“The Levitt AMP Waco Music Series, presented by Creative Waco, invigorates the city’s new “Front Porch”—Bridge Street Plaza—that connects the commercial district of downtown Waco to the Elm Avenue corridor. The culturally-rich yet formerly disinvested Elm Avenue corridor was a major stop on the Chitlin Circuit for Black entertainers during segregation. The music series is…

Waco Wonderland brings Lights, Ice and Holiday Spice to downtown Waco. The event features light displays, Santa, holiday parade and firework display in the heart of downtown Waco. Waco Wonderland is located in downtown at Heritage Square and along Austin Avenue from City Hall to 8th Street. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy every part of…

Since 1999, the Heart of Texas Wine and Food Festival has been the major fundraiser of the Humane Society of Central Texas, supporting its community services, life-saving programs and day-to-day shelter operations. Patrons may taste more than 200 wines and sample food from 30+ restaurants. Event activities include live entertainment; V.I.P. “Top Dog” area on…

This festival was started in 2003 and is held the last weekend of September. The festival is free to all and features hands-on activities for all ages, along with visual art and entertainment both day and night. The festival features 50 Artists and over 300 Performers, over three days. Poets, filmmakers, dancers, musicians, performers, and entertainers all…

The Texas Food Truck Showdown features a competition between food trucks from across the state. 40 or more food trucks gather at Heritage Square in Downtown Waco to compete. Attendees reap the benefits of the competition, along with live music and a free outdoor movie. Facebook

Silobration weekend is Magnolia’s annual birthday celebration, featuring a unique shopping experience and daytime events at the Silos and an after-hours concert The event includes a vendor fair where artisans from all across the country will be setting up shop right along the streets surrounding the Silos. Come hungry, because all of our regular food…

There’s no better way to bring in the spring season than with Magnolia’s Spring at the Silos event! This is a free event where we close down the streets surrounding the Silos and bring in vendors and food trucks from all around the country for a unique shopping experience.

This one-day event will features some of the very best wineries in the state of Texas as well as select food vendors. Glasses and bottles of wine will be available for sale inside the festival. The festival grounds will include lawn games food vendors, and  shaded seating areas. The event is held at Indian Spring Park in downtown Waco. This event is hosted and organized by Valley…

Juneteenth Family Fun Day provides locals and visitors an opportunity to participate in a free festival celebrating African American heritage and independence. The event features live music, a kid zone, community zone, food, social services, health screenings and more. Local food & retail vendors are invited to showcase their best products. This event is one…

Cinco de Mayo is a weekend of fun events commemorating Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a celebration of Mexican-American and Hispanic heritage and culture. In Waco, many events are held during this weekend. Watch here for more details as plans unfold.