Join the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network’s Klaras Children’s Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at their fourth annual trunk or treat event. Prepare for an unforgettable evening with treats, costumes, and community spirit. Bring your family and friends for an evening of laughter and excitement!

Hosted by the Families & Foster Care Coalition, this is a supportive space for youth ages 17-23 (roughly) who are in care, have been in care, or who have aged out. The gatherings will start with DINNER and a community organization will present about supportive resources available to youth aging out of foster care and what is available to those who have already aged out. We always have time for discussion and peer support.

Mentor Group Night will be a chance for families and friends to spend quality time together, play games, eat snacks, learn new skills, and grow as individuals all while meeting emotional needs. Feel free to engage or sit back and listen. Anyone in the community is welcome! 

The Great Waco Duck Race is a charitable raffle event benefitting Imagination Library of Waco. Adults can "adopt" a rubber duck for a chance to win prizes! Along with the race, the event will feature a free family fun fest with inflatable, games, arts and crafts!

Hosted by Neurodivergent Friends of McLennan County, NeuroSpicy Connections is a free monthly hangout where neurodivergent people can be themselves, connect over shared interests, and form real friendships. Dinner is provided, RSVP requested.

Join the Waco Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Waco Fire Department, McLennan County Sheriff's Office and so many more on this year's National Night Out (NNO)! Check out the NNO event page on the City of Waco website to see the neighborhoods who have registered to host a block party! 

Mentor Group Night will be a chance for families and friends to spend quality time together, play games, eat snacks, learn new skills, and grow as individuals all while meeting emotional needs. Feel free to engage or sit back and listen. Anyone in the community is welcome! 

Come test your throwing arm at Heart of Texas Goodwill's 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament!

This family-friendly event will be hosted at Camp Fimfo in Waco, Texas.

Registration is $50 per cornhole player. All proceeds will benefit scholarships and tuition assistance at HOT Goodwill's soon-opening Child Development Center!

Mentor Group Night will be a chance for families and friends to spend quality time together, play games, eat snacks, learn new skills, and grow as individuals all while meeting emotional needs. Feel free to engage or sit back and listen. Anyone in the community is welcome! 

Hosted by the Families & Foster Care Coalition, this is a supportive space for youth ages 17-23 (roughly) who are in care, have been in care, or who have aged out. The gatherings will start with DINNER and a community organization will present about supportive resources available to youth aging out of foster care and what is available to those who have already aged out. We always have time for discussion and peer support.

Hosted by Neurodivergent Friends of McLennan County, NeuroSpicy Connections is a free monthly hangout where neurodivergent people can be themselves, connect over shared interests, and form real friendships. Dinner is provided, RSVP requested.

Mentor Group Night will be a chance for families and friends to spend quality time together, play games, eat snacks, learn new skills, and grow as individuals all while meeting emotional needs. Feel free to engage or sit back and listen. Anyone in the community is welcome! 

Baylor University will celebrate the naming of the Moody School of Education with the unveiling of new, permanent signage and a community-wide open house. The day's events will honor the Moody Foundation's transformational generosity while showcasing the School of Education's mission to equip leaders who are shaping the future through education.

Join the Partners Resource Network and Baylor University’s Center for Disability & Flourishing for the 2026 Pathways to Possibilities Conference—a day dedicated to connecting families, youth with disabilities, self-advocates, and community organizations with valuable information, resources, and opportunities.

Whether you're looking for educational resources, transition planning, community services, or ways to better support individuals with disabilities, this conference is designed to help you take the next step with confidence.

Project Homeless Connect is a one-stop shop of care and services for those experiencing homelessness in the Waco area.

Students & their caregivers are invited to enjoy a free meal and an engaging presentation, plus a chance to win a prize in our giveaway!

Losing someone to suicide is a grief that’s hard to put into words. It can feel confusing, isolating, and heavy. You don’t have to carry it alone. This group is a safe space to talk with others who truly get it. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, you are welcome here. Come as you are, no pressure to share. Find understanding and connection. Your healing journey starts here.

Mentor Group Night will be a chance for families and friends to spend quality time together, play games, eat snacks, learn new skills, and grow as individuals all while meeting emotional needs. Feel free to engage or sit back and listen. Anyone in the community is welcome! 

Join the Klaras Center for Families and Gang Awareness, Prevention & Safety (GAPS) for Gear Up for Greatness, a family-oriented back-to-school celebration.

Hosted by Neurodivergent Friends of McLennan County, NeuroSpicy Connections is a free monthly hangout where neurodivergent people can be themselves, connect over shared interests, and form real friendships. Dinner is provided, RSVP requested.

Mentor Group Night will be a chance for families and friends to spend quality time together, play games, eat snacks, learn new skills, and grow as individuals all while meeting emotional needs. Feel free to engage or sit back and listen. Anyone in the community is welcome! 

As the new school year begins, give yourself the tools and confidence to support your child's success. Join HOPES Waco’s 3-Week Back-to-School Parent Psychoeducation Group, where we'll discuss how to prepare for the school year. Connect with other parents, gain practical strategies, and leave feeling empowered to navigate the school year with confidence.

Join Presbyterian Children’s Homes & Services for their Back to School Bash. Limestone and Freestone County Families will walk through and visit at least 5 tables with information on resources who serve Limestone and Freestone Counties and then be given school supplies. Police, fire, paramedics, balloon animals, food trucks, bounce houses, etc will be on hand.

Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) is coming to Waco on Tuesday, July 28 for a free, day-long event dedicated to strengthening resources and building capacity across youth-serving systems in Waco and beyond.

Mother Forward Texas invites you to attend the launch of their Vote Like an M(other)F(orward)’er informed voting campaign. Mother Forward is not here to tell you who to vote for. We’re here to make sure moms get informed, ask questions, and show up on the issues hitting our families and our bank accounts.

Friends for Life is partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for their Annual BCBSTX Back to School Bash.   This event is for Children with Special Needs and their school aged siblings and is open to the community. 

As the new school year begins, give yourself the tools and confidence to support your child's success. Join HOPES Waco’s 3-Week Back-to-School Parent Psychoeducation Group, where we'll discuss how to prepare for the school year. Connect with other parents, gain practical strategies, and leave feeling empowered to navigate the school year with confidence.

Losing someone to suicide is a grief that’s hard to put into words. It can feel confusing, isolating, and heavy. You don’t have to carry it alone. This group is a safe space to talk with others who truly get it. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, you are welcome here. Come as you are, no pressure to share. Find understanding and connection. Your healing journey starts here.

The Waco Committee for People with Disabilities is partnering with Art Center Waco to host the Disability in the Arts Exhibit. We will kick of the month-long exhibit featuring artists with disabilities with a celebration on July 18th!