 1 Voting Chip, 2 Raffle Entries to Win a Trip to Mexico
​
RAFFLE TICKET - MEXICO GETAWAY - $5
Includes 1 Raffle Entry to Win an All-Inclusive Vacation to Mexico. Raffle will be at 6:15PM. All proceeds from raffle benefit Children's Charities

PORTION OF TOTAL PROCEEDS BENEFITS CHILDREN'S CHARITIES

$23-$38. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join Eastside Market at Brotherwell Brewery and slide into those golden hour vibes.

They’re keeping things cooler by shifting the market later, so you can skip the midday heat and still catch all the good stuff.

New time, same energy. Expect: Local Vendors, DJs, Live Art, Food Trucks, Cold Brews, Sunset vibes in full effect! Come kick it with the crew.

Free admission! Family + pet friendly

This space is all about connecting creatives, small businesses, and the Waco community. Whether you’re shopping, vending, or just soaking up the vibes, there’s something for everyone.

Hit up The Backyard for a concert from the one and only Ying Yang Twins!

$35.50-$46.50. Tickets can be purchased here.

“The “More Life Tour” is a remarkable celebration of Randy Travis’s legendary career, featuring the exceptional talent of guest vocalist James Dupré. This unique tour brings together Travis’s original touring band with Dupré’s captivating voice to deliver an unforgettable experience, honoring the timeless hits of one of country music’s most iconic figures – who is front and center throughout the show.

Randy Travis, a towering figure in country music, has left an indelible mark on the musical landscape with lifetime sales exceeding 25 million and an illustrious career with seven Grammy Awards and 23 No. 1 singles. His impact on American music is further underscored by his 2016 induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and his celebrated membership in the Grand Ole Opry since 1986. Additionally, he has acted in over 45 television shows and movies throughout his nearly 40-year career. Despite facing significant health challenges since a near-fatal stroke in 2013, Travis has made inspiring strides in his recovery, documented in the release of his memoir “Forever and Ever, Amen” and a new single in 2024 with the use of cutting-edge AI tools. His resilience and contributions resonate with fans of all ages – from those who recognized his true country sound on the radio in 1986 to the kids discovering him on TikTok and streaming platforms today.

James Dupré, an emerging star in his own right, brings a fresh and soulful dimension to the “More Life Tour.” Raised in Bayou Chicot, LA, Dupré’s smooth baritone and engaging presence have garnered him recognition from Rolling Stone Magazine and a significant following across social media. His career took off with a viral YouTube presence, leading to performances on “Ellen” and a record deal with Warner Music Nashville. After a standout appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” Dupré has continued to impress with his music, including his latest album, “Home and Away.” His acting debut in “The Price” and recent Grand Ole Opry debut further showcase his versatility.

The “More Life Tour” is a heartfelt homage to Randy Travis’s enduring legacy, featuring James Dupré’s remarkable vocal talent and Randy’s original band. This tour offers fans a chance to relive the magic of Travis’s greatest hits while celebrating the future of country music with Dupré’s dynamic performances. For more information, visit RandyTravis.com.

Please note: Randy Travis will be on stage and a big part of this show but will not be singing. Guest vocalist James Dupré will be singing with the original band in Randy’s place.”

$70-$85. Tickets can be purchased here.

Come on out and find out why Hewitt National Night Out was ranked 16th in the nation and 1st in Texas for community's size! This year they’ll have entertainment, as well as booths from Hewitt businesses that will focus on helping citizens be conscious of crime prevention in their home and their community. Join in for the fun festivities!

IT’S THA H-TOWN BABYYYY YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS!

$35.50-$46.50. Tickets can be purchased here.