6/2
Community Fair:
Kickoff event for the library’s summer children’s programs. 10:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
6/3
Junk in the Trunk:
Downtown Waxahachie.
6/3-6/4
Gingerbread Trail:
Tour several beautiful private homes, as well as the newly renovated Ellis County Museum, the ornate Sims Library and the historic Ellis County Courthouse. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie. Purchase tickets at https://elliscountymuseum.org/events/.
McKinney-Aday Farmhouse Tour:
The house was awarded a Historic Waxahachie, Inc. marker in 2012 and designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas State Historical Commission in 2013. Free. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 130 Cunningham Meadows Rd. For details, visit https://www.ruralheritagefarm.org.
6/3-6/24
Railyard Nights Summer Concert Series:
Every Saturday night in June. Food & Beverages will be available for sale on-site. 6/3: Y2K Throwback Party featuring Dial Up & The Burnt CDs. 6/10: Back to the ‘80s featuring Members Only. 6/17: Motown & More! featuring Memphis Soul. 6/24: Rock Through the Ages featuring Metal Shop. Free. 7:00-10:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
6/6
Professor Brainius:
A wild and wacky science show for all ages. 10:30 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
6/9
Touch a Truck:
Children will get to touch, sit in and learn about different types of trucks. 10:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Billy Dean in Concert:
Doors open: 7:00 p.m.; concert: 8:00 p.m., Texas Theater, 110 W. Main Street. For tickets, visit https://thetxtheater.com/tickets/.
6/10
Gingerbread Car Show:
Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
6/13
Ellis County Music Instrument Petting Zoo:
Kids have the opportunity to touch various musical instruments. 10:30 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
6/16
Creature Teacher:
By popular demand, there will be two shows. First show: 10:30 a.m. Second show: 11:45 a.m., Sims Library Lyceum, 515 W. Main St.
6/17
Father’s Day Beer Stroll:
WDMA celebrates Dad. 12 stops featuring different beers at each location. Tickets: $20. Noon-5:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
LanceBattalion in Concert:
Doors open: 7:00 p.m.; concert: 8:00 p.m., Texas Theater, 110 W. Main Street. For tickets, visit https://thetxtheater.com/tickets/.
6/20
Bubble & Foam Party:
10:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
6/23
Tie Dye Day:
Children will get to tie-dye a shirt. 10:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
6/24
Janie Fricke in Concert:
Doors open: 7:00 p.m.; concert: 8:00 p.m., Texas Theater, 110 W. Main Street. For tickets, visit https://thetxtheater.com/tickets/.
7/1
Red, White, & Blue Country Bash:
Kick off your 4th of July weekend with live music, food, drinks and fun! Free admission. 4:00 p.m.: 90 Proof (playing the best in ’90s music). 8:00 p.m.: Barefoot Nation (Texas’ only tribute to the one and only Kenny Chesney). 4:00-10:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
7/3-7/4
25th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks& Parade:
7/3: Madness Entertainment, concert by Seger System and fireworks display: 6:00 p.m., Waxahachie Sports Complex, 151 Broadhead Rd. 7/4: Hometown parade: 10:00 a.m., from Getzendaner Park down Main Street to Downtown Waxahachie.