Whether you're a beginner or have some familiarity with clay, Black Oak’s workshop is centered around the uniquely hands-on experience of throwing on a pottery wheel. One of their expert instructors will guide you through the basics and help you create your very own masterpieces- whether it be a bowl, vase, plate, cup, or something in between! Afterwards, you will have the option to choose 2 of your creations to send through, and they will fire, glaze, and finish the pieces to have ready for you to pick up in about 2-3 weeks.

$80. Tickets can be purchased here.

Get a closer look at some of the plants and animals that come alive at night as Cameron Park Zoo staff takes you on a guided tour exploring the world of the Wetlands as the sun sets!

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring some water, a flashlight, and a camera or binoculars.

Everyone is welcome! No registration required. The hikes will be held rain or shine.

Bringing locally grown & produced goods to downtown Waco since 2011, the Downtown Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9am-1pm! And this time, it’s at Bridge Street Plaza!

Hit up Cameron Park Zoo for Party For the Planet! This year for Earth Day the Zoo is showcasing the community and all that is done to support green practices and awareness. They will also have crafts and games for the whole family to enjoy!

Free with admission.

Join Para Todos Waco at Taquisa Waco for the Como La Flor Market! An event to honor and celebrate our Tejano Queen! Music! Vendors! Food! Prizes!

Join Freight and Pet Circle Regional Animal Center for their annual Good Dogs Night Out – a fun-filled evening for dog lovers and their furry friends!

Meet adorable, adoptable dogs from Pet Circle and learn how you can help support rescue efforts. Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks. Shop doggie merch & unique vendor goodies for both pups and their humans. Let your pup play & make new furry friends in Freight’s big open yard!

Come out for a night of food, fun, and four-legged friends! Whether you’re looking to adopt, shop, or just enjoy a great night with fellow dog lovers, this event is for you!

During this two-hour tour you will get to see a different side of the Museum, one that most guests will never experience. For decades, paranormal investigators and Museum staff have experienced paranormal activity at the Museum such as floating orbs, shadow figures, voices, apparitions, and overwhelming emotions. On this tour, our expert Museum guides will lead you through both historic buildings, including their otherwise off-limits basement, to hear about the Museum’s history and investigate its paranormal activity for yourself with investigative tools such as EMF readers.

Your experience includes:

• 2 hour guided paranormal investigation of both Museum buildings, including the basement of the historic Kellum Rotan Building

• Paranormal investigation tools and flashlights provided

• Glass bottle of Dr Pepper

• Shop exclusive Paranormal Merch Pop-Up!

Because of the unique nature of this tour, guests need to be aware of some safety measures prior to booking their tour:

• Guests must be 18 years or older to participate

• Guests must wear closed-toe shoes

• Guests must sign a waiver indicating that they understand the various hazards that come with a dimly lit tour of an old building

• Filming the tour or any part of the tour is prohibited

• There are no food or beverages allowed on the tour

$35. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Post Mortem Art Collective invites you to All Are Creatures of the Canvas, a one-night-only full-gallery art show celebrating the eerie, the grotesque, and the beautifully macabre. Featuring the chilling works of Sean Skellington and Daniel Kranz, this immersive experience transforms the gallery into a dark dreamscape where the canvas comes to life.

As you explore the haunting artwork, prepare for an evening of raw spectacle—sideshow performers defying limits, live metal music setting the tone, and horror burlesque performers weaving an intoxicating blend of beauty and terror. Whether you're drawn to the shadows or simply intrigued by the art of the strange, this event promises to be unlike anything you've seen before.

Join in for a night where art, performance, and the macabre collide. Admission is $10 at the door. This event is strictly 18+. Are you ready to step into the dark?

$10. Tickets can be purchased here.

Warm up those vocals and join Barnett’s for Sunday Funday: Brunch & Karaoke! With brunch so good it’ll make you want to sing…. Barnett’s is introducing Karaoke to complete your Sunday Funday!

Every Sunday join in for:

Award Winning Brunch & Cocktails 10-2pm
Live music & outdoor games on the patio 12pm
Karaoke starting at 5pm

Hit up Brazos Landing for Seafood Sunday! Take $3 off each of the following featured seafood dishes - Eggplant Au Gratin Tower, Shrimp and Grits, Chilean Sea Bass or Pecan Crusted Catfish Meuniér!

Hit up The Will House for Sunday Funday!

12-3pm: Outdoor Market

2-4pm: Live Music

7-11pm: Service Industry Night with DJ Eddie Rose

Shop a wide variety of local vendors, enjoy live music from talented local artists (tips appreciated!), and savor delicious hand-crafted, wood-fired Roman-style pizza. They’ll also be serving up cold beer and great cocktails!

This is the perfect way to spend a family-friendly Sunday!

Hit up Lakeside Bar for great drinks and a great Open Mic Night with host Michael Saldana!

Hit up One Day for Martini Monday! Get an Espresso Martini, Classic Martini, Lemon Drop Martini, or Chocolate Martini for just $8 all day!

Hit up Barnett’s and get a burger for $5 and a pint for $5!

Hit up Hemingway’s and enjoy some great tunes with a rotating live band and tasty food from a rotating food truck!

Hit up Skate Waco Bellmead for pick-up roller hockey! Bring your own gear - but rental equipment is available!

$5. Cash only.

Hit up Southern Roots Brewing Co. for trivia night from Smarty Pints Trivia!

Hit up Sam’s Bar for great drinks and weekly trivia!

Hit up Brotherwell Brewing for Yoga in the Beer Garden! Your ticket gets you a yoga session + a drink when you’re done!

Hit up StartUp Waco for The Meet-Up! A wonderful chance to hear from a local business leader and get some networking done!

Come by Fabled every Wednesday this fall for a story, song and craft and join in the sweetest and wiggliest hour of the week!

Hit up Hammer & Stain for Open Paint! This is a time for you to come in and explore the studio & all of the fun projects they have to offer!
Projects starting @$10

Other projects include: Trucker Hat Bar, Succulent Bar starting in March, Same Day Ceramics, Beginners Mosaics, & so much more!

Women of Waco! Wednesdays are your night at The Will! Come enjoy charcuterie, drink specials, and great music from our DJ. Plus, Woody, Waco's best bartender, will be the special guest!

No cover. Just a fun night with your girlfriends!

Hit up Barnett’s for Pint Night!

$5 Happy Hour Bites / Pint Night from 4pm-

Wednesday Night Market is back!! Celebrate Spring produce season at Bridge Street Plaza!

Hit up Cricket’s for their weekly trivia night!

Hit up Waco Ale Co every Wednesday from 7-9pm and grab some great drinks, great food, and bring your vinyls - they’ll play three songs!

Join Brotherwell every Wednesday for Music Bingo! They curate themed categories and provide you a song list to build your own bingo board. Then you sit back, sing along, and wait to win free beer prizes.

Great food, drink specials, and a chance to win big prizes from Big 95 KBGO!

Hit up Dancing Bear for a special brewery night: get a pint, keep the glass (while supplies last!)

Bingo Night is coming to The Will, and it's absolutely FREE! Join in for a night of exciting games, laughs, and the chance to win some great prizes.

Even if Bingo isn't your usual game, The Will has you covered with delicious wood-fired pizza, tasty charcuterie boards, refreshing drinks, and a fantastic atmosphere.

Hit up Waco Ale Co. for Music Bingo from 6-8pm and Karaoke from 8-10pm!

Back and better than ever this summer, Freight’s Music Bingo night is now on Thursdays and hosted by Slapstix Comedy. Come listen to some great tunes and spin the prize wheel when you hit a bingo.

Drink specials all night. Free to play.

Grab some friends and get involved in Clicks’ 8- or 9-ball Tournaments! Every Thursday starting at 8pm!

$10 Entry.

Open Mic Night is back at Common Grounds!

Hotel Herringbone is turning a year older, and you’re invited to Waco’s biggest, most over-the-top birthday bash! On April 25th, the entire property will transform into an all-out celebration of music, food, and unforgettable experiences—and the best part? It’s completely FREE.

Expect live music, DJs, a piano bar in Red Herring, VIP exclusive experiences, cocktails, and surprises at every turn. Whether you're there to dance, sip, or soak in the scene, this party is built for big energy and even bigger fun.

Come for the party, stay for the magic. RSVP now to secure your spot—because you won’t want to miss this.

RSVP here.

Enjoy an evening of great live music and local eats along the riverfront at Indian Spring Park! Admission is free!

Schedule:
• 6PM – Event & food trucks open
• 7:30PM – Two Tons of Steel
• 9PM – Bowling for Soup
• 11PM – Event ends

Get ready for a night of music and high-energy singalongs with the incredible Russell Boyd! Whether you’re belting out your favorite tunes or just soaking in the lively atmosphere, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

No cover!

Tennessee Williams’ seminal work, The Glass Menagerie, is a poignant exploration of memory, longing, and the human condition. This timeless American classic offers a raw and intimate portrayal of a dysfunctional family struggling to find their place in a changing world.

Set during the Great Depression, the play follows the Wingfield family: the overbearing mother Amanda, the withdrawn Laura, and the restless son Tom. Through delicate characters and poetic language, Williams creates a world of fragility and yearning.

Experience the beauty and heartbreak of this iconic drama as we delve into the depths of the human soul. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a theatrical masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences today.

$24.50-$27.50. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up the Performing Arts Community Center for Divas 2025! Celebrate the iconic voices that shaped music history at Divas!, a thrilling fundraiser for the Waco Cultural Arts Festival. This dazzling showcase features incredible performances of songs made famous by the most legendary divas in music, from Aretha Franklin to Beyoncé! With powerhouse vocals, stunning stage presence, and a night full of show-stopping moments, Divas! is not just a concert—it’s a celebration of artistry, empowerment, and the magic of live performance. All proceeds benefit the Waco Cultural Arts Festival, supporting creativity and culture in the community.

Come out and get a complimentary burger, bike wash, and watch the beer belly contest to see who has the best belly of them all! Call 254.753.0393 to enter the beer belly contest. Contest will begin at 2pm and the winner will be announced at 3pm to win a cash prize of $1,000!

Bikini Bike Wash will be from 12-4pm. Complimentary burgers and happy hour beginning at noon!

Tennessee Williams’ seminal work, The Glass Menagerie, is a poignant exploration of memory, longing, and the human condition. This timeless American classic offers a raw and intimate portrayal of a dysfunctional family struggling to find their place in a changing world.

Set during the Great Depression, the play follows the Wingfield family: the overbearing mother Amanda, the withdrawn Laura, and the restless son Tom. Through delicate characters and poetic language, Williams creates a world of fragility and yearning.

Experience the beauty and heartbreak of this iconic drama as we delve into the depths of the human soul. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a theatrical masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences today.

$24.50-$27.50. Tickets can be purchased here.

Hit up the Performing Arts Community Center for Divas 2025! Celebrate the iconic voices that shaped music history at Divas!, a thrilling fundraiser for the Waco Cultural Arts Festival. This dazzling showcase features incredible performances of songs made famous by the most legendary divas in music, from Aretha Franklin to Beyoncé! With powerhouse vocals, stunning stage presence, and a night full of show-stopping moments, Divas! is not just a concert—it’s a celebration of artistry, empowerment, and the magic of live performance. All proceeds benefit the Waco Cultural Arts Festival, supporting creativity and culture in the community.

Tennessee Williams’ seminal work, The Glass Menagerie, is a poignant exploration of memory, longing, and the human condition. This timeless American classic offers a raw and intimate portrayal of a dysfunctional family struggling to find their place in a changing world.

Set during the Great Depression, the play follows the Wingfield family: the overbearing mother Amanda, the withdrawn Laura, and the restless son Tom. Through delicate characters and poetic language, Williams creates a world of fragility and yearning.

Experience the beauty and heartbreak of this iconic drama as we delve into the depths of the human soul. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a theatrical masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences today.

$24.50-$27.50. Tickets can be purchased here.

Waco, get ready for another season of 10 FREE, outdoor concerts at the Levitt AMP Waco Music Series! Starting April 2nd, Bridge Street comes alive with music, art, food, and free fun for all.

Meet us there every other Wednesday in the Spring and EVERY Wednesday in the Fall with the Waco Downtown Farmers market on Bridge Street for a diverse lineup of musical acts, your favorite local vendors, food trucks and a free family fun zone!

Glam It Up at Waco Moms’ Annual Mom’s Night Out! Glam Grand Raffle Prizes | Lite Bites | Cocktails| Music | Shopping | Vendors!

$35-$75. Tickets can be purchased here.

Join in for the annual McLennan County Master Gardeners Association Plant Sale.

Enjoy a wide selection of plants:
– Annuals & Perennials
– Hanging Baskets
– Herbs & Vegetables
– Succulents & Cacti
– Roses
– Texas Natives
– Shade Plants, Vines & Ground Cover
– Butterfly, Bee & Hummingbird Plants

Bring a wagon or small cart to help carry your purchases.

RC Custom Knives & Sharpening will be on-site for garden tool & knife sharpening.

Please: No Pets Allowed. Service Animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.

Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commisioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Flow for a cause! Join Amy on the first Saturday of every month for Rooftop Yoga at Dichotomy, a donation-based class supporting Untamed Hope! As a thank-you, all yogis get 15% off any beverage or pastry from Dichotomy. Let’s move, breathe, and make a difference together!

Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot!

Register here.

Join in at the 65th annual show with the Waco Gem and Mineral Club! Come scout fossils, jewelry, rocks, minerals, and crystal art!

And they’re off! Join Barnett’s on May 3rd for the Kentucky Derby Watch Party! Sip on Bulleit Bourbon or Weber Ranch Vodka, enjoy the thrill of the race, and don’t miss their Camacho Cigar Giveaway. Dress to impress, place your bets, and let’s toast to the most exciting two minutes in sports!

Join in at the 65th annual show with the Waco Gem and Mineral Club! Come scout fossils, jewelry, rocks, minerals, and crystal art!

Centex Rats and Rods is hosting a monthly Cruise In for all you enthusiasts in the CenTex area. This is a completely free event happening every 2nd Thursday of the month. Respect the lot, and respect the neighbors. Parking on the overflow lot.

Waco, get ready for another season of 10 FREE, outdoor concerts at the Levitt AMP Waco Music Series! Starting April 2nd, Bridge Street comes alive with music, art, food, and free fun for all.

Meet us there every other Wednesday in the Spring and EVERY Wednesday in the Fall with the Waco Downtown Farmers market on Bridge Street for a diverse lineup of musical acts, your favorite local vendors, food trucks and a free family fun zone!

Join the Greater Hewitt Chamber for live music, a car/truck show, Dart em’ Up, food trucks and more! The event is BYOB; lawn chairs, picnic blankets and leashed pets welcome.

Event admission is free for spectators and parking is $5 (some activity charges such as food trucks, skating apply) and Hunger Free MISD will be on site to collect donations. 

Growing Your Own Food

Presenters: Emily Hills of Urban REAP and Travis French – No Label Mushrooms

Urban REAP's motto is Loving our Neighbor by Loving our Earth: They address environmental issues that impact our community through education, food production, composting, and community building. They have a Garden Center with an emphasis on quality and access; an aquaponics greenhouse where they grow produce; a compost program that collects food waste locally; and a ton of educational and community programming. Come hear how REAP is a resource for local gardeners!

Travis French is the co-owner of No label Mushrooms- Many people know him from the Farmers Market as the Mushroom Guy. But there is so much more, he is a native Texan and currently mushroom farming full time in Leander, Tx. He has been in the fresh mushroom business for five years full time and has some of the best fresh of mushrooms you can find. Additionally, they sell food items, medicinal products, and garden amendments such as mushroom compost. Come learn about his journey and the wonderful world of Mushrooms.

You won’t want to miss this wonderful event.

Waco, get ready for another season of 10 FREE, outdoor concerts at the Levitt AMP Waco Music Series! Starting April 2nd, Bridge Street comes alive with music, art, food, and free fun for all.

Meet us there every other Wednesday in the Spring and EVERY Wednesday in the Fall with the Waco Downtown Farmers market on Bridge Street for a diverse lineup of musical acts, your favorite local vendors, food trucks and a free family fun zone!

I mean, okay. The one-and-only Rob Schneider will be performing LIVE with an incredible show throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas that features his legendary comedy stand-up show with some great surprises straight out of Las Vegas! Rob will keep the laughs rolling all evening, even through the most controversial of subjects. Don't miss the show that everybody will be talking about... Rob holds no punches on all major media outlets, so just wait until you catch the experience live!

$45-$100. Tickets can be purchased here.