Whether you’ve already had your midterms and need to wind down, or need to work in a study break into a long week of studying, Waco has plenty to offer in terms of recreational activities. Support the Baylor Theatre by attending their production of “Little Women,” or venture into downtown for Out on the Brazos or the farmers market Diwali Festival.

Fountain Mall was lined with tents Wednesday, each bearing baskets of fresh produce. Even a live DJ was present as Baylor students and Waco locals stopped by the Free Farmers Market, open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

While many may be heading out of town for Fall Break, there is still plenty to do in Waco for those who choose to hang around. Whether you’re down for a haunted kayaking escapade or a chill day with the sloths at Cameron Park Zoo, there’s something for everyone this weekend.

What began as an entrepreneurial dream for owners Kayla and Ismael Olvera has flourished into a thriving reality known as Mila Café, Waco’s first official Mexican coffee shop.

In its 173 years of history, Baylor appointed Dr. Linda Livingstone as the first female president of the university in 2017. At the time, Livingstone didn’t want her gender to matter as much as her qualifications. But she found that as a woman, leading the university out of an infamous scandal meant more to her community than she’d realized.

The first point of Da’ Shack Farmer’s Market was to tackle food insecurity by educating Waco locals on gardening, given how advantageous it can be because of the regenerative cycle of crops.

Students lined up at Fountain Mall on Wednesday for the bi-annual Free Farmers Market. The event offered a wide variety of fresh produce and non-perishables — completely free to students, faculty and staff.

The relocation has sparked debate over the last five months, with some vendors even creating petitions, according to Broken Grain Baking Co. owner Ephraim Glueck.

“We really wanted to create a Lunar New Year celebration here in Waco because we want to see more cultural festivals and be able to share more Asian heritage,” Chen said.

This weekend in Waco offers a smorgasbord of events to attend, from book sales to holiday plays. Thanksgiving break isn’t far away and neither are finals. Grab a friend and use these activities as a brain break!

The free farmers market on Baylor’s campus aims to fight food insecurity and give students a chance to learn tips and tricks while in the kitchen.

The farmers market provides free produce and other goods to students. It started in 2017 to bring awareness on campus to students who live with food insecurities.

“Events like these, like we’ve been doing with Levitt, and the farmer’s market, the whole point is to truly bring [Waco’s] mission to life… which is to bridge communities, to showcase artistry, talent, bring in talent, and then at the same time, create a space where everybody can connect,” Linares said.

Baylor students looking forward to fresh, local grocery shopping on campus will have to wait a semester. The upcoming farmers market event scheduled for Friday has been canceled from complications with obtaining the proper permits for participating vendors.

The only thing better than finding crêpes, freshly squeezed juices and homemade beauty products in the same place is finding all of the above ­— and more — between classes at an on-campus farmers market.

The Baylor Sustainability Office will host the second annual on-campus farmers market from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in Vera Martin Daniel Plaza, next to the Bill Daniel Student Center.

Ripe produce, freshly made food and eco-friendly organizations. The Waco Downtown Farmers Market is coming to campus.

The farmers market will bring some of its vendors to campus from 3 to 6 p.m. today. The vendors will be in Traditions Plaza between the Bill Daniel Student Center and Carroll Science Hall. Environmentally-conscious organizations from both Baylor and the Waco community will also have booths on campus at this time.