10/1
Cars in the Park St. Jude Car Show:
See cool cars and support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
Oddfest 2022:
Come support the work of the local Odd Fellows lodge by enjoying Texas artists and live music. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., 200 N. Rogers St.
Hispanic Heritage Festival:
Come celebrate a vibrant part of our community. Free. 6:00-11:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
10/1-10/2
Hatchie Home Tour:
See six unique homes. $25. Noon-5:00 p.m., Various locations.
10/3
First Kids Yoga Class:
This is a six-week, parent-child class meeting twice weekly. Free. 9:00-9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 505 W. Marvin Ave.
10/7
Stampede of Speed Cattle Drive:
Witness a bit of living history. Free. Noon, Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
10/8
Cowboy Poet Gathering:
Enjoy some food and fun while listening to the versifiers. Free. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
10/8-10/9
Writers in the Field:
Grown-up, hands-on, field trip for writers. Experts in all areas authors write about on hand to demonstrate skills and answer questions. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Steampunk November Grounds, 492 Cordes, Mansfield, TX 76084. www.writersinthefield.com or www.facebook.com/writersinfield/.
10/15
St. Joseph Catholic Church Oktoberfest:
Food and fun for the whole family. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., 600 E. Marvin.
Downtown Jamboree:
Come enjoy music by local band Gary Fox and Fox Country. Free. Donations accepted benefiting Moral Courage Foundation Scholarship Fund. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St. Details at DowntownJamboree.com.
10/22
Spook Out Homelessness 5K Run and Fun Walk:
Show up in costume to win the prize for best dressed, and support Daniel’s Den while enjoying food trucks and a live DJ. Adults $35; children $15. Group rates available. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave. Register on Eventbrite.
Historic Baseball Talk:
Learn about Waxahachie’s deep roots in America’s pastime. Free. 12:30 p.m., Sims Library, Lyceum, 515 W. Main St.
10/27
Trick or Treat on the Square:
Parade your best rags and collect some candy. Free. 3:00-5:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
10/28-10/30
The Wizard of Oz:
Waxahachie Community Theatre is back. $20; preschoolers free with paid adult. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
10/29
Sims Library Annual Book Sale:
7:00 a.m.-noon, 515 W. Main St.
26th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Hosted by Bob and Kelli Phillips. 300-plus craft booths, two food courts and live entertainment, including a free concert with Diamond Rio. Admission: Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
WindSync:
Listen to these revolutionary chamber musicians present interpretations of Elgar, the Beatles and Radiohead. Adults: $20; college students: $8; under 18: free. 7:00 p.m., SAGU Hagee Center, 1200 Sycamore St.
11/12
Ellis County Veterans Celebration Ceremony:
Classic Swing Band: 9:30 a.m.; ceremony with a memorial service and military-style flyover begins: 10:00 a.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165.
Ellis County Veteran’s Benefit Concert:
Johnny Cash Experience. 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Waxahachie Fine Arts Center, 1000 N. Hwy. 77, Waxahachie. Tickets: bestcashconcert.com or (888) 937-6258.