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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Orangutan Caring Event

By Austin Johnson | April 3, 2025 |

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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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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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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