Browsing: What to Do in Waco

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.

Celebrating Black History Month in Waco can mean visiting Black-owned restaurants and businesses, but there are a host of other events and learning opportunities on campus and throughout the city all month long.

We’re almost two weeks through the new semester. If your classes aren’t causing you pain yet, here’s your chance to get out into Waco and see what it has to offer — before all your time is taken up in Moody Memorial Library.

We’re heading into the last week of classes before finals season is in full swing. Here are some activities to do in Waco to take away some of the pressure of studying for exams — and to get you out of Moody Memorial Library for an hour or two.

Silobration | Oct. 19-21 | All day | Magnolia Silos, 601 Webster Ave. | Magnolia’s annual autumnal celebration is on, with opportunities to shop from local vendors until you drop, see local bands play and hear from Chip and Jo themselves.

Black History Month Walk | Feb. 11 | 10 a.m. | McLennan County Courthouse, 501 Washington Ave. | Join Baylor professors Adrienne Cain and Stephen Sloan of the Department of Oral History for an exploration of Black history in Downtown Waco.

Waco Family and Faith International Film Festival | Feb. 2 – 4 | Event times vary | Locations vary | The Waco Family and Faith Film Festival provides a spotlight for local, student and international filmmakers through red carpet events and special screenings.

Waco Downtown Farmers Market | Jan. 29 | 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.

Art a la Carte | until March 11 | Art Center Waco, 701 S 8th Street | This collective art exhibition features works of a wide range of variety from 17 Central Texas artists.