New Year Celebration

By Austin Johnson | September 30, 2025 |

Kick off 2026 with a bang! Reflect on the past and look into the future with a time capsule activity, test your knowledge with 2025 trivia, and keep the party going at our Happy New Year party. The fun is just getting started!

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Noon Year’s Eve

By Austin Johnson | September 24, 2025 |

 Get ready for the biggest countdown of the year at the Mayborn Museum’s NOON YEAR’S EVE Bash! Join us for an unforgettable celebration as we bid farewell to 2025! Balloon Drop:Get ready to be amazed as we count down to the stroke of 12:00 PM with our spectacular balloon drop! Admission Details:Date: December 31stTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00…

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Bubble Storytime with Mr. Cody

By Austin Johnson | August 26, 2025 |

Join the Waco-McLennan County Public Library every Monday at 10:30 for a free, fun-filled story time made just for ages 3–6! Read books, sing songs, discover what letter the silly monster Karl has eaten, and wrap it all up with a giant bubble countdown party.

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Urban Expressions Artisan Market

By Austin Johnson | August 25, 2025 |

Mission Waco’s Art Program, Urban Expressions, will be hosting an Artisan Market on Saturday December 13th, from 9:00am-12:00pm. The Market is meant to spotlight our local Waco artists and artisans, who will have the opportunity to display and sell their artwork. All purchased vendor spots also go directly to supporting our children and youth art…

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Village Wednesday

By Austin Johnson | May 20, 2025 |

Step back in time every Wednesday as the Mayborn’s Historic Village comes to life with interactive activities, hands-on demonstrations, and storytelling. Included in the price of admission to the museum. Baylor University students and museum members receive free admission.

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Wednesday Night Farmers Market

By Austin Johnson | May 15, 2025 |

Waco Downtown Farmers Market’s second weekly market takes place in the fall and spring at Bridge Street Plaza in East Waco. Need to unwind from work? Take advantage of the weekly wellness opportunities. Hungry? Grab some dinner, spread out your picnic blanket, and enjoy live music just two blocks from the Waco Suspension Bridge and…

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Fossil Friday

By Austin Johnson | April 15, 2025 |

Join the Mayborn every Friday from 10:30 am to noon to watch PhD candidate Dava Butler work on fossil specimens in the paleo lab. (Get a close-up look at science in action and ask Butler your burning questions!)

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Plano Turkey Trot

By Mandy Spikes | December 11, 2024 |

Join us Thanksgiving day for a fun Kids Dash and Turkey Trot 5K! Our course is a perfect race to get moving before a big Thanksgiving meal! The 5K and Kids 100M Dash, is a race for anyone. We even have a virtual option for those who can’t make it but still want the swag!…

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