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Halloween to New Year's

Trunk or treats, tree lightings, parades, Santa, lights and Christmas Eve services around Ellis County. When an organizer hasn't posted this year's date, we show last year's and say so.

Halloween

Through Sat Oct 31

Friday Oct 30 · 4:00p

Downtown Trick or Treat

Thanks to Midlothian's generous merchants, Downtown Trick or Treat will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Downtown Midlothian. For safety, N. 8th Street will be closed to through traffic during the event. Participating merchants are reminded to provide prepackaged candy only and no other food or drinks. In case of severe weather, the event will be cancelled. In the event of light rain, the festivities will continue, Midlothian

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Saturday Oct 31 · 9:00a

Candy Crawl at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

Waxahachie Farmers Market, Waxahachie

Event page

Saturday Oct 31 · 10:00a

Midway Church Trunk or Treat at Dieterich

Dieterich Middle School, Midlothian

Free, and fine for kids.

Event page

Saturday Oct 31 · 11:00a

Boo-Ling Bash at Hooky Entertainment

Hooky Entertainment, Waxahachie

Free, and fine for kids.

RSVP

Saturday to Sunday · 1:00p

Scarborough's Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival

Scarborough Village, Waxahachie

Last weekend for this one.

Tickets

Saturday Oct 31 · 5:00p

Pathway Baptist Church Fall Festival

Pathway Baptist Church, Waxahachie

Free, and fine for kids.

Event page

Saturday Oct 31 · 6:00p

Day of the Dead with Made in Tejas at Railport Brewing

Railport Brewing Co., Waxahachie

Free.

Event page

Saturday Oct 31 · 8:00p

David Whiteman Band at Big Al's Down the Hatch

Big Al's Down the Hatch, Waxahachie

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Sunday Nov 1 · 5:00p

Fall-o-Ween Jesus Fall Festival

The Shepherd's House, Midlothian

Free, and fine for kids.

Event page

Thanksgiving

Turkey trots and community dinners

Ellis County Turkey Trot

8 miler 6:45a, 10K 7:00a, 5K 7:15a, Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave., Waxahachie, $35. Thanksgiving morning run or walk. Register on RunSignup.

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Midlothian Turkey Trot

Kids fun run 8:15a, 5K 8:30a, Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St., Midlothian, $30 kids fun run, $35 5K. Put on by Flourish Fitness. 14th Street closes both ways for the race, so arrive by 8:00a.

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Christmas: lights, parades and Santa

Dates posted so far

Waxahachie Holiday Farmers Market

Saturdays, 9:00a to 1:00p, 701 Howard Rd., Waxahachie. Saturdays only. Indoor and outdoor vendors with produce, baked goods, honey and handmade gifts, next to the Waxahachie Creek Hike and Bike Trail.

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Festival of Trees

Fri 5:00p to 9:00p, Sat 9:00a to 3:00p, First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin Ave., Waxahachie. Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County's auction of decorated trees and wreaths, with photos with Santa and kids crafts.

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Christmas Parade and Community Tree Lighting

6:00p activities, parade 6:30p, then the tree lighting, Downtown Waxahachie and the Ellis County Courthouse lawn, Waxahachie, Free. Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Lighted parade through downtown, ending with the tree lighting on the courthouse lawn.

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Waxahachie Junior Service League Christmas Market

Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie.

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Bethlehem Revisited

6:00p to 9:00p, 402 N. College St., behind Central Presbyterian Church, Waxahachie, Free, donations welcome. Fri to Sun only: Dec 4 to 6 and Dec 11 to 13. A walk-through Bethlehem with live animals; Mary and Joseph ride in at the top and bottom of each hour.

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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert

7:30p to 9:00p, WISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 US Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie. Carols and holiday favorites.

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Downtown Christmas Carriage Rides for CASA

Downtown Waxahachie, Waxahachie. Fri and Sat only: Dec 11 and 12, Dec 18 and 19. Proceeds go to CASA of Ellis County.

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Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run

9:00a, Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie. 5K run or walk and a 1 mile fun run. Every runner gets a Santa suit to keep. Kids 12 and under pay less.

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Historic Waxahachie Christmas Tour of Homes

1:00p to 7:00p, Six historic homes around Waxahachie, Waxahachie. Self-guided tour of six decorated historic homes, with a kids tour. Rain or shine. Tickets include a guide book with the addresses.

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