🐝What's Happening in Waco This Weekend? (5/30-6/1)

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, the local newsletter that’s more refreshing than a Whataburger Dr Pepper Shake on a 95-degree day.

• Weekend Weather: Solid get outside weather, partly cloudy Friday, but by Sunday we’re flirting with 90 and zero chance of rain, so fire up the grill, invite over some friends, and enjoy the weekend.

• Best BBQ in Texas 📍

• MCC Baseball World Series ⚾

• Weekend Event & Live Music Rundown 🎉

• Open House: 969 Washington Ln 🏠

Earlier this week, I asked if we should take this growing Waco Buzz community offline for a summer happy hour and 90% of you said yes. So stay tuned... I’m scouting spots for food, drinks, and a spot where the kids are welcome too. Have a place that you think would be perfect? Reach out and say hi!

Let’s dive in!

Buzzworthy News

We’ve got the best BBQ in Texas
Texas Monthly just named Helberg BBQ one of the Top 50 BBQ joints in the state, and it was their pork steak that sealed the deal. Haven’t tried it yet? You just found your reason to go back this weekend. And when your out-of-town friends ask where they have to eat, now you’ve got your answer.
Also worth noting: Terry Black’s made the honorable mention list.
📍7809 Hwy 6, Woodway
Check it out on Helberg’s Instagram

7th Street is about to get a lot more colorful
We shared the ARTPrenticeship paint day in our last newsletter and it’s now sold out! That’s the kind of community energy we love to see. Even if you didn’t snag a time slot, stop by 7th Street Pedestrian Plaza to watch the mural come to life as local artists and students turn it into a bold, vibrant public space.
🎨 Color, creativity, and community on full display.

MCC Baseball in the JuCo World Series
The Highlanders were back in the JUCO World Series and faced off against Walters State last night. They've won it all twice before, in 1983 and 2021, and Waco is pulling for a third.
⚾ Catch updates on @mclennan_baseball

Tickets just opened for The Prince of Egypt
The Waco Civic Theatre’s summer musical hits the stage at the Midway Performing Arts Center the last two weekends of July. Every show will sell out, so grab your seats early. Waco Buzz readers get 10% off with code “BUZZ” at checkout.
🎭 Get tickets now

The Mayor wants you to read more books
The Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge kicks off June 1, and the Waco Library is ready to reward readers of all ages. Log your reading in the Beanstack app, earn prizes, and soak up some stories all summer long. Bonus points if you check out a book in person. Worth noting…Waco’s librarians are some of the friendliest folks in town.
📚 Runs June 1 to July 31 – get started at wacolibrary.org
^{_{*None of these spotlights were sponsored. Just great people doing great work in Waco. If it was sponsored, we would tell you!}}

The Bulletin

Want to spread the good word about your business, a project you’re working on, or just want to say hi to 5,500 neighbors? Want to grab a spot, let’s talk.

Halcyon Hospice: Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Halcyon Hospice is looking for volunteers (18+) in Waco, Temple, Belton, and Killeen to offer companionship, run light errands, or help with admin tasks. Be a blessing to someone today. For more information call or text Leigh Ann at 254-498-2141 or email [email protected].  

Homestead Weekly Market: Looking for a fun, family-friendly outing on Saturday? The Homestead Weekly Market is open from 10 AM to 2 PM, featuring local produce, handmade crafts, and kid-approved attractions like a giant hay bale slide and a Texas-sized maze (free slide tickets when you register online here). Located at 747 Dry Creek Road, the market offers a perfect blend of shopping, activities, and fresh air to kick off your weekend.

Waco Trivia

YOUR WEEKEND EVENT RUNDOWN

Friday

- Protect Yourself! Conference 2025 8:00 AM | Hurd Welcome Center | Register here
- Karem Shrine Golf Classic 8:30 AM | Cottonwood Creek Golf Course | Register here
- Speak Your Mind: Art That Breaks the Silence 5:00 PM | The Performing Arts Community Center
- Annual Crawfish Boil 5:00 PM | Valley Mills Vineyards | Tickets here
- YOUNG EXECUTIVE MIXER 6:00 PM | Baylor Club | Tickets here
- David Matthew Doran 6:00 PM | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro
- Swoop Showdown 6:00 PM | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | Tickets here
- Date Night at the Arboretum: Paint Your Date 6:30 PM | Carleen Bright Arboretum | Tickets here
- Heart of Texas Drink ‘n’ Draw 6:30 PM | Union Hall

🏡 All-Weekend Spotlight: Parade of Homes
Tour some of Waco’s most stunning homes during the annual Parade of Homes, happening all weekend long. Whether you're house-hunting or just love a good walk-through, it's worth checking out. Get tickets and details here.


Saturday

- Drew Brophy Surfboard Art Clinic 8:00 AM | Waco Surf
- Homebuyer Education Workshop 8:30 AM | NeighborWorks Waco | Register here
- Cars, Cuts & Coffee 9:00 AM | Carquest Auto Parts
- China Spring Farmers & Crafters Market 9:00 AM | First Baptist Church of China Spring
- ARTPrenticeship Community Paint Day 9:00 AM | 7th Street Plaza | Register here
- Woodway Vaccine Clinic 9:00 AM | Woodway Public Safety Department
- Waco Downtown Farmers Market 9:00 AM | 200 E. Bridge St
- Farmers Market 9:00 AM | Da’ Shack
- Summer Cookie Bash 9:00 AM | Milk Bottle Cookies | Milk Chugging Challenge
- Homestead Weekly Market 10:00 AM | Homestead Heritage
- Friends of the Hewitt Public Library Summer Book Sale 10:00 AM | Hewitt Public Library
- Sunflower Festival 2025 10:00 AM | Western Belle Farm | Tickets here
- Texas Surf Roundup 11:00 AM | Waco Surf
- Summer Kick-Off Party 12:00 PM | Harley-Davidson of Waco
- RC Race Series: Week 3 1:00 PM | HobbyTown
- Suede House Party 3:00 PM | 617 N 4th St
- SummerFest 5:30 PM | Seley Park
- Dr Pepper Paranormal Experience 7:00 PM | Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | Tickets here
- Kent Klaras Band 7:00 PM | Camp Fimfo
- Clay Palousek & Cody Ellinger 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.
- Broke LJ & Shelly Saulters 7:00 PM | The Will
- Fred Smith 7:30 PM | Marie’s Wine Bar


Sunday

- Yoga & Mimosas 9:30 AM | Element Hotel

OPEN HOUSE 🏡✨

Welcome to Open House, the only part of the newsletter that believes a basketball court counts as square footage. We’ll give you a few details about a local listing and your job is to guess the price.

Today’s home sits on half an acre just outside Waco city limits in Bosqueville ISD. Built in 2023, it’s got a modern feel with small-town charm. Think tinted windows, custom finishes, and a backyard setup that’s practically begging for a summer party. Highlights include:

• 4 beds, 3 baths

• Built-in desk nook + included appliances

• Extended patio, fire pit, and basketball pad

• Whole-home water softener and professional landscaping

So, how much for this suburban oasis?
Take your best guess. Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.

Want your listing featured in the Waco Buzz? Reach out here.

Jobs

👟 Executive Director – The Mentoring Alliance
Ready to make a lasting impact in Waco? The Mentoring Alliance is hiring a new Executive Director to lead their local team and drive programs that support kids and families. This high-level role blends nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and community building—all while advancing a Christ-centered mission. Comes with great benefits and a $120K+ salary. Apply here.

🏄‍♂️ Surf Operator – Waco Surf
This might be the coolest summer job in town. Waco Surf is hiring seasonal Surf Operators to help guests catch waves, stay safe, and have a blast in the Surf Lagoon. You’ll need to know how to surf, get lifeguard certified, and bring great energy to every shift. If your dream job includes board shorts and stoke levels on high, this one’s for you. Apply here.

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