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    What to Do in Waco: April 21 – 28

    Emma WeidmannBy Emma WeidmannApril 20, 2023 Arts and Life No Comments2 Mins Read
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    By Emma Weidmann | Arts and Life Editor

    Waco Suspension Bridge celebration | April 21 – 22 | 7 p.m. Friday – 1 p.m. Saturday | 101 N University Parks Drive | Festivities to kick of the reopening of Waco’s iconic bridge will include live music and a drone show. The official ribbon-cutting will take place Saturday, followed by a longhorn cattle-driving across the bridge.

    Scooby Doo Mansion Mayhem | April 22 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Mayborn Museum Complex, 1300 S University Parks Drive | Help the Mystery Inc. gang solve the case of a jewel thief in a spooky mansion.

    Waco Downtown Farmers Market | April 22 | 9 a.m. to 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 | April 22 | 7 p.m. | Dr Pepper Museum, 300 S 5th St. | $35 tickets | Experience a guided tour of the Dr Pepper Museum, where some have seen glowing orbs and mysterious figures haunting this Waco landmark.

    Alejandro Escovedo at Common Grounds | April 22 | 8 p.m. | Common Grounds, 1123 S 8th St. | $20 tickets | Roots-rock and alt-country artist Alejandro Escovedo will fill the Common Grounds backyard with music. Doors open at 7 p.m.

    Waco Author Event | April 27 | 6 p.m. | Common Grounds, 1123 S 8th St. | Hear award-winning novelists Nova Mcbee, Ronie Keding and Candace Kade speak about their international travels, ventures into film and of course, their novels. Authors will be available for book signings.

    Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience | April 28 | 7 p.m. | Dr Pepper Museum, 300 S 5th St. | $35 tickets | Experience a guided tour of the Dr Pepper Museum, where some have seen glowing orbs and mysterious figures haunting this Waco landmark.

    Alejandro Escovedo blues music book signing Candace Kade cattle drive Common Grounds country music Dr Pepper Museum Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience live music Mayborn Museum Complex Nova McBee reopening Ronie Keding Scooby Doo Waco authors Waco Downtown Farmers Market Waco Suspension Bridge
    Emma Weidmann

    Emma Weidmann is a senior English major from San Antonio, with minors in News-Editorial and French. She loves writing about new albums and listening to live music. After graduating, she hopes to work in journalism.

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