Posts Tagged ‘Fun for Kids’
Waco 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 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…
Read MoreNew Year Celebration
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!
Read MoreNoon Year’s Eve
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…
Read MoreUrban Expressions Artisan Market
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…
Read MoreSilobration at Magnolia Market
Come one, come all! Meet us in Waco, Texas, for a weekend to remember. Enjoy shopping, live music, good food, and more.
Read MoreVillage Wednesday
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.
Read MoreWednesday Night Farmers Market
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…
Read MoreFossil Friday
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!)
Read MoreOrangutan Caring Event
Who doesn’t love our orangutan friends?! Come out to the zoo to celebrate our favorite apes and learn more about their care and health while completing fun crafts and games! Free with admission.
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