Make a day of it in downtown Waxahachie

The Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival fills downtown Waxahachie on Saturday, October 24, with free admission, more than 200 booths and live music across more than 10 stages. Browse Texas-made art and handmade goods, grab something to eat and catch performances around the courthouse square and nearby businesses.

Country singer Jake Worthington headlines the main stage from 6–7:30 p.m., following Kenny Whitmire from 4–5 p.m. The festival’s advertised hours are 9 a.m.–7 p.m., so the headliner’s set stretches a little beyond that closing time.

Families can also find free inflatables at the Whataburger Kids Zone and a mini carnival. Before heading downtown, check the festival and parking maps to plan your stop.

https://crossroadsoftexas-waxgis.hub.arcgis.com/

Find your fall fun in Ennis

Ennis Autumn Daze brings its festival to downtown Ennis on Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25, with carnival rides, a pumpkin patch and a maze. Admission is free; rides, games and food cost extra. The festival address is 302 N. Dallas St.

The festival and carnival run on different schedules, so time your visit accordingly:

– Festival: Saturday, noon–9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
– Carnival: Friday, 5–10 p.m.; Saturday, 1–10 p.m.; Sunday, 2–10 p.m.
– Pumpkin patch and maze: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, noon–7 p.m.

The haunted maze comes later, October 29–31, so this weekend’s visit is for the regular maze. Find more details on the Autumn Daze website.

https://www.visitennistexas.com/ennis-autumn-daze

Spend an evening with Mary Poppins

Prefer a seat and a show? Waxahachie Community Theatre presents Mary Poppins this weekend, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.

The theatre’s website directs audiences to the Waxahachie Fine Arts Center, 1000 N. Highway 77. Tickets are available through Waxahachie Community Theatre.

https://waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com

Catch Scarborough’s Hollow before the season ends

Scarborough’s Hollow is open Saturday, October 24, from 1–9 p.m. at 2511 FM 66 in Waxahachie, offering fantasy-themed entertainment, artisan shopping, seasonal food and interactive experiences. General parking is free, and admission tickets are date-specific.

If you cannot fit it in this Saturday, there are two more chances: Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, the final days of the 2026 season. Both run 1–9 p.m. Check Scarborough’s Hollow for tickets and attraction details.

https://srfestival.com/hollow/