--- title: 11 things to do in Waco this weekend (plus where to find more!) - Creative Waco description: Find eleven engaging activities and events happening in Waco this weekend, plus resources to discover even more local happenings and make the most of your time in the city. image: https://connect.creativewaco.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/692e68e0b06b48aa8d1ffc0f_october-2634624_1280-1-724x1024.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://connect.creativewaco.org/the-splash/blog/6uwfjvjxk7q0shqjhe2xpu48xp0ijg#main-content) ![](https://connect.creativewaco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Color%20logo.jpg?width=529&height=552&name=Color%20logo.jpg)Homepage Get started Get started ![](https://connect.creativewaco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/692e68e0b06b48aa8d1ffc0f_october-2634624_1280-1-724x1024.jpg?width=724&height=1024&name=692e68e0b06b48aa8d1ffc0f_october-2634624_1280-1-724x1024.jpg) # 11 things to do in Waco this weekend (plus where to find more!) ![techwizards](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) techwizards December 19, 2025 **By Rae Jefferson Director of Marketing and Communications** This weekend in Waco is stuffed to the brim with creative events! From the annual Waco Cultural Arts Fest, to several grand openings, there’s a lot to see and do. Here's a list of just 11 of the amazing things going on around town today through Sunday, Oct. 8. Some listings, such as the festivals, don’t include exact times because there are a number of events happening. Please visit accompanying links for full schedules, pricing, and more details.   **1.    First Friday** – On the First Friday of every month, businesses in downtown Waco join together to offer specials, extended hours, live music and much more. • Friday evening, Various downtown Waco businesses • [www.facebook.com/FirstFridayWaco](https://www.facebook.com/FirstFridayWaco) ![](https://connect.creativewaco.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/692e68e0b06b48aa8d1ffc0f_october-2634624_1280-1-724x1024.jpg) **2.    Grand Opening: Cultivate 7twelve** – A new gallery in Downtown Waco. Meet the artists, enjoy live music, and lift a glass to toast Waco culture. •    Friday @ 6 p.m., 712 Austin Ave. •    [www.facebook.com/waco7twelve/](https://www.facebook.com/waco7twelve/)  **3.    Grand Opening: Waco Winery** – Featuring a gallery of local artists, free sangria tastings and a sneak peak of their new rooftop patio. •    Friday @ 5 p.m., 708 Austin Ave. •    [www.facebook.com/wacowinery/](https://www.facebook.com/wacowinery/)  **4.    Grand Opening: Gather Waco** – A party to celebrate the opening of a new home goods store. Join them for bites and bubbles to toast the opening and be the first to shop in the store. •    Friday @6-9 p.m., 719 Washington Ave. •    [www.facebook.com/gatherwaco/](https://www.facebook.com/gatherwaco/)  **5.    Waco Cultural Arts Fest** – Friday through Sunday, join us in shining a spotlight on the arts and our community and the art that draws us together each year! The event includes Artfest, Dancefest, Wordfest, Filmfest and Sciencefest.   **•    Filmfest: Celebration Africa** – Bringing the best in thought-provoking films and innovating crafts celebrating African culture and experience. This portion of Artsfest will include “Queen of Katwe”, a film telling the story of a 10-year-old chess player in Uganda, screenings of other selected films, and special appearances by directors Dr. Dapo Adeniyi and Jud Fokwang.             Friday-Saturday, Waco Convention Center             [www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/film-fest](http://www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/film-fest) **•    Wordfest:** A ‘festival within a festival’  offering an exciting variety of events for written & spoken-word artists of all ages, styles, languages, genres, and levels.             Friday-Sunday, Waco Convention Center             [www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/wordfest](http://www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/wordfest) **•    Dancefest:** A professional modern dance festival in Central Texas brings “off the grid” modern dance where locals and semi-locals can call {254}dance-festival their new “Stomping ground.”             Friday-Sunday, Waco Convention Center             [www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/dancefest](http://www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/dancefest) **•    Sciencefest:** The fun and excitement of science will be brought to life through hands-on, interactive exhibits, science-themed performances and demonstrations, and family-oriented science entertainment.             Saturday-Sunday, Waco Convention Center             [www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/sciencefest](http://www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/sciencefest) **•    Musicfest:** Series of performances from local musicians and creatives on the mainstage in Indian Spring Park, between the Waco Suspension Bridge and Franklin Avenue.             Friday-Sunday, Indian Spring Park Amphitheater             [www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/musicfest](http://www.wacoartsfest.org/2017-website-pages/musicfest) **6.    AprilNOctober** – All women poetic showcase featuring local artists. •    Friday @7:30-10:30 p.m., Lee Lockwood Library and Museum •    [wacoheartoftexas.com/event/aprilnoctober/](https://wacoheartoftexas.com/event/aprilnoctober/)  **7.    FIESTA!** – A fundraiser benefitting local Hispanic students interested in starting their Higher Education journey. The event will include $1 carnival games for kids, $12 raffle tickets, a DJ, a performance by our local Ballet Folklorico and more. •    Saturday @ 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bosque River Stage at MCC •    [wacoheartoftexas.com/event/fiesta/](http://wacoheartoftexas.com/event/fiesta/)  **8.    Dogtoberfest** – benefiting the Animal Birth Control Clinic, this fun event will celebrate Oktoberfest and man’s best friend. •    Saturday @ 12 p.m., Waco Hippodrome •    [wacohippodrometheatre.com](http://wacohippodrometheatre.com)  **9.    Grand Opening:** Thomas Leath Gallery – A new gallery featuring beverages and bites. •    Saturday @ 5-8 p.m., 2012 N. Valley Mills •    [www.facebook.com/ThomasLeathGallery](https://www.facebook.com/ThomasLeathGallery) **10.    First Saturday Improv Comedy Show** – Comedians make up scenes on the spot based on audience suggestions. Focuses on a different theme each month. •    Saturday @ 8:30-9:30, Brazos Theatre •    [www.brazostheatre.com/upcoming-shows.html](http://www.brazostheatre.com/upcoming-shows.html)  **11.    Texas Music Flood Relief** - The Texas/Red Dirt music community began devising ways to help victims after hurricane Harvey, which birthed a string of concerts with the goal to raise as much money as possible for those in need. •    Sunday @ 12-10 p.m., Backyard Bar, Stage & Grill •    [www.texasmusicflood.org/](http://www.texasmusicflood.org/)  *This isn’t a comprehensive list, so be sure to check out* [*the Waco CVB Calendar of Events*](https://wacoheartoftexas.com/events/) *to keep track of everything that’s going on today through Sunday. Search for “Waco TX” in the App Store or Google Play to download a free Waco event app to plan your weekend on-the-go!* ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.creativewaco.org%2Fthe-splash%2Fblog%2F6uwfjvjxk7q0shqjhe2xpu48xp0ijg](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.creativewaco.org%2Fthe-splash%2Fblog%2F6uwfjvjxk7q0shqjhe2xpu48xp0ijg) ## Keep reading ### [Culturalyst + Creative Waco: A New Chapter for Waco’s Creative Community - Creative Waco](https://connect.creativewaco.org/the-splash/blog/culturalyst-creative-waco-a-new-chapter-for-wacos-creative-community) ### [![](https://connect.creativewaco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/692e68ea390833660762a0ff_silent-house-1024x683.jpg?width=1024&height=683&name=692e68ea390833660762a0ff_silent-house-1024x683.jpg) Curtain Up on Community - How Silent House Theatre Builds Connections in Waco - Creative Waco](https://connect.creativewaco.org/the-splash/blog/cwcw-curtain-up-on-community-how-silent-house-theatre-builds-connections-in-waco) [![](https://connect.creativewaco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Color%20logo.jpg?width=529&height=552&name=Color%20logo.jpg)](http://creativewaco.org) --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2026 Creative Waco. 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