Upcoming Events
In this section, you can find out about upcoming events taking place in the community for children, youth, families, and staff. We are eager to see you and serve you at our upcoming events.
If you have any questions about an event, please get in touch with the organizer of each event, details on the event page.
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Boys to Men Conference
See attached for the fliers for both the City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department Boys' Conference (April 19th from 9 AM to 1 PM), which will be held at the Doris Miller Community Center on 1020 Elm Avenue, Waco, TX 76704.
Please contact Ms. Jones at juliettj@wacotx.gov or 254-749-0153 if you have any questions about these highly educational programs.
GAPS - April 18th
We’re super excited to announce that our next GAPS (Gang Awareness, Prevention, and Safety) community event will be on Tuesday, April 8th held at the Waco Multi-purpose Facility location!
This event is geared towards youth/young adults that are in 4th-12th grade and caregivers as well as for all community members where there will be a presentation and an amazing lived experienced speaker that will share their powerful impactful testimonies, free dinner and childcare for the younger children, and chances to win some awesome prizes 😊
Girls Girls Girls Conference
See attached for the fliers for both the City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department Girls' Conference (April 12th from 9 AM to 1 PM), which will be held at the Doris Miller Community Center on 1020 Elm Avenue, Waco, TX 76704.
Please contact Ms. Jones at juliettj@wacotx.gov or 254-749-0153 if you have any questions about these highly educational programs.
Spring Bling Car Show
A car, truck and bike show benefiting Father's and kids in the community. Run by I-35 Legends Car and Truck Club. Check out their Facebook page for more details and contacts.
Location: Waco High School
No one eats alone
Communities in Schools with Superior Healthplan and the Community Youth Development Program are hosting, No One Eats Alone. An evening of community and friendship.
Location: East Waco Library, 901 Elm Avenue
Relax, relate, and reset
A vision board party. Come have an evening with Communities in Schools for a light meal and plan for a successful family year.
Location: East Waco Library, 901 Elm Avenue
Gang Awareness, Prevention, and Safety
Gang Awareness, Prevention and Safety Program is hold its second anniversary this November at South Waco Community Center.
4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat
Join us for a spooktacular evening of fun and community connection at the 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat! The Waco Police Department is partnering with Waco ISD Police Department to bring this exciting event to our community.
Waco Housing Authority Trunk or Treat
Join Waco Housing Authority and partners for their 2024 Trunk or Treat.
Location: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2814 S 12th Street, Waco
Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Time: 5pm to 6.30pm
Gils Taylor Behavioral Health Series
Join us as we will be Navigating Wellness Together through Lifesaving Conversations!
Gang Awareness, Prevention, and Safety: Fostering Positive Relationships In Our Community
Join us as we hear from both professionals and people with lived experience about gang prevention, risky related behaviors, and developing healthy relationship skills!
STARRY Fatherhood- Dads on the Go
Join us for a transformative 6-part virtual lunch series for fathers and father-figures of Bell & McLennan County.
Healing through Cinema:
Mental Health Matters! Join us where we will heal through Cinema (confronting PTSD & Trauma in Black communities)