Events & Activities

Grand Opening of the Waco Financial Empowerment Center

14 Oct 2026 Join us on Wednesday, October 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at East Waco Goodwill Community Connect (1000 E. Waco Dr.) to celebrate the grand opening of the Waco Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)!

East Waco Community Connect, 1000 E. Waco Dr., Waco, TX 76704

Tagged as: , Community Engagement, Special Event

Wild Wednesdays

14 Oct 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

WIC Cooking Classes

15 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

Healthy Women & Children Coalition Meeting

15 Oct 2026 The Healthy Women and Children Coalition (HWCC) is a coalition of dedicated community organizations working together for a common purpose.

Health District Preparedness Training Room (1st floor), 225 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76707

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Tagged as: , Health Activity

2026 Genealogy Lock-In Discover Your Family Story

16 Oct 2026 The Genealogy Lock-In brings together researchers, beginners, and heritage organizations for a full day of free genealogy education, resources, and community. Hosted in partnership with over 75 libraries across Texas, Waco is proud to be the lead location for this hybrid event.
You can attend in person at our West Waco Library & Genealogy Center or join online from anywhere!

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

Tagged as: , Adult Library Event, Adult Program, Genealogy Event

Live Well Waco Quarterly Meeting

22 Oct 2026 Live Well Waco is a community coalition dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of McLennan County residents through collaborative community action, education, and prevention.

Health District Preparedness Training Room (1st floor), 225 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX 76707

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Tagged as: , Health Activity

Trunk or Treat with the City of Waco & Waco ISD Police Departments

28 Oct 2026 Join us and the Waco ISD Police Department as we host our annual Trunk or Treat! Meet all your local first responders and amazing community organizations as we celebrate this spooky season!

Waco ISD Stadium, 1401 S. New Road, Waco, TX 

Tagged as: , PD Kid Event

Trunk or Treat at Doris Miller Community Center

28 Oct 2026 Wear your favorite costume, bring a bag to collect treats, and join us for a fun trunk-or-treat event! Presented by the Dewey and Doris Miller Community Centers.

Doris Miller Community Center Parking Lot, 1020 Elm Ave., Ste. 800L, Waco, TX 76704

Tagged as: , Special Event

Floating Pumpkin Patch

29 Oct 2026 Enjoy an evening of fall fun at the Floating Pumpkin Patch at Doris Miller Community Pool on Thursday, October 29, from 5-7 p.m. For $5 per person, guests can select a pumpkin floating in the pool and decorate it with paints and markers.

Doris Miller Community Pool, 1020 Elm Ave., Waco, TX 76704

Tagged as: , Special Event

4th Annual WIC Boo Bash!

30 Oct 2026 The Waco Area WIC Clinic will have some Halloween fun for the whole family on October 30th in the Health District parking lot, including trick-or-treating, healthy Halloween snacks, balloons, face painting, and games.

Waco-McLennan County Public Health District, 225 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76707

Tagged as: , Health Activity