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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Memorial Day Weekend at the Silos

By Kaitlyn Skinner | May 18, 2026 |

Memorial Day Weekend at the Silos: May 22–25 Monday: Live Music: 10am–12pm, 1pm-3pm Petting Zoo: 11am–2pm in the Garden Please note: signed waiver is required to participate. Temporary Tattoos: 11am–3pm Linocut Workshop: 12pm and 3pm inside the Herbarium

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Memorial Day Weekend at the Silos

By Kaitlyn Skinner | May 18, 2026 |

Memorial Day Weekend at the Silos: May 22–25 We’re Open Sunday! Silos Grounds Open: 12pm–5pm Magnolia Press is open at 10am! One-Minute Watercolor Portraits by Streams Watercolor Creations Temporary Tattoos: 11am–3pm Live Music: 12pm–2pm, 3pm-5pm Linocut Workshop: 12pm and 3pm inside the Herbarium

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Memorial Day Weekend at the Silos

By Kaitlyn Skinner | May 18, 2026 |

Memorial Day Weekend at the Silos: May 22–25 Saturday: Live Music: 10am–12pm, 1pm-3pm Holliday Tintype Pop-Up: 11am–3pm inside The Old Church Temporary Tattoos: 11am–3pm Petting Zoo: 11am–2pm in the Garden Please note: signed waiver is required to participate. Artist Pop-Ups inside Magnolia Home

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Boos on the Brazos 2026

By Austin Johnson | May 14, 2026 |

Join The Arc of McLennan County for our signature Halloween fundraiser: an unforgettable adult evening of dinner, dancing, a haunted experience, games, a costume contest, and more — all under the eerie glow of spooky season at the iconic Lee Lockwood Library and Museum. Because disability is not scary.   WHAT TO EXPECT • Haunted…

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