The Weekend Waco Doesn't Want You to Miss 🎄

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, the stocking stuffer version of local news.

In today’s Waco Buzz:

• Bald Eagle Sightings

• “Where are we?!” 📷

• Live Music around Waco this weekend 🎸

• Open House 🏠
  
  Let’s get to it!

Buzzworthy News

🔰Golden Green Boutique Opens Saturday at Hotel Herringbone
This Saturday, Dec. 7, Golden Green Boutique opens its doors with a sip-and-shop event, special deals, and a festive giveaway featuring goodies like a $50 gift card. Explore unique finds and celebrate the grand opening of downtown’s newest shopping destination. ✨

🦅🦅Bald Eagles Spotted at Lake Waco: A Majestic Winter Sight
Nature lovers, take note! Recent sightings of Bald Eagles at Lake Waco have sparked excitement among locals and birdwatchers alike. These magnificent birds, with their iconic white heads and striking wingspans, often make appearances near the lake during the winter months as they migrate south. Keep your eyes peeled near the lake's wooded areas and open water—prime spots for eagle activity.

🪀Toys from the Heart Brings Holiday Joy to Waco Families 🧸
Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry is spreading Christmas cheer through its annual Toys from the Heart program, providing gifts to children in need. With over 2,600 kids already registered, donations and volunteers are crucial to making the season bright for local families facing hardship. Toy donations are accepted through December 10 at drop-off locations across Waco. Want to help or sign up for gifts? Visit their website to learn more and join the cause.

Where are we? 📸

WEEKEND EVENT RUNDOWN

Friday

- Café y Pan Dulce 9:30 AM | Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions
- Weekend Opening 10:00 AM | Laverty's Antiques
- Santa at the Silos 12:00 PM | Magnolia Market at the Silos
- Christmas on Fort 5:00 PM | Antioch Waco
- Waco Wonderland 5:00 PM | Heritage Square
- Waco Trolley Christmas Lights Tour 6:00 PM | 6500 Woodway Dr | Tickets here
- 4th Annual Wild Lights 6:00 PM | Cameron Park Zoo
- Ronnita Carridine Exhibition Opening Reception 6:00 PM | Cultivate 7twelve
- Lights of West Christmas Light Park 6:00 PM | Lights of West
- Outdoor Om with Farm Friends 6:30 PM | Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary | Register here
- Wild Imaginings' Elf Jr 6:30 PM | PACC Waco
- Dave Innis in concert 6:30 PM | Cambria Hotel
- Waco Wonderland Tree Lighting & Fireworks 7:00 PM | Heritage Square
- Brazos Brothers in concert 7:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
- Highlander Holiday Concert 7:30 PM | Highlander Holiday Concert
- A Baylor Christmas 7:30 PM | Waco Hall | Tickets here
- Al Joslin: Christmas with Elvis 7:30 PM | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets here
- It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical 7:30 PM | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets here
- Darrell “D-Rail” Ray 8:00 PM | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon
- Max, Lynnette, Shawna & Steven 8:00 PM | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar
- Cecile Marie 8:00 PM | The Will
- Texas Country Dance Night 8:00 PM | Barnett's Whiskey House
- Chris Colunga 8:30 PM | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern
- Tyler Farr 8:30 PM | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | Tickets here
- EDM Night 9:00 PM | Tandem Rooftop Bar
- First Friday Sip ‘n’ Skate 10:30 PM | Skate World Waco | 21+
 
Saturday

- China Spring Farmers & Crafters Market 9:00 AM | First Baptist Church of China Spring
- Waco Downtown Farmers Market 9:00 AM | Waco Downtown Farmers Market
- Homestead Fair 9:00 AM | Homestead Heritage | Tickets here
- Fair Trade Workshop: Brush Lettering 10:00 AM | World Cup Cafe & Fair Trade Market | Register here
- Waco Wonderland 10:00 AM | Heritage Square
- Weekend Opening 10:00 AM | Laverty's Antiques
- Community Workshop: Gardening in Small Spaces 11:00 AM | Urban REAP | Register here
- BIPOC Holiday Market 11:00 AM | Cha Community
- Charity Car & Bike Show 11:00 AM | Harley-Davidson of Waco
- Downtown Waco Cocoa Crawl 2024 11:00 AM | Downtown Waco | Tickets here
- Pictures With The Grinch 11:30 AM | Once Upon A Child
- Grouchy Santa Experience 11:30 AM | Waco Wonderland
- Santa at the Silos 12:00 PM | Magnolia Market at the Silos
- Holiday Makers Market 1:00 PM | Waco Winery & Vineyards
- It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical (matinee) 2:30 PM | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets here
- Skate with Santa 2024 3:00 PM | Skate World Waco
- Whiskey Behind the Scenes with WhistlePig 4:00 PM | Barnett’s Whiskey House
- Boutique Christmas Party 5:00 PM | Savannah's Boutique
- Waco Trolley Christmas Lights Tour 6:00 PM | 6500 Woodway Dr | Tickets here
- 4th Annual Wild Lights 6:00 PM | Cameron Park Zoo
- Open Mic Night 6:00 PM | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine
- Candlelight Tours 6:00 PM | Earle-Napier-Kinnard House Museum | Tickets here
- Legends of Texas Whiskey Festival 6:00 PM | Texas Sports Hall of Fame | Tickets here
- Lights of West Christmas Light Park 6:00 PM | Lights of West
- Oscar the Grouch is Taking a Ride on the Polar Express 6:30 PM | South Waco Community Center
- Wild Imaginings' Elf Jr 6:30 PM | PACC Waco
- A Holly Jolly Christmas 6:30 PM | The Hippodrome
- Pat McKee Trio in concert 6:30 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
- Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience 7:00 PM | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | Tickets here
- A Holly Jolly Christmas 7:00 PM | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | Tickets here
- Dueling Hearts 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.
- Alan Reyes 7:00 PM | Marie’s Wine Bar
- Dallas Burrow with Monte Rose 7:00 PM | Texas Music Cafe | Tickets here
- Rich & Fam 7:00 PM | Thrst Coffee | Tickets here
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Improv Comedy Show 7:30 PM | Brazos Theatre | Tickets here
- It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical 7:30 PM | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets here 

Sunday

- Sunday Outdoor Market 12:00 PM | The Will
- Waco Wonderland 12:00 PM | Heritage Square
- Tony “Vortex” Pina Benefit with Burn the Wicked 1:00 PM | Rocky’s Roadhouse
- Waco Life Drawing 1:00 PM | Cultivate 7Twelve
- Meet Santa’s Reindeer 1:00 PM | Waco Wonderland
- Skate with Santa 2024 2:00 PM | Skate World Waco
- Mystery Book Club 2:30 PM | South Waco Library
- It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical (matinee) 2:30 PM | Waco Civic Theatre | Tickets here
- Wild Imaginings' Elf Jr 2:30 PM | PACC Waco | Tickets here
- A Baylor Christmas (matinee) 3:00 PM | Waco Hall | Tickets here
- Stephen Moore 4:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | Tickets here
- Swap Don't Shop 5:00 PM | Cultivate 7Twelve
- Waco Trolley Christmas Lights Tour 6:00 PM | 6500 Woodway Dr | Tickets here
- 4th Annual Wild Lights 6:00 PM | Cameron Park Zoo
- Lights of West Christmas Light Park 6:00 PM | Lights of West
- Acoustic Open Mic Night 6:00 PM | Lakeside Bar

Monday 

- Pet Photos with Santa 11:00 AM | Richland Mall
- Caroling at the Carillon 5:00 PM | Pat Neff Hall

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Baylor Sports 🐻🐻

Volleyball: Baylor hosts the Second Round of the NCCA Tournament at 7 PM TONIGHT | Ferrell Center | Tickets Here

Basketball: Baylor Women’s Basketball vs UNLV on Sunday at 2 PM | Foster Pavilion | Tickets Here. Baylor Men’s Basketball vs Abilene Christian on Monday at 7 PM | Foster Pavilion | Tickets Here

THANKS!

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Have a great weekend, Waco!