🗞️THANKSGIVING Week in Waco

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, the local newsletter that highlights the good all around us in Waco.

With Thanksgiving week upon us, we’re sharing a special update - this will be the only newsletter this week, but we’ve packed it with events for the entire week so you won’t miss a thing!

Happy Thanksgiving week and THANK YOU for being a part of the Waco Buzz. See you again in your inbox next week!

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Buzzworthy News

Experience the Magic of "It’s A Wonderful Life" at Waco Civic Theatre 🎭✨

As the holiday season approaches, don’t miss It’s A Wonderful Life, the Musical at the Waco Civic Theatre. This heartwarming show, based on the classic 1946 film, will remind you how interconnected we all are. From December 5 to 15, enjoy a beautiful performance with your loved ones. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! 🎄
Tickets are available online HERE 🎟️

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Waco 🦃

If you're looking to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal without the hassle of cooking, here are some local options open on Thanksgiving Day:

• BLVD Steakhouse at Cambria Hotel

• Cracker Barrel

• Denny’s

• Golden Corral

• Hilton Waco - Brazos Grille

• The Brasserie at Hotel 1928

• IHOP

• La Madeleine

MIDWEEK EVENT LOWDOWN:

Tuesday

- Thanksgiving Skate Camp 9:00 AM | Skate World Waco
- 2nd Annual Feztival of Trees 12:00 PM | Karem Shrine
- Thanksgiving Skates 2024 1:00 PM | Skate World Waco - A Gringo’s Guide to Musica’s Drum Class for Kids (ages 5-13) 4:00 PM | Bitty & Beau’s Coffee | Register here - Break-Even Bottle Night with Daniel Weller 4:00 PM | Barnett’s Whiskey House - Cocktails with Jen 5:00 PM | Hemingway’s Watering Hole - Waco Life Drawing 6:00 PM | Cultivate 7twelve - Beer Garden Yoga 6:30 PM | Brotherwell Brewing - Between the Rains 6:30 PM | Waco-McLennan County Central Library - Vinyl Night 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co. - Trivia Night 7:00 PM | Sam's Bar - Adult Pick-Up Roller Hockey 7:00 PM | Skate Waco Bellmead - Smarty Pints Trivia 7:00 PM | Southern Roots Brewing Co. - Booze Clues Trivia 7:00PM | Dancing Bear Pub - Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday 7:30 PM | Freight Bar - Open Mic Night 8:00 PM | TurnUp Waco

Wednesday

- Wildlife Wednesdays 12:00 AM | Cameron Park Zoo - The Meetup 9:00 AM | Startup Waco
- Thanksgiving Skate Camp 9:00 AM | Skate World Waco
- Black Wednesday Bottles of Wine & Six-Packs of Beer To-Go 10:00 AM | Barnett’s Whiskey House - Story Time 10:30 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe - 2nd Annual Feztival of Trees 12:00 PM | Karem Shrine - Thanksgiving Skates 2024 1:00 PM | Skate World Waco - Open Paint 2:00 PM | Hammer & Stain - $35 Hungry Man Dinner & Brotherwell Pint Night 4:00 PM | Barnett’s Whiskey House - Pint Night & Karaoke 4:00 PM | Barnett's Whiskey House - Wednesday Night Farmers Market 5:00 PM | Bridge Street Plaza - Pop-Up Shop 5:00 PM | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine - Kids Eat Free Wednesday 5:00 PM | 1424 Bistro - Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong 6:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar - Stan Wilfong in concert 6:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar - Lights of West Christmas Light Park 6:00 PM | Lights of West - Music Bingo Night 6:00 PM | Bare Arms Brewing - Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday 6:30 PM | Torchy’s Tacos - Music Bingo 7:00 PM | Brotherwell Brewing - Open Mic Night 7:00 PM | Last Chance Bar - Vinyl Listening Night 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co. - Michael Saldana, Lauren January, Clinton Bon Slaughter & Jessica Lewis 8:00 PM | Lakeside Bar

Thursday

- Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Races 8:00 AM | Indian Spring Park | Register here - Poultry in Motion 8:00 AM | Waco Suspension Bridge
- Mission Waco Annual Thanksgiving Lunch 11:30 AM | First Methodist Church of Waco (downtown) - Lights of West Christmas Light Park 6:00 PM | Lights of West - Thanksgiving Night Bash 9:00 PM | 800 s 7th St, Waco

Friday

- BLack Friday Sale 8:00 AM | China Spring Country Store - 2nd Annual Feztival of Trees 9:00 AM | Karem Shrine - Winter Wonderland Weekend 12:00 PM | Camp Fimfo Waco
- Homeschool Skate Day 2:00 PM | Skate Waco Bellmead
- Black Friday Happy Hour 2:00 PM | Lounge ’93 - Lights of West Christmas Light Park 6:00 PM | Lights of West - Holiday Cheer Fire Engine 6:00 PM | West Waco Library - Wheel-Throwing Workshop 6:00 PM | Black Oak Art - Wild Lights 6:00PM | Cameron Park Zoo
- Dave Innis 6:30 PM | Cambria Hotel
- Friday Game Night 7:00 PM | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine - Far-Cast Theatre's "Fairview" 7:30 PM | PACC Waco - David Matthew Doran & Tea Aguilar 8:00 PM | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon - Darrell “D-Rail” Ray 8:00 PM | 308 Tavern - The Ballou’s Cats 8:30 PM BIG’s Mayberry Tavern
- Texas Country Dance Night 8:00 PM | Barnett's Whiskey House
- Chris Cagle in concert 8:30 PM | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets here
- EDM Night 9:00 PM | Tandem Rooftop Bar
- Karaoke 9:00 PM | Chapter 11
 

 
Saturday

- China Spring Farmers & Craft Market 9:00 AM | China Spring
- 2nd Annual Feztival of Trees 9:00 AM | Karem Shrine
- Waco Downtown Farmers Market 9:00 AM | Waco Downtown Farmers Market
- Free Coffee Tasting & Cupping Event 2:00 PM | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine - Holiday Sip n Shop 2:00 PM | Waco Wine Shoppe
- Lights of West Christmas Light Park 6:00 PM | Lights of West - Open Mic Night 6:00 PM | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine
- Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience 7:00 PM | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | Tickets here - Pat McKee Trio 7:00 PM | Pivovar
- Improv Against Humanity 7:30 PM | Brazos Theatre | Tickets here - Far-Cast Theatre's "Fairview" 7:30 PM | PACC Waco | Tickets here - High School Reunionwith Sloppy Joe Band 8:00 PM | The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill - Karaoke 8:00 PM | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon
- Russell “The Piano Man” Boyd 8:30 PM | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern
- Luna on Fire 9:00 PM | Freight Bar - Karaoke 9:00 PM | Chapter 11  

Sunday

- WPN First Sunday Coffee Hangout 10:30 AM | Common Grounds (Franklin Ave) - Sunday Outdoor Market 12:00 PM | The Will - 2nd Annual Feztival of Trees 12:00 PM | Karem Shrine - Garret Butler 2:00 PM | The Will - Dungeons & Dragons Sunday 2:00 PM | Bare Arms Brewing - Far-Cast Theatre's "Fairview" 2:30 PM | PACC Waco - Teas & Melodies 3:00 PM | Texas Music Cafe - Seltzer Sunday 4:00 PM | Freight Bar
- Open Mic 5:00 PM | Cricket’s Grill & Draft House
- Song Swap & Open Mic Night with Michael Saldana 6:00 PM | Lakeside Bar
- Lights of West Christmas Light Park 6:00 PM | Lights of West

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🦃🍂 Mission Waco's Thanksgiving Lunch & Coat Drive 🧥🎉

Mission Waco Mission World invites everyone to their annual Thanksgiving Lunch on November 24 at the Meyer Center, featuring a chapel service at 11:30 AM, lunch at noon, and BINGO at 1 PM. Volunteers are needed for food prep on November 23 and turkey preparation. Donations of new adult coats (sizes M-XL) are also sought for BINGO prizes. For details, contact Bailie Rouse at [email protected].

Baylor Sports 🐻

🏈 Baylor Football Defense Delivers
Baylor’s defense dominated in a 20-10 win over Houston, marking their fifth straight victory. The Bears forced four turnovers, including three fourth-quarter interceptions, and held the Cougars to just 147 passing yards. Baylor is now 7-4 overall and 5-3 in conference play, heading into their final regular-season game against Kansas.

🏀 Baylor Men’s Basketball Falls Short in Bahamas
No. 13 Baylor lost 77-62 to No. 11 Tennessee in the Baha Mar Championship. Chaz Lanier’s hot shooting gave Tennessee an early lead they never relinquished. The Bears shot 27% from beyond the arc, with VJ Edgecombe leading with 20 points. Baylor will host New Orleans on Wednesday.

🏀 Baylor Women’s Basketball Stumbles in Semifinals
The Lady Bears fell 73-65 to Indiana in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals. Despite cutting a 15-point deficit to four by halftime, foul trouble and turnovers proved costly. Yaya Felder led Baylor with 20 points. They’ll play for third place on Monday against North Carolina or Villanova.

🏐 Baylor Volleyball Outlasts Houston
No. 17 Baylor edged Houston 3-2 on Senior Day, led by Elise McGhee’s 22-kill double-double. The Bears extended their win streak to nine against the Cougars. Baylor now travels to face Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Upcoming Games

• Football: vs. Kansas, Saturday | Mclane Stadium | Tickets Here from $11

• Men’s Basketball: vs. New Orleans, Wednesday | Foster Pavilion | Tickets from $10

• Women’s Basketball: vs New Orleans, Friday | Foster Pavilion | Tickets from $10

• Women’s Volleyball: at Cincinnati, Wednesday

THANKS!

Thanks for reading the Waco Buzz today! If you found something helpful, share it with someone you're thankful for this Thanksgiving—like the one who always brings the best side dish to dinner.

Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving week! 🦃🍁