Happy Weekend Waco! From traditional French charcuterie to rockin’ tunes, Waco has it all. Check out some of the amazing events going on this weekend. Make sure to tag us @wacoan and use #WacoWeekend for a chance to be featured!
Through The Weekend:
Camp Fimfo Birthday Celebration
Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane, is celebrating its first birthday in style, all weekend long. Come enjoy incredible events and family fun. Tickets start at $41 and can be purchased at the Camp Fimfo website.
Scooby Doo Mansion Mayhem
The Mystery Gang is in town and they need your help to solve a mystery! The Mayborn Museum, 1300 S University Parks Dr., is hosting this interactive exhibit through August 20. Museum hours Thursday through Saturday are 10 a.m.—5 p.m. and Sunday 1—5 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets!
Texas, Your Texas: Celebrating 100 Years of the Texas Collection
Rare Texana will be featured at the special exhibit, “Texas, Your Texas: Celebrating 100 Years of The Texas Collection”, located at Carroll Library, 1429 S 5th St. From 8 a.m.—5 p.m., come celebrate the collection at this centennial event.
Of Warm Impermanence
Through paintings, sculptures and installation works, this two-person exhibit by visual artists Nathan Clark and Vy Ngo is sure to be a moving and memorable experience. This free exhibition will run from May 26th to July 22nd at Art Center Waco, 701 S 8th St. Art Center Waco hours Thursday through Friday are 11 a.m.—5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.—2 p.m.
Da’Shack Farmer’s Market
Da’Shack Farmers Market, located at 925 Houston St., provides fresh produce you can see cut straight from the soil. Da’ Shack offers organic produce, herbs and plants, along with occasional gardening classes and the expertise to answer all your gardening questions. The market is open from 2—6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.—6 p.m. on Saturday.
Karaoke Night
Chapter 11 Club, 819 Esther Street, is hosting its Karaoke Night this Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.—2 a.m.
Thursday, July 13th
Stars Over Texas Jamboree: Golden Oldies
Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W Waco Drive, is hosting its monthly, family-style musical variety show. From 7—9:30 p.m., come watch special guest Max Tooker emcee the event along with Cool 101.3, Vicki Dais, Kenneth Elliot, Royce Montgomery, and much more. Tickets can be purchased here.
Britt Nicole and Torrie Jarrett: “We Say Yes Night”
Britt Nicole and Torrie Jarret are hosting an intimate evening of music and inspiration at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave, from 7—9 p.m. Tickets start at $30.
Geeks Who Drink
Get your facts right because it’s Trivia Night at Truelove’s Bar, located at 414 Franklin Ave. This evening consists of 60 questions over a two-hour period starting at 7 p.m. There are plenty of chances to win free drinks and prizes throughout the evening!
Songwriter Thursday
The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, is hosting its weekly Songwriter Thursday Night from 7—10 p.m. located at 511 S 8th St. This is your opportunity to share your original songs or experience someone’s first time performing. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m.
Jonna Mae’s Songwriters
Songwriter night with Jonna Mae, Texas Music Cafe, 7 p.m.
Darts Tournament
Clicks’ Billiards, 1200 Richland Dr., is hosting its weekly darts tournament starting at 7 p.m.
Trivia Night @ Brotherwell Brewing
It’s Thursday which means it’s Trivia Night at Brotherwell Brewing, located at 400 E Bridge St. Trivia is from 7—9:30 p.m. and each week covers different trivia topics. Be sure to bring a team that has a wide variety of knowledge!
Bobby Dean & Timeless Country, Boot Scootin Dance Club at Sul Ross Senior Center, 401 North 15th Street, 7—9:15 p.m.
Blue Houdini, Twisted Sisters Patio Bar, 115 Mary Avenue, 8—11 p.m.
International Rock Day
Come on down to Freight Bar, 1613 James Avenue, to celebrate International Rock Day. From 8:30—10 p.m. paint rocks with Hammer & Stain and enjoy drink specials all night.
Steak Night
J.S. Barnett’s Whiskey House, 420 Franklin Ave, is hosting a steak night. From 6—9 p.m., come enjoy a beef filet, salad and two sides for $20, along with half-off bottles of wine.
Friday, July 14th
Drive Thru Food Drive
From 9 a.m.—4 p.m. The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, 4721 West Waco Drive, is hosting a drive-thru event to help fill its food pantry with non-perishables. Feel free to come by and donate to a great cause.
Pique-Nique
From 5—9 p.m., come experience a traditional French pique-nique in honor of Bastille Day at Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, 215 S 4th Street. Grab a few loved ones to enjoy an evening of conversation and cultural connection. Tickets can be purchased here.
Monte Montgomery, The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, 511 S 8th St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
Touch of Grey, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 1509 Hewitt Drive, 6:30—9:30 p.m.
Shania Twain Tribute
Join Forte Entertainment TX as they present this energetic, fun-filled Shania Twain tribute, featuring musician Dalene Richelle. From 7—8:30 p.m., experience an incredible night of country music at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave. Tickets start at $19.
Jared Pool, Camp Fimfo, 1000 Chickadee Lane, 7—9 p.m.
Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos & La Alianza Nortena, Smiley’s Night Club, 412 North Valley Mills Drive, 8—10p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
Collin James, Blue Dog Wine & Martini Bar, 2004 North Valley Mills Drive, 8—11 p.m.
Saturday, July 15th
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.—1 p.m. and is located at 500 Washington Ave. This market features locally grown and produced goods from farmers and artisans within 150 miles of Waco. There is always live music and a featured local organization each week. For more information regarding upcoming events and weekly vendors visit their website.
STEMfest 2023!
The Mayborn Museum Complex, 1300 South University Parks Drive, is hosting a free science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event from 10 a.m—3:30 p.m. Grab some friends, a few magnifying glasses, and get ready to solve, think, experience, and make!
Live Music Brunch
La Fiesta, 3815 Franklin Avenue, is hosting a great brunch filled with live music, amazing food and great drinks from 10:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Eastside Market
Brotherwell Brewing, 400 E Bridge St, is hosting its bi-weekly market. From 12—5 p.m., come enjoy food trucks, local vendors, graffiti contests, live music and much more.
Waco Pop Hunters
Waco Pop Hunters are back for the monthly vendor pop-up. Shop collectibles at Souther Roots Brewing, 219 N. 8th St., and meet special celebrity guests.
Dave Wild Trio, Segovia Wine Bar, 300 South 6th Street, 7—10 p.m.
Comedy at the Brazos
This stand-up comedy showcase is sure to bring lots of laughs. The best of the best comedians in central Texas are converging upon the Brazos Theatre, 7524 Bosque Boulevard, from 8—10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
Distinguished Soundz, The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, 511 South 8th Street, 8:30—10:30p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
Aloha Con
Get ready to let it all hang loose Waco, because Aloha Con is here! Get your sunblock ready, have our floaties on deck, and head on down to Hawaiian Falls, 900 Lake Shore Dr. from 10 a.m.—8 p.m enjoy food, fun and special activities at the waterpark.
Sunday, July 16th
Sunday Funday @ Barnett’s Whiskey House
J.S. Barnett’s Whiskey House, 420 Franklin Avenue, is hosting its Sunday Funday from 10 a.m.—7 p.m. Come enjoy award-winning brunch and cocktails, live music, outdoor games and karaoke.
Flavor Fest of Waco
Come on down to the foodie event of the summer. Flavor Fest, hosted at McLane Stadium at Baylor University, 1001 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, will feature numerous food vendors, restaurants and food trucks. From 1—7 p.m. come put your tastebuds to the test.
Puppy Social Hour
Brotherwell Brewing, 400 E Bridge St, is hosting their puppy social hour from 4—7 p.m. Bring your favorite furry friend and enjoy some fun in the sun at the Beer Garden.
Skellington Night Market
Skellington Curiosities, 7524 Bosque Blvd., is hosting an open-air market from 4—8 p.m. The market will have 40 vendors, live music and great food! This event is free and open to all ages.
Open Mic Night with Clinton Bon Slaughter, Lakeside Bar & Live Music, 6—11 p.m.
We Love R&B
5ive Bar, 500 Austin Avenue, is hosting its R&B night from 8 p.m.—2 a.m. Dance the night away to all the R&B classics, hosted by DJ Adeezy.
