 Join us for a fantastic lineup of fall family-friendly fun in Waco. Don't miss out on all the exciting activities from fossils to candy to haunted houses.
Fall Fossil Festival
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, October 19
Waco Mammoth National Monument, 6220 Steinbeck Road
You're invited to the Waco Mammoth National Monument for the annual Fall Fossil Festival! Enjoy local exhibitors, live camels, pumpkin decorating, fossil identification, a mock dig pit experience and more! Admission to the event is free. Self-guided tours of the fossil quarry in the Dig Shelter will be open all day (fee applies).
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Trunk or Treat
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23
Doris Miller Community Center, 1020 Elm Ave, Suite 800L
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween event filled with candy, cars, and costumes. Admission is free and will take place in the parking lot outside the Doris Miller Community Center. Presented by Doris Miller & Dewey Community Centers.
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Second Annual Literary Haunted House
10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
October 25 to 31 (Excluding Sunday)
South Waco Library, 2737 S. 18th Street
Put the boo in books! Watch your favorite villains come to life with bubbling potions, exhibits, and so much more at this not-so-scary haunted house. Open to all ages. (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.)
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Trunk or Treat
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29
Waco ISD Stadium, 1401 S. New Road
Trunk or Treat with the City of Waco and Waco ISD Police Departments! Meet your local first responders and amazing community organizations to celebrate the spooky season. There will be candy, games, food, and a vehicle costume contest!
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WIC Boo Bash
3 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 31
Waco-McLennan Public Health, 225 W. Waco Drive
Visit the Health District for healthy Halloween snacks, trick or treating throughout the building, and fun activities.
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Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat Event
6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 31
South Waco Community Center, 2815 Speight Ave
Take a sweet ride through South Waco Park for a drive-thru trick-or-treat event! The event will take place at the South Waco Community Center parking lot. Please remain in your cars upon arrival, and staff will bring you pre-packaged treat bags. Presented by the South Waco Community Center and City of Waco Athletics Division.
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 Cameron Park Zoo Education Center & Veterinary Hospital Grand Opening
 Join us at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 25 at Cameron Park Zoo for the grand opening of the Corwin, Estes, and Jaynes Education Center and of the Carol Schmidhauser Veterinary Hospital. The event will feature a brief program, refreshments, and facility tours.
The Corwin, Estes, and Jaynes Education Center will feature classrooms, offices, event rental spaces, and technology that will enable worldwide remote learning experiences. The adjoined Carol Schmidhauser Veterinary Hospital will house surgical suites, pharmaceutical storage, and environmentally controlled holding spaces for animals under care or observation.
 On Thursday, October 3, Waco Mayor Jim Holmes presented the annual State of the City Address hosted by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Holmes updated community leaders and residents on the City of Waco’s recent accomplishments and plans for the upcoming year, such as the riverfront project, downtown redevelopment, and the expansion of city services as Waco continues to grow
 Since February 2024, almost 50 tons of glass have been diverted from the landfill with the purple glass recycling bins.
These eye-catching purple bins can be found downtown at Heritage Square, at East Waco Library, in MCC's Parking Lot S, and at Goodwill Headquarters on New Road! The glass recycling program allows residents, businesses, and visitors to recycle glass at no additional cost 24/7.
To use the bins, bring your glass bottles and jars and toss them in the containers. Only glass goes in the bins. Please no bags or boxes.
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