Step into a Salado Saturday morning, where the sips are slow and the acoustics smooth. The farmers’ vegetables are exploding with color under the ancient live oaks by the happy creek. Experience the Salado Saturday morning Farmers Market…because sometimes, you just need to take a Salado exit. IH 35 from Austin - Exit 284 / from Waco - Exit 285
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The Salado Ladies Community League will be hosting the 45th Annual “Christmas in October: Jingle Walk” Friday, October 11-Sunday, October 13, 2024. This event provides a fun way to shop local for beautiful clothing and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for your whole Christmas list. You’ll enjoy exploring the charming Village of Salado with your besties while ambling along the lovely sidewalks from shop to shop. This year’s event is supported by many of your favorite Salado businesses, and a shuttle will be available to transport you from parking to shopping areas throughout each day. Each $30 Passport entitles you to collect a special gift from each of the participating businesses you visit while shopping over the three days. Use your Christmas in October shopping bag (included with your ticket purchase) to gather your goodies while enjoying the holiday atmosphere along the Salado “Magic Mile.” The Passport will include a listing of the participating businesses and a map showing where they are located. Your Passport will be punched by each shop visited, and visiting every listed shop will make you eligible to participate in the door prize drawing held at the end of the three-day event! ONLY 250 PASSPORTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT (limit 6 per person). Purchase your passport starting on September 1, 2024 at centraltexastickets.com and click on the Salado Christmas in October Jingle Walk event. You will pick up your purchased Passports in Salado, available each shopping day, by showing your printed or digital receipt. More information will be emailed after passport purchase.
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Step into a Salado Saturday morning, where the sips are slow and the acoustics smooth. The farmers’ vegetables are exploding with color under the ancient live oaks by the happy creek. Experience the Salado Saturday morning Farmers Market…because sometimes, you just need to take a Salado exit.
IH 35 from Austin - Exit 284 / from Waco - Exit 285
New Year's Eve Dinner at the Barton House
Come One Come All to the Heart for the Arts Celebration to be held on Thursday, February 13th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Salado Museum and College Park located at 423 South Main Street, Salado. There will be music, Italian dinner/dessert and presentations to create a romantic and memorable evening. The evening event begins with a Meet & Great starting at 6:00 PM with dinner served at 6:45 after which there will be a short presentation along with a scrumptious dessert. In addition, there will be a special exhibition entitled “Expressions of Love” displaying many of the Salado areas best artist’s 12”x12” creations in a wide variety of media. The art will be for sale during the Heart for the Arts evening event and will continue to be displayed and available for sale at the Museum until Thursday, February 20th during the hours of 10:00 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Artists interested in taking part in the “Expressions of Love” event should email organizer Kay Griffith at Kaygriffithart@gmail.com. She will be happy to send you an application. Deadline for submissions is Monday, February 10th. Tickets are $45 per person and are for sale at https://centraltexastickets.com/events/have-a-heart-for-the-arts-2-13-2025 and at the Salado Museum. The individual artists, the Salado Cultural Art District and the Salado Museum & College Park Salado will be the beneficiaries of this event.
Are you planning a wedding or an event? Come, meet the new owners and see their beautiful venue during their open house on 03/29/2025 from 2pm-6pm.
We’re excited to announce that the Village of Salado and Salado Museum and College Park have been selected to host the Dinosaur George Traveling Museum as part of the 2025 Dinosaur George Summer Outreach Program! This is a one-day-only to kick off, completely FREE event that will transform our space into an unforgettable museum experience-for visitors of all ages. Event Details: Date: July 12, 2025 Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm Location: Salado Museum and College Park – 423 S Main Street, Salado, Texas 76571 Admission: FREE and open to the public Registration: No registration required What can you expect? An incredible collection of life-size dinosaur skulls, fossil replicas, and exhibits featuring prehistoric creatures from every corner of Earth’s ancient past – dinosaurs, mammals, reptiles, and more! The museum was created by Dinosaur George Blasing, a self-taught paleontologist with over 40 years of experience, and the host of the Dinosaur George Kids podcast and History Channel’s Jurassic Fight Club. During the event, visitors will even get a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A with George himself. Plus: • A full day of hands-off, museum-quality exhibits • A pop-up gift shop with dinosaur-themed merchandise and authentic fossils for sale • Fun, engaging science for kids, families, and lifelong learners alike Whether you’re a dino-lover, a science fan, or just for a fun and educational day out – you won’t want to miss this. We’re bringing the prehistoric world right to Salado. Following Dino George, the Kids History Camp will kick off at the Salado Museum and College Park: • July 14th – Introduction to History and Early Texas • July 15th – Beyond the Notes – Celtic Fiddle Playing • July 16th – Pioneers in Texas • July 17th – The Robertson Family and early Salado Mark your calendars and stay tuned to the websites for more details. Help spread the word—and get ready for a roaring good time! For more information, contact: Lynette Jones at 254-718-0820 or email: director@museum.com or visit saladomuseum.org and www.visitsaladotexas.com
