🏈 Super Bowl Weekend in Waco

Good morning, Waco. This is The Waco Buzz, the local newsletter reminding you that Super Bowl weekend is really about food, friends, and occasionally looking up at the screen.

Let’s get to it!
— Sam Harper

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The pop-up shop is open, the hoodies are cozy, and this one’s for the folks who like showing a little love to what we’re building here.

New shirts and hoodies are live now, featuring Good News and In Good Company. Simple reminders that there’s a lot to appreciate in Waco and a lot of good people around us. The shop closes February 15.

🏈 Super Bowl Weekend Is Here

This weekend kicks off a pretty incredible stretch for sports fans. The Winter Olympics opening ceremony is today. MCC baseball opens the season with a squad that, word on the street, might be one of the best in the country. And the Super Bowl is on Sunday.

With the Super Bowl kicking off at 5:30 PM this Sunday, even if you’re mostly there for the commercials, Bad Bunny halftime show, or the snacks, it helps to know where to watch. Whether that’s your couch, a friend’s house, or surrounded by other fans around town, here are some of the best spots in Waco to catch the game:

❤️ One Week to Valentine’s Day

And just like that, this sports-packed weekend quietly puts us one week out from Valentine’s Day. With the 14th landing on a Saturday, let the record show that celebrating on Friday the 13th absolutely counts. Might even count more. Fewer crowds. Less pressure. Same brownie points.

Whether you’re planning something thoughtful, something low-key, or something centered around good food and no stress, here are a few solid ways to make next weekend feel intentional:

🍽️ A Classic Date Night (Friday the 13th or Saturday the 14th)
Butcher’s Cellar is doing Valentine’s right. Prime rib, full menu, and special desserts. Pro move: invite another couple and make it a longer night.

🥂 Dinner, Music, and a Stay-Downtown Option (Friday the 13th or Saturday the 14th)
AC Hotel Waco Downtown is hosting their Valentine’s Day In Love’s Key Dinner on both nights. Three courses, live music, and timed seating. You can even turn it into a staycation.

💃 Dinner, Dancing, and a Good Cause (Saturday the 14th)
If dinner reservations aren’t your thing, head to The Palladium for dinner and dancing with The Morticians. Spaghetti dinner, open bar, door prizes, and a packed dance floor, all benefiting the Waco Family Abuse Center. More info.

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🎈 Friday, February 6:

It’s the 1st Friday of the month, which means discounts, specials, and a good excuse to wander around downtown a little longer than planned. Bonus feel-good move: Magnolia is giving 5% of all Friday sales back to local elementary school PTAs.

The Plaza Market @ Hotel Herringbone - 10 AM

MCC Opening Day Baseball vs New Mexico JuCo @ Bosque River Ballpark - 4 PM

Central Texas Watercolor Society Opening Reception @ Oliver Branch - 4:30 PM

Solo Social @ The Baylor Club - 5:30 PM - More Info

Galantines Paint Party @ The Will - 6:30 PM

Wine & Watercolor @ Marie’s Wine Bar - 6:30 PM

World Mandate @ Antioch Waco - 7 PM Tickets

FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC
The Union Revival @ Magnolia Press Coffee Co. - 5 PM
Steve Dansby @ Slow Rise on the Brazos - 6 PM
Stan Wilfong @ The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro - 6 PM
Eric & Thomas Unplugged @ Segovia Wine Bar - 7 PM
Alaina & the Limited Edition Band @ Twisted Sisters Patio Bar - 8 PM

🎈 Saturday, February 7:

Waco Downtown Farmers Market @ Bridge Street Plaza - 9 AM

Run With Christ Waco Run Club @ Cameron Park Parking Lot - 9 AM

Youth Pop-Up Shops @ Dewey & Doris Miller Community Center - 10 AM

Women’s Self Defense Class @ Hewitt Community Church - 10 AM

STEAM Fest: Family Launch Day @ Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center - 10 AM

MCC Baseball vs Iowa Western @ McLennan Community College Baseball - 4 PM

Baylor Women’s Basketball vs Arizona State @ Foster Pavilion - 5 PM

Hunger Games Live @ The Performing Arts Community Center - 7 PM

Improv Comedy Show @ Brazos Theatre - 7:30 PM

SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC
Darrell “D-Rail” Ray @ Camp Fimfo - 7 PM
Pat McKee Jazz Trio @ Segovia Wine Bar - 7 PM
Silverada @ Backyard Bar Stage & Grill - 8:30 PM
Khoury Moore @ Twisted Sisters Patio Bar - 8:30 PM

🎈Sunday, February 8:

MCC Baseball vs Iowa Western @ McLennan Community College Baseball - 1 PM

St. Olaf Choir @ Jones Concert Hall - 3 PM Tickets

Vision Board Party @ Marie’s Wine Bar - 3 PM

Super Bowl Seahawks vs Patriots - 5:30 PM (Great time to go to HEB to do your weekly shopping if you don’t care about the game. It’ll be quiet!)

Riff Raff in concert @ PACC Waco - 7 PM

Mark Your Calendar

This is our first time teaming up with The Bear Mountain and Waco Running Company, and it’s all about meeting new people, exploring Cameron Park, and enjoying a good beverage after. Should be a great time. Would love to see you there.

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Northern Gateway @ Cameron Park - 10 AM on February 14

General Manager at Urban Air Adventure Park
Run the park. Build the team. Set the tone. Urban Air is hiring a high-energy leader to oversee operations, develop staff, and drive results while keeping the fun front and center. Ideal for someone with hospitality or entertainment experience.

Entry Level Sales Manager at NerdsToGo
Help grow a local IT services brand by finding new customers, building relationships, and closing deals. This role mixes sales, marketing, and community networking, with hourly pay plus monthly bonuses. Great fit for someone high-energy, self-motivated, and comfortable creating leads from scratch.

Family Ministry Director at Woodway First United Methodist Church.
Lead faith formation for kids, students, and families in one of Woodway’s most active church communities. A leadership role for someone who loves building inclusive, Christ-centered programs and walking alongside families from nursery through high school.

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