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As the weather starts to become bearable again, Waco has lots to offer to get you out of your residence hall or apartment and out on the town. From pumpkin patches to football, theater and live music, here’s what’s going on this week in Waco.

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.

As temperatures drop this weekend, it’s the perfect time to get out into Waco and explore all there is to offer — from autumn festivals to rubber duck races.

As midterms draw near and a touch of autumn crisp wafts in the air, there’s no shortage of things to do in Waco to embrace the change of season and escape the stress of exams. If you’re looking for that perfect Instagrammable football game or pumpkin photoshoot, we have you covered.

As the first day of fall quickly approaches, it’s time to get into the spooky season spirit with vintage shopping, fall markets and paranormal sightings. Here are the best of Waco events and activities this week.

We’ve almost made it through the first month of school. Here are some things to do this week to get you through the homestretch and reach the first milestone of the semester.

While campus may be quiet during the summer months, Waco is certainly not on pause. Here are some of the best things to put on your Waco itinerary that happen each week, and some things to look forward to so there’s always something to do.

The Atkins Tent Revival & SUNNN | April 29 | 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Bridge Street Plaza, 200 E Bridge St. | As part of the 2023 Levitt AMP Waco Music Series, The Atkins Tent Revival and SUNNN, a band of Baylor students, will bring a splash of sound to Bridge Street.

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.

Deep in the Heart Film Festival | March 31 | 7 p.m. | See passion projects, short films and more from young, aspiring filmmakers to seasoned professionals, all from here in Waco.

“Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues” documentary | March 27 | 7 p.m. | Waco Hippodrome Theatre, 724 Austin Ave. | Come see the work decades in the making by one of Baylor’s own alumni, exploring the stories of these two Texan blues legends.

Husbands | March 19 | 8 p.m. | Common Grounds, 1123 S 8th St. | $15 in advance, $18 at the door | Husbands brings an indie, surf rock sound to campus’ most iconic coffee shop.

Once | Feb. 22 – 26 | Feb. 23 – 25: 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26: 2 p.m. | Mabee Theater, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, 1401 S University Parks Drive | $15 | Baylor Theater puts on five sold-out shows of this musical, centering around the love story of two musicians in Dublin, Ireland.

Heathers | Feb. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive | $18 – $20 | Silent House Theatre company puts on a production of this classic, ’80s-inspired musical in collaboration with Waco Civic Theater.

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.