Homestead’s 30th Annual Sorghum Festival

Location: Homestead Craft Village in Waco, Texas (see map below) Date: Saturday, August 31 and Monday, September 2, 2024 Time: 10AM – 4PM Admission: Free Watch the entire process as we make sweet sorghum syrup–from pressing raw sorghum cane with a horse-powered mill to cooking the sap into rich, golden brown syrup. Taste samples of sorghum syrup on freshly-baked cornbread made…

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Eastside Market 5th Anniversary

Eastside Market’s fifth-anniversary celebration kicks off on Saturday with the best of the Eastside experience: Food trucks Vintage fashion Graffiti Music Local vendors Craft beer and seltzers And remember: it’s all good vibes and good times!

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Audition for “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”!

Audition this Sunday 8/25 to be in the first Spotlight Show of our Century Season: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! This comedic four-person cast musical revue celebrates the mating game and takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum know as “the relationship.”  Come be a part of this hilarious, fun,…

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Waco 175th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt: Your Hunt, Your History

Join Waco History on a family-friendly scavenger hunt! You’ll learn more about the founding and how Waco grew in its early years. On March 1, 1849, the community of Waco was founded. In the 175 years since, the city has grown and developed through times of plenty and hardship. Join Waco History on September 7th…

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Out on the Brazos

Each year, the Waco Pride Network hosts OUT on Brazos, a festival celebrating the Greater Waco LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The day-long event features musical performances, food trucks, vendors and community. The event takes place in October of each year to commemorate National Coming Out Day (also, y’all, it’s HOT in Waco in June).

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Lunch With The Masters: Gardening for Bats

A recent report determined that over 50% of native bats are considered at risk. Besides adding diversity and flair to local wildlife, bats consume countless pest insects every single night. And now these nocturnal neighbors need help more than ever. Join the McLennan County Master Gardeners and Bat Conservation International (BCI) community engagement manager Erin…

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Keep Waco Outdoors EXPO

Discover all things outdoors at the Keep Waco Outdoors EXPO! Connect with a wide range of resources and clubs focused on all outdoor recreation activities. Free for everyone to attend. Join us for a morning of fun, adventure, and community.

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Urban Expressions Artisan Market

Mission Waco’s Art Program, Urban Expressions, will be holding a FREE Artisan Market on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 12 – 5 pm. The Market will spotlight our local Waco artists and artisans and will allow them the opportunity to display and sell their artwork. All purchased vendor spots also go directly to supporting Mission Waco’s…

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Oakwood Cemetery’s “Walking Tales; Bringing Historic Stories To Life”

The Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild will present “Walking Tales; Bringing Historic Stories To Life” on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the historic Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas.  2124 S. 5th Street. Come and enjoy a unique experience!   As you leisurely stroll through Oakwood, interpreters, many in period dress, stationed throughout the cemetery will give voice…

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