Posts Tagged ‘Family-Friendly’
Community Paint Day
Join Creative Waco on Saturday, January 17, from 10 am to noon for a hands-on community art experience with artists Michelle Wilson and Art by Allie. Participants will paint polytab music notes that will be incorporated into the mural itself. Sign up for a short guided painting shift, volunteer to help support the event, or…
Read MoreEastside Market
It’s time for the monthly Eastside Market—starting at 11 am with its fall hours—at Brotherwell Brewing with food trucks, local vendors, a graffiti contest, music, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to connect with Waco’s creative community, this is the place to do it. Expect an evening of community energy, creativity, and culture. And remember:…
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Join the Mayborn Museum for Community Day, the perfect opportunity to explore the Discovery Center, Natural History Hall, and Historic Village for free. (Can’t make it on a Community Day? The Mayborn offers Museums for All and other discounts all year long. Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $1-per-person admission for up…
Read MoreNoon Year’s Eve Party
End 2025 with music, movement, and a little animal magic! Join us December 31 from 10am–4pm for a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Cameron Park Zoo. DJ with hourly countdowns Dance party all day long Face painting (additional fee) Character meet-and-greets Creative coloring activities Best of all? You’ll ring in the “New Year” surrounded by your favorite Zoo…
Read MoreFounding Table Dinner Series: New Year’s Eve Edition
Close out the year with an unforgettable evening at Barnett’s with a special New Year’s Eve edition of the Founding Table Dinner Series—a chef-driven, multi-course dining experience crafted for one night only. Tickets available online.
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Join Cameron Park Zoo for Sensory Sunday, designed for guests who prefer a calmer zoo experience. During this time, the zoo opens one hour early to offer: Smaller crowds Reduced noise and stimuli A more relaxed environment for families Included with general admission and zoo membership—no additional ticket required.
Read MoreAvengers LIVE
Assemble, Waco! The Roll Players Improv Troupe proudly presents Avengers LIVE—a one-night-only, Dungeons & Dragons–style campaign adventure set in the Marvel Avengers universe. On Saturday night, your favorite heroes—Thor, Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man, and more—will leap from the comic pages onto the stage for an epic improv quest where anything can happen.
Read MoreChristmas in the Land of Oz
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…
Read MoreZak Mirz: Kid at Heart
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.
Read MoreYear of the Horse Lunar New Year Market
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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