Explore these events happening in and around Waxahachie
August 7-13, 2026.
Updated every Wednesday. Find locations, event times, and ticket links below.
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Main Event
Back to School Splash Bash
506 N Getzendaner St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💵 Admission: free
Summer isn’t over just yet! Join the Waxahachie Parks and Rec Dept. this Sunday from 12:00 – 3:00 PM at Lee Penn Park for the Waxahachie Back to School Splash – an afternoon packed with fun before it’s time to head back to class. 🎧 DJ Alexx Events playing music while hosting contests and games 🎨 FREE face painting by Fun Faces Face Painting by Morgan 🌭 Wiese’s Wieners serving up the taste of summer 🍦 Mister Softee DFW (complete with Waxahachie ISD-colored sprinkles!) 🧋 Prickly Boba making sure everyone stays refreshed 🏰 3 giant inflatables 🎯 2 inflatable toss games **Attendees of the event do NOT have to be Waxahachie residents as the event takes place outside the pool in the parking lot. However, the pool itself will still only remain open for Waxahachie residents.
Live Music
Gary Simpson / Clay Hollis
651 Highlander, Midlothian, TX 76065 Map
⏰ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 Admission: from $20
San Antonio native Clay Hollis has been making waves in Texas country since his debut EP in 2017. With two more EPs, a full-length album, and several charting singles under his belt, Clay’s music blends catchy hooks with true country grit. He’s recorded songs written by Nashville heavy-hitters like Jon Pardi, Bart Butler, and Aaron Goodvin. Recent highlights include four new singles: “Blue Collar Prayers,” “Test Drive,” “Beer’s Better on a Boat” (with Jesse Raub Jr.), and “Floatin’ Down the River” (featuring Kevin Fowler).
Dixie Moody
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Corsicana native Dixie Moody is a Country singer that is growing in popularity in the area.
Paul Renna
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Paul Renna returns to the Railport Stage, rooted in Texas Blues, Americana, and a dose of Outlaw Country.
MZA
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154 | Map
⏰ 7:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
This local band weaves several genres of music together while bringing energy & fun to the stage.
Randy Daniels / Don Louis
651 Highlander, Midlothian, TX 76065 Map
⏰ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 Admission: $20
Texas native Don Louis blends Country, Rock, Hip-Hop, and R&B into a sound that’s uniquely his own. A former collegiate football standout whose NFL dreams were cut short by injury, Don turned his focus to music and quickly built a devoted following. With more than 3.5 million TikTok likes, 50+ million streams, and a voice praised by Billboard for its rich, twangy tone, he’s become one of country music’s fastest-rising stars. His latest release, Liquor Talkin’, has earned national recognition from TODAY.com, BET, and The Tennessean, cementing Don Louis as one of the genre’s most
The Silverados
5790 FM813, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 8:00 PM
💵 Admission: call for tickets: 972-617-8634
The Silverados play the best of ’70s, ’80s and the ’90s Mullet Country.
Dakota Ragsdill
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 3:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Dakota Ragsdill returns, bringing Red Dirt Oklahoma Music to the Railport Stage.
Aldridge
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💵 Admission: Free
ALDRIDGE returns to the Railport Stage for a evening of Rock n’ Roll.
The Hankins Band
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Married duo Josh and Heather Hankins sing Country for your entertainment.
The Wayne Martin Band
5728 Lakeview Dr, Midlothian, TX 76065 | Map
⏰ 8:30 PM
💵 Admission: $15 Cash Only
Dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. Table reservations suggested: 903-603-0556 B.Y.O.B.
Joel Sprayberry
704 W Main St, Ovilla, TX 75154 | Map
⏰ 7:00 PM PM – 10:00 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Joel plays acoustic progressive eclectic Folk, Rock, and Funk.
Workshops
Paint Yor Own Ceramic Piece
406 W Franklin St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💵 Admission: $5 plus cost of ceramic piece and supplies.
This workshop is called, The Hodgepodge Edition.
Make Your Own Salsa
📍 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
2675 US-287 BUS, Waxahachie, TX 75167 | Map
⏰ 1:30 PM
💵 Admission: $25
Learn the basics of water bath canning and safe food preservation while creating your own delicious homemade salsa to take home. You must register by August 10, 2026.
Fitness
Workout in the Park
455 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
💵 Admission: free
Get in shape with free fitness events each Saturday at Railyard Park. High intensity workouts start at 8:00 AM, and lo intensity workouts at 9:00 AM.
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