By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor
Halloween is just around the corner with some spooky fun, and more events are coming November when it’s done. For the fear- and fall-focused alike, here are some upcoming events in Waco.
Autumn Cloche Workshop | Oct. 30-31, Nov. 3-5 | Hourlong time slots available at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Magnolia Home, 418 S. Eighth St. | $86.80 including ticket fees | Create a floral keepsake this fall by learning to fill and arrange a glass cloche with natural materials like dried botanicals, moss and wooden mushrooms. All supplies are included.
Pressed Floral Art Workshop | Oct. 30-31, Nov. 2-5 | Hourlong time slots available at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Herbarium, 601 Webster Ave. | $53.29 including ticket fees | For those who love flowers and crafting, the Herbarium (formerly Seed + Supply) is offering tours of the Silos Garden and a workshop to teach attendees how to press and preserve florals and to create floral art.
Wait Until Dark | Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 | Times vary | Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive | $27.50 | Enter the terrifying world of “Wait Until Dark” in this thriller, perfect for the spooky season.
Silent House Presents: The Rocky Horror Show | Oct. 30-31 | Times vary | The PACC, 924 Austin Ave., Suite 150 | $26 General Admission | Catch this cult classic show at The PACC this Halloween before it leaves. Get ready to do the “Time Warp.”
Hair Metal Giants | Oct. 30 | Doors open 6 p.m. | The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, 511 S. Eighth St. | $13.74 General Admission | Join the Hair Metal Giants for their three sets dedicated to 80s rock. The Austin 80s tribute band is bringing songs from a plethora of rock bands, including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses and Journey.
Spooky Chemistry Magic Show | Oct. 31 | 11 a.m. | Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive | Free museum admission for students | Add some scientific spice to your Halloween with this magical chemistry event, featuring Baylor Science Fellows and the American Chemical Society.
Dia de los Muertos | Oct. 31 | 3-10 p.m. | Indian Spring Park, 101 N. University Parks, Drive | Free | Celebrate Dia de los Muertos this weekend with art, music, live performances, vendors and a parade.
It’s a 2000’s (Halloween) Party | Oct. 31 | Doors open 6 p.m. | The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, 511 S. Eighth St. | $27.76 General Admission | For a Halloween filled with music and dancing to your favorite 2000s hits, head down to The Backyard this Saturday.
Adult Skate Night | Nov. 5 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Skate Waco, 401 Towne Oaks Drive | $10 | If schoolwork has you stuck and you’re looking for a way to blow off steam, glide over the Skate Waco for adult skate night. Grab your friends, strap on some skates and roll your worries away.
