Events & Activities

Library Card Sign-Up Month and Fine Forgiveness

26 Sep 2026 September is Library Card Sign-Up & Fine Forgiveness Month! Sign up for a library card and discover everything the Waco-McLennan County Library has to offer, from books and digital resources to programs and more. Already have a card with overdue fines? Contact or visit the library during September to ask about having eligible fines waived and start fresh.

Tagged as: , Special Event

Free Summer Swims

26 Sep 2026 Beat the summer heat at Doris Miller Community Pool! Every Friday and Saturday, the first 50 guests each day will receive free pool entry as part of our Free Summer Swims program, made possible through a grant from the Cooper Foundation.

Doris Miller Community Center, 1020 Elm Ave, Waco, TX 76707

Tagged as: , Special Event

Fellowship of Kings Dad Cafe Series

29 Sep 2026 Waco WIC, in partnership with Starry and Waco-McLennan Public Health, is providing a weekly Dad Cafe for Fathers and Father-Figures of McLennan County who care for children ages 0-17.

Health District Preparedness Training Room (first floor - left of the cashier window), 225 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76707

Tagged as: , Health Activity

Wild Wednesdays

30 Sep 2026 Free group hikes through Cameron Park, led by a Park Ranger.

704 Park Lake Dr., Waco, TX 76708

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Tagged as: , Park Ranger Program

West Waco Library Reopens after Renovations

01 Oct 2026 The West Waco Library is turning the page on a fresh new chapter! After a month-long closure for refreshing updates, the library is ready to welcome patrons back on October 1.
Doors open at 10 a.m., with cookies and refreshments to celebrate the reopening. Stop by, check out the updates, and stay awhile... the library will be open until 8 p.m.

West Waco Library & Genealogy Center, 5301 Bosque Blvd., Waco, TX 76710

Tagged as: , Adult Library Event, Kid's Library Event, Teen Library Event

WIC Cooking Classes

01 Oct 2026 Register now for fun cooking classes, available in English and Spanish, to help you earn your WIC class credits.

Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N MLK Blvd, Waco, TX 76704

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Tagged as: , Health Activity

National Night Out Police Visits

06 Oct 2026 Waco Police officers and personnel will be visiting registered National Night Out events around the City.

National Night Out (NNO) is designed to allow neighbors to join together and present a unified force in the fight against crime in the community by hosting or attending block parties, group parties, or your Neighborhood Association meetings. Parties can include games, decorations, food, drink

Multiple locations

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Tagged as: , PD All Officers, PD Adult Event, PD Kid Event, Special Event

Faith & Blue Weekend

09 Oct 2026 Faith & Blue Weekend in Waco will take place October 9–12, 2026. This national initiative fosters meaningful connections between law enforcement and the community through local faith-based organizations. Waco Police will participate in events throughout the weekend. We invite all residents to participate and help strengthen our community bonds.

Multiple locations

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Tagged as: , Community Engagement, PD All Officers, PD Adult Event, PD Kid Event, Special Event

National Fossil Day Celebration

10 Oct 2026 Save the date for the National Fossil Day Celebration at Waco Mammoth National Monument on Saturday, October 10! Swing by to enjoy exhibitor booths, screen washing, guided nature walks, storytime at the amphitheater, Paleoteria (Fossil Loteria!), food trucks, a special performance by the park's Artist-in-Residence and more.

Waco Mammoth National Monument, 6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco, Tx 76708, Waco, TX 

Tagged as: , Special Event

Fire Station #1 Open House

10 Oct 2026 Bring the whole family and join us at Fire Station 1 this Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Waco Fire's open house. The day of fun will include a station tour, an agility course, fire safe house, food, and more!

Fire Station #1, 100 Peach St., Waco, TX 76704

Tagged as: , Community Engagement