Explore these events happening in and around Waxahachie
October 9-15, 2026.
Updated every Wednesday. Find locations, event times, and ticket links below.
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Find Out What’s Happening for Halloween In and Around Waxahachie
Main Event
Rotary Club Dog Stroll
455 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💵 Admission: starts at $32
Bring your furry friends to participate in a fun-filled morning at Railyard Park for the 2026 Rotary Club of Waxahachie Dog Stroll.
This exciting community event benefits the Pet Coalition of Ellis County Program, supporting responsible pet care and animal welfare in our area.
Enjoy:🐶 Dog Stroll through the beautiful Hike and Bike Trail
🎭 Costume Contest
🛍 Vendor Booths
🎯 Games
🎉 Family-friendly fun for all ages.
Whether you’re strolling with one pup or several, this is a great way to support a meaningful cause while spending quality time outdoors.
The Rotary Club of Waxahachie, in partnership with Pet Coalition of Ellis County, is excited to host the Rotary Club of Waxahachie Dog Stroll on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, at RailYard Park in Waxahachie. This family-friendly event will benefit the Pet Coalition of Ellis County, which supports spay/neuter programs, with our local pet rescue and shelter partnerships helping reduce pet overpopulation and support responsible pet care in our community.
The event will run from 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon and will feature a 1-mile dog stroll along the “Hike and Bike Trail”, dog costume contest, face painting, vendor booths, games, and plenty of fun for families and their pets.
Live Music
Libby Lane / The Jon Kott Band
651 Highlander, Midlothian, TX 76065 Map
⏰ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 Admission: $20
The Jon Kott Band of Katy, TX embodies the essence of Texas Red Dirt music with a refreshing Texas-Rock edge. Founded in early 2023 by Jon Kott, their heartfelt songwriting and rousing performances quickly earned them an impressive following through the south.
September Moon
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
September Moon delivers a lively, three-part harmony sound that seems to defy a genre, yet audiences have no trouble connecting with.
Don Stalling / Matt the Cat Hillyer
651 Highlander, Midlothian, TX 76065 Map
⏰ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
💵 Admission: $20
Matt Hillyer is a Texas Country veteran whose signature sound blends honky-tonk, rockabilly, western swing, and outlaw country into a style all his own. Best known as the longtime frontman of the legendary Eleven Hundred Springs, Hillyer has spent more than three decades performing in Texas dance halls and venues across the world. Now thriving as a solo artist, his latest album, Bright Skyline, showcases his authentic songwriting, timeless country influences, and the seasoned musicianship that has made him one of the most respected voices in Texas country music.
Derek Bailey and the Bad Habits
100 N College St B101, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💵 Admission: free
Derek Bailey and the Bad Habits perform Red Dirt Country and Southern Rock, so lots of Sweet Home Alabama sounding music.
Pat Waters
5790 FM813, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 8:00 PM
💵 Admission: call for tickets/cover charge information: 972-617-8634
Pat Waters is a Texas-born American Country singer, songwriter, and performer whose sound stays true to the roots—shaped by icons like George Strait and Alan Jackson and driven by themes of family, faith, and hard work.
The Hankins Band
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Enjoy a night of Americana and Folk with the Hankins Band.
Twisted Cactus
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.
Super Kilo
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154 | Map
⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
💵 Admission: Free
Super Kilo is a Dallas-based cover band playing all your favorite ’90s-2000s Rock and R&B hits.
Workshops
Paint Your Own Ceramic, Hodgepodge Edition
406 W Franklin St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💵 Admission: starts at $5 plus price of chosen ceramic
Paint your choice of ceramic piece with a favorite medium.
Botanical Watercolor Class
406 W Franklin St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💵 Admission: $30
Create natural beauty in every stroke.
Whiskey Flight Board & Etched Glass Workshop
406 W Franklin St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💵 Admission: $45
Try out a new skill in this etched glass worksop.
Theater
Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander
505 NW Main, Ennis, TX 75119 | Map
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
💵 Admission: starts at $18
Step into the heart of small-town Texas with this richly funny and deeply moving dramatic comedy that spans decades of love and heartbreak and is filled with unforgettable characters, sharp humor, and raw humanity.
An Old-Fashioned Family Murder
113 N Dallas St, Ennis, TX 75119 | Map
⏰ Various (see decsription below)
💵 Admission: starts at $13
Friday and Saturday and Thursday at 7:30 PM with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 PM.
It’s a dark and stormy night at the mansion of elderly Colonel Claythorne, and the pompous murder-mystery author Arthur Whittington is holding court with the Colonel’s family. When Whittington shares the news that the Colonel has modified his will to cut out one of his daughters, tempers flare. By the time the last guest, Detective Peck arrives at the house, there’s been a murder, and everyone is a suspect. With backstabbing, love, and mother-knows-best advice complicating the investigation, it soon becomes clear that nothing—and no one—is what it seems.
Ongoing
Killer Prom
515 W Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | Map
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💵 Admission: free
Reserve your place at the Sims Library Killer Prom 1986, a murder mystery party where big hair, bigger drama, and deadly secrets collide!
Gather your friends, raid the thrift stores, and come ready to solve the mystery… before it’s too late.
Registration now before limited seating runs out.
Enjoy snacks, soda, games, and a chance to solve the mystery!
Who will survive the night? And more importantly… who’s the killer?
Terror Trail
Across from Wags-a-Hachie Dog Park, 701 Howard Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165 Map
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
💵 Admission: starts at $15
Waxahachie’s Parks & Recreation department invites you to immerse yourself in the ultimate Halloween experience at Terror Trail! This hair-raising walking tour will lead you through the mysterious depths of the Nature Trail, where eerie lights, spine-chilling scenes, and unexpected creatures lurk around every corner. Whether you’re a seasoned Halloween enthusiast or a newcomer to the holiday, Terror Trail promises scares and thrills for all ages. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable Halloween adventure!
Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy
📍 Scarborough Renaissance Festival
2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167 Map
⏰ 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💵 Admission: $52
Scarborough’s Hollow returns this fall with an expanded footprint featuring more entertainment, more artisan shopping, more seasonal food and drink, and more immersive experiences for guests of all ages. Wander enchanting pathways, discover hidden corners of the village, and experience a world where magic, mystery, and adventure await around every turn.
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