Tourism-Related Closures in the Waco Area
Here is a list of tourism-related closures, postponements, and cancellations in the Waco area. This is a rapidly changing situation, so if you know of anything that needs to be added, please email [email protected].
Silo District Trolley / LaSalle/Circle Shuttle
Beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020, through Saturday, March 28, 2020, Waco Transit System will not be running the Silo District Trolley. Normal service operations will resume on Monday, March 30, 2020. Please note, the LaSalle Circle Shuttle and all other Waco Transit System routes will run normal days/times during this period.
Attractions & Facilities
- Magnolia Market & Silos grounds
- Silos Baking Co.
- Magnolia Press
- Little Shop on Bosque
- Magnolia Table
- Waco Tourist Information Center
- Waco Convention Center
- Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Cameron Park Zoo
- Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
- Waco Mammoth National Monument
- Martin Museum of Art
- Dr Pepper Museum
- Knox Center and Texas Ranger Education Center Events
- Mayborn Museum
- Armstrong Browning Library
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- East Terrace House Museum
- McCulloch House Museum
- Earle-Napier-Kinnard House Museum
- Lake Waco Wetlands
- Waco Tours
- Brazos River Safari
- Valley Mills Vineyards
- Cottonwood Creek Golf Course
- City of Waco Community Centers
- Riverbend Ballpark
Events
- We are updating our Calendar of Events as we receive information about postponements or cancellations.
City Press Release from Wiley Stem
City To Close Facilities to the Public 3-13-20
For more information about CDC recommendations for gatherings, please click here.
Hi my name is Lena Wiebe
We are visiting Waco , we are Canadians and would love to tour the magnolia market place
March the 24 2020
Would love to get a email,
Lena, As of this point in time, the Magnolia Market is open, However, most public attractions in our area are closed. We recommend signing up for the Magnolia email list and following them on social media for the most current information. The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau is posting tourism-related closures that we are aware of here: https://wacoheartoftexas.com/tourism-related-closures-in-the-waco-area/.
Hi Lena, we just got word that Magnolia Market will be closed until March 30th.
“The safety and health of our guests, community and incredible team is just too important to us to remain open during this time. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th we’ve decided to close Magnolia Market, Silos grounds, Silos Baking Co., Magnolia Press, Magnolia Table, and Little Shop on Bosque, with the hope of reopening Monday, March 30th.
Our online store is still up and running, and the team at our warehouse will continue to work safely and efficiently to make sure your orders are fulfilled in a timely manner. Our guest services team will be standing by to answer any questions you may have.”
-The Magnolia Team
Visiting Waco to visit the silos March 19-21
Are they going to be open
Annette, As of this point in time, the Magnolia Market is open, However, most public attractions in our area are closed. We recommend signing up for the Magnolia email list and following them on social media for the most current information. The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau is posting tourism-related closures that we are aware of here: https://wacoheartoftexas.com/tourism-related-closures-in-the-waco-area/.
We just received the following information from Magnolia:
“The safety and health of our guests, community and incredible team is just too important to us to remain open during this time. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th we’ve decided to close Magnolia Market, Silos grounds, Silos Baking Co., Magnolia Press, Magnolia Table, and Little Shop on Bosque, with the hope of reopening Monday, March 30th.
Our online store is still up and running, and the team at our warehouse will continue to work safely and efficiently to make sure your orders are fulfilled in a timely manner. Our guest services team will be standing by to answer any questions you may have.”
-The Magnolia Team
Heard test kits are becoming scarce. Hope mclennan county is prepared if citizens show symptoms!
Hi Paul, We recommend following the CDC and McLennan County Health recommendations. If you feel you have symptoms, CALL your health care provider and they will give you direction on whether you should be tested, and where to have that done. McLennan County Health District.
The How about the Texas Food Truck Showdown, is it still on schedule?
Hi Gina, As of right now, the event has not been cancelled, however, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce website says to stay tuned for more information today. https://wacochamber.com/
Will do Thanks
Gina, We JUST got word that the Food Truck Festival has been postponed.
Thanks for your patience with this process!!!
Will the Silo District Marathon, half marathon, and 5k be canceled (April 25 & 26)?
Hi Robyn, As of right now, no cancellation announcement has been made. We recommend that you sign up for their email notifications and follow them on social media for the most current information. https://magnolia.com/events/silo-district-marathon/
Is there any word on if the Water Circus at Brazos Parking this weekend will be cancelled or not?
As of right now, their website shows the show will go on. They do have a COVID19 alert on their website. https://cirqueitalia.com/.
The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau recommends following the CDC and McLennan County Health recommendations. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Is the Water Circus Cxl’d also?
As of right now, their website shows the show will go on. They do have a COVID19 alert on their website. https://cirqueitalia.com/.
The Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau recommends following the CDC and McLennan County Health recommendations. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Do baberbshops or salons have to close
Please call 254-750-5970 with your question. This is the official phone number for questions about your business operations during the City of Waco Declaration of Disaster and Public Health Emergency.