Christmas on 5th Street

By Austin Johnson | December 4, 2023 |

A trail of lights begins on 5th Street and continues throughout campus. Horse-drawn carriages trot past activities like a snow zone, Christmas marketplace, and local food trucks. Outside the Bill Daniel Student Center you’ll find a Christmas market with dozens of local vendors and a live nativity with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, live camels, and…

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Wilds Lights @ Cameron Park Zoo

By Austin Johnson | November 21, 2023 |

Hours: Monday & Tuesday – closed for private events. If you are interested in booking a private event contact [email protected] Wednesday-Sunday – 6 pm -9 pm Christmas week we will be open December 18th-December 23rd. We will reopen our normal Wednesday-Sunday, December 27th through December 31st. Finish out 2023 with a big bang at our New Year’s…

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Waco Wonderland

By Austin Johnson | November 21, 2023 |

Waco Wonderland will take place Dec. 1-3 at Heritage Square in downtown Waco, located at 300 Austin Ave. The event is presented by the City of Waco, the Waco Downtown Public Improvement District, City Center Waco and community partners. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 5 P.M. to 10 P.M.- Gates Open (Food Trucks, Ferris Wheel, Santa, Holiday…

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North Pole Palooza

By Austin Johnson | November 21, 2023 |

It’s a Christmas experience featuring everything you could possibly dream up: ice skating on real ice, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, snow games, a petting zoo, an ice bar, and on the weekends from November 24 through December 17.

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Thanksgiving Skate Camp

By Austin Johnson | November 21, 2023 |

Need to keep the kids busy next week? Send them to skate camp from Monday through Wednesday, November 20–22. No prior skating experience is necessary, but those who already skate will be introduced to new, challenging skills. The camp is limited in size to 60 children, with multiple sections of classes based on skills: beginner,…

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Sing-Along with Santa

By Austin Johnson | November 15, 2023 |

The holiday season is a time of joy and merriment, and what better way to celebrate than by singing along with the one and only Santa Claus? Don’t miss the chance to sing along with Santa himself this holiday season every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1 pm, when Santa will be gracing everyone with…

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Fun With Mosaics (ages 5–9)

By Austin Johnson | November 15, 2023 |

Come on, and try something new as Art Center Waco welcomes Jade Moncrieff, who will be teaching students ages 5–9 how to have fun with mosaic art. You don’t want to miss this! $10 for Art Center Waco members. $15 for non-members. (If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of…

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