What to Do in Waco: March 15 – 22

Illustration courtesy of Olivia Havre

By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life Editor

The first week back from spring break is always a little bit of a bummer, but here’s a list of what’s going on in Waco next week to pick the energy up for the rest of the semester.

Spring at the Silos ’24 | March 15 – 16 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Magnolia Silos, 601 Webster Ave. | Live musicians, artists, vendors and more will line the block for two weekends at the Silos.

Eighth Street Market | March 15 – 16 | All day | 407 S Eighth St. | Explore local food and vendors during this two-day market.

Browning Snider Concert | March 15 | 9 p.m. | Freight, 1613 James Ave. | $5-10 admission | Baylor student and singer-songwriter Browning Snider performs.

Waco Downtown Farmers Market | March 16 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 500 Washington Ave. | This weekly event hosts local vendors, artisans and craftsmen in the heart of downtown Waco, accompanied by live music.

Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | March 16 | 7 p.m. | Dr Pepper Museum, 300 S Fifth St. | $35 tickets | Experience a guided tour of the Dr Pepper Museum. Some have seen glowing orbs and mysterious figures haunt this Waco landmark.

Monday Night Lights Mountain Bike Ride | March 18 | 7:15 p.m. | Bicycle World Waco, 112 Mary Ave. | Experience Waco’s trails at night on a group ride from Bicycle World Waco to Cameron Park. Helmets and lights are required for safety.

A New Moon Rises | Through April 14 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Mayborn Museum Complex | $10 admission | Landscape images captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera will be on display at the Mayborn, allowing visitors to get an up-close look at the moon.

Journey to Space at the Mayborn Museum | Through April 21 | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | $10 admission | Live like an astronaut at the Mayborn and experience what it’s like to see space up close.

Texas, Your Texas: Celebrating 100 Years of The Texas Collection at Baylor | Starting Aug. 8, 2023 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Carroll Library, 1429 S Fifth St. | Carroll Library is showcasing rare pieces of Texas history and holding special events to celebrate the collection’s centennial year at Baylor.