EVENTS
Throwing Waco’s best culinary events since 2019.
No ticket needed to feast on the main event as all participating restaurants are offering specials at their respective locations. We are here to pair your event experience like the perfect wine pairing for your steak dinner, highly recommended, occasionally fancy, and guaranteed to make your week a whole lot tastier.
The week is packed with great popup events to experience Waco in the best way possible. Get ready to forget your weekly meal plan and enjoy the best culinary experiences and incredible events all week long.
EVENTS COMING NOV 6-14, 2026
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WRW Kickoff at Balcones!
November 6th | 5-9pm
VIP Entry: 5pm | GA Entry 6pm
A selection of Waco’s top restaurants will each craft a unique dish inspired by a Balcones spirit, served exclusively at this one-night-only event. Guests will have the chance to taste every dish, then cast their vote to help crown this year’s champion.Restaurants Competing:
Butcher's Cellar
Blaine's
Revival Eastside Eatery
Tru Jamaica
Dog Haus
Di Campli's
Cha Community -
Sendero Restaurant Stampede
Every Day of WRW at participating locations!
Saddle up for the Sendero Restaurant Stampede! Explore 8 of Sendero’s favorite Waco Restaurant Week spots and collect your check-ins along the way. Visit five or more to unlock 30% off at Sendero’s Waco store, or complete all 8 stops to earn a free hat from select styles. Mosey over and redeem your rewards by December 1!
Sendero Retaurant Stampede:
Pops
Helberg
Georges
Jorges
BeKind
Balcones
Yaki
Revival
Proof of qualifying check-ins in the app is required. Rewards must be redeemed in person at Sendero’s Waco retail store by December 1. Free hats are limited to select styles. Once a hat is selected, it cannot be exchanged. -
Swap Meet at Sloane's!
November 10 | 5-10pm
A free exchange of clothing, small household goods, and craft supplies in good condition. Bring items to donate and take home as much as you like. No donation or purchase required for participation. Swap will be held 5-10pm.
Venue is 21+ only. -
Buckets & Bandannas: A One-Day-Only Event at Pop’s Lemonade!
November 10 | 3-6pm
Calling all pups and the people who love them!
Pop’s Lemonade is hosting Buckets & Bandannas, a special event celebrating our favorite furry companions!
At this one day only event, guests can purchase a bucket of Pop’s fresh-squeezed lemonade at the Shop on Franklin and receive a FREE Official Pop’s Pup bandanna.
This come-and-go event is the perfect opportunity to bring your pup, grab some lemonade, snap a few adorable photos at our pup-friendly photo booth and officially welcome your four-legged friend to the Pop’s Pup Club! -
Butcher's Cellar Wine Dinner
November 11 | Reservations begin at 6pm
Chefs Dinner:
5 courses with wine and cocktail parings.
$125 per person -
Thai Charcuterie Night | The Wine Shoppe x Curry Up & Wok This Way
November 13 | 5:30pm-sold out
Join The Wine Shoppe and Curry Up & Wok This Way for a special Thai-inspired evening during Waco Restaurant Week. Chef Bank will be creating a Thai-style charcuterie spread featuring a variety of savory bites, traditional Thai flavors, and accompaniments designed to be enjoyed alongside wines selected by The Wine Shoppe.
It’ll be a fun way to experience Thai food a little differently - sharing, tasting, and pairing everything together over wine.
