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Thursday, October 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Waco. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.

CULTURE NEWS

  • This Saturday, downtown Waco will host a Dia de los Muertos celebration with a 4pm parade — marking the finale of Restaurant Week and featuring local vendors sharing traditional foods and customs. Organizers say the event honors nearly three thousand years of heritage and invites both residents and visitors to join the celebration.  KXXV

SPORTS NEWS

  • Darryl Payne Jr., a Temple resident and former Baylor track athlete, is training in skeleton to become the first African American man to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics — he hopes his journey will encourage black youth to try winter sports.  KCENTV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Live Music Night with Local Artists

    8-11 p.m. — The Blue Dog Wine and Martini Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Max, Lynnette, Shawna, and Steven.

    Fri, 10/31/25

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  • Frozen The Musical

    2:30-3:30 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — N/A — Experience Disney’s Broadway production of Frozen with stunning visuals and beloved songs in Waco.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • 75th TEXOMA NATS Regional Conference

    All Day — Glennis McCrary Music Building — Stay tuned for updates — Celebrate 75 years of regional music talent with conferences and auditions.

    Wed, 11/5/25

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  • Frozen: The Broadway Musical

    7:30-10:00 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — Tickets required — Immerse in a dazzling spectacle of music and storytelling with Elsa and Anna's epic journey.

    Thu, 11/6/25

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  • Chandler Pearson Concert

    4-9 p.m. — Camp Fimfo Waco — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of live music featuring Tracy Byrd in a unique Texas setting.

    Fri, 11/7/25

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  • 2nd Annual Veterans Gala

    6-10 p.m. — AC Hotel Waco Downtown — $75 per person — A night of fellowship, remembrance, and gratitude honoring our veterans.

    Sat, 11/8/25

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  • Children's Miracle Network Golf Tournament

    7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Bear Ridge Golf Club — Starts at $30 — Play golf for a cause and support local children's healthcare.

    Mon, 11/10/25

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  • Hiring Red, White & You Hiring Fair

    10 AM – 1 PM — Waco Convention Center — Free entry — Connect with local employers and explore job opportunities at this community-focused hiring fair.

    Wed, 11/12/25

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  • Dia De Sendero - Sendero Flagship 1 Year Anniversary

    Sendero Provisions is celebrating one year of the Flagship Store in downtown Waco with Dia de Sendero — a full day of live music, local vendors, eats, drinks, and good times. Free with RSVP, but entry isn’t guaranteed.

    Sat, 11/15/25

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  • Frozen The Musical

    7:30 p.m. — Waco Civic Theatre — $24.50 – $27.50 — Dive into the enchanting world of Arendelle with Disney's spectacular live stage production of Frozen.

    Fri, 11/21/25

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