Noon Year’s Eve Party

By Austin Johnson | December 26, 2025 |

End 2025 with music, movement, and a little animal magic! Join us December 31 from 10am–4pm for a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Cameron Park Zoo.  DJ with hourly countdowns Dance party all day long Face painting (additional fee) Character meet-and-greets Creative coloring activities Best of all? You’ll ring in the “New Year” surrounded by your favorite Zoo…

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Urban REAP Christmas Crafts

By Austin Johnson | December 15, 2025 |

For December, Urban REAP is bringing back its Christmas crafts, including wreaths, nature pressing ornaments, yarn and stick Christmas trees, paper snowflakes, and orange ornaments. These crafts are fun for the whole family, so grab a hot beverage from World Cup Cafe or Thrst and come on by to enjoy the season!

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November Discovery Activity: Fall Leaf Lanterns

By Austin Johnson | November 12, 2025 |

Join Urban REAP this month to make fall leaf lanterns. Using fall leaves, jars, and tea light candles, create these beautiful fall decorations. Urban REAP will have the leaves and Mod Podge, you bring the jars and the creativity! Wednesday through Friday 10 am – 6 pm | Saturday 10 am – 4 pm

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Children’s Garden Fair

By Austin Johnson | September 18, 2025 |

Families with children of all ages will enjoy FREE activities designed to teach many fun things about gardening in Central Texas. ~Scavenger Hunt~Fun Crafts~Learning Stations *Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or…

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Keep Waco Outdoors EXPO

By Austin Johnson | September 11, 2025 |

Explore resources, connect with local outdoor clubs, outfitters, and more—all in one place. Whether you’re racing, discovering new ways to get outside, or meeting fellow adventurers, this is the event that celebrates the best of Waco’s outdoors.

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Farmers Market

By Austin Johnson | May 15, 2025 |

Open seasonally from March through June, Da’ Shack has a variety of plants for sale as well as organic fruits and vegetables. Open on Fridays from 2 pm to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm.

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Orangutan Caring Event

By Austin Johnson | April 3, 2025 |

Who doesn’t love our orangutan friends?! Come out to the zoo to celebrate our favorite apes and learn more about their care and health while completing fun crafts and games! Free with admission.

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Open Volunteer Day

By Austin Johnson | April 2, 2025 |

Welcome to Open Volunteer Day at Cloven Heart Farm Sanctuary! Join us every Sunday starting at 10 AM for a fun day of giving back and making a difference. Come meet our adorable animal residents and help out with various tasks around the sanctuary. No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to…

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