10 Things To Do In Waco In January
Yes it’s cold, and we’re in the doldrums of winter but there’s still a lot going on in Waco in January! Whether you’re visiting for a girls weekend trip or you’re just a local looking for some fun things to do in the winter months, here’s what’s up in January in Waco.
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10 Things To Do In Waco In January
1. Baylor Basketball Games
It’s officially basketball season, and the new Foster Pavilion in downtown Waco is warm and cozy inside! Whether you’re a season ticket holder or you’re hoping to catch your first game, seeing the Baylor men’s and women’s basketball teams play is one of best things you can do in Waco in January. (And all winter long!)
WEBSITE | 1311 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706, United States
2. Waco Civic Theatre’s January Production
The Waco Civic Theatre is a community-fueled theater company that puts on multiple productions every year. If you love quality live theater, be sure to go to their calendar to see what’s up next! (Psst: in January 2025, they’re doing a production of Anne of Green Gables.)
WEBSITE | 1517 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710, United States
3. Stagecoach Wine Trail
January is wine month in Texas! The Stagecoach Wine Trail is a collection of 8 wineries in central Texas that you can visit all month long. Purchase one ticket, and you get free tastings at every single winery on the Stagecoach Wine Trail, including 3 Texans Winery, Salado Winery, and Valley Mills Vineyards
4. Story Time at Fabled Book Shop
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of this local Waco bookstore, and I’m an even bigger fan of their weekly story time. And January happens to be the coziest time to snuggle up with your little ones and enjoy story time. The story time at Fabled Book Shop is every Wednesday at 10:30 am.
Be sure to get there early to stop by the café and get a mocha or hot chocolate to enjoy before picking out some books to purchase and bring home.
WEBSITE | 215 S 4th St, Waco, TX 76701, United States
5. Live Classical Music Events At Baylor University
Baylor University is an absolute treasure trove of fine arts performances! And while the theater performances won’t start until February or March, you can catch lots of live classical music during the month of January in Waco. Check out their calendar to get tickets to faculty performances, student performances, and special visiting ensembles and soloists.
WEBSITE | 1311 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706, United States
6. Hiking in Cameron Park
You’ve likely seen “hiking in Cameron Park” on every list of the best things to do in Waco, but I’m here to tell you that January is the best hiking month in Waco! It’s crisp, cold, and refreshing out there, and if you find a sunny day in January (there are lots of them!) there’s no better time to enjoy the dozens of miles of hiking trails in the crown jewel of Waco: Cameron Park.
WEBSITE | 2601 Sturgis Rd Waco, TX 76701
7. Balcones Distillery Tour
Cold day? Drink some whisky! And don’t just drink whisky go ahead and learn all about it, too. Balcones Distillery is an award-winning whisky distillery located in the heart of downtown Waco. They offer daily tours (I absolutely loved it) that take about an hour and involve an in-depth tasting at the end of a few of their best selling whiskies.
Don’t want to mess with the tour and just want to get drunk? Go directly to their tasting room! No reservations necessary.
WEBSITE | 225 S 11th St, Waco, TX 76701, United States
8. Lake Waco Wetlands
The Lake Waco Wetlands are one of my favorite places to go in Waco in January because, like Cameron Park, they’re just so beautiful on a brisk, cold winter day. And since January is typically pretty dry, the Wetlands aren’t going to be all swampy and muddy like they will be a few months later in the spring. Learn all about the Lake Waco Wetlands here, and then pack your hiking shoes and some snacks and get out there!
WEBSITE | 1752 Eichelberger Crossing Road., China Spring, TX 76633, United States
9. Visit A Waco Museum
Cold, dark, winter days? Sounds like museum weather to me! If you need to find some indoor activities to do in Waco, check out one of these 5 museums in Waco.
10. Do A Staycation at Pivovar
I did a winter staycation at Pivovar, and it was so cozy! They have a beer spa, an amazing brewery with authentic Czech lager and hearty food, and a beautiful hotel with rooms overlooking the Magnolia silos. 10/10 recommend this as a fun thing to do in Waco during the month of January.
WEBSITE | 320 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76701, United States
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