Summer is here and there are so many events and fun things to do in Waco. The Ultimate Guide to Waco Summer Activities offers ideas for all ages so families can find something everyone will enjoy.
Tour Waco
Become a tourist and visit your hometown. Go to museums like the Dr Pepper Museum, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Waco Mammoth National Monument, Mayborn Museum and Cameron Park Zoo. Visit places like the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, The Silos at Magnolia, Waco Wetlands, Brazos Tours or Waco Tours for a unique view of the area.
Craft and Play
How often do you stop to craft with your kids? There are unique crafting activities for the whole family at places like Pikasso Waco, Fuzz Lab Waco, or Hammer & Stain Waco.
Stay Active
For people who like action, consider visiting places like Summer Scavenger Hunts, Skate Waco, Waco Surf, Heart o’ Texas Speedway, Rock Climbing, Hawaiian Falls, Camp Fimfo, Bowling and guided hikes (see events below).
Weekly Tour
Pick a type of place your family enjoys. Once a week, try a different spot to find your favorite! This could be a weekly park day to visit all the parks in town, bakeries, coffee shops, bookstores, and libraries. Explore to get out of the routine of going to the same place. You never know when you will find a new favorite.
Enjoy the Arts
There are several family-friendly venues for musicians, art, and plays. Visit the Waco Hippodrome, Waco Civic Theatre, Art Center Waco and PAAC. Lights, camera, action – ENJOY!
Waco Moms Offers a Curated List of Family Friendly Events for All Age Ranges
Weekly Summer Events:
- Guided Nature Walks – Mondays at Carleen Bright Arboretum
- Wildlife Wednesdays – $10 admission for Waco residents to Cameron Park Zoo
- Wild Wednesdays – park ranger led hikes through Cameron Park
- Summer at the Silos – Fridays and Saturdays at Magnolia Market
- Waco Farmers Market – Saturday Mornings at Bridge Street Plaza
- Craft Corner Workshops – Magnolia
- Pressed Floral Art Workshops – Magnolia
June Events:
- Juneteenth Parade – Heritage Square
- Mother Son Pajama Jam – Woodway Family Center
- Home on the Range – Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
- Woodway Farmer’s Market – Carleen Bright Arboretum
- Brazos Nights – Indian Springs Park (June 19)
- Father’s Day Weekend at the Silos – Magnolia
- Make Music Waco – June 21
- World Giraffe Day – Cameron Park Zoo
- Summer Concert Series – Carleen Bright Arboretum
- Summer Movement Series at the Silos – Magnolia x Class Studios
July Events:
- Story Time – Whitehall Park
- Summer Concert Series – Carleen Bright Arboretum
- Fourth on the Brazos – Indian Springs Park
- Fourth of July at the Silos – Magnolia
- Finding Nemo – Waco Civic Theatre (July 12-14)
- Woodway Farmer’s Market – Carleen Bright Arboretum
- Summer Concert Series – Carleen Bright Arboretum
August Events:
- Story Time – Whitehall Park
- Summer Concert Series – Carleen Bright Arboretum
- World Iguana Day – Cameron Park Zoo
- Woodway Farmer’s Market – Carleen Bright Arboretum
