Film in Waco

The City of Waco was certified by the Texas Film Commission as a Film Friendly community on January 9, 2017. The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau is dedicated to helping grow the film industry in Waco. Services include: Assistance with information about permits for street closures Assistance with contacts for local services and vendors Assistance…

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Wineries and Distilleries

Balcones Distillery Link: http://www.balconesdistilling.com/ Just five years ago, Balcones Distillery was founded in an old welding shop under a bridge. Since then, Balcones has released seven handcrafted, small batch spirits which have won 40 national and international awards from the world’s top judges and critics. Their motto is, “We don’t just make whisky in Texas.…

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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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REMEMBER RECESS! FUNdraiser!! Night-Time at the Schoolyard!

On behalf of the families served by Inspiracion, we are excited to invite you to the 5th Annual Remember Recess! FUNdraiser! Our event will be held at Freight Bar as it was received with great enthusiasm in the past. The last four events exceeded our expectations and allowed us to fund the WISD-Alta Vista Elementary School Parent and Child…

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2021 Komen Central Texas MORE THAN PINK Walk

Register for the 2021 Komen Central Texas MORE THAN PINK Walk today at www.komen.org/centraltxwalk.  This year’s walk will be on October 24, 2021. Become part of a community that provides a space to share stories, remember those we’ve lost, and support those looking for the strength to move forward. Together, we can support one another…

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Fright Night at the Rite – Haunted House ONLY

The Lee Lockwood Library and Museum invites the PUBLIC to the 6th Annual “Fright Night at the Rite” on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm located at 2801 W Waco Drive, Waco, Texas. This will be the Haunted House ONLY and concessions. Fun for All Ages!! Tickets are $10/per person (children…

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FREE Comic Book Day! at Bankston’s

Bankston’s in Waco is one of the thousands of comic book shops world-wide celebrating the largest event in the comic book industry on Saturday, May 6th: Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)! Each year, thousands of participating stores give away over five million books to millions of fans to introduce them to the wonders of comics. …

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Elite Barrel Race

Elite Extravaganza HHA Futurity & Open March 9-12, 2023 Extraco Show Pavilion Arena FREE for Spectators! Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12PM – NOON – Barn opens for stall move-in. Please don’t come early. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 9 AM – 7 PM – EXHIBITIONS: (available online only during pre-entries) $5.00 each, limit 12 per day.…

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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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