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…

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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…

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Texas Ranger Talks

By Austin Johnson | June 3, 2026 |

Our Summertime program “Texas Ranger Talks” will kick off on Saturday, June 13th as part of the family fun “Home on the Range” day. Additional Talks are scheduled for June 27th, July 11th and July 25th. Presentations occur at both 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Activities are included in regular museum admissions.

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JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL ON THE BRAZOS: GOSPEL EXPERIENCE – Day 1

By Austin Johnson | May 20, 2026 |

JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL ON THE BRAZOS: GOSPEL EXPERIENCE presented by Riverfront Entertainment Join us for a fun and lively Juneteenth Festival at the City of Waco Brazos Park East! Celebrate freedom, culture, and community on June 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Central Time) (Gates open @ 3PM). Enjoy great music, food, and activities for all ages.…

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Juneteenth Parade

By Austin Johnson | May 14, 2026 |

The CTAACC Annual Juneteenth Parade Celebration is a powerful community gathering that honors freedom, culture, unity, and progress. Hosted by the Central Texas African American Chamber of Commerce, this meaningful event recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth while bringing together businesses, organizations, families, faith leaders, community partners, and civic leaders for a day of connection…

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Armstrong Browning Library & Museum Browning Day Celebration

By Austin Johnson | March 19, 2026 |

The Armstrong Browning Library & Museum welcomes you for an afternoon celebrating the lives of Robert Browning & Elizabeth Barrett Browning in poetry and music during our 2026 Browning Day featuring Dr. Jamie Van Eyck, Associate Professor of Voice, and students from the Baylor School of Music on Thursday, April 23, 2006, at 3:30 p.m.…

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Boom Town Book Signing Event

By Austin Johnson | March 6, 2026 |

Join us for a book signing event with historian Joe Pappalardo as he shares his new book, Boom Town: The True Story of the Wickedest Town in Texas, on Saturday, April 25th from noon to 3:00 p.m. There will be a short Q&A with Mr. Pappalardo at 2:00 p.m. in the Hall of Fame. Just a year…

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