Posts Tagged ‘Family-Friendly’
Homestead Fair 2025
At Homestead Fair in Waco, Texas, hand-weave a basket, build a birdhouse, or make any number of nearly two dozen hands-on projects for adults and kids alike. Enjoy uplifting concerts by children and adult choirs and orchestras each day. Shop gifts, home furnishings, and fine crafts made by skilled artisans. Attend seminars to learn to…
Read MoreHoliday Reunion
Celebrate the season with Holiday Reunion, the debut stage production from Central Texas Performing Arts. This unique theatrical experience transforms a dramatic holiday film into a live performance, blending the warmth of cinema with the immediacy of the stage. Audiences will be swept into a heartfelt story of family, tradition, and the ties that bring people…
Read MoreBlack Friday
Join Ramble for its annual Black Friday event with holiday-exclusive designs and one of the biggest sales of the year. Plus, enjoy mimosas, games, and giveaways.
Read More1st Friday Downtown Waco
1st Friday Waco is a recurring community celebration designed to support local businesses and welcome families to explore Downtown Waco. On the 1st Friday of each month, participating shops, restaurants, and bars offer discounts and specials. You’ll also find live entertainment, music, street activations, and kid-friendly activities throughout the district.
Read MoreThanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Races
Join your fellow pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day morning for a one-mile fun run and a 5K run/walk in downtown Waco at Indian Spring Park. Schedule of events: 6:30 am to 8:15 am – race packet pick-up 8 am – One-mile fun run/walk 8:30 am – 5K timed run/walk 9:30 am – Awards ceremony
Read MoreChristmas at the Silos!
Revel in holiday magic all season long with twinkling lights, merry menu items, holiday shopping, and more festive surprises around the grounds. Experience this season at the Silos through: Free photos with Santa under the Historic Barn (no reservations/tickets required) An elevated VIP Santa Experience A hands-on Holiday Pressed Flower Ornament Workshop to craft a meaningful keepsake Exclusive Christmas…
Read MoreUrban Expressions Christmas Craft Night
Join Mission Waco’s Art Program, Urban Expressions, for our special Christmas Craft Night. It will be Friday, December 5th from 6:00-8:00 pm. We will be doing a guided wood shop craft, making our very own wooden Christmas trees (a perfect homemade gift for the holidays!!) Have kids? No problem, because we will have a kid…
Read MoreWaco Wonderland 2025
Join us for the 13th Annual Waco Wonderland Festival – Downtown Waco’s Three-Day Celebration of Holiday Fun and Cheer! Dec. 5-7, 2025 | Heritage Square: 311 Austin Ave. Admission to Waco Wonderland is free, but ride wristbands can be purchased to enjoy unlimited rides (on a single day) on the Ferris wheel, three-lane snow tube…
Read MoreJolliest Bunch of Runners This Side of the Brazos 5K and 1K Run/Walk
You thought Jelly of the Month Club was cool? We have finisher medals for ALL! Whether you’re dashing like Dasher or just strolling like Santa on his cookie break, get ready for some festive fun at our “Jolliest Bunch of Runners This Side of the Brazos” Christmas 5K/1K Run/Walk! Expect to see a mix of…
Read MorePoultry in Motion Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 1K and 5K
Join your fellow pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day morning for a one mile fun run and a 5K run/walk in downtown Waco! We have even added a last minute “Side Dish” option for your last minute, more reluctant buddy that doesn’t want to pay full price (and maybe doesn’t want to get off the couch??) And…
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