Here's a little guide of what's going on this Spring Break...fun events for kids or the whole family. I also suggest visiting this article which includes some things that are available all the time (museums and such) that would make great Waco Spring Break activities.
SATURDAY - March 5
- Select Jiujitsu Academy- 11 am - Free Kids Bully Prevention Seminar
- Chess and Scrabble Club at Waco Central Library - 1 pm - Ages 7 to 18, FREE
In Driving Distance:
- Austin, TX (and surrounding areas) - There is all sorts of things going on this Saturday in Austin...a parade, a Cultural Fair, Science Presentations at UT, and more. Find a complete list at Free Fun in Austin.
- Discover the Dinosarus - Belton, TX - 9am to 7 pm - Walk through exhibit of static and animatronic dinosaurs complete with a Dino Dig, Dino Theater, Dino Coloring Area and Scavenger Hunt plus unlimited Dinosaur Rides, Mini Golf and inflatables. $15 to $22.
SUNDAY - March 6
- CORRECTION: The “Spring Forward for Amphibians” day at the zoo is NEXT Sunday, March 13...not the 6th.
- Free Day at the Mayborn Museum - 1 pm to 5 pm - Admission is Free!
- Preschool/Todder Block Party at Central Library - 1:30pm @ Central Library for preschoolers and toddlers. Build, play & create with our large blocks and manipulatives.
In Driving Distance:
- Austin, TX (and surrounding areas) - There is all sorts of things going on this Saturday in Austin... a Kite Festival and concert, free museum entrance, Texas Independence Day stuff, and more. Find a complete list at Free Fun in Austin.
MONDAY - March 7
- Waco Hippodrome - $3 movie (see below), including popcorn and a drink (this price may be just for kids or for kids and adults)
Babe
Monday, March 7th:
11:00A | 1:30P
- Events at the Mayborn Museum - Admission required
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. - At the Gov. Bill & Vara Daniel Historic Village (behind the Mayborn), experience hands-on history making butter, pumping water from a well, wringing clothes, and more!
- 10:30 am & 2:30 pm - Appearances from MR. POTATO HEAD
- 11 am & 3 pm -Watch Disney/Pixar's Toy Story in the museum theater at .
- Skate Waco - Free roller skating at Skate Waco 1 pm to 5 pm
- Retro Video Game Day at Central Libary - 2:00 Pm - Retro video game day, ages 11 - 17, FREE
- Free Concert at Waco Hippodrome - 7pm - The Air Force Celtic Band will be performing. Advanced tickets are available on the website—for FREE.
TUESDAY - March 8
- Waco Hippodrome - $3 movie (see below), including popcorn and a drink (this price may be just for kids or for kids and adults)
Babe
Monday, March 7th:
11:00A | 1:30P
Tuesday, March 8th:
11:00A | 2:30P | 6:15P | 9:45P
- Events at the Mayborn Museum - Admission required
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. - At the Gov. Bill & Vara Daniel Historic Village (behind the Mayborn), learn what it took to make corn meal, coffee, and herbs into usable staples in the late 1800s. Then hop aboard and ride through the village in a horse drawn carriage. (Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather).
- 10:30 am & 2:30 pm - Appearances from MR. POTATO HEAD
- 11 am & 3 pm -Watch Disney/Pixar's Toy Story in the museum theater at .
- Crafternoon at Hewitt Library - 4 to 5 pm - St. Patricks day themed kids craft
- Skate Waco - Buy one Get One admission and extended Retro night (5 to 9). FREE.
- Kite Workshop at Central Library - 7 pm - For families, registration required. FREE.
WEDNESDAY - March 9
- Storytime Theater at Waco West Library - 10:30 am & 1:30 pm - Performance of "Little Red Riding Hood and the Big (Not so Bad) Wolf, FREE
- Waco Hippodrome - $3 movie (see below), including popcorn and a drink (this price may be just for kids or for kids and adults)
Rio
Wednesday
11:00A | 2:00P | 6:00P | 8:30P
- Waco Hippodrome - $3 movie (see below), including popcorn and a drink (this price may be just for kids or for kids and adults)
- Events at the Mayborn Museum - Admission required
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. - At the Gov. Bill & Vara Daniel Historic Village (behind the Mayborn), Help us grow flowers, vegetables, and more by planting seeds in the village garden. Then come say hi to cute farm animals in the village. (Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather)
- 10:30 am & 2:30 pm - Appearances from MR. POTATO HEAD
- 11 am & 3 pm -Watch Disney/Pixar's Toy Story in the museum theater at .
- Enders Game Showing at South Waco Library - 2 pm - Ages 11 to 17, FREE.
- Skate Waco Wacy Wednesday - Wear a weird costume for free admission. Skates rentals $3
THURSDAY - March 10
- Magic Show at Central Library - 10:30 am & 1:30 pm - See the amazing tricks of Comedy Magician John O'Bryant.
- Waco Hippodrome - $3 movie (see below), including popcorn and a drink (this price may be just for kids or for kids and adults)
Rio
Thursday March 10th:
11:00A | 2:00P | 6:00P | 8:30P
- Events at the Mayborn Museum - Admission required
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. - At the Gov. Bill & Vara Daniel Historic Village (behind the Mayborn): Turning on the lights meant something different in the late 1800s. Come make hand-made candles in the village. Then hop aboard and ride through the village in a horse drawn carriage. (Subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather)
- 10:30 am & 2:30 pm - Appearances from MR. POTATO HEAD
- 11 am & 3 pm -Watch Disney/Pixar's Toy Story in the museum theater at .
- Sensory Storytime at West Waco Library - 4:30 Pm - A monthly storytime for children with special needs ages 3-12, free
- Evening Storytime at Hewitt Library - 6:30 - 7:15
- Teen Anime Club at West Waco Library - 7pm, free.
FRIDAY - March 11
- Zooniversity at South Waco Library - 10:30 am - A traveling wildlife show featuring fuzzy, slimy, scaly friends. FREE.
- Waco Hippodrome - $3 movie (see below), including popcorn and a drink (this price may be just for kids or for kids and adults)
Rio
Friday, March 11th:
11:00A | 2:00P
- Events at the Mayborn Museum - Admission required
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. - At the Gov. Bill & Vara Daniel Historic Village (behind the Mayborn) come play horseshoes, ring toss, classic toys, egg races, and more!
- 10:30 am & 2:30 pm - Appearances from MR. POTATO HEAD
- 11 am & 3 pm -Watch Disney/Pixar's Toy Story in the museum theater at .
- Drinks and Doodles With the Hewitt Library Director - 2 to 3 pm - Not really sure what this is about. Looks like maybe adult coloring but might have a kid friendly aspect too. If nothing else, they're at a library so they could read while you "drink and doodle."
- Art Center Waco Cookies & Coloring - 3 to 5 pm - Explore the work of Jackson Pollock and eat cookies. The Art Center is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm. Admission is FREE
SATURDAY - March 12
- Chess and Scrabble Club at Waco Central Library - 1 pm - Ages 7 to 18, FREE
SUNDAY - March 13
- Spring Forward Amphibians at Cameron Park Zoo - On Sunday, March 13th, 11am to 2pm, the zoo will host “Spring Forward for Amphibians” with special activities. Admission required.
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