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As autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, Waco, Texas, transforms into a Halloween wonderland. Whether you're a local or just passing through, there are plenty of fun activities to get you into the Halloween spirit. From haunted houses to family-friendly festivities, here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating Halloween in Waco this year! more 1. Haunted Houses and Spooky Attractions Waco Haunted Tours Explore Waco's haunted history with guided ghost tours that delve into the city’s spooky past. These tours take you through historic neighborhoods and sites known for their eerie tales. It's a fantastic way to learn about local lore while getting into the Halloween spirit! 2. Family-Friendly Festivities Waco Pumpkin Patch Bring the whole family to the Waco Pumpkin Patch for a day of autumn fun! With activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking, it's a fantastic place for kids to enjoy the season. Plus, don’t forget to snap some pictures in the picturesque pumpkin fields! Boo at the Zoo Join the Waco Zoo for their annual “Boo at the Zoo” event, where families can enjoy a fun-filled evening with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and more! The zoo will be transformed with festive decorations and special animal encounters. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! 3. Community Events Waco's Halloween Block Party Head to downtown Waco for the Halloween Block Party, featuring live music, food vendors, and a costume contest. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to mingle with locals and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Bring your best costume for a chance to win fun prizes! Trick-or-Treating in the Neighborhoods Many neighborhoods in Waco go all out for Halloween, with decorated houses and families ready to hand out candy. Take a stroll through the more festive areas, and let the kids experience the joy of trick-or-treating. Check local community boards for the best spots! 4. Seasonal Eats and Treats Halloween-Themed Cafés and Bakeries Don’t forget to stop by local cafés and bakeries that offer Halloween-themed treats! Look for spooky cupcakes, pumpkin spice lattes, and ghost-shaped cookies. Some popular spots, like the Magnolia Table, often get into the spirit with seasonal specials. Craft Breweries and Halloween Brews For the adults, several craft breweries in Waco release special Halloween brews this time of year. Check out places like Bare Arms Brewing or Pivovar for unique seasonal beers and enjoy a spooky night out with friends! 5. Outdoor Movie Nights Drive-In Halloween Movie Screenings Catch a classic horror movie at one of Waco's drive-in theaters. Many venues host Halloween-themed screenings, so grab your favorite snacks, pile into the car with friends, and enjoy a fright-filled night under the stars. Conclusion Waco, TX, offers a wide array of Halloween activities that cater to all ages and preferences. Whether you're in the mood for spine-chilling thrills, family-friendly fun, or tasty seasonal treats, you'll find something to enjoy this October. Gather your friends and family, embrace the spirit of the season, and make this Halloween unforgettable in Waco! Happy haunting! 🎃👻

In case you missed it, we had a fantastic event for the new 2021 Bronco reveal at Bird-Kultgen Ford. Ford launched the sixth generation of the Bronco on July 13 at 8 p.m. ET. Ford partnered with Disney to stream the reveal on ABC, ESPN, the National Geographic channel — as well as on Ford's YouTube account. more In anticipation of the reveal, we invited local Bronco enthusiasts to join us for a Watch Party. Each of them brought their classic Broncos by the showroom and allowed us to tour them for a Facebook Live broadcast as we counted down to the reveal on live TV.During the Live event, we gave away some cool Bronco merchandise and played trivia. Here are a few fun Bronco trivia facts: The original code name for the Bronco project was G.O.A.T. G.O.A.T is an abbreviation for Goes Over Any-type of Terrain (all new Broncos will have GOAT capabilities) The 2021 Bronco will be the 6th Generation of Bronco In 1969, Bronco won the legendary Baja 1000, and is still the only production vehile to do so All Broncos are Built Wild™ in Wayne, MI and the new Bronco Sport will be built in Hermosillo, Mexico. We loved sharing the Bronco reveal with our followers and look forward to taking you on a test drive of the Bronco Sport when it arrives this Winter and the Bronco (2-door and 4-door) when it arrives in the Spring. If you are as excited as we are for the Bronco, you can reserve your Bronco today. Your refundable $100 deposit saves your model selection and reserves you a spot. Then you can rest easy knowing that all reservations will be completed before stock units begin. We expect the reservation to be finalized in late summer for Bronco Sport and December for Bronco. [gallery link="file" size="medium" ids="208,209,213,216,207,210,214,212,211"] Special thanks to Ann Harder and 360 Solutions. Ann came by to host her podcast, Central Texas Living, along with our FaceBook Live event. She has a large following for her podcast and we were appreciative that she shared in our event. 360 Solutions was on hand for filming, photography and event coordination.

BK Ford is proud to have helped lead Ford Day November 19 th at Texas State Technical College! We had over 200 students in attendance from Waco and University High School’s automotive programs as well as current TSTC automotive technology students. Representatives from Ford, Ford’s Diesel Division, as well as Ford’s Part supplier, Concho, were in attendance. Additionally, we had an amazing display of over 15 classic and brand-new Ford vehicles on display, from a classic 1960’s Bronco to brand new Mustang GTs, SuperDuty Platinums, and even a top fuel dragster! more Both high schools mentioned above now offer dual-credit courses with TSTC, and that TSTC courses can earn credit with Ford’s technician certification programs as well?  For individuals interested in the automotive space, the future is extremely bright and more attainable than ever!  With numerous educational programs available in both hands-on and online platforms, plus the support of local businesses to assist you in your training journey, achieving your certifications and accomplishing your goals can be done faster than ever before.  Bird-Kultgen hires interns, part-time positions, and full-time technician positions.  We are looking for enthusiastic students and candidates who are lifelong learners, enjoy tackling difficult projects, love building things and finding solutions, and are passionate about creating, selling and supporting innovative Ford products. Those who joined us for Ford Day at Texas State Technical College heard from various Bird-Kultgen Ford employees who love to chat about the different automotive and technology related careers.  BK Ford is more than your local Waco dealership. We are a growing team of problem-solvers and do-ers; colleagues who are committed to giving back to their community and ensuring every friend and customer drives safely and confidently in their vehicles. If you missed us on Ford Day, or would like to learn more about openings at BK Ford, visit our Careers Page to learn more about opportunities for our interns and recent graduates, as well as certified and experienced technicians. Additionally, you can check out a video recap of the event here. Thanks so much to Waco ISD and TSTC for bringing their automotive students, fellow dealers Sykora Family Ford and Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln for their help, and our partners at Ford Motor Company! We are excited about the future of automotive technicians and can't wait to work with these students some day!  We’d like to leave you with the following quote from Jack Kultgen from his time at TSTC, “As fast as we can train automotive mechanics, there’s jobs waiting for them.”