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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Homestead Fair 2025

By Austin Johnson | November 26, 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…

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Waco Wonderland 2025

By Kaitlyn Skinner | November 10, 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…

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Out of the Brazos 2025

By Austin Johnson | September 22, 2025 |

Join us in celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride, visibility, and community in the here in the Heart of Texas! Out on the Brazos is Waco’s annual Pride festival, bringing together hundreds of people to honor love, inclusion, and resilience. We invite you to help make this year’s event the biggest and most impactful yet!

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Dia de los Muertos Waco 2025 – Parade & Festival

By Austin Johnson | August 13, 2025 |

¡Viva la Vida! Join us for the 5th Annual Día de los Muertos Waco Parade & Festival as we celebrate the Year of the Alebrijes! Join us Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Indian Spring Park for a vibrant celebration of life, remembrance, and cultural heritage.Día de los Muertos is a time to honor loved ones…

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Legends of Texas Whiskey Festival

By Austin Johnson | March 4, 2025 |

Savor the Date for the “Legends of Texas” Whiskey Festival, Saturday, November 8, 2025, as we host our second tasting event! More than 250 guests will indulge in the best our state has to offer while in the company of Texas’ sports greats – it’s the perfect blend of legends and legendary spirits in America’s…

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4th on the Brazos Details

By Mandy Spikes | June 28, 2016 |

SCHEDULE Here’s the schedule for this year’s Fourth on the Brazos, presented by H-E-B and the City of Waco. The free, riverside event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium. 5 p.m. – Gates Open 6 p.m. – Smooth Jazz Generation 7:15 p.m. – The 5th Annual Corndog Classic 7:30 p.m. –…

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