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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.

Connect with nature and unwind at Mother Neff State Park, one of Texas' earliest state parks, pure natural beauty on 6 acres since 1921. Take a leisurely walk, hike, spread a picnic banquet, pitch a tent for camping or rent a campsite cabin, explore with geocaching, enjoy the wildflowers in the prairie, or explore the canyon trails. Interact with various displays at the visitor's center to learn more about this Texas treasure and its rich history.

Prepare yourself for a remarkable experience when you enter Design House Studio. You will find a distinctive collection of exquisite custom fine jewelry, filled with rings, pendants (necklaces) and earrings. All unique jewelry pieces are to be worn & treasured as well as make a personal statement crafted in silver, platinum, and 14kt and 18kt gold.  A unique combination of bold, dramatic gemstones such as Sonoran Sunrise, Pink Sapphire and stunning Tahitian pearls along with two innovative jewelry lines, Dian Malouf and Pyrrha, both equally stunning await you. In case you wish to design a custom piece, you will encounter a vast collection of fine gemstones in a rich palette of colors to get you started.

Be totally inspired by the performance excellence and sounds of the Waco Symphony that has been making music in Central Texas since 1962 and is still delighting fans of all ages and backgrounds since then. With an impressive array of first class musicians, the Symphony continues to shine forth a passion and joy for music with each and every concert.  They have attracted world-class talents such as Frank Sinatra Jr., Art Garfunkel, and renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma to perform for the community. Many years of sold-out shows, holiday concerts, and subscription season performances have brought beauty and tranquility to audiences, and the ensemble continues to serve as a fixture in the cultural life of the community.