As of October 6, 2026: 3 events near Waco list 2026 dates that include this weekend, October 9–11. Pumpkin patches and family events come first, haunted houses last.
Large farm festival in Temple, about 35 miles from Waco, with a pumpkin patch, pig races, live music on select dates, rides and games, and Halloween candy and fireworks on Oct 31.
Halloween candy and fireworks Oct 31
armadillo races (Oct 11, 18)
fireworks Oct 31
live music
live music Saturdays 3–6pm
When
Saturdays and Sundays, Sept 26 – Nov 1, 2026 (closed weekdays)
Hours
10am–7pm; Halloween Saturday Oct 31 open 10am–8pm
Price
$21.95 online general admission, $26.95 in season (ages 3+)
Ticketed Halloween fundraiser for The Arc of McLennan County at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, with dinner, dancing, a haunted experience, games and a costume contest.
dinner
dancing
haunted experience
costume contest
games
When
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026
Hours
7pm-11pm
Price
$150 per individual ticket (dinner and drinks included); tables from $1,000
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