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

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

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

Hit up Sloane’s for Family Dinner - a different homestyle meal dished up 6pm-10pm, always $8 or less per portion!

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

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

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

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

In 2026, Fuzzy Friends Rescue will bring together two of their most beloved traditions, Barkin’ Ball and Pooches on Parade, into one extraordinary evening that will set a new standard for celebration, compassion, and community impact.

Barkin’ Ball | Rio Carnaval will dazzle Waco with all the grandeur and sophistication that has made Barkin’ Ball the city’s most celebrated gala for nearly two decades, while also embracing the color, joy, and heartwarming charm of their signature dog fashion show.

For years, Barkin’ Ball has been known as the place where generosity meets elegance, a night where supporters gather to enjoy fine dining, spirited auctions, and top-tier entertainment, all in the name of saving the lives of animals in need. Pooches on Parade, meanwhile, has captured hearts with its playful energy, as beloved rescue dogs strut in delightful themed costumes, reminding us all of the true beneficiaries of our mission.

Barkin’ Ball | Rio Carnaval will transport guests into the excitement and spectacle of Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous celebration, where vibrant colors and infectious rhythms set the stage for an unforgettable night. The highlight of the evening will be the beloved Pooches on Parade showcase, reimagined with Carnaval-inspired costumes that will bring smiles, laughter, and perhaps even a few happy tears, as our rescue dogs walk proudly, representing the hope and second chances made possible by our supporters. By combining these events, we are not only creating a unique guest experience but also maximizing the power of every sponsorship and donation, ensuring that more of our resources go directly to saving lives, providing medical care, and offering a safe haven for the animals who depend on us.

This is an invitation to you, sponsors, donors, and friends, to stand at the heart of this moment and help Fuzzy Friends continue a legacy of saving lives. By supporting this event, you are not just attending a gala, you are stepping into a vibrant movement that ensures every animal has a chance at the love and happiness they deserve.

$285-$2,850. Tickets can be purchased here.

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!

Close out the month with a relaxed Bottle Share at Humidor on Austin. Bring a bottle you love (or one you’ve been meaning to open) and share pours with fellow whiskey lovers in a comfortable cigar lounge setting. No presentations — just good whiskey and genuine conversation.

$35 per person or $35 a month for membership!
Bring a bottle to share, Cigar lounge vibes!

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

Get ready for Twisted Sisters’ radical rager 80’s Party Night with the Collin James Band! Great drinks, party vibes, and lots of favorite 80’s mega-hits along with totally awesome tunes you forgot about, 8-11pm! 80’s attire encouraged! NO COVER! FULL BAND!

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.

Join Cultivate 7Twelve for a cozy, creative afternoon celebrating local makers + handmade goods! Shop one-of-a-kind art, gifts, and Valentine-ready finds while supporting Waco creatives. Grab something sweet, meet the artists, and soak up all the handmade love!

The Houses Way In Tour is pulling up to The PACC with legendary neon icon Riff Raff live on stage, plus support from 2Stoned and more to be announced.

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

Howdy, partner! Bigfoot Running Company is ridin’ into Waco for the very first time, and we’re bringing the Rodeo Stampede with us! This ain’t your ordinary race—it’s a full-blown western adventure packed with music, costumes, and some of the coolest race swag you’ve ever seen.

Choose your distance:
Kids Dash (10 & under)
1 Mile Fun Run
5K • Quarter Marathon (6.55 mi) • Half Marathon (13.1 mi)

Every finisher scores:
A giant Belt Buckle medal (yep, it’s a real buckle!)
A custom Rodeo Stampede race tee
Bragging rights as big as Texas

Don’t miss the Cowboy Costume Contest—the crowd picks the winner of our coveted Rodeo Runslinger Trophy and a Bigfoot prize pack.

DJ Sasquatch will be spinning the hottest hits, Bigfoot himself will be out for high-fives and photos, and we’ll have live awards, age-group medals, and plenty of snacks & drinks waiting at the finish line.

Got little cowpokes? The Kids Dash is their time to shine, complete with their own shirt, medal, and exclusive recognition pin.

This is your chance to be part of something legendary—Waco’s very first Rodeo Stampede. Spots will fill up faster than a bull bustin’ out the chute, so round up your crew and get registered today!

Registration can be made here.

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.

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

Tickets TBD.

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.

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.