Stoney LaRue w/ Mike Stanley

Throw away any preconceived notions you might have about country singers – especially ones from Texas – because Stoney LaRue smashes them all. Over a nearly 20-year career, the Lone Star-born and Oklahoma-raised LaRue has transformed himself into an unlikely Renaissance man. He is a deft songwriter, informed traveler and self-aware philosopher, a troubadour who…

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Faculty Recital: Michael Clark

Baylor School of Music Lecturer in Piano Michael Clark presents a recital featuring solo piano works by Florence Price at Roxy Grove Hall in Waco Hall. The first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major US orchestra, Price is finally being recognized as one of America’s great composers. Clark will perform works…

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Mayborn Mini Monday

We will learn about how different cultures and different families have special and unique Christmas traditions!  Mayborn Mini Monday is geared towards our youngest visitors aged 5 and younger. Included in the price of admission. Baylor University students and Mayborn Museum members receive free admission.  Included in the price of admission. Baylor University students and Mayborn Museum members receive free admission. …

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Spokes and Sparklers Presented by The Bear Mountain

FREEDOM IS RIDING A BICYCLE! Come out for distances of 12, 26ish, and 50ish mile routes for ALL levels of cyclists. Picnic and swimming at the falls to follow. Pizza generously provided by Slow Rise Slice House and hot dogs provided by The Bear Mountain! The best part? It’s completely FREE! Don’t miss it! Darn…

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Big Brew Day

Big Brew celebrates home brewers on National Homebrew Day. It’s an opportunity to fire up the kettle, make some beer with friends and raise a glass to the greatest hobby there is — homebrewing! Come enjoy the event as a spectator or brew with us on your own system, or on Bare Arm’s 1 Barrel…

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The Center at ESC Region 12

The Center, conveniently located near IH 35 in Waco offers more than 7,000 square feet of meeting space. The Center was built just over 20 years ago and renovated in 2021 for maximum comfort for both in-person and virtual meetings. ESC Region 12 Conference rooms have been upgraded with some of the latest in video…

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TX Arrival Instructions

State of Texas Form for Arrivals from Areas Designated for Mandatory Self-Quarantine Pursuant to the Texas Governor’s Executive Order GA-11, dated March 26, 2020, persons entering the State of Texas as a final destination from designated areas must self-quarantine for 14 days or the duration of presence in Texas, whichever is shorter, and must provide…

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Waco Tourism Industry Partner Resources

Our Waco area tourism partners frequently ask how they can better promote their tourism-related business and events, and what resources are available to support them. This is a compilation of marketing opportunities, grant resources, and other useful information for attractions, lodging properties, festivals and events, and other tourism and hospitality-related businesses and services. Note that…

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