Face it: Valentine’s Day is a battlefield, and you’ve got two choices: sit at home doomscrolling on your phone or throw yourself headfirst into the chaos like a romance-fueled kamikaze.
But time is running out as the restaurants are booked, the wine is flowing, and the streets are lined with hopeful fools clutching last-minute flowers. So either embrace the madness at a five-course prix fixe dinner, a punk rock Valentine’s masquerade ball, or a Bridgerton-esque dance—or prepare to face the cold judgment of your reflection in a dark, empty takeout container.
Check out our events calendar for all your options.
Magnolia’s annual Tent Sale is a feeding frenzy of markdowns, where the smart, the fast, and the ruthless walk away with the best deals before the slow even know what hit them. This Friday, Saturday, and Monday, the Silos will be stacked with discounts so steep they’ll make you question why you ever paid full price for anything.
And if you miss it? You’ll spend the next month side-eyeing everything in your home, knowing you could have leveled up the whole place for half the cost.
This Saturday, from 10 am to 12:30 pm, the South Waco Community Center becomes a canvas, and you're invited to throw the paint on Community Paint Day. Join forces with artist Jesus Rivera—whose work graces St. Louis Catholic Church and Baylor University—and the Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Association to honor Waco's Hispanic heritage with a new mural.
Instructions and materials are provided; all that's missing is you and your passion to make a mark that matters.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, February 13
February Discovery Activity: Seed HeARTS | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Dinner | Magnolia Table | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Day Wine Dinner with Frank Exum | Segovia Wine Bar | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
903 Brewers Pint Night | Dancing Bear Pub | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KRIS with a K Music Bingo | Waco Ale Co. | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$25 Steak Night | Barnett's Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lucas Jon Turner | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Galentine's Day | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Valentine's 3-Course Dinner | AC Hotel | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Skate Dance Class | Skate World Waco | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Galentine's Paint Night: Cocktails & Canvases | The Will | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Sul Ross Boot Scootin' Dance Club | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Songwriter Showcase | Texas Music Cafe | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Adult Skate Night | Skate World Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Slap Stix Music Bingo | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Another Band of Gypsys | Lounge '93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cabaret at Cupid's Cafe: A Valentine's Musical Revue | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Waitress: The Musical | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday, February 14
Tent Sale | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
February Discovery Activity: Seed HeARTS | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Valentine's Day Special | The Brazos Landing | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Day Special | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Day Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Valentine's Dinner | Magnolia Table | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Day 5-Course Dinner | 1424 Bistro | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Valentine's Day Wine Dinner | The BLVD Steakhouse | 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Valentine's Day Wine Dinner with Evan Klaras & Greg Bashara | Segovia Wine Bar | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Love is in the Air: Valentine's Day Dinner | Uncle Worm's Smoke House | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Day at Bertie's on the Rooftop | Hotel 1928 | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Valentine's Day Dinner | Barnett's Whiskey House | 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Annual Valentine's Day Dinner & Fundraiser | World Cup Cafe & Fair Trade Market | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Amor Unplugged with Johnny Joe Ramos | 3004 Franklin Ave | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Day Dinner | Cajun Crabs & Shrimp | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Mating Game 2025 | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stan Wilfong | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Valentine's 3-Course Dinner | AC Hotel | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bloody Valentine Masquerade Ball | Waco Pedal Tours | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Valentine's Dinner with Jennifer Pisarcik | Valley Mills Vineyards | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
A Bridgerton-esque Valentine's Ball | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dancing, Dinner, Drafts | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cirque Italia Water Circus | Road Ranger | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Waitress: The Musical | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cabaret at Cupid's Cafe: A Valentine's Musical Revue | Brazos Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Guest Recital: Greg Partain | Waco Hall | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Valentine's Day Couple's Dinner Special with Bruce Carbonara | Lounge '93 | 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Darrell "D-Rail" Ray | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jacob Erler | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Colin Dexter | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Rob Holbert Group | Marie's Wine Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Trevor Hickock | The Will | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Austin Meade | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Valentine's Day Party with Michael Saldana & Abi Mae | BIG's Mayberry Tavern | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Feel-Free Friday with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 10:30 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, February 15
46th Annual Cross-Country Trail Run | Cameron Park Redwood Shelter | 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 500 Washington Avenue | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cars & Coffee | Black Rifle Coffee Company | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Tent Sale | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Waco Walks: Black History Month (morning) | McLennan County Courthouse | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
February Discovery Activity: Seed HeARTS | Urban REAP | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
February Artist Studio Collective | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Community Paint Day | South Waco Community Center | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Volunteer Information Session | Cameron Park Zoo | 10:00 am – noon
Friendship Day | Mayborn Museum Complex | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Valentine's Day Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Waco Walks: Black History Month (afternoon) | McLennan County Courthouse | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Cirque Italia Water Circus (matinee) | Road Ranger | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Paint & Sip | Marie’s Wine Bar | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Waitress: The Musical (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Valentine's Dinner | Magnolia Table | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cirque Italia Water Circus (afternoon) | Road Ranger | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Valentine's Day Wine Dinner with Claire Ruland | Segovia Wine Bar | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Valentine's Day Daddy-Daughter Dinner | Uncle Worm's Smoke House | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Valentine's 3-Course Dinner | AC Hotel | 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
It Used to be Love Improv Comedy | Champions Barber & Beauty Academy | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Nathan Snyder | The Performing Arts Community Center | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Abi Mae | Waco Ale Co. | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Matt Castillo with Kristen Kelly | The Will | 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Trey Lindsley Farewell Show | Texas Music Cafe | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cirque Italia Water Circus | Road Ranger | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Waitress: The Musical | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jesse Peyton: Couples Therapy | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke | Papa Joe's Texas Saloon | 8:00 pm – midnight
Collin James Band | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | Brazos Theatre | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Megan Urby | Wolf's Sports Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Live, Laugh, Love Tour Unplugged | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Love Bites: A Vampire Burlesque | The Performing Arts Community Center | 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Electric Cupid V-Day Rave | Freight Bar | 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday, February 16
Valentine's Day Specials | Fish City Grill | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Waco Life Drawing | The Performing Arts Community Center | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cirque Italia Water Circus (matinee) | Road Ranger | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Waitress: The Musical (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
25% Off New Whiskeys | Barnett's Whiskey House | 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Seltzer Sunday | Freight Bar | 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Story-Time with Sheryl Victorian | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sacred Arts Series: Eugene Lavery | St. Alban's Episcopal Church | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Waco's Got Talent Auditions | The Performing Arts Community Center | 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cirque Italia Water Circus (afternoon) | Road Ranger | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Mic | Cricket's Grill & Draft House | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Song Swap & Open Mic Night with Michael Saldana | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
HOT Pro Wrestling: WrestleBowl IV | Axtell ISD Gymnasium | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, February 17
Tent Sale | Magnolia Market at the Silos | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
$5 Pints & Burgers | Barnett's Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco's Got Talent Auditions | The Performing Arts Community Center | 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Manic Monday | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Claire St. Amant | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Night | Lakeside Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cirque Italia Water Circus | Road Ranger | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, February 18
Ceramics Demonstration with Shikha Joshi | MCC Community Services Center | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway's Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Smarty Pints Trivia | Southern Roots Brewing Co. | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Booze Clues Tuesday Trivia | Dancing Bear Pub | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Slap Stix Trivia Tuesday | Freight Bar | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Guest Recital: Andrew Brownell | Waco Hall | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Secret in the Wings | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Turn Up the Mic! | Truelove Bar | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, February 19
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Fabled Story Time | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 10:30 am – 11:00 am
1000 Friends of Waco | NeighborWorks Waco | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Lunch With The Masters: Roses—Simplifying a Thorny Subject | MCC Emergency Services Education Center | noon – 2:00 pm
Urban Riparian Symposium | Waco Convention Center | 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$35 Hungry Man Dinner & Elysian Space Dust Pint Night | Barnett's Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Kids Eat Free Wednesday | 1424 Bistro | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Kids Hand Sewing Class | Greater Waco YMCA | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Eric Williams | Mayborn Museum Complex | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Bobby Dean & The Timeless Country Band | Taqueria Mexicano Grill 15 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Caroline Cobb | Truett Theological Seminary | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Secret in the Wings | Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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Coming Next Week
The Price is Right, 13th Annual Mardi Gras Ball, and the Winter Wedding Showcase.
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