Do you love bikes? And yoga too? (or maybe you just want to try Yoga cause hey! It's pretty amazing!) Even if you're not into cycling but you wanna try some yoga in a cool local business space downtown... We got you covered! Join us for some recovery yoga on Wednesday evenings in Downtown Waco at Welhous Bike Shop! These classes will focus on deep stretches, core activation, stability and of course breath! Yoga mats and props are available to borrow if you don't have your own!

$10 (cash please) at the door!

Hit up Buzzard BIlly’s for some great Cajun food and music with the Rewind Party Band!

Join Hustle Co-working to taste and see with their INCUBATEx254 participants businesses as they have moved through the summer incubator program. This evening event will be a great time to give feedback and network with others in the community. This evening event is free and open to the community to attend.

5:00 - Doors open; 5:15 - Progressive tasting event begins; 7:00 - Event concludes

Refreshments will be provided along with the INCUBATEx254 participants products for you to enjoy. Taste and see from: Quetzalco Taco, Fruipeno, Rhapsody Donuts and HomeHarvest.
Come support local entrepreneurs and network with others in the Start Up Waco community

Join the Waco Pride Network for food and community at their Dine OUT event at 1424 Bistro! Bring your friends for a great meal and good conversation.

Reservations required. RSVP here.

15 Local vendors gather together at the Waco Winery to bring you the best of their products - with live music on-site!

Join Bare Arms and Shae MacMorran for a painting party! All the painting supplies will be ready for you, and space is limited, so don't wait! Whether you've never painted before, or paint all the time, this is a fun place to experiment and enjoy yourself. Get some 1-on-1 help, or you can do your own thing. It's up to you! Bare Arms Brewery is family friendly, and has a ton of board games and space for the kids. Must be 21 and older to drink, but they have alternatives, like their yummy lemonade!

This event is open to all ages and skill levels.

$25. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up Clicks every Sunday and Thursday for a 9-Ball tournament and hustle like you’re Paul Newman.

Eric Johnson is touring in celebration of his 1990 release Ah Via Musicom, which was certified platinum plus and launched Eric's signature hit "Cliffs Of Dover," which won the Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Eric will be performing with an electric band on this tour.

Johnson leapt to the forefront of contemporary music some 20 years ago as "an extraordinary guitar player accessible to ordinary music fans," as the Memphis Commercial Appeal hails him, with his landmark album Ah Via Musicom. Lauded as a "recording [that] has reached near-classic proportions within the guitar community" by All Music Guide, it was preceded by dedicated groundwork as a live performer that marked him as a talent bound for great things. And it's been followed by a diverse and fascinating musical journey that inspired The New Age Music Guide to rave that "Eric Johnson plays guitar the way Michelangelo painted ceilings: with a colorful vibrancy that's more real than life."

$35. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Nationally-ranked Baylor Lady Bears take on Missouri!

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join Barnett’s for their weekly Friday Night Specialty Dinner! This week’s menu: Honey Dew with Prosciutto, Minestrone Soup, Crispy Pork Belly, Strawberry Mousse Cake

Drink pairings available.

$25. Reservations required and can be made here.

The Fifties and Sixties might be a thing of the past, but the pop and rock music that was so much a part of the American culture then remains popular today with people of all age groups. Not only do Baby Boomers continue to rock out to this music that they grew up hearing, but younger people have also come to enjoy the sounds of classic rock and roll. And the band that has been synonymous with 50’s and 60’s music in Central Texas is THE MORTICIANS!

$10-$20. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Baylor Lady Bears take on USC at Betty Lou Mays Field.

Pirscription & Terry Bluez bring to you the latest addition to the Waco comedy scene. The Pull Up and Laugh Comedy Show is a monthly comedy show bringing national and regional touring comedians to Waco while fostering a stage for local comics to get some shine. This second installment will be with Austin, TX comedian Bryson Brown! PULL UP and prepare to LAUGH!

$8-$100. Tickets can be purchased here.

Jake Scott, is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. The Arkansas native's musical journey began in college when he released his debut EP, Of Life and Longing. The EP caught the attention of Grammy-Award winning songwriter and producer David Hodges (Evanescence, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Perri, etc.) who asked Jake to join him in LA and take his musical journey to the next level. Jake proceeded to release a follow up record in 2015 titled Silhouettes and Sand, which reached #2 on iTunes' singer-songwriter charts.

Jake spent the next two years developing his record and writing for other artists such as Jason Mraz, Aloe Blacc, Christina Perri, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Sara Evans and many more. He co-wrote Aloe Blacc’s current single, Brooklyn In The Summer which is climbing the charts around the world.

$10. Tickets can be purchased here.

After rising through Texas' college-town and dancehall scene years ago, Green earned himself major-label support in Nashville and became the poster child of Texas music for a whole generation of fans. His list of achievements includes over 2 million albums sold, three Grammy nominations and a sold out Houston Astrodome.

Now, after breaking the cycle for a three-year recharge, Green is back in his comfort zone and playing by his own rules again. His is new independent album Home is his first set of originals in several years, and directly speaks to the hardcore fans that have been with him since the beginning.

Featuring a mature country sound that is both modern and exposes his roots for all to see, his new tunes are full of ringing acoustic guitars, slippery steel and dobro, wailing fiddles and heartfelt, personal lyrics, making Home the return to form many fans have been waiting for.

$25-$30. Tickets can be purchased here.

Guerrilla Troupe is back for their first shows of the semester!

$3 at the door. Cash preferred, Venmo accepted.

The Waco Wild West Bicycle Tour has made a tradition of great rest stops and super rider support will return for 2019. This is one event you don’t want to miss! There is a tour for everyone.

$15-$50. Registration can be made here.

Yoga on stand up paddleboards! Which is certainly a thing you can maybe do! The class level is customized based on student levels. All equipment is included, but wear comfortable clothes that are safe to get wet. Bring water and sun protection.

$13-$25. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Waco Downtown Farmers Market is a year-round market. Since November 2011, the Market has been and will continue to be open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm, featuring the best local agricultural producers and artisan vendors within 150-miles of Waco. Please join in and pass along the word to all you know.

Join Common Grounds Woodway for Espresso & Flow! $10 covers the class and any coffee of your choice!

$10. Pay at the door.

There is one rule...finish your stein of beer before you finish the race! That's all there is to it...you can run, walk, crawl, stroll, be carried, or skip; all you have to do is show up and drink a beer for charity! First place will receive a prize and EVERYONE's a winner in our book! Help support the MDA and the noble work they are doing in our community! All "runners" will receive a souvenir Paulaner Stein full of beer, admission into Waco Oktoberfest and the awe-inspiring Barnett's .5k Beer Run Medal! So start your day of beer drinking off right with some light competition followed by a whole lot of fun and more beer!

$10-$30. Registration can be made here.

It’s the Second Annual: Waco Oktoberfest benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association! They need your help to make this an incredible event so bring your friends and family for a day full of fun!

All proceeds go to the MDA to support the families in our community. The money raised goes to help the MDA create more hope and answers for families living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases that take away physical strength and mobility.

What to expect: -Live Music, Craft Biergarten, Giant Beer Tent, VIP Tent, Kids Fun Zone, Giant Yard Games, Oktoberfest Games, .5k Beer Run, Local Food Trucks, German Food Hall, Football Watch Party, Oktoberfest Market Square, and more!!

No Dogs, Coolers, Outside Food or Drinks Allowed. (Service Dogs Allowed)

$10-$30. Tickets can be purchased here.

Keep Waco Beautiful & Urban R.E.A.P. is hosting Rain Water Harvesting Classes on Saturday, September 21st. Our first class is from 10:00-11:30am. Our second class is from 1:30-3:00pm. There are ONLY 25 class slots available per class and you will walk away with a "How To Guide", provided by KWB, and a constructed rain barrel with additional materials for your home. The education and materials you gain from this class are worth 4 times the amount of the ticket price.

$50. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join the Wine Shoppe for their monthly ALL LEVEL Pilates mat class, focusing on body awareness and creating strength and improving posture. One glass of wine is included and can be enjoyed following the one-hour long class. Email practicepilateserin@gmail.com for questions/details. Bring your own mat,
no shoes, stretchy/fitted clothing is most comfortable.

$20. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Robinson Festival will feature a great variety of music in the afternoon, with The Steve Smith Group, Memphis Soul and Zoodust: '90s Party Band! The bands aren't the only thing the Robinson Festival has to offer. There will be a FREE kids area with everything from bounce houses, to a petting zoo, to Knockerball McLennan County and tons more of fun activities. And when you've worn your kiddos out, take some time to shop at our many vendors. Feeling hungry? We've got you covered there too with some delicious food trucks!

Wristbands will be available for purchase at the gate. 13 and over are $7 while 12 and under are FREE!

Come celebrate the 50th year anniversary of the Lee Lockwood Scottish Rite Library and Museum! Learn about the history of one of Waco’s architectural treasures! All proceeds will go to the preservation of this magnificent edifice. The Gala is open to the public—you do not have to be a Mason to attend. This fantastic “Night at the Museum” includes tours of the building highlighting rare artifacts, silent auction, dinner, guest speakers, and entertainment. And depending on the level of sponsorship, an excellent meal, commemorative coins, coffee table books, and etched glassware.

Keynote speaker: David H. Dewhurst, the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Texas, serving from 2003 to 2015.

$50-$5,000. Tickets can be purchased here.

Guests can taste more than 200 wines and sample food from over 20+ restaurants in a fun and casual setting. Event activities include live music, college games on the large screen televisions, silent auction, the famous "Cork Pull", fun games and activities and the Red Carpet Dog Walk. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Central Texas.

$60-$100. Tickets can be purchased here.

Ladies and gentlemen y’all had so much fun at our last event they decided this one should be FREE too. Sheriff Parnell McNamara and Heart of Texas Wrestling present Battle for Unbound!!!!

The Briefcase Blues are coming to the Hippodrome on September 21! Come hear the longest running Blue Brothers Tribute band perform with their 8-piece band! Filled with rhythm-and-blues, rock, and soul music (and just a touch of humor), front-men J. Leggio and Morgan Bodie reach out to everybody in the crowd, even sometimes bringing part of that crowd on-stage to join in singing and dancing along!

$20-$30. Tickets can be purchased here.

You read that right. Hit up Truelove for a karaoke event to benefit the rhinos at Cameron Park Zoo!

When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

Registration can be made here.

Guerrilla Troupe is back for their first shows of the semester! Saturday’s shows are at 8pm and 10pm.

$3 at the door. Cash preferred, Venmo accepted.

Hit up Smiley’s for the sounds of the 35 South Band!

Join Mission Waco for just over a mile prayer and educational walk. We'll meet at the Meyer Center and visit the various non-profits who serve the poor and homeless in our city. Bring hygiene items if you can. All you have to do is show up and learn how you can really make a difference!

You can also purchase a brand-new pair of shoes for someone who is struggling with chronic homelessness by giving online at https://secure.paperlesstrans.com/MissionWaco. Please designate your $45 per pair as, "Shoes for the Homeless" in the comments box.

It’s the final event for the 2019 Kayak for a Cause benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Waco. The race will begin at the McLane Stadium Lagoon boat slips and proceed towards Brazos Park East or LaSalle Bridge (depending on the course). The designated bridges will be labeled as the turnaround points to get back to McLane Stadium. The short course is approximately 1.5 miles long and the longer route is 3.0 miles. There will be non-monetary awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the Competition Kayak (3.0 Mile), Leisure Kayak (1.5 Mile) and Paddle Board (1.5 Mile) divisions.

No charge for spectators. $25 to race. Registration can be found here.

Come party with The Bear at Lakeside Tavern for every Dallas Cowboys game this season! Week 2 features the Cowboys and Redskins! Kickoff is at 12pm.

Get there early to get on the squares board for a chance at great prizes like Spec's Gift Cards, concert tickets, free oil changes from Jesse Britt's Automotive and sweet merch.

Drink Specials – FREE BBQ every game from Freakin Gud Barbecue – and plenty of TV’s to catch all the action on!

It’s Mayborn Community Day! Experience all the Mayborn has to offer for free! Visitors can explore the Discovery Center, our natural history exhibits, and the Gov. Bill & Vara Daniel Historic Village (weather depending) without an admission fee.

Junior League of Waco is offering a free book reading that the whole family will enjoy!

The Baylor Lady Bears take on Gonzaga at Betty Lou Mays Field.

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

Known as the jewel of Anglican worship,the service of Choral Evensong will be sung by the Choir of St. Alban's, Waco. This service will feature great Anglican repertoire by James MacMillan, Peter Nardone, and Charles Villiers Stanford.

The Baylor Percussion Group is a dynamic contemporary music percussion ensemble devoted to the artistic presentation of the most significant percussion works of the 20th and 21st centuries. This concert will feature works for Beijing Opera Gong, vibraphone, crotales, and bongos by Elliot Cole, Steve Reich, Juri Seo, and Guo Wenjing.

Free. Childcare provided.

Enjoy this three-course family-style Southern dinner prepared for you by Chef Matt Cummins. Each course will include a wine pairing.

$50. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up Backyard Saloon for board game night! Grab some friends and some drinks and have at it!

A joint venture between Keep Waco Loud and Klassy Glass Wine Bar, come out and get a glass of wine and enjoy music, comedy, poetry, and more!

Every Tuesday at 4:00pm HOTPT is now offering Slow Flow Yoga with Bonnie Finch Bodyworks. This popular class is great for anyone wanting to get into Yoga or just needs a Yoga class where you can slow down and focus on the basics. Feel free to bring your mat and block or they do have a limited amount in the studio for use. Class is $10 or FREE with monthly membership. WALK INS ARE WELCOME!

Registration can be made here.

The nationally-ranked Lady Bears take on Texas State!

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join in for the Historic Waco Foundation’s Fall Lecture featuring David Vann de Cordova, as he speaks on the fascinating life of his third great-grandfather, Jacob de Cordova, the founder of Waco. Jewish, Jamaican-born Spaniard, Jacob de Cordova has a legacy as unique as his heritage.

Through the retelling of his life, David Vann de Cordova recalls his legacy and his amazing exploration in Texas. Historic Waco Foundation, in collaboration with the Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, McLennan County Historical Commission, and Texas Fine Artists invite you to this FREE lecture.

The art of yoga has been practiced for centuries for physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Join the Mayborn during their Mind and Body Wellness Studio, with Baylor University’s own Kim Johnson, to explore wellness through beginning yoga and relaxation.

This event is for ages 18 and up. This event is free of charge; however, space is limited. Museum admission is not included.

Head to The Hippodrome for an evening of entertainment as local celebrities perform in a dance competition to raise money and awareness for Family Abuse Center’s mission. Some of Waco’s biggest “STARS” have been teamed with professional dancers “PROs” and have begun training and preparing for an unforgettable show! These dancers rely on your commitment for a successful performance and a chance to win the competition on the big night. Your support also helps the staff and volunteers at Family Abuse Center to provide safety, education, and support for survivors of domestic violence

$125-$250. Tickets can be purchased here.

Have a totally rad night, playing for great prizes! Who will be the 80's trivia champion??
10 rounds of questions, all from the best decade ever! Costumes rewarded with bonus points! BYOB, and the snack bar will be open. Sorry, absolutely no outside food or non-alcoholic beverages permitted.

$10-$40. Tickets can be purchased here.

Try your hand at Trivia at the Mayborn’s first annual College Trivia Night (it’s free)! Bring a team or make one here, just don’t forget your appetite. A student ID is required for admittance.

If you’re into a bunch of absolutely ripped dudes dancing wearing basically nothing, then this show is for you!

$20 in advance, $30 at the door.

Join the CenTex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for their 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Art show and Celebration. This free event will be located at the Art Forum of Waco. Enjoy live music,art, and an award presentation ceremony sponsored by Allen Samuel's DCJ!

Call for Artists will continue through Saturday August 31,2019. To enter your art please email texasfineartists@gmail.com
1st prize is $500. 2nd prize is $300. 3rd prize is $200.

The Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit will occur on the following dates and times. An entry fee of $5 will be charged at the Art Forum of Waco, children under 12 are free.
Art is available for purchase.

Hit up Common Grounds for a one-of-a-kind concert with Micah Tyler! Come see him perform his hit songs like "Different", "Even Then" & many more. This is not going to be your typical concert-going experience and tickets are limited so act now.

$15-$35. Tickets can be purchased here.

Harley-Davidson of Waco is combining their Monthly Hogs and Dogs Event with a car and bike show, all proceeds go to Waco Humane Society!

Registration is $15 and will begin at 9:30am, Car and Bike Show kicks off at 11!

Baylor takes on Iowa State in Big 12 football action.

$30-$65. Tickets can be purchased here.

eanette Harris is the scintillating saxtress of smooth jazz. This lady understands that energetic and captivating performances matched with uplifting and inspiring vibrations in the music are the solid platinum recipe for success. Fans already recognize her for her wonderful cover of Stevie Wonder’s “All I Do,” which hit Billboard’s smooth jazz singles chart from her previous album, Saxified. Classically trained in both sax and piano, a graduate of Boston’s famed Berklee College of Music, and the saxophonist for the late, great Teena Marie’s final year of touring, Jeanette has weathered the fiercest challenges to bring the world her own brand of soulful healing vibes. That baptism awaits in her fourth CD, Summer Rain, on which Jeanette had a hand in writing all of the selections except her lovely cover of the Luther Vandross classic “Here and Now.” Its 11 sunny songs wrap the listener in the glow of fun love grooves and sweet romance.

“Flautist Althea René has spent much of her life successfully meeting challenges and overcoming obstacles. She established her career while raising two boys as a single mother and working days as a deputy sheriff in Detroit courthouses. She’s the first flute player to hit the top of both the Billboard and Smooth Jazz charts, and she joins us to discuss the latest single from her hit album, “In the Flow”.” - Tavis Smiley, Tavis Smiley Show (Apr 07, 2014)

$25-$50. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Collection and The Fox and The Crow hit the Common Grounds stage! BREATHE TILL I'M FULL - a tour to celebrate all that is life, from the sunsets that catch us beautifully off-guard, to the mornings we run out the door to a flat tire, each experience is a reminder we are HERE, NOW, in this moment, living together on this wild planet in these beautiful bodies. Come JUST AS YOU ARE (Gay, straight, spiritual, atheist, big, small, depressed, happy, etc) and band together in joy and sorrow, peace and frustration, hope and doubt, to sing, dance, and create something beautiful for an evening at Common Grounds.

$10. Tickets can be purchased here.

Come hear The Ballou’s Cats at Klassy Glass!

The nationally-ranked Lady Bears take on Oklahoma!

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

Join Heisman Trophy winner and New York Times bestselling author Tim Tebow for Care Net’s Celebrate Life Banquet!

$100-$10,000. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Baylor Lady Bears take on West Virginia in a Big-12 matchup!

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

One of the Statler Brothers for 21 years, Jimmy has performed in all of the U.S. States, in Canadian Providences, and in front of audiences as large as 100,000. He was part of the Statlers’ annual Happy Birthday USA celebration in Staunton, Virginia, for 14 years. He also sang on many of the Statlers’ gold, platinum, and double platinum recordings. Jimmy’s career included The Nashville Network’s popular “The Statler Brothers Show” which aired for seven seasons and debuted in 1991 as the highest rated show for the network. Jimmy was privileged to perform at the White House on two occasions, once for President Ronald Reagan, and once for President George H. W. Bush. He also presented a special gift to actress Elizabeth Taylor by singing his song “Elizabeth” to her for a birthday celebration.

$39-$59. Tickets can be purchased here.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

Chris Renzema is a dynamic writer and performer, whose combination of accessible - if a bit disheveled - charm, a love for storytelling, and poignant lyricism, can transform an evening concert into a conversation. Growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Chris learned to play and sing in churches, while ingesting a steady diet of early 70’s Folk, Punk Rock, and Wilco. His faith and love for music inseparably interwoven, his personal writing plays out like heartfelt, jagged prayers.

$13. Tickets can be purchased here.

Legendary Texas Country artist Cory Morrow plays the Heart o’ Texas Fair & Rodeo!

Fair & Concert tickets can be purchased here.

Celebrate the grand opening of Fabled Bookshop & Cafe with books, treats, and special activities all day long! Long live the bookshop.

Every first Saturday of the month, starting September 7th, bring your aluminum cans to Cameron Park Zoo, and they will make sure they are recycled for you! All of the money made from recycling these cans will go into an enrichment account that will be used to buy the animals special treats and toys!

The Waco Hippodrome and Happy Hounds Aquatic & Daycare Center are proud to present the 3rd Annual Dogtoberfest benefiting the Animal Birth Control Clinic's Community Outreach Program. This program provides resources and transportation for many under-served Central Texas families who are unable to reach veterinary care for their cats and dogs. The goal of ABC’s program is to keep families and pets happier, healthier, out of shelters, rescues, and off the streets.

They'll have German food, beer, dog-friendly photo booth by HOT Photo Booth, adoptable pets, vendors, and activities.

Admission to the event is FREE, but food and drink tickets are sold separately.

The nationally-ranked Lady Bears take on Kansas State in Big 12 play!

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

Corey Kilgannon hits the Common Grounds stage!

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

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

Come join in on the fun with the Brazos Theatre’s monthly Improv Comedy Show! The entire show is made up on the spot, based on your suggestions! BYOB, and our snack bar will be open. (Sorry, no outside food or Non-alcoholic beverages permitted).

$10.50-$12.50. Tickets can be purchased here.

Texas Country legend Aaron Watson plays the Heart o’ Texas Fair & Rodeo!

Fair & Concert tickets can be purchased here.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

Waco favorites The Sloppy Joe Band play the Heart o’ Texas Fair & Rodeo!

Fair & Concert tickets can be purchased here.

Ronnie Milsap built a Hall of Fame-caliber career and remains one of the most influential voices in country music’s storied history. Over his historic and successful career, he has received 6 Grammy Awards, 8 CMAAwards, was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Grand Ole Opry in 1976. And even with 40 #1 chart-toppers under his belt—not to mention avidly-received live shows across the world, Ronnie Milsap is still growing and surprising long-time fans. Then Sings My Soul documents that growth process, but it also proves that even now, the kid from Robbinsville is still firmly in touch with his roots, and capable of creating sonic and spiritual images that will transport listeners back to the little Baptist church where those roots were planted.

$49-$79. Tickets can be purchased here.

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors hit Common Grounds on The Dragons Tour!

$25-$100. Tickets can be purchased here.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

Rising Country artist Glen Templeton takes the stage at the Heart o’ Texas Fair & Rodeo!

Tickets on sale September 3.

Now three-decades on from the release of his debut album – with nineteen records to his name, thousands of shows under his belt and still no end in sight to the road ahead – Keen remains as committed to and inspired by his muse as ever. And as for accruing recognition, well, he’s done alright on that front, too; from his humble beginnings on the Texas folk scene, he’s blazed a peer, critic, and fan-lauded trail that’s earned him living-legend (not to mention pioneer) status in the Americana music world. And though the Houston native has never worn his Texas heart on his sleeve, he’s long been regarded as one of the Lone Star State’s finest (not to mention top-drawing) true singer-songwriters.

$59-$109. Tickets can be purchased here.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

Country artist Koe Wetzel takes the stage at the Heart o’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.

Fair & Concert tickets can be purchased here.

Each year the Waco Pride Network hosts the Out on Brazos festival to celebrate the LGBTQ community and its allies in the Greater Waco area. Gates open at 11am. The event will end around 5pm. The festival features musical performances, food trucks, vendors and community.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

More than twenty albums and five decades into his career, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Wariner has become a modern-day multi-genre icon, earning fourteen #1 hits, over 30 Top 10 singles, three Gold albums, four GRAMMY Awards, three CMA Awards, one ACM Award, a Christian Country Music Association Award, a TNN/Music City News Award, a CMA Triple Play Award,and 15 BMI Million-Air Awards. He is a member of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, the National Thumbpickers Hall of Fame, the Music City Walk of Fame, and one of only five guitar players in the world to be given the "Certified Guitar Player" (CGP) award by Chet Atkins.

$25-$30. Tickets can be purchased here.

Favorites Shane Smith & The Saints return to the Heart o' Texas Fair & Rodeo!

Fair & Concert tickets can be purchased here.

Texas Country singer-songwriter (and all-around good dude) Rich O’Toole plays Smiley’s!

Your local chapter of the Society of Lazy And Carefree Runners (SLACR) presents the Brazos River 0.5k! All “athletes” will receive a t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Pizza and adult beverages will be provided along with other goodies to help you get thru the strenuous course. Live band will also provide motivational music to get you to the finish line. Don’t forget their AWESOME costume contest! Proceeds to benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

$30. Registration can be made here.

Enter the magical world of this Tony-winning musical masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of the imagination. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Matilda is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets on sale September 17.

Tejano legends La Energia Nortena and Sexto Grado close out the Heart o’ Texas Fair & Rodeo!

Fair & Concert tickets can be purchased here.

The McLennan Distinguished Lecture Series at McLennan Community College is pleased to present "Finding Your Inner All-Star with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar".

Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a six-time NBA champion and the league’s only six-time MVP. He has a national platform as a regular contributing columnist for newspapers and magazines around the world, such as The Guardian and The Hollywood Reporter, where he shares his thoughts on some of the most socially relevant and politically controversial topics facing our nation today.

Free. Register for tickets here.

Join the Waco Chamber of Commerce for their second annual Find Your Waco Life Fair!

Employers want to connect with a talent pool from throughout the community, including college students, transitioning military veterans and their spouses, and traditional job seekers. Find Your Waco will provide opportunities for employers to connect with attendees and allow attendees to connect to and fall in love with our city. There are so many ways to get plugged in in Waco and Find Your Waco showcases some of Waco's best assets, including local flavors, volunteer organizations, local nightlife, real estate and leasing agencies, hobbies, and countless other things that make Waco an amazing, unique place to call home.

Heard of “Fixer Upper,” have you? Well well well. This October join the Silos for Magnolia’s yearly celebration of our downtown market location! The highly-anticipated 5th Annual Silobration features 90+ artisan vendors from every corner of the United States, craft eats from Waco and beyond, lawn activities, and a ticketed, after-hours JohnnySwim concert.

Get your 1990s on all over again! Head to The Hippodrome for Fastball and Deep Blue Something! (We will be). Fastball’s new album is released the following day!

Ticket details TBA.

Award-winning pianist Drew Petersen performs Liszt's Piano Concerto #1 and the WSO performs Strauss's Ein Heldenleben TrV 190.

Tickets on sale October 1.

Three studio releases in and KB is at his creative zenith. For years, the Tampa native has been something of an outlier in hip-hop, firmly placing a thumb print on the game while invoking the power of spiritual conviction. His lyricism is impassioned and astute, and he won’t be bent against his will. Given his commanding presence and consistent output, it comes as no surprise that the world has taken notice. The track “100” from the EP of the same name, took home the Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year in 2014. And his last LP, 2015’s Tomorrow We Live, garnered both critical and commercial acclaim, earning a Stellar Award nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year and debuting on the Billboard charts as the No.1 Christian Album and the No. 4 Rap Album overall.

$20. Tickets can be purchased here.

Heard of “Fixer Upper,” have you? Well well well. This October join the Silos for Magnolia’s yearly celebration of our downtown market location! The highly-anticipated 5th Annual Silobration features 90+ artisan vendors from every corner of the United States, craft eats from Waco and beyond, lawn activities, and a ticketed, after-hours JohnnySwim concert.

The Baylor Lady Bears take on The School Down 35 in soccer. First 500 fans in attendance receive a 2018 mini Big 12 Championship banner!

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

A brilliant, soulful singer/songwriter, this Midland, Texas native writes in unfiltered, human terms, mirroring doubt and faith in a single stroke. He doesn’t use churchy language, and he ignores sonic blueprints, fusing and confusing genre confines. And he does this with great intention, valuing art as the context for music, as much as for conveying a spiritual message.

For Dunn, seven records and 14 tattoos down the road less traveled, the goal is always: “To tell the truth and do it in a beautiful way.”

$12. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join Waco Warp as they present the classic shadowcast of Rocky Horror Picture Show! Costumes and call-backs encouraged!

$5.50-$16.50. Tickets can be purchased here.

Walk MS brings together a community of passionate people for one powerful cause: to end MS forever. It is because of YOU and your involvement in Walk MS that people affected by multiple sclerosis have access to around-the-clock information, support and resources they need to live their best lives. Team up for someone you love and register today for Walk MS. With every step you take, we are closer to ending MS forever.

Registration can be made here.

Join in on this Google Local Guide meet-up and help with finding the best that Waco has to offer! Tour begins at Magnolia and end on Austin Avenue.

Heard of “Fixer Upper,” have you? Well well well. This October join the Silos for Magnolia’s yearly celebration of our downtown market location! The highly-anticipated 5th Annual Silobration features 90+ artisan vendors from every corner of the United States, craft eats from Waco and beyond, lawn activities, and a ticketed, after-hours JohnnySwim concert.

Join the fun at Cameron Park Zoo’s 8th Annual Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat Brew at the Zoo presented by JRBT on October 19, 2019. Stroll the zoo from 6 to 11 pm. Your ticket includes a tasting mug and samples of up to 20 different beers from around the world. All of your favorite animals will be out in their habitats from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The party continues with great music from Haywire and dancing under the Zoo’s pavilion. Food from some of your favorite Waco Food trucks and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds from Brew at the Zoo help to take care of the animals that call Cameron Park Zoo their home.

$25-$45. Tickets available in advance only and can be purchased here. 21+ only.

Winters’ debut, A Long Intermission, was recorded simply in his bedroom and released in 2004 mostly to friends and family. But over the years, Winters has honed his songwriting and DIY approach, garnering praise from voices like Paste Magazine and self-producing five full-length albums as well as a handful of EPs and other projects.

Winters’ efforts have most recently culminated in a more luxuriant variety of indie-folk on his new crowd-funded record, To Have You Around. The 12-track album features everything from generous string arrangements to groovy bass lines to his first foray into horns, and most notably, Winters’ yearning, gentle, and sometimes playful vocal layering. Sweet companion, break bread with me / We’ve miles to go, let’s hold steady intones Winters in a refrain that’s equal parts affection and meditation. Songs like the title track “To Have You Around” and “Knock Kneed & Lead Lunged” find a comfortable place in the canon that is Winters’ brand of smooth, organic folk, while head-bobbing songs like “Love My Woman” and “If the Sun Is Shining” echo days of summer.

$12. Tickets can be purchased here.

Wow did you know that Gil from Gilmore Girls was in a rock and roll band? Sebastian Bach heads to The Backyard and plays Skid Row’s debut album start-to-finish!

$20-$25. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join Waco Warp as they present the classic shadowcast of Rocky Horror Picture Show! Costumes and call-backs encouraged!

$5.50-$16.50. Tickets can be purchased here.

It’s the October monthly car meet in downtown Waco across from Dichotomy Coffee. Some exciting cars are expected to attend as the Wheels of Waco hope to connect the local car community here in Waco.

Head to Brotherwell Brewing for the third installment of the wildly-popular Eastside Market, featuring artisans from a number of local businesses!

It’s the annual Brazos XV Expo, ready for all your Quinceanera needs!

Join the Carleen Bright Arboretum for the annual Children’s Garden Fair! There are 24 stations run by Master Gardeners with the aim of educating children in a fun and entertaining way. There will be everything from a scarecrow contest to a scavenger hunt! Enjoyable for all ages, the Children’s Garden Fair helps cultivate an understanding and love for gardening and nature!

At a moment when the rights of immigrants are being attacked, a fuller story of immigration needs to be told to address the harms perpetuated by immigration enforcement practices and policies that extend beyond the crisis at the border. Whether it’s through raids, people being picked up at courthouses, or being forced to live in churches - families are being separated and attacked across America. You’re invited to Stories Beyond Borders, five short films that show a more complete picture of the attacks on immigrant families and communities. Beyond building empathy, these films lift up real stories of resilience and strength, while illustrating some of the ways people can give their time, energy, and resources to support organizing led by immigrant communities. Join the Waco Immigrants Alliance for this screening & discussion to learn more and find out how you can stand up against these attacks!

Free. Register for your tickets here.

A team-up between the Waco Moms Blog and Cultivate 7Twelve, they've started planning their highly anticipated Mom’s Night Out event for the Fall of 2019. Waco mamas can expect swag, giveaways, food, open bar, music, and all the usual fun! Waco Moms Blog is known for producing high quality events for Waco moms and families, so you’re sure to have a good time!

With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his 2017 Billboard No. 1 release, Deep South, Turner has scored multiple GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Awards nominations and received six Inspirational Country Music Awards. As one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Turner has sold more than 8 million units, topped more than 1.5 billion in global streaming and populated radio with such memorable hits as “Hometown Girl,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Your Man,” “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Long Black Train.”

$69-$99. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Baylor Lady Bears take on Texas Tech on Hispanic Heritage Night!

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

Perfect for families or a group of friends wanting to enjoy Halloween festivities, McLane Stadium SPOOKtacular will feature trick or treating, games, face painting and a costume contest on the 100 level concourse. Tickets will be available in September 2019.

Keep Waco Loud presents a Halloween Mash & Bash! Live Music! Costume Contest (with a prize for best costume)! Need a place to hang the weekend before Halloween? You’re covered here.

$7.

1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run. A lot of insanity.

$325-$405. Registration can be made here.

The Baylor Lady Bears close out the regular season against Iowa State.

$5. Tickets can be purchased here.

The 5th Annual Spooktacular presented by Incommons Bank and the City of Hewitt will be on Halloween from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Midway High School! Event entrance is free with canned good donation. Spooktacular includes trick or treating, games, costume contests, prizes & more! A portion of the event proceeds will go toward Hewitt First United Methodist Church’s Hallelujah Food Pantry.

Come join the Junior League of Waco for their 14th annual Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market, Oh What Fun! Online ticket sales will be available beginning September 1st!  General Market Shopping passes will be available for purchase at the ticket booth at the Waco Convention Center beginning October 30.

The Gingerbread Bash is from 4-6pm.

Tickets and info can be found here.

Mike Herrera is a singer/songwriter from Bremerton, WA most known for his time in the bands MxPx and Tumbledown. He’ll hit The Hippodrome stage to benefit Acton Academy Waco!

$30-$35. Tickets can be purchased here.

Legendary Texas guitarist/vocalist/songwriter IAN MOORE returns to The Backyard stage for another memorable performance. Don’t miss this tremendous talent!!

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

The Leather Neck 5k Run is open to the community. The run will be called to gather up around 7:30 the cake cutting ceremony will start and the actual run will kick off at 8:15. This run is held in the scenic area of Brazos Park East.

Every first Saturday of the month, starting September 7th, bring your aluminum cans to Cameron Park Zoo, and they will make sure they are recycled for you! All of the money made from recycling these cans will go into an enrichment account that will be used to buy the animals special treats and toys!

Come join the Junior League of Waco for their 14th annual Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market, Oh What Fun! Online ticket sales will be available beginning September 1st!  General Market Shopping passes will be available for purchase at the ticket booth at the Waco Convention Center beginning October 30.

Breakfast With Santa: 10am-11:30am; Cookies with the Clauses: 3:30pm-5:00pm; Ladies Night Out Party: 7pm-10pm.

Tickets and info can be found here.

Come join the Junior League of Waco for their 14th annual Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market, Oh What Fun! Online ticket sales will be available beginning September 1st!  General Market Shopping passes will be available for purchase at the ticket booth at the Waco Convention Center beginning October 30.

Mother-Daughter Tea: 12:30-2pm.

Tickets and info can be found here.

Singer/Songwriter Noah Gundersen performs a live set featuring selections from his intensely-personal new album.

$22-$35. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce for the first in the three-part Leading Waco Women Summit and presentation of the annual ATHENA Leadership Award!

Leading Waco Women was created to celebrate, empower and develop women leaders in the Waco community with professional development opportunities through half-day conferences, keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking. Leading Waco Women is a three-part series focused on the three components of leadership: serving, empowering and mentoring.

$75-$600. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join the Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce at The Pavilion in Woodway for networking, refreshments, beverages, door prizes, and of course, shopping! Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit CASA of McLennan County. Come enjoy a festive night of shopping and fun!

The Gray Havens hit up Common Grounds!

$12-$37. Tickets can be purchased here.

Cameron Park Zoo, along with H-E-B, is celebrating a HUGE year of the Cameron Park Zoo Stampede- It's the year of the ELEPHANT! The 26th Zoo Stampede is an annual family fun run and run for the animals! They’ll have beautiful certified 5K and 10K courses as well as our uncertified 1K fun run and walk for people of all ages. A chip timed run takes you through an award-winning zoological park and along and across the Brazos River, eventually leading you back for a wild finish line party at the zoo. Your custom race shirt and race bib will represent the 26th birthday celebration!

$15-$50. Registration can be made here.

World-renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis and the Waco Symphony Orchestra perform Milhaud's Scaramouche, Suite for Saxophone and orchestra and Glazunov's Concerto for Alto Saxophone and orchestra.

Individual tickets are on sale October 1. Order your season tickets here.

It’s the November monthly car meet in downtown Waco across from Dichotomy Coffee. Some exciting cars are expected to attend as the Wheels of Waco hope to connect the local car community here in Waco.

Join the Waco Mammoth National Monument as they celebrate their anniversary!

Pack your lunch and come to the Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum to enjoy Lunch with the Masters from 12pm to 2pm! Master Gardener Pat Goaley will be presenting stories from her much beloved series Anecdotes from the Garden.

The 14th Annual Central Texas Turkey trot is a 5K/10K run through scenic Cameron Park along the Brazos River sponsored by Altrusa International of the Brazos. $150 cash prize for 1st Place Male and Female Overall, Whole Turkey for 1st Place Male and Female in EACH age group - Pumpkin Pie for 2nd Place Male and Female in EACH age group. Restaurant Gift cards for 3rd Place Male and Female. Door prize drawing for all runners (must be present to win)!

$40. Registration can be made here.

Help make 2019 Holiday dog and cat goodie bags to be delivered during the month of December for Meals on Wheels customers that have pets. People & Pups in partnership with Akita Rescue of Northwestern PA, Fuzzy Friends Rescue and Meals on Wheels Waco will be putting together these goodie bags!

Presented by Hat Creek Burgers, let's give thanks for our black bears! Join Cameron Park Zoo for this Thanksgiving-themed Story Time the Monday before. There will be two readings: 9:30 and 11:00.

All of your Christmas shopping needs can be found at the Baylor Club Sip & Shop. Enjoy a nice glass of wine or some delicious hors d'oeuvres while perusing through the aisles of our 60+ vendors. This year, the holiday market will be held before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Be sure to stop here first and #ShopLocal.

$10 - Open to the public.

Pre-game your Thanksgiving with the Waco Turkey Trot 5K and earn that lunch you’re about to dominate.

$10-$35. Registration can be made here.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Magnolia! This weekend of holiday festivities includes a Christmas market of artisan vendors, Santa Claus, family activities, and your favorite Christmas tunes at the ticketed evening concert. Don your Christmas sweater and ring in the holidays with Chip & JoJo on December 6th and 7th, 2019!

Click here for more information.

Every first Saturday of the month, starting September 7th, bring your aluminum cans to Cameron Park Zoo, and they will make sure they are recycled for you! All of the money made from recycling these cans will go into an enrichment account that will be used to buy the animals special treats and toys!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Magnolia! This weekend of holiday festivities includes a Christmas market of artisan vendors, Santa Claus, family activities, and your favorite Christmas tunes at the ticketed evening concert. Don your Christmas sweater and ring in the holidays with Chip & JoJo on December 6th and 7th, 2019!

Click here for more information.

Celebrate to holidays with the Greater Hewitt Chamber by lighting a Christmas tree and spending time with friends!

Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and her undeniable talent, Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30 million albums worldwide spanning a remarkable 35-year career. Charting countless singles, including 20 #1 hits and over 60 industry awards, the iconic performer was dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline.”

Wynonna—along with her band, The Big Noise—will bring their brand new “Rockin’ Roots Christmas Tour” to audiences across the country this holiday season. The show will feature incomparable musical arrangements from The Big Noise, putting Wynonna’s voice front and center for what promises to be a truly memorable evening of music and holiday magic.

$59-$79. Tickets can be purchased here.

Ballet Frontier of Texas joins the Waco Symphony Orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky's stunning ballet The Nutcracker, the perfect way for family and friends to celebrate the holiday season together.

$40-$60. Tickets can be purchased here.

Award-winning violinist Elissa Lee Koljonen performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto and the Waco Symphony Orchestra performs Mendelssohn's Symphony #4.

Tickets on sale October 1, 2019.