Listing Submissions

By Susan Morton | May 13, 2021

Wacoheartoftexas.com is the Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau’s visitor website. Due to the volume of businesses in the Waco area, not all can be listed on this website. Please read the basic criteria under each section for guidance.  Unless otherwise noted, listings must be for businesses in the cities of Waco and Hewitt. Submissions will…

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Film in Waco

By Carla Pendergraft | March 27, 2013

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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Poultry in Motion – Waco Turkey Trot 2023

By Ashley Velasquez | August 31, 2023 |

Burn those thighs before those pies! Join your fellow pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day morning for a one mile fun run and a 5K run/walk in downtown Waco! Thursday, November 23, 2023, Waco Suspension Bridge, 101 N. University Parks, Waco, Texas 76701 8:00 a.m. One Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. 5K Timed Run/Walk – USATF certified…

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Micro Wrestling at Bare Arms

By Austin Johnson | February 21, 2023 |

https://www.microwrestling.com/events/barearmsbrewing3 ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: TICKETS TRANSFER TO RESCHEDULED DATE THIS SHOW IS ALL-AGES! The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE type event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. It’s going to be pandemonium as the Micro Wrestlers body slam, bear hug, and headlock throughout an evening of nonstop action. Here is…

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Fright Night at the Rite – Haunted House ONLY

By Ashley Velasquez | October 20, 2023 |

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 Holiday Uber, Lyft, Cab Rides

By Becky Aydelotte | December 29, 2021 |

Are you making plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Make the responsible choice and take an Uber, Lyft, or cab ride home and the Zimmerman Law Firm will reimburse you! DETAILS: – Rides must be in Waco, Texas. – Rides must be taken between 5 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2021 10 a.m. January 1, 2022.…

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Wineries and Distilleries

By Carla Pendergraft | April 26, 2013

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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FREE Comic Book Day! at Bankston’s

By Ashley Velasquez | April 24, 2023 |

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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Basketball

By Carla Pendergraft | November 3, 2022

Waco Holiday Events Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market – Nov. 4-6, 2022. Get your holiday shopping done early! 35th Annual Homestead Fair – Nov. 25- 27, 2022. Watch a cow being milked, shop homemade crafts, enjoy entertainment, and food! Big Christmas Expo – Nov. 26-27, 2022. Shopping, festivities, food, and entertainment! Wild Lights at Cameron Park Zoo –…

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