Things to do in Waxahachie this weekend and beyond

Are you looking for things to do in Waxahachie this weekend, or maybe the week to come?

You’ve found the original comprehensive list of weekly events in the area — and IT’S FREE — NO PAYWALL — EVER!

I know that I have to be failing to include some of the live music performances that are happening in the area. If you know of a venue that’s hosting talent and needs to be included in this weekly update, email me with the details.

And, although it’s not strictly a local venue, I’ve started including some of the bigger shows taking place at the Historic Lancaster Theatre. Some of what’s coming up at that venue is interesting and a departure from what we see happening in town, like a magic show coming this summer.

Here’s your list of the best of what’s happening in and around Waxahachie for May 15-21, 2026.

Main Event

Neighborhood Pool Party and Movie Night

Saturday
May 16, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sokol Hall
2622 TX-34, Ennis, TX 75119

Admission: free

Celebrating the beginning of summer — the end-of-school one, not the seasonal one — Sokol Hall in Ennis is hosting a free pool party and movie night. The featured movie is the Sandlot.

Live Music

Find live music at these venues in and around town.

The Historic Lancaster Theatre ​
118 Historic Town Square, Lancaster, TX 75146​

Friday
May 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Shirley Carter’s Royal Women of Country
Genre: Country
Admission: Tickets start at $40

For anyone disappointed that the Texas Theater in Waxahachie hasn’t quite worked out, the Historic Lancaster Theatre offers similar vibes and shows only 15 minutes north of town.

Union 28 ​
651 Highlander, Midlothian, TX 76065​

Friday
May 15, 2026
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Luke Prater / Roger Creager
Genre: Country
Admission: $25

Saturday
May 16, 2026
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Reid Freeman / Trent Cowie
Genre: Country, Rock
Admission: $14

Cassaro Winery ​
704 W Main St, Ovilla, TX 75154​

Saturday
May 16, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Blind Dog Cooley
Genre: Blues
Admission: free

Cork House Winery ​
213 E Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165​

Friday
May 15, 2026
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Brandi Paige
Genre: Acoustic
Admission: free

Western Kountry Klub ​
5728 Lake View Road, Midlothian, TX 76065​

Saturday
May 16, 2026
8:30 p.m.
Bobbie Dean and the Timeless Cowboy Band
Genre: Country
Admission: $15 cover charge (cash only)
Dance lessons at 7:30 p.m.
Table reservations suggested: 903-603-0556
B.Y.O.B.

Railport Brewing Co. ​
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165​

Friday
May 15, 2026
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Christian Brooks Band
Genre: Blues Admission: free

Sunday
May 17, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Midlothian School of Rock Spring Show
Genre: Rock, Pop
Admission: free

City Limits Bar and Grill
​700 W Water, Milford, TX 76670​

Saturday
May 16, 2026
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Buck Fuffalo
Genre: Country
Admission: free

Rockett Cafe and Club
​5790 FM813, Waxahachie, TX 75165​

Saturday
May 16, 2026
9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Midtown Playboys
Genre: Country
Admission: Call for tickets: ​972-617-8634​

B&B Theatres Red Oak 12 ​
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154​

Friday
May 15, 2026
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Boogie Men
Genre: Blues, Rock, Soul
Admission: free

Saturday
May 16, 2026
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
K Cooks Trio
Genre: Pop, R&B, Jazz
Admission: free

Workshops

Glass Painting

Saturday
May 16, 2026
2:30 p.m.

Cassaro Winery
​704 W Main St, Ovilla, TX 75154​

Admission: tickets start at $35

Paint a floral garden on an 8-inch cylinder vase or a stemmed or stemless wine glass in this art session conducted by Twysted Bristles. All supplies are provided.

Paint a Book Stack Dish

Friday
May 15, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Studio 406
​406 W Franklin St, Waxahachie, TX 75165​

Admission: $36

Fun and Games

Music Bingo

Wednesdays
7:00 p.m.

Ale’s Kitchen ​
3261 FM 663, Midlothian, TX 76065​

Admission: free

Jeopardy

Wednesdays
7:00 p.m.

Railport Brewing Company​
405 W Madison St, Waxahachie, TX 75165​

Admission: free

Star Wars Trivia

Wednesday
May 20, 2026
7:30 p.m.

B&B Theatres Red Oak 12 ​
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154​

Admission: free

Uno Competition

Thursday
May 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.

B&B Theatres Red Oak 12 ​
615 N Interstate 35 E Rd, Red Oak, TX 75154​

Admission: free

Music Bingo

Thursdays
6:30 p.m.

Big Al’s Down the Hatch
​200 S Rogers St, Waxahachie, TX 75165​

Admission: free

Karaoke

Your favorite music, butchered by the locals, never quite hitting the same thereafter.

Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Big Al’s Down the Hatch ​
200 S Rogers St, Waxahachie, TX 75165​
Admission: free
Note: If there’s a game on T.V., karaoke will be cancelled.

Wednesdays and Saturdays
9:00 p.m.
The Box Car
​2222 W Bear Creek Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104​
Admission: free

NOTE: Marshall Hinsley d.b.a Waxahachie 360 does his best to reflect accurate times and fees for the events that he lists. However, neither he nor the event hosts are perfect and therefore he is not responsible for inaccuracies, typos, weather delays or cancellations, acts of God, mobs, riots, alien invasions, stock market slumps, unemployment, bratty children, the pollen count, gum getting stuck to your shoe, bad hair days or any other reason for the information failing to be correct. Confirmation of event details is the responsibility of the person who wishes to attend the event or activity. Buyers beware: all transactions are between the buyer and the seller and therefore Marshall Hinsley is of no pertinence to the transaction. Consider this weekly update a sort of suggestion that maybe something is happening, or maybe it’s not. I don’t really know.

Marshall Hinsley is a writer and local realtor who started Waxahachie 360 to spread the word about the people, places and events that make Waxahachie a nice place to call home.

In recent years, Marshall has become an unofficial Waxahachie ambassador, helping newcomers to Waxahachie find their place in the community, both literally and figuratively.

Contact Marshall with news tips, event notices and questions about Waxahachie.