10/6
Stampede of Speed:
Come see cattle mosey through downtown. Free. Noon-1:00 p.m., starts and ends at Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
10/6-10/8
Vintage Market Days:
Find the best in vintage home decor, clothing, jewelry and more. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 2300 Hwy. 287.
10/7
Oddfest:
Come see all the odd merchandise and entertainment the Odd Fellows Lodge has collected in one place. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Singleton Plaza, 200 N. Rogers St.
Waxajam:
Enjoy nine concerts of music from the ’50s and ’60s for one fee. $20. 10:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Texas Theater, 110 W. Main St.
10/10
European Travel Tips and Tools:
Rick Steves of PBS fame shares his extensive knowledge of safe, smart and inexpensive travel on the Continent. 3:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main.
10/13
Concert in the Park:
Enjoy a variety of live bands while raising funds for the Ellis County Homeless Coalition. Free, donations accepted. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
10/19
Chris Kyle Statue Escort:
A life-size bronze statue of American Sniper, Kyle Stevens, will be escorted from its home in Rockwall by motorcycle clubs and first responders. Leaving Rockwall at 10:00 a.m. It will be temporarily on display at the Waxahachie Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Ln.
10/20-10/22
Cinderella:
Waxahachie Community Theatre presents this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. See waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com for times and cost.
10/21
Oktoberfest:
Enjoy bingo, food, fun and music, plus a car show.10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 E. Marvin St.
Trunk o’ Treat:
Put on your costume, and grab your bucket. 4:00-6:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
10/27
Sims Cardboard Game Challenge:
Submit your homemade board games by closing time today. Entries will be played in the Teen Lair 11/3-11/4, when the winner will be chosen. Free. 7:00 p.m. Entry forms at Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
10/28
27th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Join Kelli and Bob Phillips, hosts of the weekly TV show, for this one-day arts and music festival, including a free concert with Neal McCoy. More than 350 booths and three food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
Prescription Drug Take Back Event:
Safely dispose of any leftover medicines. Free. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Colman Junior High parking lot, 1000 N. Hwy. 77.
Halloween Party:
The local VFW post welcomes all for finger foods and a costume contest. 8:00 p.m.-midnight, VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35E.
Fridays and Saturdays Through 10/28
Screams:
Everyone 16 and up is invited to experience 5 haunted houses, Scary-Oke and more. Alcohol only served to those over 21. No costumes, masks or face paint allowed. $45 and up. Discounts available at ScreamsPark.com and Legacy Chevrolet/GMC. 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. (no admission after midnight), 2511 FM 66.
First Mondays
Art on the Square:
See what local artists are up to. Free. 6:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
Wednesdays
Write On!:
Work on your novel, short story or poetry. Free. 3:00-4:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
First Fridays
Homeschool Hangout:
Enjoy hanging with friends. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.