Christmas in the Land of Oz

By Austin Johnson | December 20, 2025 |

The Wicked Witch of the West becomes the Grinch of this delightful holiday play when she steals Christmas from Munchkinland. It takes all your Oz favorites—Dorothy and Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Lion, and the Munchkins—to bring the yuletide holiday back. In the process, the Tin Man recovers his sense of humor, the lonely Lion…

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Zak Mirz: Kid at Heart

By Austin Johnson | December 17, 2025 |

Magician Zak Mirz is bringing his family-friendly show Kid at Heart to Waco. Two types of people walk into a magic show—believers and skeptics—and at this show, whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, you help direct what happens and become part of the magic as it unfolds.

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Midnight City: New Year’s Eve at Hotel Herringbone

By Austin Johnson | December 17, 2025 |

Waco, prepare for the grand finale. We invite you to step into Midnight City— as the Hotel Herringbone grounds transform into an electric, multi-sensory experience to ring in the New Year. From the sophisticated melodies in the piano lounge to the jazzy pulse of the Plaza stage, the 360 view of downtown Waco skyline from…

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Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Market

By Austin Johnson | December 17, 2025 |

2026 Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Market- Save the Date – Saturday, February 21! Join the Asian Leaders Network (ALN) at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, February 21, 2026 9am-1pm for our third annual Lunar New Year Market!  Enjoy the talented Baylor Lion Dance team and other local Asian dance and…

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Heart of Waco Holiday Fest

By Austin Johnson | December 16, 2025 |

The Heart of Waco Holiday Fest lands at the Backyard on Friday with scheduled performers including Chris Low, Leaf Vxllage, Zach Hill, and others. $10 or $5 with a toy, canned good, blanket, or clothing donation.

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CreatorFest 2025

By Austin Johnson | December 16, 2025 |

Are you still creating alone? Recording, editing, and posting all by yourself? Content creation is hard work, and burnout is real. CreatorFest 2025 is your chance to break the cycle and build your creative village. Join local influencers, filmmakers, podcasters, photographers, musicians, designers, and digital storytellers for a night of networking, collaboration, and inspiration. Meet…

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Mics With Benefits

By Austin Johnson | December 16, 2025 |

Mics With Benefits returns on Wednesday at the Hippodrome’s Encore Rooftop Bar. Signups start at 6 pm, show starts at 7. Participants will be selected at random and will receive feedback from panelists as well as promotional materials and studio-quality recordings of their performances. Bring your instruments, bring your talent, bring your friends!

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