Texas Country Dance Night
Grab your partner and join us for Texas Country Dance nights at Barnett’s Whiskey House every Friday night!
Grab your partner and join us for Texas Country Dance nights at Barnett’s Whiskey House every Friday night!
It's not just about reliving legendary tunes – it's about creating a community that's all about the love for this timeless music. So, join the journey, feel the vibes, and let's rock to the rhythm of Fleetwood Mac together!
$15-$25. Tickets can be purchased here.
Hit up Tandem Rooftop Bar every Friday night for a live DJ set! 9pm-2am!
Get ready to crack some shells and raise some hell! Barnett’s Seafood Boil is back every Saturday, with a delicious Cajun Seafood Boil all day long - and a live band every Saturday night from 8-11pm!
Calling all art lovers! Join Bees In Bloom for a Paint & Sip at Lighthouse Coffee & Wine! Learn to paint "Bonjour Paris" with Nancy Beeson of Bees in Bloom Studio! Beginner-friendly & perfect for unleashing your creativity!
Tickets only $35 (including materials) & coffee/drinks sold separately. Registration can be made here.
Hunt for the Golden Keg: Barnett's Legendary Easter Keg Hunt is Back!
Hop into Barnett’s downtown scavenger hunt & bar crawl adventure, and get ready for the craziest, most keg-cellent Easter adventure of the season! Barnett's iconic Easter Keg Hunt returns, transforming downtown Waco into a giant scavenger hunt filled with laughter, riddles, hilarious Easter Bunny costumes, and, of course, an intense race to find the Golden Keg!
Here's the hoppy scoop: Time: Check-in starts at 2:00 PM, the hunt begins at 3:00 PM sharp! Don't be late! (Be sure to arrive no later than 2:30 pm)
Local legends and national juggernauts THE HUSER BROTHERS return to The Backyard for another memorable performance.
$15-$25. Tickets can be purchased here.
Get your neon ready for a Back to the 80s Party at Putters!
Hop into Easter Joy with the Barnett's Whiskey House Specialty Easter Brunch Buffet!
Indulge in a Barnett's Easter Themed Brunch menu, including:
Build-Your-Own Omelette Station, Continental Set-Up, Easter Ham, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, French Toast, Asparagus Strata, Shrimp & Grits, Breakfast Potatoes
All for just $30 per person! First come, first serve.
Every Sunday enjoy:
-$3 Wells and Domestics
-$2 PBR and Lone Star
-$15 Happy Dad and Twisted Tea Buckets
ALL DAY
And...
Happy Hour 4-7 pm
-$3 Mimosas and Bloody Mary's
-$5 Manmosas and Micheladas
Get ready to groove all night long with the incredible DJ Fuego spinning his magic. Put on your dancing shoes, and join Twisted Sisters Patio Bar for a memorable Sunday Salsa Night from 6pm to 12am.
Hit up Cricket’s for their weekly trivia night!
Hit up Brotherwell Brewing every Tuesday in March for Yoga in the Beer Garden with Annie! $10 gets you a drink of your choice and a yoga session!
Hit up Sam’s Bar for great drinks and weekly trivia!
Hit up Southern Roots Brewing Co. for trivia night from Smarty Pints Trivia!
It's pub trivia at its finest. Pop culture, music, movies, TV, current events, and some general smarts are always on the menu. Join Dancing Bear every Tuesday at 8:00 for your chance to win some bragging rights and beer money...but mostly bragging rights. Hosted by Waco's original Quiz Master, Darin Brock, you'll probably have a good time, even if he's hosting! Good fun. Good friends. Great beer.
Hit up Barnett’s for Pint Night & Karaoke!
$5 Happy Hour Bites / Pint Night from 4-6pm
Karaoke from 6-9pm!
Join the Waco Downtown Farmers Market for the Spring Season of the Wednesday Night Market at the Bridge Street Plaza! Support your favorite farmers market vendors - and meet some new businesses from East Waco and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Need to unwind from work? They have weekly wellness opportunities. Hungry? Grab some dinner, spread out your picnic blanket, and enjoy live music at the Bridge Street Plaza, 2 blocks from the Suspension Bridge and Brotherwell Brewing.
Spring Season: March 20th - June 19th.
Dining solo? Feeling social? Halfway in between? Milo’s new “Halfway Social” welcomes everyone and takes place every Wednesday starting at 5pm! Half off all small plates, and drink specials including half off Mad Margs, Palomas, and select wine offerings!
Hit up Segovia Wine Bar for Wine Wednesday! 1/2-off open bottles from 12-7pm and live music from Stan Wilfong every Wednesday from 6-8pm!
Join Mack, Bob, Jay, and David for this crazy night of eats, drinks, and tunes! If you've never been, you are definitely missing some fun in your life!
Wine down with Freight on Whiskey Wednesday with: $1 off Top Shelf Whiskeys, $2 off Balcones Whiskeys, $3 Well Whiskey, $3 Wine, $5 Freight Frozé AND... Weekly Crafts with Hammer & Stain starting at 7pm!
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.
Hit up Cricket’s for great drinks, great food, and great acoustic music featuring Graham St. Clair!
Hit up The Backyard for a great live show from Randall King with special guest Clay Hollis!
$15-$25. Tickets can be purchased here.
Hit up Segovia for First Friday, great drinks, great food, and great live music from the Brazos Brothers!
Join local favorites Brian Brown, Sammy Colunga and Johnny “Big” Schoen for an evening of great tunes and terrible jokes, while enjoying the savory flavors, tasty cocktails and amazing ambience of Lounge ‘93.
Call 210.240.7785 for reservations.
Hit up The Backyard for a great live show from Dexter and the Moonrocks!
With Waco hosting an impressive 4 minutes and 13 seconds of totality during the 2024 eclipse, there's no better place to be for the weekend with this cosmic spectacle!
Embrace the enchantment of Eclipse Eve-Eve and gather for a night filled with magic and revelry! Join Cultivate 7Twelve’s fantastical ball on Saturday night, where fantasy-themed elegance meets celestial marvels. (Calling all ACOTAR fans, this one's for you!)
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as they prepare to create an evening that's out of this world!
Pink Floyd Tribute “UNCOMFORTABLY FLOYD” will be performing “DARK SIDE OF THE MOON” in it’s entirety, leading into Monday’s solar eclipse celebration.
Warm up those vocals and join Barnett’s for Sunday Funday: Brunch & Karaoke! With brunch so good it’ll make you want to sing…. Barnett’s is introducing Karaoke to complete your Sunday Funday!
Every Sunday join in for:
Award Winning Brunch & Cocktails 10-2pm
Live music & outdoor games on the patio 12pm
Karaoke starting at 5pm
Join Bare Arms Brewing for a fun-filled Dungeons and Dragons campaign every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 2pm! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, all character classes are welcome to embark on an adventure. Sleep, drink, cure wounds, and repeat - it's the perfect way to spend your afternoon!
Hit up The Backyard for an Eclipse Eve Party featuring the Sloppy Joe Band!
Join Balcones from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm for an unforgettable eclipse experience. Enjoy a specialty cocktail menu, expanded outdoor seating, eclipse glasses, and a pop-up from Street Dog Cafe.
Looking for a spot to watch totality? Southern Roots will be open starting at 11am and serving fresh pizza and cold beer all day. Keep on the lookout for theirTotality drink specials!
General Admission is FREE but they have some Specialty Tickets listed below:
LIMITED QUANTITY
-Solar Eclipse Glasses $5 🕶️
-Solar Eclipse Glasses and Beer $10 🍺
-Reserved Outdoor Seating LIMITED- $15 per seat and includes viewing glasses
Looking for a local brewery option for casual eclipse viewing? KWBU is taking over the Brotherwell beer garden for a fun, family friendly, and less crowded eclipse viewing experience! They’re providing free solar glasses (while supplies last) so join the fun early!
Dichotomy invites you to join an eclipse afterparty! End the night with us by enjoying spring cocktails, beer, wine, and a DJ, right on the rooftop! Lay back, relax, & listen to the music brought to you by the Sweetest T.
Featured: PATH OF TOTALITY
A smoky, fruity drink featuring tequila, mezcal, aperol, and cherry heering
Hit up The Backyard for a great live show from legendary CeeLo Green!
$40-$50. Tickets can be purchased here.
Waco Margarita Festival
Sample the best Margaritas in Waco and vote for your favorite!
Waco Margarita Festival
Sunday April 14th, 2024
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 Over 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 the Proceeds Benefits Alexiam Foundation benefiting Children's Charities.
** PREMIUM TEQUILA USED IN ALL MARGARITAS**
FESTIVITIES:
-LIVE DJ
-10 MARGARITA BOOTHS
-STREET TACOS
-FROZEN DRINKS
-BEER GARDEN
-FOOD TRUCKS
-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 Alexiam Foundation benefiting Children's Charities.
$5-$1000. Tickets can be purchased here.
Ladies, mark your calendars! Pivovar’s next movie and dinner event is happening on April 15th, and it's going to be an unforgettable ladies' night out! Enjoy a full bar, delectable dishes, and the ultimate movie experience. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening filled with good vibes and great company. Cheers to a night to remember!
Welcome Drink: The Mambo Lift
Vodka, watermelon, lime, agave, topo chico, and mint
Course 1: "I Carried a Watermelon" Summer Salad
Watermelon, feta, bacon, candied pecans, baby spinach, baby arugula, and a basil balsamic
Course 2: Dirty Dancing Shrimp
Seared shrimp, scampi sauce, oven-roasted herb cherry tomatoes, and arborio sautéed with shallots and garlic
Course 3: Peace Corps Pork Shank with Baby Carrots and The Mash
Pork shank marinated in our dark lager, roasted baby carrots, and mashed potatoes
Course 4: "Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner" Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, cocoa, wafer, and a cherry
Hit up Pinewood Pub every third Tuesday at 7pm for Trivia Night! Must be 21+ to play.
Hit up Pinewood Pub for their 4th Annual Block Party!
Live music performances from: Thomas Csorba, Silvie, Brody Price, John McKay, Ian Ross Cohen & Dorian Marsh, Sack Lunch, Frankie Leonie, Julia, Tony Kamel, Tapajenga, and Lucille!
Lunchtime crawfish boil, block party merch drop, and more!
$5 at the door.
Members Only is a 80's cover band located deep in the heart of Texas. Their high energy performances and love of 80's music makes for an epic evening of singing and dancing. Their musicianship is exceptional and their vocalists have been called the songbirds of their generation
$15-$25. Tickets can be purchased here.
Join in for the Hispanic Leaders' Network 2nd Annual Latino Night FUNdraiser, hosted by the passionate leaders of the Hispanic Leaders' Network.
Where: The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum
When: Thursday May 2nd, 2024
Time: 6pm - 10pm
As a dedicated group deeply vested in supporting current and future leaders in the Greater Waco area, our vision is to develop and empower individuals to make a difference in our community. Their mission is to provide personal, cultural, and professional opportunities that inspire Hispanic leaders to serve and make a positive impact. The Latino Night FUNdraiser is a celebration of unity, culture, and community engagement, where proceeds go towards furthering our mission and creating opportunities for leadership development. Come together with us for a night of fun, connection, and support for a brighter future in the Greater Waco community.
Join Waco Surf for three days of Live music, Professional Surf, Incredible food, Water Park Attractions including the "Worlds Longest Lazy River" and Wedge Body Slides, Tiki bars, Vendors, Yoga, Horseback rides, and so much more!
Join Waco Surf for three days of Live music, Professional Surf, Incredible food, Water Park Attractions including the "Worlds Longest Lazy River" and Wedge Body Slides, Tiki bars, Vendors, Yoga, Horseback rides, and so much more!
Join Waco Surf for three days of Live music, Professional Surf, Incredible food, Water Park Attractions including the "Worlds Longest Lazy River" and Wedge Body Slides, Tiki bars, Vendors, Yoga, Horseback rides, and so much more!
Hit up Warren Park for the Greater Hewitt Chamber’s Nacho Daddy Car Show & Concert!
Join in for live music, a car/truck show, Dart em’ Up, food trucks and more! The event is BYOB; lawn chairs, picnic blankets and leashed pets welcome.
Event admission is free and Parking is $5 (some activity charges such as food trucks, skating and axe throwing apply) and a cash and/or canned good donation zone for Hunger Free MISD will be Gates will be open at 9:00 a.m., and cars and motorcycles must be in place no later than 10:30 a.m. Vehicles will not be allowed through the front gate after 10:30 a.m. due to safety. The car show will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Those wishing to leave after the awards ceremony will be able to leave through a designated alternate route. Awards will be presented on stage at 2:30 p.m. Register by April 1 to receive a goodie bag and Nacho Daddy Car Show t-shirt. Donations will be accepted for Hunger Free MISD. Space is limited and payment secures your registration! No in and out between 11 am and 3 pm due to safety.
2024 Car/Truck Entry fees: $25 – Feb. 1 thru April 1 ($30 after April 1) Space is limited!
A portion of event proceeds will benefit Hunger Free MISD.
Visit www.hewittchamber.com/nacho to sign up as a vendor or to become a sponsor!
Hit up Freight for great drink specials and a live DJ set from DJ Euby!
Grab some friends and get involved in Clicks’ 8- or 9-ball Tournaments! Every Thursday starting at 8pm!
$10 Entry.
Uncork and unwind with Barnett’s Thursday Night Steak Night & Acoustic Music!
Every Thursday at Barnett's Whiskey House (7-10 PM), unwind to the smooth sounds of live acoustic music by a local Waco musician! This evening you can fuel your soul with acoustic tunes from Mike Stanley and a delicious Thursday Night Steak Deal:
- $25 Steak Night: a juicy Filet mignon, side salad, & two sides for a steal!
- 50% off bottles of wine: Pair your steak with the perfect vino!
Hit up Dancing Bear for a special brewery night: get a pint, keep the glass (while supplies last!)