If Chip and Joanna Gaines are the faces of Waco, Texas, then their Silos at Magnolia are absolutely the backdrop.
The famed shopping and dining entertainment hub is bringing back its annual Spring at the Silos for 2026 with a slew of exciting free events!
Spring at the Silos Returns for 2026
The annual event is perfect for guests of all ages. Spanning eight weekends, Spring at the Silos (or SPATS for short) “brings together a mix of live music, artist pop-ups, and interactive FREE activities!”
Every week beginning March 6, visitors to Waco can select from a wide range of activities.
The free activities include outdoor movie nights, an Easter egg hunt, and an interactive zoo experience.
March 6 + April 3: 1st Friday Waco – Join us at the Silos for our monthly community celebration and help kick off Spring at the Silos with live music, shopping, food, and family-friendly fun in Downtown Waco.
March 12 + 26, April 16: Discovery Table with Cameron Park Zoo – Calling all animal lovers! During this free experience in the Silos Garden, friends from Cameron Park Zoo will share a variety of discovery items for kids (and grown-ups!) to learn more about different animal habitats and behaviors. Join us any time from 10am to noon!
March 19, April 2 + 23: Storytime with Cameron Park Zoo – Join us for storytime with friends from Cameron Park Zoo from 10am-11am! During this free experience, a zoo educator will read a book aloud, sing songs, and help connect kids with real-life animals in a memorable way.
March 20: Movie Night – Celebrate spring at the Silos with live music, extended shopping hours and Movie Night on the lawn! Showing of “The Parent Trap” begins at 6pm – bring a blanket and stay awhile!
April 4: Easter Egg Hunt – Join us on the Silos lawn for our Easter Egg Hunt, a spring tradition for families and little ones. Children are invited to search for colorful eggs throughout the grounds at
Visitors are also invited to pre-book a ticketed experience with options ranging from a Mahjong 101 class, a Garden Fairy House Workshop, a Watercolor Workshop, or a Pressed Floral Art Workshop.
The Magnolia Silos Celebrate 11 Years in 2026
HGTV favorites Chip and Joanna Gaines saw a vision in the old rundown silos that sat in the middle of their beloved Texas town.
“Jo curates the full product assortment at Magnolia Market and on magnolia.com to reflect the colors, textures, and beauty of each season,” the Gaineses’ website says of famed Magnolia Market, which opened in 2015.
In addition to the home goods store, there is a bakery, Silos Baking Co, a coffee house, Magnolia Press, specialty boutiques, a furniture store, Magnolia Home, food trucks, a baseball field, and an old church on the Silos property. The couple also owns a restaurant, Magnolia Table, a hotel, Hotel 1928, and the original boutique, The Little Shop on Bosque, which all sit within driving distance of the Silos.
