Type: Exhibit
Of interest to tourists
Date: 11/1/2008 to 10/31/2009
Time & Place: Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger Trail
Waco, TX
Exit 335B and I-35
Daily 9am-5pm; last guest admitted at 4:30pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day
Details:
http://www.texasranger.org
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum’s 40th Anniversary exhibit
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary with an exhibit highlighting objects acquired each year the museum has been open. The exhibit will be on display from November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009. For more information, visit www.texasranger.org or call 750-8631.
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Type: Other
Of interest to tourists
Date: 9/2/2009 to 10/28/2009
Time & Place: Cameron Park
Time: Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Details:
http://www.waco-texas.com
Introduction to Kayaking
Cost: $10.00 per participant. Includes kayak, life vest, and paddle.
Age: 8 and up (Adult supervision)
Contact: 254-750-8057
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"Seeds and Pods" by TJ Mabrey 
Type: Art
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/14/2009 to 10/31/2009
Time & Place: The Croft Art Gallery @ 712 Austin Avenue Waco, Texas 76701
Hours are Tues-Saturday 10-5 and open late during Hippodrome performances.
Details:
http://www.croftartgallery.com
Sculpture Exhibit by Artist TJ Mabrey. TJ is an internationally exhibited and collected artist. Her work can be seen during the month of October at the Croft Art Gallery in downtown waco. Her pieces reflect the natural world and the endurance of nature in the form of seeds and pods.
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Type: Other
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/19/2009 to 10/31/2009
Time & Place: Cameron Park Trails
Mon-Thurs: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 24th---10 a.m. to Noon
Oct. 31st---8 a.m. to Noon
Details:
http://www.waco-texas.com
Take-A-Hike
Cost: Free
Ages: Anyone who can handle a moderate to high-intensity hike. Adult Supervision required. The two-week long training will build endurance for the 4 hour hike.
Info: Must bring water and wear closed toe shoes. This hike will take you on an adventure you won't soon forget.
Contact: 254-750-8647
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Type: Other
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/20/2009 to 11/14/2009
Time & Place: Baylor University, Martin Museum of Art, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, 60 Baylor Avenue
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
Details:
http://www.baylor.edu/martinmuseum
Gallery I
Yih-Wen Kuo, Ceramic Sculpture
Gallery II
Baylor Contemporary Quilt Invitational-Liz Axford, Ann Adams, Susie Monday, Jane Dunnewold, Sue Benner, Connie Scheele, Jack Brockette
Guest Speaker-Kate Lenkowsky, award winning author and quilt artist. October 29th, 2:00 p.m. "That's a Quilt?! Tracing the Lineage of Comtemporary Quilt Art"
For more information contact: 254-710-1867
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Type: Art
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/25/2009 to 11/1/2009
Time & Place: Art Center Waco, 1300 College Drive
Times: Call for information
Details:
http://www.ArtCenterWaco.org
Fall Festival at Art Center Waco
For more information contact: Art Center Waco at 254-752-4371
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Type: Children's Event
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/28/2009
Time & Place: Hoover Library, 1428 Wooded Acres at 10:30 a.m.
Details:
Free "Halloween" Storytime for children ages 3-6 years old
For more information contact: 254-750-5942
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Type: Other
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/28/2009
Time & Place: Skate World, 401 Towne Oaks Drive
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Details:
http://www.skatewaco.com
Skating
Cost: $3.00 Admission and $2.00 for Skates
For more information contact: Barbara or Charlie Lucas at 254-772-0042 or email at sk8waco@aol.com
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Type: Other
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/28/2009
Time & Place: Cameron Park
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Details:
http://www.waco-texas.com
Introduction to Mountain Biking
Cost: $10.00 - Includes Helmet/bike
Ages: 8 and up (Adult Supervision)
Contact: 254-750-8057
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Lorna Willhelm and A Handful of Blues 
Type: Music
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/28/2009
Time & Place: Don Carlos Mexican Restaurant
4719 S. Jack Kultgen Freeway
Waco, TX 76711
Details:
http://www.lornasblues.com
Blues you can use!
Featuring guitarist Pat Kelly.
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Type: Children's Event
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/28/2009
Time & Place: Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave at 9:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Details:
Free Toddler Times for children ages 2 & Under
For more information contact: 254-750-5942
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Type: Other
Of interest to tourists
Date: 10/28/2009
Time & Place: Skate Country, 500 N. Loop 340
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Details:
http://www.skatewaco.com
Skating
Cost: $2.00 Admission and $2.00 for Skates
For more information contact: Mike Milfrey at 254-799-8899 or email at sk8waco@aol.com
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