Get outside together
Bubble soccer at the 2025 Keep Waco Outdoors Expo at McLane Stadium.
About Keep Waco Outdoors
A community hub for local outings, Waco parks and nearby public lands. Find an event, meet a group and get outside.
GTG Outdoors is a main resource behind the hub. Our flagship Keep Waco Outdoors Expo brings it together at McLane Stadium.
Find your outdoor community
Independent local clubs and recreation venues. Check the organizer for current prices, access and registration; listing is not a sponsor endorsement.
Camp Fimfo Waco
1000 Chickadee Lane, Waco. The public MACT Fall Music and Arts Festival is October 24, 2026, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. See event details for admission. Camp Fimfo also publishes Halloween weekend activities and a November 13–14 concert series. Activity access and prices vary; confirm whether a stay or separate ticket is required. Activity schedule · Concert details
Basin Climbing & Fitness
650 Alliance Parkway, Hewitt. Indoor climbing, fitness and youth programs. Full HYROX Simulation: October 25, 2026, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; $50 per athlete, plus any checkout fees. Homeschool Climb Club is an eight-week program for ages 6–14, starting October 20–22: $115 plus $15 gear rental if needed. Registration and eligibility rules apply; Wednesday mornings are returning students only. Climb Club details
The Bear Mountain
Outdoor and bicycle shop at 4425 W. Waco Drive. Check its announcements for local outings and community activities. Cost: event-dependent; check organizer. Official website · Official Instagram
Waco Bicycle Club
Century & Fundraiser Ride: October 24, 2026. Briefing at 7 a.m.; roll at 7:30 a.m. from Trailblazer Park, 1101 Harris Creek Road, McGregor area. Choose 33, 66 or 99 miles. Cost: $0 registration; donation-based fundraiser. Registration, waiver, helmet and working front/rear lights required. End time is not published. Ride details and registration
Waco Striders trail running
Chupacabra Trail Run: October 31, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Redwood Shelter in Cameron Park. Cost: $50 for 5K or $55 for 15K, as listed. Register and check current fees and race rules. End time is not published. Official race page
Healthy Kids Running Series
Remaining Waco fall dates: October 18, October 25, November 1 and November 8, 2026, each starting at 3 p.m., Brazos Park East. Pre-K through high-school and adaptive Challenger divisions. Single-day walk-up: $16.90 including fee. End times are not published. Schedule · Eligibility and registration
Waco Walks
A community walking group with its schedule hosted by Act Locally Waco. Its 2026 calendar lists Cameron Park History on October 24, History of Medicine on November 14, and Public Art on December 12. Times, meeting points and event-specific costs are not yet published. Cost: check organizer. Waco Walks announcements
Conservation and stewardship
Central Texas Audubon
Bird-focused learning, conservation and ways to get involved. Check with the organization for current opportunities.
Explore Central Texas Audubon ↗
Heart of Texas Master Naturalists
Nature education and stewardship projects serving Waco and the surrounding region.
Keep Waco Beautiful
Volunteer opportunities to help care for Waco’s shared places.
Find volunteer opportunities ↗
More calendars to explore
Waco Parks & Recreation ↗ City programs and community events.
Destination Waco ↗ Outdoor, parks and family event filters.
Discover Woodway ↗ Arboretum and Woodway community events.
Mother Neff State Park ↗ Ranger programs and nearby park outings.
Waco Mammoth National Monument ↗ Scheduled national park programs.
About the guide
We link to official park, city, state, federal and organizer resources whenever possible. Current operators and organizers are the authority on conditions, accessibility, fees, cancellations and registration.
Community submissions are reviewed before being added to the calendar. Submitting an event does not publish it automatically.
Sources checked October 12, 2026. Official organizers set dates, fees and access. This community guide is not a government website.