Looking for a fun, free family event this fall? Join Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas at We Are Family Fest, a community celebration dedicated to kindness, compassion, and giving back. The event is hosted by We Are Blood as part of its 75th anniversary celebration and will bring together families, nonprofits, community partners, and local organizations for a day of fun and connection.

Stop by the Make-A-Wish booth to learn more about our mission, meet our team and volunteers, and discover how wishes bring hope, strength, and joy to local children with critical illnesses.

We will have toy giveaways, family-friendly activities, crafts, games, coloring sheets, and opportunities to support wish kids right here in Central and South Texas.

Event Details

• We Are Family Fest
• Saturday, October 17, 2026
• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Dell Diamond Heritage Center
• Admission is Free

Visit the Make-A-Wish Booth

• Toy giveaways
• Coloring activities and crafts
• Interactive games
• Wish Bears

Whether you're already familiar with Make-A-Wish or learning about us for the first time, we'd love to meet you and share how our community helps create life-changing wishes for local children.

Explore the Festival

In addition to visiting Make-A-Wish, guests can:

• Connect with local nonprofits and community organizations
• Participate in hands-on family activities
• Learn about the impact of giving back
• Explore emergency and community service vehicles during the Touch-a-Truck experience
• Discover volunteer opportunities and community resources
• Enjoy a day of family-friendly entertainment and activities

Why It Matters

Every wish begins with a caring community. At Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas, we believe hope is stronger when people come together. From volunteers and donors to medical professionals and community partners, it takes an entire community to help make a wish possible for a child facing a critical illness. That same spirit of generosity and connection is what We Are Family Fest is all about.

We hope you'll stop by, say hello, and learn how you can help bring more wishes to life across Central and South Texas.

We can't wait to see you at We Are Family Fest!