When looking for things to do in Waco, consider supporting nonprofits, which can be just as much fun as it is rewarding. Throughout the year, local organizations host galas, festivals, style shows and more to help raise awareness and funds for the vital work they accomplish in our community.
Get out your calendar while you peruse the list below and save the date for a whole new way to explore Waco while giving back, too. While this list is limited to the advertisers in our nonprofit profile section, you can find a more comprehensive list on our Events page at wacoan.com/featured-events.
2017
July
Speed: Science in Motion
Mayborn Museum | Baylor.edu/mayborn
July 18
Helping Hands Happy Hour
Fuzzy Friends Rescue | fuzzyfriendsrescue.com
July 19
Magician Cody Fisher
Hewitt Public Library | cityofhewitt.com
August
Speed: Science in Motion
Mayborn Museum | baylor.edu/mayborn
August 19
Dragon Boat Festival
Enrich Seniors | enrichseniors.org
August 26
Beatlemania 64
Hewitt Public Library | cityofhewitt.com
September
Speed: Science in Motion
Mayborn Museum | baylor.edu/mayborn
September 9
Galloping for Grannies
Friends for Life | friendsforlife.org
September 9-23
The Bosque Art Classic
Bosque Arts Center | bosqueartscenter.org
September 10
Grandparents Day
Friends for Life | friendsforlife.org
September 16
Heart of Texas Wine & Food Festival
Humane Society of Central Texas | humanesocietyofcentraltexas.org
September 25
An Afternoon with Isabel Wilkerson
Beall-Russell Lectures | baylor.edu/beall-russell
September 30
Dog Days
Hewitt Public Library | cityofhewitt.com
October
Sweet Sounds
Meals on Wheels Waco | mowwaco.org
October 6
MCC Foundation Golf Classic
McLennan Community College Foundation | mclennan.edu/foundation
October 6
AVANCE Extravaganza and Quinceanera
AVANCE | avancewaco.org
October 7
Waco Heart Walk
American Heart Association | heart.org
October 10
Signature Chefs Auction
March of Dimes | marchforbabies.org
October 13
Methodist Children’s Home Golf Classic
Methodist Children’s Home | mch.org
October 14
Brew at the Zoo
Cameron Park Zoo | cameronparkzoo.com
October 21
Volunteer Auxiliary Quilt Auction
Lutheran Sunset Ministries | lutheransunset.org
October 23
Education 4 Everyone Golf Tournament
Brazos Education Foundation | brazosfoundation.org
October 27-28
Apple Tree Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show
Meals on Wheels Waco | mowwaco.org
October 31
Zoo Boo
Cameron Park Zoo | cameronparkzoo.com
Waco Community Development Golf Scramble
Waco Community Development | wacocdc.org
Breakfast Banquet
NeighborWorks Waco | nw-waco.org
November
Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market
Junior League of Waco | jlwaco.org
November 4
5K Zombie Run & 1K Pet Walk
Fuzzy Friends Rescue | fuzzyfriendsrescue.com
November 9
Repurpose for a Purpose
The Salvation Army Waco | salvationarmytexas.org/waco
November 11
H-E-B Zoo Stampede
Cameron Park Zoo | cameronparkzoo.com
November 30
Christmas at the Mayborn
Mayborn Museum | baylor.edu/mayborn
December
New Year’s Eve Barkin’ Ball
Fuzzy Friends Rescue | fuzzyfriendsrescue.com
Pancakes with Santa
Advocacy Center | advocacycntr.org
2018
January
February
Hearts in the Arts Theatre Gala
MCC Foundation | mclennan.edu/foundation
H-E-B Celebrity Cook Off
Waco ISD Education Foundation | wacoisdfoundation.org
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
Advocacy Center | wacomardigrasball.com
Go Red for Women Luncheon
American Heart Association | wacogored.heart.org
March
Lutheran Sunset Ministries | lutheransunset.org
Spring Break at the Mayborn
Mayborn Museum | baylor.edu/mayborn
April
Rise Up! Waco
Talitha Koum Institute | talithakoum.org
April 20
Zoobilee
Cameron Park Zoo | cameronparkzoo.com
Crawfish for CASA
CASA of McLennan & Hill Counties | casaforeverychild.org
The Big Event
Bosque Arts Center | bosqueartscenter.org
Bonnets & Birdhouses
Waco Community Development | wacocdc.org
Kiwanis Club Bass Fishing Tournament
Hewitt Public Library | cityofhewitt.com
March for Babies
March of Dimes | marchforbabies.org
May
Waco Heart Ball
American Heart Association | wacoheartball.heart.org
May 5
KidZoobilee
Cameron Park Zoo | cameronparkzoo.com
Pooches on Parade Runway Show
Fuzzy Friends Rescue | fuzzyfriendsrescue.com
June
Hewitt Public Library | cityofhewitt.com
Hammers & Heels
NeighborWorks Waco | nw-waco.org
