Still looking for the perfect gifts? While time may be running short, the folks at Creative Waco have got your back with their 2023 Holiday Gift Guide. Ranging from Brotherwell Brewing craft beer to Black Oak pottery to Design House jewelry (and a whole lot more), you can give each special someone on your list a unique piece of Waco this year.
(Have your own suggestions for a Waco-inspired gift? Leave a comment below!)
If you’ve had enough of the same old, same old Christmas carols, head to Segovia Wine Bar on Friday for an evening of jazz with the Dave Wild Trio. Highlighting jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi’s music for the 1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas TV special, the show promises to be familiar yet fresh at the same time.
Stressing over all the meal planning for the long holiday weekend? Give yourself a break at one of the local Christmas Eve brunches on Sunday. From 9 am to 4 pm, Pivovar has a buffet special for $59 per person, from 9 am to 2 pm Oak & Ivy Wine Bar Bistro’s brunch features their special holiday pancakes, and Lounge ‘93 is also offering brunch from 10 am to 2 pm.
(And for those out in China Spring, get to Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis between 11 am and 2 pm.)
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Thursday, December 21
12 Days of Christmas: Whisky Edition | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thirsty Thursday | Pivovar | 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Meet Santa | Union Hall | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Christmas at Fabled | Fabled Bookshop & Cafe | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Waco Ukulele Orchestra | L&L Hawaiian Barbecue | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A Very Merry Woodway Christmas | Carleen Bright Arboretum | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
WPN 3rd Thursday Adult Hangout | Lighthouse Coffee & Wine | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Season of Smiles: Lights of Love | WM Dentistry | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$20 Steak Night | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CTHCC Family Skate Night Fundraiser | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest | Truelove Bar | 6:00 pm – midnight
Jeep Night | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Christmas Celebration with Sami Brown | Lounge ’93 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dave Wild | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$3 Thursday College Night with DJ Euby | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 2:00 am
Trivia Night | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
K&S Karaoke | Twisted Sisters Patio Bar | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
White Christmas | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Girl Named Tom | Waco Hippodrome Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Kristen Kelly | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Throwback Thursday with DJ Suavesito | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
The Johnny Joes Trio | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Friday, December 22
12 Days of Christmas: Whisky Edition | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Winter Creations (morning) | Art Center Waco | 10:00 am – noon
Santa at the Silos | Magnolia Press | noon – 5:00 pm
Sing-Along with Santa | Richland Mall | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Winter Creations (afternoon) | Art Center Waco | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet Santa | Union Grove | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Holiday Sip & Shop | Cultivate 7twelve | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Season of Smiles: Lights of Love | WM Dentistry | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jims with Benefits | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (Hewitt) | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Holiday Kickoff Party | Skate World Waco | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Holiday Kickoff Party | Skate Waco Bellmead | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Touch of Grey | Backyard Bar Stage & Grill | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jared Pool | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gary "GT" Taylor | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas Tribute to the Music of Vince Guaraldi with the Dave Wild Trio | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
White Christmas | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Kristen Kelly | VFW Post 6008 | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
JD Johnson | Hoot’s Tokio Store | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sami Brown | Blue Pup Wine & Martini Bar | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ JOJO | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 8:00 pm – midnight
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday, December 23
Waco Downtown Farmers Market | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
12 Days of Christmas: Whisky Edition | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 10:00 am – 1:00 am
Santa at the Silos | Magnolia Press | noon – 5:00 pm
Sing-Along with Santa | Richland Mall | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Soulful Holiday Celebration | Bridge Street Plaza | 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pictures with Santa | La Bottega | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
White Christmas (matinee) | Waco Civic Theatre | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz with the Dave Wild Trio | Oak & Ivy Wine Bar Bistro | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Singing Santa | Slow Rise on the Brazos | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Season of Smiles: Lights of Love | WM Dentistry | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Holiday Jazz Saturday with the Pat McKee Trio | Segovia Wine Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Brit Kerr | Wolf’s Sports Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Christmas Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas | Camp Fimfo | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
White Christmas | Waco Civic Theatre | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ugly Sweater Christmas Party | BIG’s Mayberry Tavern | 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Karaoke | Chapter 11 | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
DJ Peligro | JRG’s Bar & Grill | 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday, December 24
Christmas Eve Brunch | Oak & Ivy Wine Bar Bistro | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Christmas Eve Brunch | Pivovar | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
12 Days of Christmas: Whisky Edition | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Christmas Eve Brunch | Lounge ’93 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Seafood Sunday | The Brazos Landing | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Christmas Eve Brunch & Lunch | Sunday’s Caribbean Oasis Sports Bar & Grill | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
9-Ball Open Tournament | Clicks Billiards | 11:00 am – 2 pm
Sing-Along with Santa | Richland Mall | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Lakeside Bar | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Season of Smiles: Lights of Love | WM Dentistry | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Service Industry Night | Freight Bar | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We Love R&B Pajama Xmas Party with DJ Adeezy | 5IVE | 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
Monday, December 25
Annual Christmas Luncheon | Salvation Army Community Kitchen & Shelter | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Season of Smiles: Lights of Love | WM Dentistry | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday, December 26
Cocktails with Jen | Hemingway’s Watering Hole | 5:00 pm – midnight
Taco Tuesday Open Mic & Karaoke | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (Hewitt) | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Season of Smiles: Lights of Love | WM Dentistry | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Beer Garden Yoga | Brotherwell Brewing | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Towne Tuesday Open Mic | The Crying Shame | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, December 27
The Meetup | Startup Waco | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Pint Night Wednesdays & Karaoke | Barnett’s Whiskey House | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night | Bare Arms Brewing | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Lights of West Christmas Light Park | Lights of West | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wild Lights | Cameron Park Zoo | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Season of Smiles: Lights of Love | WM Dentistry | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wine Wednesday with Stan Wilfong | Segovia Wine Bar | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
League of Legends League Night | Nexus Waco | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Waco Roller Derby Open Practice | Skate Waco Bellmead | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Music Bingo | Brotherwell Brewing | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night | Last Chance Bar | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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