One of Waco's most popular events is packed with tradition. The Homestead Fair held every November features fine arts and heirloom skills, and always boasts a full itinerary of fun activities like boot making, woodworking, pottery, metal casting and basket making, among many other demonstrations. Live music, great food, and a celebration of the various cultures in the area all make for a fun family festival event. Plus, the fact that it usually is scheduled the weekend after Thanksgiving means you can begin your Christmas shopping and find a plethora of unique gifts in the expansive arts and crafts sale area.
Grab the ones you love and those who are looking for a great time and head over to Scruffy Murphy's, deemed the best not-so-hole in the wall bar in Waco Texas. Scruffy's is a magical place that is an actual treasure that has been delighting patrons for years helping young people of all ages make memories that last a lifetime. Check out their daily specials and find out why people love to keep coming back to the place where there's always a party starting, music blasting and a constant invitation to spend hours of quality time in a great hangout where you'll find super friendly folks, cold beer, great drink specials and pretty cool owners and bartenders.
The Cameron Park Zoo has the distinction of being the nation's newest natural habitat zoo. The sights and sounds of some of the world's most extraordinary animals await you at this family fun attraction. Explore the Flower Garden Banks Reef and follow the Brazos River to see a herd of bison graze, or watch otters, black bears and jaguars coexist in an amazing recreation of their natural habitat. And don't forget your camera because you'll want lots of photos of the elephants, lions, white rhinos and giraffes.
Enthuse and inspire your soul by visiting the Hoffman Office of the Historic Waco Foundation where you will be launched into a time of great revival and historic experiences for all ages. Here you will be introduced to educational programs, community lectures, and diverse exhibits that will expand and inspire your mind and heart for all things Texan. During your visit, you will encounter four interpreted house museums that are presently open to the public including the Earle-Napier-Kinnard House, East Terrace House, Fort House, and McCulloch House. These historic houses serve as an opportunity to preserve Waco's heritage and history, educate the public, and inspire the community.