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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Of interest to tourists

South Waco Library, 2737 S. 18th Street at 10:30 a.m.

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

Of interest to tourists

Skate Country, 500 N. Loop 340
Time: 4-6 p.m.

http://www.skatewaco.com

Skating
Cost: $3.00 Admission and $2.00 for Skates
For more information contact: Mike Milfrey at 254-799-8899 or email at sk8waco@aol.com

Of interest to tourists

Baylor University, Jones Concert Hall in the Glennis McCrary Music Building at 7:30 p.m.

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

Halloween Organ Concert
This event is free of charge and open to the public
For more information contact: Richard Veit at 254-710-3991

Of interest to tourists

Skate World, 401 Towne Oaks Drive
Time: 7-11 p.m.

http://www.skatewaco.com

Skating
Cost: $8.00 Admission and $2.00 for Skates
For more information contact: Barbara or Charlie Lucas at 254-772-0042 or email at sk8waco@aol.com

Of interest to tourists

Waco-McLennan County Library 1717 Austin Ave 6:30 pm - Midnight 254-750-5945

FREE! Genealogy Beginner's Class, Ancestry Database training, reference assistance -- one-on-one consultation with professional genealogist, re-enactors stage

Of interest to tourists

Waco Hippodrome Theatre
724 Austin Ave., Waco, TX 76701
RISEN @ 7:00 pm and Rocky Horror @ Midnight

http://www.wacoperformingarts.org/events1.php?event_id=58

Waco is getting a little Wacko on Friday, October 30th and 31st when the Hippodrome hosts local zombie film RISEN AND the Rocky Horror Picture Show! RISEN was filmed right here in Waco, Texas and won Best Picture and Best Make-Up Effects at the Chicago Film Festival! RISEN not yet rated, Rocky Horror rated R

We will be having a costume contest with fabulous prizes, so put on your best gear for the midnight show! Visit our website for a list of approved props allowable inside the Hippodrome Theatre. Risen begins at 7:00 pm, Rocky Horror festivities will begin at midnight (12:00 am of Oct.31).

Of interest to tourists

Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, 4601 Bosque Blvd., Dodge Show Pavilion

http://www.hotfair.com

Margarita Classic Horse Show
For more information contact: Heart O' Texas Fair Complex at 254-776-1660

Of interest to tourists

Skate Country, 500 N. Loop 340
Time: 7-11 p.m.

http://www.skatewaco.com

Skating
Cost: $6.00 Admission and $2.00 for Skates
For more information contact: Mike Milfrey at 254-799-8899 or email at sk8waco@aol.com

Of interest to tourists

Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Dr.
Call for Theatre times

http://www.wacocivictheatre.org

The Woman In Black
Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt
From the novel by Susan Hill
A lawyer is obsessed with the belief that his family has been cursed by The Woman in Black, an eerie presence whose mere mention inspires fear among the locals. In an attempt to come to terms with this harrowing situation, he seeks out and employs an actor to help recount his experiences, but as the story unfolds, the boundaries between reality and memory begin, terrifyingly, to merge. Writing of the wildly successful London production of this remarkable thriller, the BBC described it as "frightening...packed with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises".

For more information contact: Waco Civic Theatre at 254-776-1591

Of interest to tourists

Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Dr.
Times: Oct. 30th at 7:30 p.m.--$12.00 Adults; $10.00 Students & Seniors
Oct. 31st at 6:30 p.m.--Halloween Performance with Buffet and Dance $25.00 per person
Nov. 1st at 2:30 p.m.--$12.00 Adults; $10.00 Students & Seniors

http://www.wacocivictheatre.org

The Woman In Black
Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt
From the novel by Susan Hill
A lawyer is obsessed with the belief that his family has been cursed by The Woman in Black, an eerie presence whose mere mention inspires fear among the locals. In an attempt to come to terms with this harrowing situation, he seeks out and employs an actor to help recount his experiences, but as the story unfolds, the boundaries between reality and memory begin, terrifyingly, to merge. Writing of the wildly successful London production of this remarkable thriller, the BBC described it as "frightening...packed with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises".

For more information contact: Waco Civic Theatre at 254-776-1591