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Festivals & markets

Woodway Farmers Market: November

Carleen Bright Arboretum · 11:00 AM

Theater & dance

Big Love by Baylor University Theatre

Baylor Theatre (via CTX Live Theatre) · Through Nov 15

Festivals & markets

Woodway Farmers Market: November

Carleen Bright Arboretum · 11:00 AM

Music

Top Gun: Maverick in Concert

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 15

Sports

WPRA World Finals

Extraco Events Center · 7:00 PM

Sports

Elite Barrel Race

Extraco Events Center · 7:00 PM

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Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Book Sale

BASE at Extraco Events Center · 7:00 PM

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Quilted Christmas Stocking Workshop

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 16

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Bubble Storytime

Meeting Room · 10:30 AM

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3D Printing Workshop

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 16

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Move&Play Storytime

Meeting Room · 10:30 AM

Music

Songs of Thanks - Musical and Instrument Petting Zoo

East Waco · 4:00 PM

Sports

Women's Basketball vs. Texas A&M-San Antonio

The Highlands · 5:30 PM

2 more dates through Nov 30
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Tartan Tour

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 18

Theater & dance

Story Stage Presents Winnie-the-Pooh Pinecone Christmas Play at Crafty Storytime

Waco · 10:30 AM

Music

Concerts on the Square: A Victorian Christmas

Waco · 12:00 PM

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LEGO Mania!

Meeting Room · 4:30 PM

2 more dates through Dec 16
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Navigating the Music Industry: Growing Beyond Your Hometown

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 18

Music

Undergrad Sing Night at McLane Stadium

1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd · 7:00 PM

Music

Student Chamber Ensemble Concert

Ball Performing Arts Center · 7:30 PM

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Happy Thanksgiving Family Storytime

Waco · 6:30 PM

Music

Songwriter Showcase

Texas Music Cafe · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Next Stop Comedy at Hotel Herringbone

319 S 4th St · 7:00 PM

Music

Mattie Rose at Texas Music Cafe Songwriter Series

3004 Franklin Ave · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

McLennan Theatre presents "Silent Sky"

Music & Theatre Arts · 7:30 PM

3 more dates through Nov 22
Festivals & markets

China Spring Park Opening Celebration

China Spring Park · 11:00 AM

Food & drink

Campsgiving

1000 Chickadee Ln · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

Service and Sacrifice (Servicio y Sacrificio)

BASE at Extraco Events Center · Through Nov 20

Music

Student Convocation (Recital)

Ball Performing Arts Center · 12:00 PM

Food & drink

Kids, Be Our Chef!

Meeting Room · 4:30 PM

Art & museums

Art Tasting Experience

924 Austin Ave · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Halo Live

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Woodway Family Field Day

Woodway Family Center · 9:00 AM

From $15
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Big Texas Christmas Present 2026

100 Texas Ranger Trail · 9:00 AM

Festivals & markets

15th Anniversary at the Waco Downtown Farmers Market

203 Elm Ave · 9:00 AM

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Chess 101

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 21

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Intro to Machine Sewing

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 21

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Chess Free Play

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 21

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Your Creative Escape Awaits. BYOB

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · 2:00 PM

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Holly Days Ahead Paint Party

Hewitt · 2:00 PM

Music

Van Wilks

Texas Music Cafe · 7:00 PM

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Stay; On The Trail

Northern Gateway Park · 7:00 PM

Music

Sloppy Joe Band Backyard Live Concert Series

650 S University Parks Dr · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Waco Children's Theater

Waco community calendar (Destination Waco) · 12:00 PM

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Doggie Days at The Will

5984 TX-340 Loop · 12:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Sunday Market

635 Robinson Dr · 12:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Market at The Will

5984 N State Hwy 6 · 1:00 PM

Festivals & markets

A Holly Jolly Holiday Market

5984 N State Hwy 6 · 1:00 PM

Music

New Horizon Band Concert

Ball Performing Arts Center · 3:00 PM

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Gospel Skate

401 Towne Oaks Dr · 6:00 PM

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Senior Planet: Mindfulness Apps

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 23

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Bubble Storytime

Waco · 10:30 AM

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Central Texas Genealogical Society's Holiday Celebration

Meeting Room · 6:00 PM

Sports

Men's Basketball vs. Lee

The Highlands · 5:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 1
Music

MIC Rock Bands at The Backyard

511 S 8th St · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Wild Lights 2026

Cameron Park Zoo · Through Dec 30

Theater & dance

Annie

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Cheer Fire Engine

City of Waco events · 7:00 PM

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Gardening Workshop

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Nov 28

Music

Guitar Ensemble & Administrative Band Concert

Music & Theatre Arts · 7:30 PM

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Navigating the Music Industry: Creating an EPK & Website

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Dec 2

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YMCA Teen Craft: Handprint Christmas Tree

Meeting Room · 4:00 PM

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Athena's Table Crafting Club

Conference Room · 5:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Christmas Tree Lighting

- 3017 Bellmead Dr Bellmead TX 76705 · 6:00 PM

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DIY Garland Night

Whitehall Center · 6:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Knights of Columbus Christmas Parade

- Bellmead Drive Bellmead TX 76705 · 7:00 PM

Music

Student Convocation

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Dec 4

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Community Safety Presentation - Secure our Seniors' Safety

Bellmead Civic Center  - 3900 Parrish Bellmead TX 76705 · 2:00 PM

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Candy Cane Cardboard Kingdom!

Meeting Room · 4:30 PM

Festivals & markets

Waco Wonderland Festival

Heritage Square · 7:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Lake Shore Baptist Church · 7:00 PM

Music

Highlander Holiday: A Classical Christmas

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Dec 4

Music

Isaac Sloane & The Sound Brigade

Texas Music Cafe · 8:00 PM

Festivals & markets

BIPOC Holiday Makers Market

1001 Franklin Ave · Through Dec 5

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Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Meeting Room · 2:00 PM

Music

Highlander Holiday Hits

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Dec 6

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Play with Waco PD

Meeting Room · 4:00 PM

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TAPPS Cheer Championship

Extraco Events Center · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 8
Music

Waco Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Dec 7

Music

Waco Community Band Holiday Concert

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Dec 8

Art & museums

Let's Draw: Dr. Doom!

Meeting Room · 4:30 PM

Theater & dance

Polar Express (Shadowcast)

517 Columbus Ave · 7:00 PM

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DIY: Sugar Scrub

South Waco · 10:30 AM

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Crafty Adults: Felt stamps

Meeting Room · 2:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 13
Music

Sacred & Sparkling: A Holiday Pops Celebration

Woodway First United Methodist Church · Through Dec 14

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Bookish Ornament Extravaganza

Meeting Room · 5:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Polar Express Visit at the East Waco Library

East Waco · 4:00 PM

Art & museums

Christmas with the Critters 2026

Cameron Park Zoo · Through Dec 23

Music

aka Bobby w/ special guests

Texas Music Cafe · 8:00 PM

From $20
Theater & dance

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1400 College Drive · Through Jan 10

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Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Jan 10

Theater & dance

Clue

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

TAPPS Dance Championship

Extraco Events Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Star Wars to Harry Potter

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Jan 19

Theater & dance

The Producers

Waco Civic Theatre · Through Feb 28

Art & museums

Mating Game 2027

Cameron Park Zoo · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Our Town by Baylor University Theatre

Baylor Theatre (via CTX Live Theatre) · Through Feb 28

Art & museums

Passport Day: Turtle & Tortoises

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Music

Majesty & Mystery

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Mar 18

Art & museums

Passport Day: Paddlefish

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

TAPPS Art Championship

Extraco Events Center · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Mar 23
Theater & dance

Barefoot in the Park

Waco Civic Theatre · Through Apr 11

Theater & dance

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[Revised][Again] by Baylor University Theatre

Baylor Theatre (via CTX Live Theatre) · Through Apr 11

Sports

Tee Off Fore Conservation: Mini Golf Tournament

Cameron Park Zoo · 6:00 PM

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TAPPS Robotics Championship

Extraco Events Center · 7:00 PM

Music

Ode to Joy

Waco arts calendar (Creative Waco) · Through Apr 15

Festivals & markets

Party for the Planet

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Theater & dance

Mean Girls by Baylor University Theatre

Baylor Theatre (via CTX Live Theatre) · Through May 2

Art & museums

Passport Day: African Penguin

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Theater & dance

A Chorus Line

Waco Civic Theatre · Through May 30

Art & museums

Passport Day: Tiger

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Festivals & markets

World Oceans Day

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Passport Day: Giraffe

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Passport Day: Stingray

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Passport Day: Iguana

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Passport Day: Rhino

Cameron Park Zoo · 8:00 AM

Art & museums

Passport Day: Sloth

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Passport Day: Orangutan

Cameron Park Zoo · 9:00 AM

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