History/Heritage – Visit Waco, TX

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

By Austin Johnson | September 23, 2026 |

It’s back! Walking Tales at Oakwood Cemetery & Arboretum returns Saturday, October 17! Gather your friends, family, students, and youth groups for this annual Oakwood Cemetery tradition. Come stroll through the historic cemetery and hear the stories, legends, and tales that brings its history to life. Bring the whole group and experience history in a…

Armstrong Browning Library & Museum 75th Anniversary Community Celebration

By Austin Johnson | August 17, 2026 |

Come and celebrate the 75th anniversary of Armstrong Browning Library & Museum! Doors open at 6:00p.m. and opening remarks with a musical presentation by the Baylor Chamber Singers will start at 6:30 p.m. Following the performance, everyone will be free to move through the building to enjoy food, poetry readings, music, art, and more. The…

Asian Leaders Network Diwali Celebration

By Austin Johnson | July 2, 2026 |

Save the Date – Saturday, November 14, 2026 5-8pm!Asian Leaders Network presents their 3rd annual Diwali Celebration. Diwali is celebrated all across South Asia and ALN is honored to partner with Transformation Waco and the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center in Waco this fall to host their festivities at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center. There will be a fun &…

Celebrating 250 Years of Independence | The American Dream

By Austin Johnson | June 17, 2026 |

Kick Off Your July 4th Weekend With an Epic Night of Music & Celebration A public arts and fundraising event at Art Center Waco July 3 • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Get ready for a star-spangled evening under the Texas sky. On July 3rd, Art Center Waco transforms into a patriotic festival of sound, flavor,…

July 4th at the Farmers Market

By Austin Johnson | June 6, 2026 |

Kick off your Independence Day celebrations with fresh, local flavor! The Waco Downtown Farmers Market will be open summer hours — 9 AM to 12 PM — so you can beat the heat and stock up early for your holiday festivities. Find everything you need for the perfect picnic or backyard barbecue: farm-fresh produce, pasture-raised…

Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular

By Austin Johnson | June 3, 2026 |

Celebrate America’s 250th at the City of Waco’s annual Fourth on the Brazos — an unforgettable night packed with live entertainment, family fun and one of Central Texas’ most spectacular fireworks and laser light shows! This year’s celebration will feature an epic H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza and TFNB Liberty Lights Laser show, delicious food trucks, and…