10/1-10/3
Vintage Market Days:
Vintage-inspired art, antiques, jewelry, home and garden, live music and yummy treats. Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Ellis Co. Expo Center, 2300 W. 287 Bypass.
10/1-10/30
Screams:
Experience five haunted houses, Scary-Oke, live music, games and pubs. Not recommended for kids under 16. $42. Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m., 2511 FM 66.
10/2
iHeart Hachie Music Fest:
Various styles of music throughout the day, food trucks and bounce houses. Noon-8:15, Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
10/6-11/24
Getting Through Grief:
Eight Biblical Gifts for Living With Loss: Join Rev. Val Stewart for an eight-week course on grieving the loss of a loved one. Open to all. Wednesdays: 6:00-7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie, 505 W. Marvin Ave. Email [email protected] to register.
10/9-10/10
Wellness Expo:
Over 80 exhibitors featuring products for body, mind and spirit. $7; under 12 and over 65: free. 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., 2000 Civic Center Ln.
10/10
Rise Up In Prayer:
Featuring pastors and prayer warriors, this event promotes unity and reconciliation, encouraging healing in the hearts and minds of everyone regardless of race, faith or politics. Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Lumpkins Stadium, 200 Indian Dr. Learn more at ChristiansRiseUp.net.
10/14-10/17
The Outsiders:
WISD preforming arts students present the play based on the book. Thursday-Saturday: 7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 p.m., WISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 US 287.
10/15
Smash Bros Tournament:
Registration required to match your skills for ultimate glory. 5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
10/15-10/17
Freaky Friday: A New Musical:
Come enjoy this live production by Waxahachie Community Theatre. $15; preschool children: free. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m.; University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
10/16
Walk-a-thon:
The Ellis County Homeless Coalition is hosting this event with food trucks and live music. Railyard Park,
455 S. College St.
Oktoberfest:
Fun-filled family entertainment, food, music, games and car show. Free. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 E. Marvin Ave.
Teen Lock-In:
Experience the library after dark. Food, games, movies and more. RSVP and permission slips required. 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St. Contact Mrs. Jen at (972) 937-2671.
10/22
TeenTober Writing Contest:
Entries due today, so get those stories written to win Amazon gift cards. 5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St. Contact Mrs. Jen at (972) 937-2671 for rules.
10/23
Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Enjoy arts, crafts and music from far and wide at the 25th annual festival with more than 250 booths and two food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Courthouse Square.
10/27
Spooky Story Contest:
Open to all adults 18 and up. Keep it spooky and under 1,000 words to win Amazon gift cards. Submit your story before 6:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St. Contact Elias Carreon at (972) 937-2671 for rules.
10/28
Trick or Treat on the Square:
Come show off your costume. 3:00-5:00 p.m., Courthouse Square.
10/30
Big Al-O-Ween Party Featuring Vanilla Ice:
It will be as cool as ice, ice, Baby. 200 S. Rogers. 6:00-11:00 p.m., 200 S. Rogers.