3/25-4/5 Ellis County Livestock Show: Come check out the equipment, the art show and buy some livestock. Benefits Ellis County 4-H and FFA. Ellis County Expo Center 2300 U.S. 287. For tickets see www.ecyexpo.com/p/tickets. 4/5 2025 Quilt Showcase: The Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County will show some of their best quilts and will […]
2/28-3/16 Tulipalooza: Come see the blooms, and take some home. Adults: $15; children: $5. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave. Buy tickets at tulipalooza.org/tickets/. 3/1 Hachie 50: Run various distances up to 50 miles. 6:00 a.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave. Seewww.hachie50.com/for entry fees. Hachie Gras 2025: Check out the […]
2/6 Aloha Dreams: Daddy Daughter Dance. $25/person. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. Tickets must be purchased in-person at the Civic Center, cash or check only. 2/7-2/8 Strong Feelings About Being Alive: A very funny show about being sad. $20. 7:00 p.m., Black Box Theater, Nelson University, 1200 Sycamore St. 2/7-2/9 […]
Through 1/12 Holiday Grease Roundup: Residents may recycle their cooking oil for free. Do your part to keep things flowing properly. Proof of residency required. Monday-Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Closed 1/1 for New Year’s Day), Citizens Convenience Station, 499 Lions Park Rd. 1/3, 1/10 and 1/24 VFW Bingo Night: No bingo on the 17th. 5:00 […]
12/2 Christmas at Nelson University: Nelson University (formerly SAGU) will light the campus while treating attendees to live music, a train ride, a petting zoo, ornament painting and Santa. Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., 1200 Sycamore St. Guild Christmas Party: Join Ellis County Creative Quilters in the rotunda. $20. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. […]
11/1 Ladies Night Out Christmas Ornaments: Learn to make glass Christmas ornaments with your girlfriends. $85. 6:00-8:30 p.m., 502 Pioneer Ct. 11/1-11/3 ECLSR Holiday Market: Get your shopping underway and benefit 4-H and FFA. Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m. VIP night and fashion show; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 2300 W. Hwy. 287 […]
10/4 Stampede of Speed Cattle Drive: Join us for the 4th annual cattle drive. Free. High noon, Downtown Waxahachie. 10/4-11/2 Screams Halloween Theme Park: Designed for ages 16-plus and is not recommended for young children. All 5 haunted houses, the Cool Ghoul Boolevard, Rottingwood Cemetery, stage entertainment, and Scary-Oke are all included in your single […]
Through 9/10 10th Annual Clear the Shelters: City of Waxahachie Animal Services is participating in the nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign. Adoptions are free, and all animals come with a free microchip and registration during the campaign. For a list of available pets, visit https://bit.ly/3QIDqC9. 9/2 Catfish Fry: Silent auction, 50/50 raffle. All […]
8/1 Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Fall Classes: Register now for free courses ranging from computer training and money management to setting boundaries, résumé writing and interviewing. Classes begin 8/26 and run 12 weeks with morning and evening times available, Monday-Thursday. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or by calling (972) 937-6620. 8/2-8/4 The Musical Adventures […]
7/1 Senior (50+) Dance: Country music and dancing featuring Freightliner Band. Dances are on the first Monday of every month. Line dance class: 5:45 p.m.; band begins: 6:30 p.m., Optimist Center, 219 N. Patrick St. For more information, contact (469) 628-4819. 7/1-7/26 Where’s Waldo Waxahachie: Find Waldo Local is a free, family-friendly summer activity […]