What's Happening in Waco This Weekend? (6/6-6/8)

Good morning, Waco! This is the Waco Buzz, the local newsletter that’s more satisfying than an empty H-E-B parking spot closest to the door on Sunday.

Let’s get to it.

— Sam Harper

🍩 Friday is National Donut Day

June 6 marks National Donut Day, a tradition started by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the “Donut Lassies” who served treats to soldiers during WWI. Swing by Shipley’s or Dunkin' and get a free donut with any purchase.

🎣 Free Fishing This Saturday—No License Needed

This Saturday is Free Fishing Day across Texas, allowing you to fish in any public water—no license required. Lake Waco offers a variety of fish, including largemouth bass, white bass, crappie, and catfish. Insider tip: Get to Airport Park or Koehne Park early for a chance to have some big fish bite!

🐾 Pet of the Week: Jiminy Cricket
This 2-year-old shepherd-husky mix is part explorer, part charmer, and 100% ready to be your new best friend. Handsome, curious, and full of personality, Jiminy Cricket is currently in foster care and learning the ropes (like how leashes work!). Think you could be his forever human?

📍 Meet him at: Pet Circle Foster Program
📞 (254) 754-1454 | More Info
📫 2032 Circle Road, Waco, TX 76708
_{^{*None of these spotlights were sponsored. Just great people doing great work in Waco. If it was sponsored, we would tell you!}}

Want to spread the good word about your business, a project you’re working on, or just want to say hi to 5,500 neighbors? Want to grab a spot, let’s talk.

The Prince of Egypt in Waco
The Waco Civic Theatre’s summer musical hits the stage at the Midway Performing Arts Center the last two weekends of July. Every show will sell out, so grab your seats early. Waco Buzz readers get 10% off with code “BUZZ” at checkout.
🎭 Get tickets now

🍽️ Free Summer Lunch for Kids
Armstrong’s Bayou Café is offering free lunch for kids 12 & under all summer long, Starting June 10, Monday–Friday from 1–3 PM at both Union Hall and Union Grove. Want to help? You can buy a meal ticket for $8 to feed a child in the community—no purchase necessary, just good food and good neighbors.

🏋️Personalized Fitness + Nutrition
At Nurture Nutrition & Pilates Center of Waco, a NASM Certified Coach helps you hit your health goals whether it’s losing weight, building strength, or dialing in performance with private Pilates sessions and one on one nutrition support. Want to look and feel better by summer? Reach out today and get expert guidance built just for you. [email protected]

Friday

- Food Truck Fridays: Launch Pad Coffee & Teresita’s Birria 8:00 AM | Carleen Bright Arboretum
- Café y Pan Dulce 9:30 AM | Habitat for Humanity
- 10-2-4 Live Auction 2:00 PM | AC Hotel
- Eddie’s Treehouse 4:00 PM | Brotherwell Brewing
- Monte Rose 6:00 PM | Slow Rise on the Brazos
- 2nd Annual Rainbow Roar 6:00 PM | Cameron Park Zoo
- The Lyrical Rickies featuring Shawn Skeen 6:00 PM | The Grape Wine Bar & Bistro
- Gordon Pyle in concert 6:30 PM | The BLVD Steakhouse
- Sunset Paddle Tour 7:00 PM | MCC Boat Ramp
- Star Wars Live Improv Show 7:00 PM | Performing Arts Community Center
- Brazos Brothers 7:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
- Kody West in concert 8:30 PM | The Backyard

🏡 All-Weekend Spotlight: Parade of Homes
Tour some of Waco’s most stunning homes during the annual Parade of Homes, happening all weekend long. Whether you're house-hunting or just love a good walk-through, it's worth checking out. Get tickets and details here.


Saturday

- Multi-Family Garage Sale 8:00 AM | Papa Joe’s Texas Saloon
- Waco Walks: Baylor University 9:00 AM | Hurd Welcome Center
- China Spring Farmers & Crafters Market 9:00 AM | First Baptist Church of China Spring
- Waco Downtown Farmers Market 9:00 AM | 200 E. Bridge St
- World Ocean Day 9:00 AM | Cameron Park Zoo
- June Customer Birthday Bash 9:00 AM | Harley-Davidson of Waco
- Fair Trade Workshop: Origami 10:00 AM | World Cup Cafe & Fair Trade Market | Register here
- Homestead Weekly Market 10:00 AM | Homestead Heritage
- Family Day: Juneteenth Celebration 10:00 AM | Art Center Waco
- County Line Cruisers Meetup 10:00 AM | Uncle Worm’s Smoke House
- Soda Collectible Vendor Market 10:00 AM | Dr Pepper Museum
- Jazz Trapn’B Fest 2025 3:00 PM | Freight Bar
- Kevin’s Pils Release Party 4:00 PM | Dancing Bear Pub
- Live Piano 6:30 PM | BLVD Steakhouse
- Darrell “D-Rail” Ray 7:00 PM | Waco Ale Co.
- Live Jazz Saturday with the Pat McKee Trio 7:00 PM | Segovia Wine Bar
- Zachary Hill & Mark McCallister 7:00 PM | Camp Fimfo


Sunday

- Summerween Market 12:00 PM | Skellington Curiosities
- Paint & Pots On The Patio 3:00 PM | ENVE Beauty Bar & Suites
- Summer Social Sunday 4:00 PM | Freight Bar
- Acoustic Open Mic Night 6:00 PM | Lakeside Bar

Welcome to Open House, the only part of the newsletter that believes a charming gazebo adds at least 100 points to your vibe score. We’ll give you a few details about a local listing and your job is to guess the price.

Today’s home is tucked away in the coveted Wood Lake neighborhood and feels like something out of a Gatsby novel. Built in 1987 but meticulously maintained, it features nearly 4,000 square feet of elegance and comfort. From herringbone wood floors to 17-foot ceilings, it brings the wow factor indoors—while the private backyard oasis takes it to another level.

Highlights include:

So, how much for this hidden oasis in Waco’s Wood Lake neighborhood?
Take your best guess. Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.

If you're craving more real estate eye candy, don't miss the final weekend of the 2025 Parade of Homes. Explore new builds across the Waco area, meet local builders, and gather inspiration for your dream home. The event runs Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. For more details and a map of the homes, visit wacohomeparade.com.

📸 Associate Manager of Campus Marketing – Texas State Technical College
TSTC is hiring a strategic storyteller to lead local marketing efforts from campus events to media training. If you’ve got PR chops, social media savvy, and a knack for writing press releases that people actually want to read—this is your shot. Bonus points for anyone who knows their way around a camera or crisis comms. Salary: $57K–$63K.
Apply here

🍔 Store Associate – In-N-Out Waco
Burgers, fries, and a starting pay of $17.50/hr. In-N-Out is hiring friendly, hard-working team members with flexible hours, free meals during shifts, and pathways to grow. No experience? No problem. Just bring the energy and your best smile.
Apply here

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