Are you looking for things to do in Waxahachie this weekend, or maybe the week to come?
Have you ever attended a performance at the Chautauqua? If not, you may want to see the Texas Gypsies there this weekend because this venue is a unique Waxahachie experience that will take you way back in time.
Also, I saw that someone just this week on social media was looking for a local source of churros, and there just happens to be a churro fest 32 minutes south of town on Saturday.
Workouts, George Strait (sort of), and felis catus along with plenty of live music round out what’s happening this weekend and beyond in and around Waxahachie. Here’s this week’s list.
Main Events
Saturday Morning Fitness
Saturday
May 17, 2025
8:00 a.m. High Intensity Workout
9:00 a.m. Yoga
Railyard Park
455 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Admission: free
Participate in a free 50-minute high intensity workout at Railyard Park followed by a yoga session. Take your own mat and towel.
Ellis County Kitty Krawl
Saturday
May 17, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Waxahachie
New Life Cat Rescue and Downtown Waxahachie businesses are celebrating our furry, whiskered, and pointy-eared fellow citizens with and all-day Kitty Krawl that starts with a Trap, Neuter and Release class followed by a day of music, feasting, strolling, donations, raffles, prizes and adoptions at various locations.
The day’s events include:
11:00 a.m.: T.N.R. classes – Railport Brewing Company: 405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Josh Jaccard performs and a fish meal will be available – College Street: 210 N College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Live music, kitty cocktails and cat adoptions – Cork House Winery: 213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Even more cat adoptions – Savvy Bohème: 109 W Franklin St suite 109, Waxahachie, TX 75165
7:00 p.m.: Adoptions, raffles, prizes and live music – Railport Brewing: 405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Anyone at any of these points of celebration can clue you in on additional Kitty Krawl drink and dinner specials downtown.
The Waxahachie Symphony Association Presents, The Texas Gypsies at the Chautauqua Auditorium
Saturday
May 17, 2025
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chautauqua Auditorium Getzendaner Park
400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Admission: from $10 – $20
First of all, if you’ve never attended an event at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Waxahachie’s Getzendaner Park, you’ll want to attend this concert for the sole reason of experiencing this relic of a stage — this time travel machine that will take you back to when ice cream socials and getting dressed up in formal wear for an outdoor event at the park were major events. And add to that that the Swing band The Texas Gypsies will be performing a music genre from a bygone era, and you will experience something truly unique that Waxahachie has to offer. When you exit, you may even see lightning bugs along the creek in the park.
Hillsboro Churrofest
Saturday
May 17, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Downtown Hillsboro
1 N Waco St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Admission: free
The annual Churrofest in Hillsboro is a family-friendly event with children’s activities, food vendors, and, of course, churros — that sweet, fried cinnamon stick donut from South of the Border. Churros are thought to have been introduced to the Spanish by the Chinese way back in the 1500s, but who cares? They’re junk food that satisfies the sweet tooth, and the event in Hillsboro that celebrates them has games, a churro hunt, margaritas everywhere, a best churro competition and an evening lineup of Country, Tejano and Rap performances that includes:
5: 00 p.m.: Kenneth Gregory Cox 6: 00 p.m.: Hillsboro Worship (local Tejano Christian band) 7: 00 p.m.: Tercera Alianza 8: 00 p.m.: Jerry Deleon and Southbound 9: 00 p.m.: Paul Wall
If you go, take some spending money and sunscreen.
King George’s Birthday Bash
Sunday
May 18, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Railyard Park
455 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Admission: free
First the disclaimer: George Strait will not be performing at this event. But, that won’t stop his fans from celebrating his birthday at the King George Birthday Bash at Railyard Park. In lieu of the actual George Strait, Strait Country, a George Strait tribute band featuring Jason Ashley will perform all of George’s greatest hits. Food trucks will have concessions, and you will have a chance to sign a birthday card that will be sent to George himself. Take a lawn chair and a blanket with you for extra comfort.
Trivia Night
Tuesday
May 20, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Southern Roots Brewing Company
421 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Admission: Free
Form a team for Smarty Pints Trivia to show off what you know.
Movie Songs Music Bingo
Wednesday
May 21, 2025
7:30 p.m.
B&B Theatres Red Oak 12
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154
Admission: Free
Bingo, but with songs from movies.
General Trivia Night
Thursday
May 22, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Railport Brewing Company
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Admission: Free
Geeks Who Drink conducts a weekly trivia night at Railport Brewing Company during which you can show off how much you know about the little things.
Karaoke
Your favorite music, butchered by the locals.
Saturday
May 17, 2025
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Woody’s Club
401 IH 35 North, Red Oak, TX 75154
Admission: expect a cover charge.
Live Music
Find live music at these venues in and around town.
Bluebonnet BBQ
3921 US-287, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Saturday
May 17, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Jimmy Zapata
Genre: Country
Admission: free
The Backyard
115 SW Main St, Ennis, TX 75119
Saturday
May 17, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Duffy Douglas
Genre: Rock, Country, Blues
Admission: free
Union 28
651 Highlander, Midlothian, TX 76065
Friday
May 16, 2025
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
J’s Dueling Pianos
Genre: Classic Rock, Pop
Admission: $18
Saturday
May 17, 2025
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cade Holliday
Genre: Acoustic
Admission: free
Cork House Winery
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Friday
May 16, 2025
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Josh Jaccard
Genre: Rock, Pop, Country
Admission: free
Saturday
May 17, 2025
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dixie Moodie
Genre: Country
Admission: free
Railport Brewing Company
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Friday
May 16, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Danielle Pellegrini
Genre: Soft Rock
Admission: free
Saturday
May 17, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Josh Jaccard
Genre: Rock, Pop, Country
Admission: free
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
2:fourteen
Genre: ’80s, ’90s. ’00s Pop
Admission: free
Western Kountry Klub
5728 Lake View Road, Midlothian, TX 76065
Saturday
May 17, 2025
8:30 p.m.
Dr. Honky Tonk Band
Genre: Country
Admission: $15 cover charge (cash only)
Table reservations suggested: 903-603-0556
B.Y.O.B.
Cassaro Winery
704 W Main St, Ovilla, TX 75154
Saturday
May 17, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Juston Griffith
Genre: Acoustic
Admission: free
Penn to Paper
214 W Avenue F, Midlothian, TX 76065
Saturday
May 17, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Lilly and the Suitcase Trio
Genre: Jazz
Admission: free
The Box Car
2222 W Bear Creek Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Friday
May 16, 2025
9:00 p.m.
Erick Chase Moya Band
Genre: Country
Admission: $5 cover charge
Rockett Cafe and Club
5790 FM813, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Saturday
May 17, 2025
8:30 p.m.
Diamondback Texas
Genre: Country
Admission: expect a cover charge of $15
B&B Theatres Red Oak 12
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154
Friday
May 16, 2025
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
K Cooks
Genre: Pop, R&B, Jazz
Admission: free
Saturday
May 17, 2025
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Java Llamas
Genre: ’80s Pop
Admission: free
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