Events & Activities

Library Card Sign-Up Month and Fine Forgiveness

01 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.

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Pool Party Pop-Up!

05 Sep 2026 Waco Parks and Recreation is wrapping up summer with a splash at a Pool Party Pop-Up from noon to 3 pm on Saturday, September 5, at the Doris Miller Community Pool (1020 Elm Avenue)!

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

Tagged as: , Admission Discount, Community Engagement, Special Event

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

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.

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

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Drive-Thru Trick or Treat at South Waco Community Center

30 Oct 2026 Join us for a Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat event, presented by the South Waco Community Center and City of Waco Athletics Division. Take a sweet ride through the parking lot at South Waco Community Center to pick up pre-packaged candy.

South Waco Community Center, 2815 Speight Ave., Waco, TX 76711

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Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library Book Sale

12 Nov 2026 The Friends of the Waco-McLennan County Library are returning to BASE at Extraco Events Center for the biggest book party in Waco! Join us from Thursday, November 12 to Sunday, November 15 for thousands of books, movies, music, puzzles, and more — all at prices that will make your TBR pile (and your wallet) very happy.

BASE at Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710

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