Why Paws & Pumpkins Is the Halloween Plan Waco Locals Hate to Miss Paws & Pumpkins Waco, Texas turns a shelter campus on Circle Road into the friendliest Halloween stop in town. The City of Waco scheduled the 2026 celebration for Saturday, October 31, at Pet...
Drive Thru Trunk or Treat in Waco, Texas: My Insider Guide
Why Waco's Halloween Night Drive Thru Is the One Event I Never Skip The drive thru trunk or treat in Waco, Texas has run on Halloween night lately, and I never skip it. Halloween lands on Saturday, October 31, so you have very little time left. I wrote this guide for...
Day of the Dead Half Marathon Waco: My Insider Guide
Why the Day of the Dead Half Marathon Waco Is the Race You Cannot Skip The Day of the Dead Half Marathon Waco turns a quiet October Sunday into Waco's most colorful morning. Waco, Texas rarely looks this vivid before sunrise. The 2026 race started at 8:00 AM on...
Waco, Texas: Cameron Park Zoo Butterfly Garden Guide
The Freshest Reason to Visit Waco, Texas This Season Waco, Texas just handed families a brand new reason to plan a weekend trip. The Cameron Park Zoo Butterfly Garden reopened after a full renovation, and I refuse to let you miss it. This isn't the same dusty garden...
Waco, Texas: No. 14 Best City to Start a Business
Why Waco Is Suddenly on the Business Radar Waco best city to start a business is becoming one of the fastest-growing searches of 2026, and it's super easy to see why! The City of Waco recently landed an impressive No. 14 spot on Nextiva’s nationwide study of top U.S....
Spring at the Silos Waco Texas 2026 Guide: Must-Know Tips & Events
I’ll show you exactly what Spring at the Silos in Waco offers in 2026 and how to make the most of a weekend visit. Expect two months of live music, artisan pop-ups, guided garden and craft experiences, family-friendly events like egg hunts, and rotating food trucks...
First Friday in Waco Texas: Your Guide to Downtown’s Monthly Celebration
You’ll find Downtown Waco comes alive on the first Friday of every month with local shops, restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities that make it easy to plan an evening out. I’ll show you which spots offer the best deals, where to catch live music, and...
Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience in Waco Texas: Uncover Haunted History
You should expect a two-hour, after-hours investigation through the historic Dr Pepper Museum that blends local history with hands-on ghost-hunting tools and dimly lit corners of the Kellum-Rotan building. If you want to see where staff and investigators report orbs,...
What’s Happening in Waco Texas This January 2026
You’ll find a lively mix of community events, indoor attractions, and seasonal highlights that make Waco worth visiting in January 2026. I’ve gathered the best local happenings—from downtown First Friday music and shopping to practical community events like tree...
Waco Texas Fireworks Ban 2025: Fines Up to $2,000
You can’t set off fireworks inside Waco city limits for New Year’s Eve 2025 — doing so can cost you up to $2,000 in fines and could carry jail time. Follow the Waco Texas Fireworks Ban if you want to avoid fines, legal trouble, and the risk of starting a dangerous...