40th Anniversary Exhibit

Of interest to tourists

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

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.

"Seeds and Pods" by TJ Mabrey

Of interest to tourists

The Croft Art Gallery @ 712 Austin Avenue Waco, Texas 76701
Hours are Tues-Saturday 10-5 and open late during Hippodrome performances.

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.

Take-A-Hike

Of interest to tourists

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

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

Martin Museum of Art

Of interest to tourists

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.

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

Fall Festival

Of interest to tourists

Art Center Waco, 1300 College Drive
Times: Call for information

http://www.ArtCenterWaco.org

Fall Festival at Art Center Waco
For more information contact: Art Center Waco at 254-752-4371

"Day of Remembrance"

Of interest to tourists

Suspension Bridge from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.

http://www.familyabusecenter.org

"Day of Remembrance" sponsored by Family Abuse Center/Meyer Domestic Violence Center to remember and honor victim's in Texas who lost their live as a result of Domestic Violence.
There will be a speaker, ceremony, refreshments and a great balloon release.
Free and open to the public
For more information contact: Dinah Husbands at 254-772-8999 Ext. 2240 or email at volunteer@familyabusecenter.org

"Halloween" Storytime

Of interest to tourists

Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave. at 10:30 a.m.

Free "Halloween" Storytime for children ages 3-6 years old
For more information contact: 254-750-5942

Adult Pick Up Hockey

Of interest to tourists

Skate Country, 500 N. Loop 340
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

http://www.skatewaco.com

Skating
Cost: $5.00 Admission
For more information contact: Mike Milfrey at 254-799-8899 or email at sk8waco@aol.com

Baylor Music

Of interest to tourists

Baylor University, Roxy Grove Hall at 7:30 p.m.

http://www.baylor.edu/music/event.php?event_id=60139

Distinguished Artist Series: Chanticleer (male choir)

For ticket information on this concert and all Distinguished Artist Series events, call the Baylor University School of Music box office at 254-710-3571, or you may purchase tickets online by visiting our School of Music website.

Christian Skate Night

Of interest to tourists

Skate World, 401 Towne Oaks Drive
Time: 7-9 p.m.

http://www.skatewaco.com

Skating
Skating on 2nd Thursday of the month with KSUR Radio
Cost: $2.00 Admission and $2.00 for Skates
For more information contact: Barbara or Charlie Lucas at 254-772-0042 or email at sk8waco@aol.com

Halloween at the Pavilion

Of interest to tourists

South Waco Recreation Center, 2815 Speight Ave.
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

http://www.waco-texas.com

Come in your best Halloween costume and join the festivities at the South Waco pavilion. Prizes for best costume.
Cost: Free
Contact: 254-750-8650

Halloween Carnival

Of interest to tourists

Dewey Recreation Center, 925 N. 9th Street
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

http://www.waco-texas.com

Children are invited to join a safe, fun-filled Halloween carnival with games, candy and a costume contest.
Cost: $3.00 per child
Age: All Ages
Contact: 254-750-8677

Museum of Horrors & The Texas Chainsaw Nightmare

Of interest to tourists

North of Waco, I-35 & Exit 345

Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31 from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight

http://www.hauntedhousetexas.com

For 21 years now these have been rated the best 2 haunted houses in Central Texas and now in one location. The Museum of Horrors is based on all the things that go Boo in the night and the Texas Chainsaw Nightmare, well the name speaks for itself. On an afternoon in 1973 five young people in a Volkswagen van ran out of gas on a farm road in Central Texas. Four of them were never seen again. The next morning the one survivor, was picked up wandering in a roadside rest area on I-35. Officially, on the records, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre never happened. However during the last 3 decades, over and over again reports have persisted all along the I-35 corridor. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has not stopped. It haunts Texas. See where it really happened. Both are rated high scare and not recommended for the faint at heart. As for children we leave that to parental discretion. Call VAM-PIRE for details.

Student Jazz Ensemble Concert

Of interest to tourists

McLennan Community College, 1400 College Drive, Ball Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

http://www.mclennan.edu

Student Jazz Ensemble Concert
Cost: Free
For more information contact: MCC's Visual & Performing Arts Division at 254-299-8283