Kids Events in Waco, TX

3 upcoming family-friendly events in Waco. Story times, festivals, workshops, and more.

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SUNOCT 18⚾

BUFFALO STAMPEDE

⚾ Sports (Spectator)6:30 PM CDT

Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

Looking to get the whole family moving on a Sunday morning? The Buffalo Stampede at Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History in Waco, TX combines a competitive 5K race with a fun 1-mile family fun run on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM. Whether your kids are runners or walkers, this event celebrates fitness and community with activities for everyone.

via Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History

OCT 2—OCT 24🎃

Boo at the Zoo Nights

🎃 Seasonal & Holiday

📍 100.5 miAustin Zoo — Austin, TX

Looking for a spooktacular Halloween experience the whole family will love? Boo at the Zoo Nights at Austin Zoo in Austin, TX transforms the zoo into an enchanting evening adventure with festive themed activities perfect for trick-or-treating kids and curious families. This seasonal favorite on Friday, October 2, 2026, combines animal education with Halloween fun.

via Austin Zoo

Monday, December 28

MONDEC 28🎡

Lion Sango's 13th Birthday Party

🎡 Festivals & Fairs9:00 AM CST

📍 100.5 miAustin Zoo — Austin, TX

Celebrate an incredible milestone at Austin Zoo in Austin, TX, as Lion Sango turns 13! This unique birthday party on Monday, December 28, 2026, gives families a chance to honor this majestic lion while enjoying the zoo's year-round attractions and learning about big cat conservation.

via Austin Zoo

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