Events Archive » Waco Insider (2024)

Loading view.

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
  • Day
  • Map

Today

Ongoing

La Atrevida Banda Relevos

Gritos Bar & Venue 325 New Dallas Hwy, Waco

Head to Grito's on Friday night when La Atrevida Banda Relevos is in the house!

$10 – $15

Event Series Karaoke

Karaoke

Chapter 11 819 Esther Street, Waco

If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.

Community Garage Sale

Gritos Bar & Venue 325 New Dallas Hwy, Waco

Buy, sell, and come to enjoy this community garage sale on Saturday at Gritos.

Featured

Summer River Cleanup

Waco Paddle Company 200 S University Dr, Waco

Join Keep Waco Beautiful for its annual summer river cleanup on the Brazos River. Volunteers will have the option of going out on kayaks or walking the shoreline to cover…

Featured

The Healing Window

Providencia Urban Retreat 1312 N 22nd St, Waco

Alluding to a window in time in an artist's life where their eye shifts into rich gradients of color and light shaping dreams, The Healing Window art exhibition features a…

First Baptist Church of China Spring 301 Illinois Ave, China Spring

Take a drive to China Spring on Saturday morning for this weekly farmers market that brings you fresh produce, homemade baked goods, the perfect gift you’ve been searching for, or…

Event Series Farmers Market

Waco Downtown Farmers Market

Waco Downtown Farmers Market 500 Washington Ave, Waco

The Waco Downtown Farmers Market brings in locally grown and produced goods every Saturday to support local farmers and artisans and to enrich the culture of the community. Come join…

McLennan County Master Gardeners: Tickling Your Senses in the Garden

Waco Downtown Farmers Market 500 Washington Ave, Waco

Stop by the McLennan County Master Gardeners' booth at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday morning to learn how to tickle your senses in your Central Texas garden.

Pat Neff Walking Food Tour (morning)

Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens 1901 N 5th St, Waco

Mark your calendar for July 13 to join the Historic Waco Foundation for a fun, Pat Neff–themed food tour at the Earle-Harrison and Pape Gardens property. $20 per person. Two…

$20

Event Series June Discovery Activity: Nature Box!

July Discovery Activity: Nature Box!

Urban REAP 1509 N 15th St,, Waco

Join Urban Reap this June for an activity that upcycles materials to create a treasure chest of natural beauty. This activity is fun and easy and doesn’t end when you…

Martin Authentic Acoustic Restring Event

Tarpley Music 1300 Lake Air Dr – Ste #1, Waco

Join Tarpley Music for a day dedicated to your acoustic guitar with a free restringing service using premium Martin Authentic Acoustic strings. Whether your guitar is due for a change…

Event Series Waco Roadshow

Waco Roadshow

Fairfield Inn & Suites 4257 I-35 N Frontage Rd, Waco

Want to sell gold, silver, jewelry, or rare/collectible items? Head to the Fairfield Inn from Wednesday through Sunday for appraisals and offers.

Summer Story-Time

Fabled Bookshop & Cafe 217 S 4th St, Waco

Join Fabled for summer story-time, where your littles will sing songs, use their creativity, and enjoy some truly lovely stories. The beautiful books chosen are perfect for your 2- to…

Pat Neff Walking Food Tour (afternoon)

Earle Harrison House & Pape Gardens 1901 N 5th St, Waco

Mark your calendar for July 13 to join the Historic Waco Foundation for a fun, Pat Neff–themed food tour at the Earle-Harrison and Pape Gardens property. $20 per person. Two…

$20

$25 Seafood Plate

Barnett's Whiskey House 420 Franklin Ave, Waco

Head to Barnett's on Saturday afternoon for one pound of shrimp/crab with corn, sausage, and a potato for $25.

Storytime

Barnes & Noble 4909 W Waco Dr, Waco

Join Barnes & Noble for a special storytime event on the kids department stage, featuring a new story handpicked by the booksellers.

The CenTex Country Band

Rocky's Roadhouse 926 S Lacy Dr, Waco

Enjoy a Saturday afternoon with live music at Rocky's with The CenTex Country Band.

Marie's Wine Bar 723 Austin Ave, Waco

Join Marie's in downtown Waco on Saturday afternoon for its monthly paint and sip event.

Remi Wissinger Benefit

West Fair & Rodeo Grounds 1110 S Main St, West

The West Fair and Rodeo Grounds hosts the "Tossin' Out Cancer from Remi" on Saturday to benefit Remi Wissinger, who was recently diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukemia. Enter the cornhole and…

$10

Nate Leonard

Hotel Herringbone 319 4th St, Waco

Nate Leonard returns to the Song Bird Stage at Hotel Herringbone on Saturday afternoon.

Whiskey Behind the Scenes with Ironroot Republic

Barnett's Whiskey House 420 Franklin Ave, Waco

Join Barnett's for a behind-the-scenes look at Ironroot Republic with co*cktails at 4 pm and tasting at 5 pm.

Bare Arms Brewing 2515 La Salle Ave, Waco

Rev up your engines and head to Bare Arms on Saturday night for Hops and H.O.T. Rods. Every second Saturday of the month, the Heart of Texas Hot Rods brings…

Open Mic Night with Dan The Man

Lighthouse Coffee & Wine 624 Washington Ave, Waco

Join Lighthouse for a free evening of good energy and intimate entertainment at open mic night, hosted by Dan The Man.

La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina 3815 Franklin Ave, Waco

La Fiesta's 61st-anniversary celebration continues with live music by Rachel and The Resistors on Saturday night.

Sami Brown

Marie's Wine Bar 723 Austin Ave, Waco

Waco favorite Sami Brown plays Marie's on Saturday night in downtown Waco. (And catch her while you can before she heads back to college this fall!)

Featured

Texas Music Cafe 110 S 6th St, Waco

Get ready for a night of soulful tunes and an electrifying performance with The Union Revival at Texas Music Cafe. Waco's own rising star Garret Butler and blind Iowa native…

$20

7–11 Music Hour: Outlaw Country

One Day Bar 618 Columbus Ave, Waco

One Day has its monthly 7–11 Music Hour, featuring a playlist of outlaw country. Plus, enjoy drink specials and giveaways.

Collin James Band

Papa Joe's Texas Saloon 1505 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Lorena

Want honky tonk? Come out for the real deal at Papa Joe's Texas Saloon with the Collin James Band on Saturday night. And make sure you wear your dancing boots…

Brazos Brothers

The Will 5984 North State Highway 6, Woodway

Waco favorite Brazos Brothers provide the musical entertainment this Saturday night at The Will.

Beer Run Band

Last Chance Bar 1200 New Dallas Hwy, Waco

Local country supergroup Beer Run Band, featuring Isaac Martinez, plays Last Chance on Saturday night.

Tradinghouse Bar & Grill 4553 Lake Felton Pkwy, Waco

Those master purveyors of mayhem known as The Bill & Phil Show invade Tradinghouse Bar and Grill on Saturday night.

Nolan Pick Band

Elk Hall 9508 Elk Rd, Axtell

The Nolan Pick Band returns to historic Elk Hall on Saturday night.

Members Only

Backyard Bar Stage & Grill 511 S 8th St, Waco

Break out your best '80s attire when Members Only, a cover band from deep in the heart of Texas, brings its high-energy performance and love of classic music to the…

$15

Darrell “D-Rail” Ray

The Buckle 10214 China Spring Rd – Ste 200, Waco

Acoustic outlaw Darrell Ray plays The Buckle in China Spring from 9 pm to midnight.

Featured

Ruben Ramos (aka El Gato Negro)

Waco Missions 3316 J J Flewellen Rd, Waco

Legendary American Tejano music performer Ruben Ramos (aka El Gato Negro) performs in Waco on Saturday for one night only. $25. Doors open at 7 pm. Show starts at 9…

$25

Event Series Karaoke

Karaoke

Chapter 11 819 Esther Street, Waco

If you’ve sung at the rest, now you’re ready for the best: Karaoke every Friday and Saturday night from 9 pm to 2 am at the venerable—and venerated!—Chapter 11 club.

  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file

Loading view.

  1. Events
  2. Featured

Today

This event does not have a mappable address.

View Event Details

Event Details Get Directions

Texas Music Cafe 110 S 6th St, Waco

$20

Songwriter Showcase

Texas Music Cafe 110 S 6th St, Waco

Event Details Get Directions

Ruben Ramos (aka El Gato Negro)

Waco Missions 3316 J J Flewellen Rd, Waco

$25

Event Details Get Directions

Sunday Sessions: White Dog

Waco Surf 5347 Old Mexia Rd, Waco

Event Details Get Directions

Mystery Book Club: <em>The Blessing Way</em>

South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco

Event Details Get Directions

Kids Eat Free Tuesdays

Backyard Bar Stage & Grill 511 S 8th St, Waco

Event Details Get Directions

Afroman

Truelove Bar 414 Franklin Ave, Waco

$25

Event Details Get Directions

1000 Friends of Waco

Main Event 2420 Creekview Dr, Waco

Free

Events Archive » Waco Insider (2024)

FAQs

What big events happened in Waco Texas? ›

Waco siege, a 51-day standoff between Branch Davidians and federal agents that ended on April 19, 1993, when the religious group's compound near Waco, Texas, was destroyed in a fire. Nearly 80 people were killed.

Why is Waco, Texas famous? ›

The City is the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco is also home to the Waco Mammoth National Monument, a 100-plus acre stretch of wooded parkland along the Bosque River.

What was the population of Waco in 1950? ›

1950 – Population: 84,706.

How old is Waco, Texas? ›

It was founded in 1849 on the site of a Waco (Hueco) Indian village near a Texas Ranger fort (1837) in a farming and plantation area.

How many survived at Waco? ›

As many as 86 members of the Branch Davidian religious sect, including Koresh and 24 children, were thought to have died as the flames raced through the wooden buildings in 30 minutes. Only nine were known to have survived.

Is Waco, TX worth visiting? ›

But then you'd be missing the larger picture of what makes Waco a first-rate destination. A thriving arts scene, a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, a staggering array of dining options, a wealth of ways to enjoy the outdoors, and attractions like those a big city would be proud of can be found in Waco.

Who famous lives in Waco? ›

Ted Nugent, guitarist, along with his wife Shemane and son Rocco Nugent, live in Waco. Leon Jaworski, who prosecuted Nazi war criminals during the Nuremberg trials and then was the special prosecutor who brought down the Nixon administration during the Watergate scandal, was born and raised in Waco.

What is the richest neighborhood in Waco Texas? ›

Check Out The Top 10 Most Expensive Neighborhoods To Live In Waco:
  1. Downtown Waco. With a median home price of $500,320 and a median rent of $1,003, Downtown Waco is the most expensive neighborhood on our list. ...
  2. University. ...
  3. Austin Avenue. ...
  4. West Waco. ...
  5. Cedar Ridge. ...
  6. Kendrick. ...
  7. Brookview. ...
  8. Mountainview.

What food is Waco, Texas famous for? ›

When it comes to food industries, Waco is most well-known as the birthplace of Dr Pepper, a soft drink much beloved by Texans. The city has also been home to specialty grocery stores which featured imported fine foodstuffs.

How many homeless people are in Waco? ›

WACO, Texas — The City of Waco has seen an increase in it's homeless population. 2023's numbers show 220 people are un-housed, that's a 40 person increase since 2022.

How old are the silos in Waco Texas? ›

By 1950, workers completed construction on the two 120-foot-tall silos which today are noted as some of Waco's most notable landmarks. The latter half of the century saw a turn in the cotton mill's fortunes.

What is the nickname for Waco Texas? ›

The nicknames “Six-Shooter Junction” and “Athens of Texas” are contradictory, but Waco is where the Wild West met the Old South. Platted in 1849, the community grew with the cotton industry.

Is Waco, TX a good place to live? ›

Compared to other cities in Texas, and especially when compared to national averages, Waco offers reasonable housing prices, lower utility costs, and more affordable groceries. This means you can enjoy a high quality of life without breaking the bank.

What is the motto of Waco Texas? ›

Featuring the city's 1927 slogan “Forward Waco,” The Texas Cotton Palace Association celebrates the initial phase of construction on the Karem Shrine Temple.

What city is called the Heart of Texas? ›

Brady is a city in McCulloch County, Texas, United States. Brady refers to itself as the "Heart of Texas", as it is the city closest to the geographical center of the state, which is about 15 miles northeast of Brady.

What is the biggest industry in Waco Texas? ›

Higher Education is high on our list of major employers in Waco and McLennan County. Primary schools, medical facilities, veterans services, candy making, insurance, merchandise, professional services, manufacturing, aerospace and government are also all responsible for good jobs for Waco citizens.

Who were the ATF agents killed at Waco? ›

Four ATF agents (Special Agents Conway LeBleu, Todd McKeehan, Robert Williams and Steven Willis) were killed; 20 ATF agents were wounded from gunshots or shrapnel, and 8 agents suffered other injuries.

Is the Branch Davidians still active? ›

Today, both Davidians and Branch Davidians exist in scattered communities in the United States and around the world.

How did the Branch Davidians make money? ›

The Branch Davidians wanted to use guns to raise money initially. They would take semiautomatic weapons, buy extra parts, turn them into automatic weapons and sell them at a considerable profit. It also allowed them to build the stockpile at Mount Carmel for their final battle.

References

Top Articles
Acellus Grading Scale
Cheeksorpillows
Everything you need to know about a Sam's Club Membership
C Chord for Ukulele: Variations, Styles, and Techniques
Savory Dishes Made Simple: 6 Ingredients to Kick Up the Flavor - MSGdish
ACTS Occupational and Physical Therapy
Casa Grande Az Craigslist
24/7 Walmarts Near Me
Chukchansi Webcam
Find The Eagle Hunter High To The East
Jet Ski Rental Conneaut Lake Pa
Www.patientnotebook.com/Prima
Lowes Maytag Pet Pro Commercial Actress
Cookie Clicker The Advanced Method
Real Estate Transfers Erie Pa
Gdp E239 Bts
Regal Cinema Ticket Prices
Hsclink.health.unm.edu
Itawamba Ixl
Eliud Kipchoge Resting Heart Rate
Fly Fit Bungee Rome Ga
When Is Lana Rhoades’ Baby Due Date? Baby Daddy, Bump, And More
Pechins Ad
Softball History: Timeline & How it started
Integral2 seems to substitute non-scalar values of variable into in...
WhirlyBall: next-level bumper cars
Paying Cash for Comics, Sports Cards, Collections, Honest - Respectful - wanted - by dealer - sale - craigslist
[마감]봄나들이 갈때 나만의 스타일을 골라보아요~!마감된이벤트 - dodry
Wells Fargo Holiday Hours
Big Boobs Indian Photos
Language levels - Dutch B1 / 2 –What do these language levels mean? - Learn Dutch Online
Craigs List Skagit County
Meagan Flaherty Tells Kelli Off
Slim Thug’s Wealth and Wellness: A Journey Beyond Music
Notifications & Circulars
Top Compact Cars for 2025: Consumer Reports, Safety, and Overall Value Ratings
Crystal Westbrooks Nipple
Josh Bailey Lpsg
Target Minute Clinic Hours
Drugst0Recowgirl Leaks
Www Texaslottery Com
Nail salons near me in West Hartford. Find a nail shop on Booksy!
Htmp Hilton
My Scheduler Hca Cloud
Ccga Address
Diabetes Care - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Southern Ute Drum
Workspace.emory.og
Luaj Shah Falas
Tattoo Shops Buckhannon Wv
Backrooms Level 478
Bookoo Garage Sales
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Prof. Nancy Dach

Last Updated:

Views: 6554

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (77 voted)

Reviews: 92% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Prof. Nancy Dach

Birthday: 1993-08-23

Address: 569 Waelchi Ports, South Blainebury, LA 11589

Phone: +9958996486049

Job: Sales Manager

Hobby: Web surfing, Scuba diving, Mountaineering, Writing, Sailing, Dance, Blacksmithing

Introduction: My name is Prof. Nancy Dach, I am a lively, joyous, courageous, lovely, tender, charming, open person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.