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

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

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!

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

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!

Join Journey Christian Community for their huge annual Fall Festival!! FREE entry, and everyone's invited!! What you can expect: Trunk-or-treat, Carnival games, FREE hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, Music, Nerf Wars by Nerftastic Waco, Inflatables, Food truck: Launch Pad Espresso & Bakery (not free), A whooooole lot of CANDY!

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

Halloween night gets undead at Brotherwell Brewing! Live EDM sets! Costume Contest (free entry with all tickets)! Curio Casino – the VIP treatment with no money, just trinkets + treasures you bring from home - Games, prizes, and Waco’s favorite beer!

General – $15 (includes entry to event)
VIP – $35 (entry to event, access to curio casino + first drink free)
Couple’s VIP – $50 (2 entries to event and curio casino + 2 drinks)

FIRST 30 VIPs to arrive receive a FREE TRINKET to play with!

Bring your curios. Bring your costume. Bring your crew. Rave to the grave.

$15-$50. Tickets can be purchased here.

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

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

Hit up China Spring United Methodist Church for a farmer & craft market, featuring more vendors and fresh goods!

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.

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!

Viva la Vida! Join Creative Waco for the 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Waco Parade & Festival as we celebrate the Year of the Alebrijes!

Join us Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Indian Spring Park for a vibrant celebration of life, remembrance, and cultural heritage.
Día de los Muertos is a time to honor loved ones who have passed, reflect on the cycles of life, and uplift the traditions that shape our identities.

This year we celebrate the Year of the Alebrijes, symbolic and colorful spirit creatures that represent the creativity, vibrancy, and resilience of our community.

Experience a full day of culture, music, food, and fun for the whole family:

Día de los Muertos Parade
Live Music and Performances
Artisan Vendor Market
Food Trucks
Family-Friendly Crafts and Cultural Activities
And More!

This event is free to attend! Let’s come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and imagine a colorful future.

This festival is proudly presented by Creative Waco.

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

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.

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 Will House for Sunday Funday!

2-5pm: Live Music

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

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 Sloane’s on Tuesdays for Library Hours! They’ll keep the lights a little brighter and the music chill so people can bring a book and read. Hot tea is available for purchase!

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

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

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

$5. Cash only.

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-

Hit up Sloane’s on Wednesdays and pick three whiskeys for a tasting flight of half ounce pours and get $5 off your purchase!

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!

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.

Wednesday nights just got a whole lot more fun at Twisted Sisters! Join in from 7–9PM for Bar Coast & Line Dance Lessons with Christian & Morgan! Whether you’re a seasoned two-stepper or just looking to learn some new moves, this is the place to kick up your boots.

Ages 18+ - Drinks, dancing, and a whole lotta fun!

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

Together, we will light up the Waco Suspension Bridge to honor and remember those who have taught us, sacrificed for us, and made us who we are. Visit https://www.chot.org/lightsoflove-waco/ to dedicate your luminary.

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

Hop Into Fun – Kangaroo Style!
at Cameron Park Zoo’s
H-E-B 10K, 5K, & 1K Zoo Stampede

“G’day mates,” get ready to hop through the Zoo Stampede course like the incredible red kangaroo—the largest marsupial on Earth and Australia’s high-hopping heavyweight! These awesome animals can leap up to 25 feet in a single bound and hit speeds of 35 to 40 mph. That is some serious running inspiration! Males can grow up to 6 feet tall and weigh around 200 pounds, while the speedy females—nicknamed “blue flyers”—are smaller, sleek, and blue grey in color. With powerful legs and tails that work like a third leg for balance and propulsion, kangaroos are built for movement across the wide-open plains of Australia. Whether you are racing for a personal best or just leaping along for fun, channel your inner Roo and hop to it! Registrations are limited to 850 runners. Early registration not only guarantees you a race spot, but also a t-shirt and finisher medal!! “Alright mates, catch ya later!”

*Present your race bib to be granted Zoo admission on race day only.

$25-$70. Registration can be made here.

Union Grove is turning 2 years old, and they want to celebrate with YOU! Join in for a night of great food, drinks, and live music at Union Grove in Woodway.

Live Music Lineup:

Booger Boiles – kicking things off around 6:00PM

Huser Brothers – taking the stage at 8:30PM

Bring your friends, grab your favorite eats from our amazing vendors, and enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating the hometown boys and two awesome years of Union Grove!

Hit up Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor for a winter market! Handmade gifts, pies & baked goods, silent auction!