Enchanted Forest Dance

By Austin Johnson | June 8, 2026 |

Join us for an enchanted evening of music, dancing and fun with a live DJ, drinks, and community. Waco Pride Network is thrilled to invite you to our Enchanted Forest Pride Month Dance. Enter the world of pixies and magic, with a live DJ keeping us dancing the night away. Your ticket will include entry…

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World Giraffe Day

By Austin Johnson | June 8, 2026 |

Stand tall and reach for the sky this World Giraffe Day! Join us on June 20th from 9am to 2pm for the world’s tallest animal—to celebrate these majestic “sentinels of the savannah.” Keeper chats will be at 10:30am & 1:30pm. Free with admission!

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Eastside Market. Market and Mural Battle

By Austin Johnson | June 8, 2026 |

Eastside Market returns Saturday, June 20 from 11 AM to 3 PM at Brotherwell Brewing (400 E Bridge St) for a special collaboration with Creative Waco’s ARTPrenticeship Program and their annual Mural Battle. Join us on Bridge Street for an afternoon of local vendors, vintage finds, live art, food, music, and community. Throughout the day,…

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Toadies live at The Backyard in Waco

By Austin Johnson | June 6, 2026 |

Alt-rock favorites Toadies are coming to The Backyard in Waco on Friday, July 10 with special guest Matt Hillyer. Known for iconic tracks like “Possum Kingdom” and “Tyler,” Toadies bring a raw, high-energy live show that has kept fans coming back for decades. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the most distinctive sounds…

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Gene Watson

By Austin Johnson | June 6, 2026 |

This masterful country stylist from Houston, Texas has been thrilling audiences for more than 50 years. Gene’s very first radio single, the self-penned “If It’s That Easy” was released in 1962 so the entertainer is celebrating his 50 Years in the music business, a “Golden Anniversary” in 2012. Although the song didn’t make any radio…

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July 4th at the Farmers Market

By Austin Johnson | June 6, 2026 |

Kick off your Independence Day celebrations with fresh, local flavor! The Waco Downtown Farmers Market will be open summer hours — 9 AM to 12 PM — so you can beat the heat and stock up early for your holiday festivities. Find everything you need for the perfect picnic or backyard barbecue: farm-fresh produce, pasture-raised…

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Dive In Movie

By Austin Johnson | June 6, 2026 |

Join us poolside for a summer evening under the sky featuring Disney’s Finding Nemo. Float, lounge, and enjoy a sunset movie experience perfect for the whole family.

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