Events happening near Waxahachie, town by town

Waxahachie about 8 min

Our home base: the courthouse square, the Chautauqua, and the Civic Center. Every Waxahachie date, with more detail, is on our Waxahachie events this month page.

• Wed., Oct. 21 and 28, Fri., Oct. 30Interactive movie nights at the ChautauquaInteractive showings at the Chautauqua Auditorium, 400 S. Grand Ave.: Beetlejuice (Oct. 21), Hocus Pocus (Oct. 28), and Night of the Living Dead (Oct. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.).
• Oct. 23, 24, 29, and 30Game Over: An 8-Bit NightmareAn 8-bit-themed haunt at the Chautauqua Building in Getzendaner Park. The ticket page lists a 7 p.m. start with multiple times, tickets from $10.
• Fri. and Sat., Oct. 23 and 24, 30 and 31Terror TrailReindeer Manor's walk-through haunt on Mathew St., 7 to 10:30 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 24Crossroads of Texas Country FestivalThe big one: more than 200 GO TEXAN booths on the courthouse square and 10+ stages, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., free. Jake Worthington headlines with Kenny Whitmire.
• Sat., Oct. 24Monster Madness 4v4 soccerWaxahachie Soccer Association's costume tournament at the Sports Complex. See our tournament guide.
• Sat., Oct. 24 and 31, Sun., Nov. 1Scarborough's HollowThe fall fantasy festival on the Scarborough grounds, 1 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 adds a Día de los Muertos celebration. See our Scarborough guide.
• Tue., Oct. 27Navarro College Fall Festival and Trunk or TreatFree for the whole family at Navarro College's Waxahachie campus, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Thu., Oct. 29Trick-or-Treat on the SquareCostumes, candy, and games around the historic square, 3 to 5 p.m., free.
• Thu., Oct. 29MJ and Prince: Texas Thriller TourA Michael Jackson and Prince tribute show at the Texas Theater, 110 W. Main St., 7 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 31Candy Crawl at the Waxahachie Farmers MarketKids trick-or-treat from vendor to vendor at 701 Howard Rd. while the family shops the market, from 9 a.m. Costumes encouraged.
• Sat., Oct. 31Hallelujah Harvest FestivalFree at the Cowboy Church of Ellis County arena, 6 to 8 p.m.: carnival games, live music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and free concessions.
• Mon., Nov. 2Día de los Muertos CelebrationFood, ofrenda altars, cultural dances, music, and craft vendors at Gateway Cemetery, 2319 US-287 Business, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 7Junk in the TrunkAn open-air market around the courthouse square: vintage finds, antiques, handmade goods, and collectibles, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
• Sat. and Sun., Nov. 7 and 8Ronnie Dawson DaysTwo free, family-friendly days celebrating the "Waxahachie Wildman" at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner Park, from the Waxahachie Chautauqua Preservation Society: Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shaun Young, Kevin Smith, Lisa Pankratz, Tjarko Jeen, and Mike Molnar head the bill, with Ronnie Dawson footage between sets, a vintage car show, vendors, food trucks, and a Sunday cruise past his Waxahachie landmarks.
• Sat., Nov. 7Hachie Uncorked: Plein Air Wine StrollAn afternoon downtown with Texas wine tastings included in admission, plein air artists painting around the square, live music, and food.
• Sat. and Sun., Nov. 7 and 8Waxahachie Plein Air Art Show and SaleThe 19th yearly show and sale of paintings of historic Waxahachie, at the Ellis County Woman's Building. Free.
• Sat., Nov. 7Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: America 250Copland, Gershwin, Bernstein, John Williams, Cohan, and Sousa at 499 E. University, 7:30 p.m.
• Fri. and Sat., Nov. 13 and 14Festival of TreesDecorated trees and wreaths auctioned for Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County at First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin Ave. Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 14Ellis County Veterans CelebrationFree, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Waxahachie Civic Center: live music, a wreath-laying at the Ellis County Veterans Memorial, and a military-style flyover.
• Sat., Nov. 14Bark and BrewA dog-friendly afternoon at Railport Brewing, 405 W. Madison St., 1 to 9 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 14251st Marine Corps Birthday BallThe Ellis County Marine Corps League Detachment 1452's ball at the Waxahachie Civic Center, 5 to 11 p.m.: a cocktail hour, the traditional birthday ceremony, a buffet dinner, music, and dancing.
• Thu., Nov. 26Ellis County Turkey TrotThanksgiving morning at Getzendaner Park: the 8-miler starts at 6:45 a.m., the 10K at 7, and the 5K at 7:15. $35 plus a sign-up fee.
• Sat., Nov. 28Small Business SaturdayDowntown's boutiques and antique shops. See our shopping guide.
• Tue., Dec. 1Christmas Parade and Community Tree LightingDowntown, 6 to 9 p.m.: family activities at 6, the lighted parade at 6:30, then the tree lighting on the courthouse lawn. Free.
• Fri. and Sat., Dec. 4 and 5Christmas market at the Civic CenterHoliday shopping at the Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. The Junior Service League's market is set for these dates, and AllEvents lists the Sparkle and Sleigh Christmas Market there, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dec. 4 to 6 and 11 to 13Bethlehem RevisitedA free living nativity with costumed villagers, camels, sheep, and donkeys, 6 to 9 p.m. at 402 N. College St., behind Central Presbyterian Church.
• Fri., Dec. 4Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Christmas concertAt the WISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 US-287 Bypass, 7:30 p.m.
• Sun., Dec. 6Texas TCG ExpoA trading card game expo at the Waxahachie Civic Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Fri. and Sat., Dec. 11 and 12, 18 and 19Downtown Christmas Carriage RidesHorse-drawn rides through downtown, benefiting CASA of Ellis County. Times and prices weren't posted yet.
• Dec. 11 to 13Yeti, It's Cold OutsideWaxahachie Community Theater's holiday show: evenings at 7:30 p.m. and a 2:30 p.m. matinee.
• Sat., Dec. 12YMCA Santa 5K, Grinch 5K, and Fun RunFrom Railyard Park at 9 a.m., with a Santa suit included in registration ($25 to $48).
• Sat. and Sun., Dec. 12 and 13Historic Waxahachie Christmas Tour of Homes1 to 7 p.m., rain or shine: decorated historic homes, a collector's guidebook, and a kids' tour. Tickets from $13 on Eventbrite.

Nothing else is posted for Waxahachie yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

• Waxahachie Haunted History Tours: a guided night walk downtown, Saturdays 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. from the courthouse. Book at (972) 921-5517.
• Night on the Town: downtown shops stay open late with sips, the second Thursday of each month, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Live music at Railport Brewing and Cork House Winery most weekends, and concerts, movies, and comedy at the Texas Theater on Main Street. See our nightlife guide.

From the City of Waxahachie, the Waxahachie CVB, and organizer listings, checked October 14 to 25, 2026.
Check for changes: City of Waxahachie events · Waxahachie CVB events · AllEvents: Waxahachie

Our full guide: Things to do in Waxahachie

Ennis about 20 min

Downtown festivals, the Bluebonnet Market, and the Texas Motorplex, home of NHRA drag racing.

• Sat. and Sun., Oct. 24 and 25Autumn DazeA free fall festival downtown, Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Courtney Prater plays Sunday at 6:45 p.m.
• Oct. 29 to 31Texas Radial Round UpRadial-tire drag racing at the Texas Motorplex, 7500 US-287.
• Thu. to Sat., Oct. 29 to 31Haunted MazeThe Ennis Arts Commission turns the downtown hay maze at 302 N. Dallas St. spooky after dark: Thursday 7:30 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:30 to 10. $5.
• Sat., Oct. 31The Bluebonnet Market: Día de los Muertos editionThe downtown market's Day of the Dead night, starting at 6 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 31Trunk or Treat and Block PartyThe Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce's Halloween night in Historic Downtown Ennis, 4 to 7 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 7Texas Truck InvasionOne of the largest diesel enthusiast events in Texas, at the Texas Motorplex.
• Sat., Nov. 7Monte Carlo Night at Sokol HallA first-time casino night at Sokol Hall, 2622 E. Hwy 34, from 6 p.m.: blackjack, roulette, craps, raffle prizes, dinner, drinks, and music. Cocktail attire. Tickets are $75; see the listing for details.
• Sun., Nov. 8Import Face OffAn import car show and drag racing at the Texas Motorplex, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Nov. 13 to 15GT-R Festival USAA Nissan GT-R gathering at the Texas Motorplex.
• Sat., Nov. 14Rhymes and Rhythms on the PrairieAn evening at Kachina Prairie Park, 1816 W. Baldridge St., with the Indian Trail Master Naturalists and Keep Ennis Beautiful, 6 to 9 p.m. Wear closed-toe shoes.
• Sat., Nov. 28Small Business Saturday in Downtown EnnisShopping, Santa, live reindeer, and carolers, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check in at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St.
• Thu., Dec. 3Lights of Ennis Parade and Block PartyThe town's Christmas night downtown. Times weren't posted yet. The Mach Christmas Display, seen on ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight, opens select nights; check @mach_christmas_display on Instagram.
• Fri. and Sat., Dec. 4 and 5T&E Street Car ShowdownNitro Dave's Clash of the Titans: street car drag racing at the Texas Motorplex.
• Dec. 4 to 6 and 10 to 13The Best Christmas Pageant EverThe holiday comedy at the Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St.: Dec. 4, 5, 10, and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 6, 12, and 13 at 2:30 p.m.
• Sat., Dec. 5Lucky C.C. Car Show and Toy DriveCars, trucks, hot rods, lowriders, and motorcycles downtown at 201 NW Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy.
• Sat., Dec. 12Subiefest TexasBilled as the biggest Subaru enthusiast festival in Texas, at the Texas Motorplex.

Nothing else is posted for Ennis yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

• Galaxy Drive-In: movies on several screens, nightly from 6 p.m.
• Sip, Shop and Stroll in downtown Ennis: the first Thursday of each month, 5 to 8 p.m., per the Visit Ennis calendar.
• Coming in 2027: TX2K27 at the Motorplex, March 16 to 21, and the Bluebonnet Trails all April. See our Motorplex guide.

From Visit Ennis, Ennis Main Street's festival calendar, the Texas Motorplex 2026 schedule as published by Drag Illustrated, and organizer listings, checked October 18 to 25, 2026.
Check for changes: Visit Ennis events · Ennis Chamber festivals · AllEvents: Ennis

Our full guide: Things to do in Ennis

Midlothian about 20 min

Heritage Park downtown, live country and rock most weekends, and a Christmas light-up parade.

• Fri., Oct. 30Downtown Trick or TreatTrick-or-treating downtown, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 31Midlothian Heritage DayThe fifth yearly hometown celebration downtown, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., put on by the Midlothian Downtown Business Association: the Taste of Midlothian (free for the first 750 guests), vendors, and a free George Strait tribute concert by King George.
• Sat., Nov. 7Hometown Christmas Craft ShowThe 10th yearly holiday craft show at the Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Cir., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with vendors and holiday music.
• Sat., Nov. 7Autumn BeatsAn evening concert at Midlothian Community Park, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Wed., Nov. 11Veterans Tribute DinnerThe city's yearly dinner honoring veterans and their guests, at the Midlothian Conference Center, 6:30 p.m. Register on the city's page.
• Fri., Nov. 20Kyle GatesLive music at 651 Highlander Ave.
• Sat., Nov. 21Della Pearl with The Calamity JanesLive music at 651 Highlander Ave.
• Sat., Nov. 21Cowgirl Christmas MarketGifts and holiday goodies at the Midlothian Conference Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Santa from 2 to 4. $5 shopping pass. Proceeds go to The WARM Place, a grief support nonprofit for children.
• Thu., Nov. 26Midlothian Turkey TrotThe third yearly 5K and kids' fun run at Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.: the 1-mile fun run at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K at 8:30. Walkers and strollers welcome.
• Sat., Nov. 28Jamie Richards with Matt AustinLive music at 651 Highlander Ave., 8 to 11 p.m.
• Tue., Dec. 1Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyThe city lists Tuesday, Dec. 1. In 2025 the tree in Heritage Park was lit at 6 p.m. The 2026 details weren't posted yet.
• Sat., Dec. 5Christmas Celebration and Light-Up ParadeThe city lists Saturday, Dec. 5. In 2025 the festivities ran from 1 to 5 p.m. at Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St., with the lighted parade at 6. The 2026 times weren't posted yet.
• Fri., Dec. 11Merry Movie Night: Home AloneA free family movie at Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St., 6:30 p.m., with refreshments while they last. Bring blankets and chairs.

Nothing else is posted for Midlothian yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

• The Midlothian Farmers and Crafts Market: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Union 28, per its listing.

From the City of Midlothian's calendar and special events pages, the Midlothian Rotary Club, and organizer listings, checked October 18 to 25, 2026.
Check for changes: City of Midlothian special events · AllEvents: Midlothian

Our full guide: Things to do in Midlothian

Red Oak and Ovilla Red Oak about 20 min, Ovilla about 25

Two quiet towns just north of us. Red Oak's Fall Festival was Oct. 17, and neither town had posted its 2026 Christmas dates when we checked.

• Sat., Oct. 31Candy BashA free Halloween candy event at 320 E. Ovilla Rd., 4 to 6 p.m.
• Fri. and Sat., Nov. 6 and 7Friends of the Library fall book saleAt the Red Oak Public Library, 101 S. Live Oak St.: Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Sun., Nov. 8True Crime and Wine: Kenneth McDuffA deep dive into the Texas case at Cassaro Winery, 707 W. Main St., 3 to 4:30 p.m. From $42.
• Sun., Nov. 15Atlantis Charity PoloAn afternoon of polo and networking at Dallas Polo, 730 Bent Trail, noon to 5 p.m., supporting Hope Bilingual Academy. Tickets from $23.
• 2026 not postedChristmas in Red OakThe city's last posted date was Dec. 3, 2022, at Watkins Park. Watch the city's special events page for 2026.
• Sat., Dec. 12MidloConnect Ugly Christmas Sweater CelebrationA 21+ party at Cassaro Winery, 704 W. Main St., with wine, live music, food, and an auction supporting The Heights, 6 to 9 p.m. From $54.
• Sun., Dec. 13Canvas Collective Art ShowLocal art at Red Oak City Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.

Nothing else is posted for Red Oak and Ovilla yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

• The closest big nights out from Red Oak are Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Lancaster, all within about 15 minutes. See those towns below.

From the City of Red Oak, Eventbrite, and organizer listings, checked October 18 to 25, 2026. We couldn't find a 2026 events listing from the City of Ovilla online; the city posts on its social media.
Check for changes: City of Red Oak special events

Our full guide: Things to do in Red Oak

Palmer and Ferris Palmer about 20 min, Ferris about 30

Small towns up I-45 toward Dallas.

• Sat. and Sun., Oct. 31 and Nov. 1Día de los Muertos at Mars Hill FarmFarm fun and a vendor market at Mars Hill Farm, 1604 Mars Rd.: Saturday from 9 a.m. and Sunday from 4 p.m.
• 2026 not posted (2025: Sat., Dec. 6)Palmer Holly Jolly Christmas BashIn 2025: a light parade at 6:30 p.m. and the tree lighting at 7.

Nothing else is posted for Palmer and Ferris yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

Checked October 18 to 25, 2026. Ferris's city calendar had no events posted for these weeks on October 18, so the listing here comes from the organizer.
Check for changes: City of Ferris calendar

Italy and Maypearl about 25 min

Small-town Ellis County to the south and west.

• Fri., Oct. 30Rowdy T's Halloween Car ShowA trunk-or-treat and car show: bring a hot rod or classic car, and candy, to the Rowdy T's parking lot, 148 W. Main St., from 5 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 31Trick or Treat with AlpacasHalloween treats with the alpacas at 574 E. P Dawson Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $7.
• 2026 not posted (2025: Dec. 4 to 13)Christmas in ItalyIn 2025: Storytime with Santa at the S.M. Dunlap Library (Dec. 4), a Christmas service and tree lighting at Central Baptist Church and the Pavilion (Dec. 7), and the Christmas Parade and Party at the Pavilion, 10 a.m. to noon (Dec. 13).

Nothing else is posted for Italy and Maypearl yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

• Maypearl is on Antique Alley Texas, the antiquing trail that runs the third weekend of April and September. The next one is April 16 to 18, 2027. See our antiques guide.

From the City of Italy's 2025 holiday schedule, Antique Alley Texas, and organizer listings, checked October 18 to 25, 2026.
Check for changes: City of Italy

Cedar Hill about 30 min

A historic downtown on the hill, and Cedar Hill State Park on Joe Pool Lake. Country Day on the Hill was Oct. 9 and 10.

• Mon., Oct. 26Paintin' PumpkinsFree pumpkin decorating and fall crafts for all ages from Cedar Hill Parks and Recreation at Signature Park, 450 Pioneer Trail, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Thu., Oct. 29Scare on the SquareA free family trunk-or-treat in historic downtown, 600 Cedar St., 6 to 8 p.m.
• Fri., Oct. 30Steps in the SquareLine dancing for every skill level with Visit Cedar Hill and Perfect Lines Line Dancing, 104 S. Broad St. downtown, 7 to 9 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 31Harvest FestFree trunk or treat, bounce houses, face painting, games, and food trucks at 820 E. Wintergreen Rd., noon to 2 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 7Lester Lorch Park 50th anniversaryA free celebration at the park's disc golf course, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 14Last Chance Native Plant SaleThe final fall sale of North Texas native plants at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 21Village Lights at Hillside VillageThe shopping center's holiday kickoff, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: the tree lighting, Santa's arrival, a real 10-foot snow slide, crafts, and face painting.
• Thu., Dec. 3Holiday on the HillHistoric downtown Cedar Hill's Christmas night, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Sat., Dec. 5Legacy Dog Park grand openingThe new dog park opens with a celebration, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Sun., Dec. 6Cowboy Santa at Hillside VillageWestern-style Santa photos at Hillside Village, 305 W. FM 1382, 3 to 7 p.m. Boots and hats welcome.

Nothing else is posted for Cedar Hill yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

From the City of Cedar Hill and organizer listings, checked October 18 to 25, 2026.
Check for changes: City of Cedar Hill calendar · AllEvents: Cedar Hill

DeSoto about 25 min

DeSoto Town Center hosts most of the city's events.

• Fri., Oct. 30DeSoto Family Boo BashA free Halloween night at 1400 Academy Way, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 31DC3 Fall Festival Family ChallengeGames, vendors, candy, a live DJ, and prizes at Disciple Central Community Church, 901 N. Polk St., 6 to 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Fri., Nov. 6Texas Arbor Day free tree giveawayDeSoto Parks and Recreation and Keep DeSoto Beautiful give away free trees at Town Center, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Sat., Nov. 7Everything Teen ExpoThe DeSoto Public Library's free expo at DeSoto Town Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Fri., Nov. 13A Night of Jazz and R&BAt the Corner Theater, 7:30 p.m., tickets $39 to $50.
• Sat., Nov. 21Turkey Trot 5K fun run or walkRunners, walkers, and pets on the trails at 1400 Academy Way, 8 to 11 a.m. Listed at $29.
• Fri., Dec. 4Friendsmas Christmas CelebrationFood, drinks, games, music, gifts, and shopping at DeSoto Market Place, 324 E. Belt Line Rd., 7 to 9 p.m. $19.
• 2026 not posted (2025: Sun., Dec. 7)Hometown Holiday Christmas Parade and Tree LightingIn 2025: a nighttime parade down Hampton Rd. to DeSoto Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., with the mayor's tree lighting at 7:35 p.m. Free.
• Sat., Dec. 19Dressed Up, Cutting Up Comedy Show with DinnerDress up for comedy and dinner at Bistro i35 Eatery and Lounge, 360 E. Belt Line Rd., from 7 p.m. From $54.
• 2026 not posted (2025: Tue., Dec. 30)DeSoto Kwanzaa FestIn 2025: food, vendors, and the seven principles at the DeSoto Civic Center, 7 p.m., free with two canned goods.

Nothing else is posted for DeSoto yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

From the City of DeSoto and organizer listings, checked October 18 to 25, 2026.
Check for changes: City of DeSoto parade page · AllEvents: DeSoto

Lancaster about 30 min

The Historic Town Square and a Christmas parade that turned 70 in 2025.

• Sat., Oct. 31Boo Bash: A Haunted Rec FestThe City of Lancaster's free Halloween night at the Lancaster Recreation Center, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Sun., Nov. 1Downtown Lancaster Fall FestivalA free family fall festival in Historic Downtown Lancaster, 100 W. Main St., from 2 p.m. Free e-tickets online.
• Sat., Nov. 28Confetti Eddie's Thanksgiving Weekend Magic ShowThe third yearly show at The Historic Lancaster Theatre, 106 E. Main St., 7 p.m.
• Dec. 3 to 5She Got Game ClassicA national high school girls basketball showcase at Lancaster High School, 200 E. Wintergreen Rd. Tickets from $17.
• Mon., Dec. 7Town Square Tree CeremonyLancaster's Historic Town Square tree lighting ceremony, 100 W. Main St.
• 2026 not posted (2025: Sat., Dec. 13)Christmas Parade and FestivalIn 2025: 1 to 5 p.m. on the Historic Town Square, its 70th year. It's held the second Saturday of December, which would make it Dec. 12.
• Thu., Dec. 17Carols Around the CampfireAt Roy Crawford Park, 6 to 8 p.m.
• Sat., Dec. 19Cookies with SantaAt the Lancaster Recreation Center, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Nothing else is posted for Lancaster yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

From the City of Lancaster's listings and event calendars, checked October 18 to 25, 2026.
Check for changes: City of Lancaster · AllEvents: Lancaster

Mansfield and Venus Mansfield about 35 min, Venus about 30

Mansfield's historic Main Street, veterans weekend, and one of the area's biggest Christmas nights. Venus hadn't posted events online when we checked.

• Sat., Oct. 31Halloween at the CommonsLawn games, music, crafts, snacks, and candy at Geyer Commons, 605 E. Broad St., 2 to 5 p.m. No registration.
• Sun., Nov. 1Día de los Muertos FestivalA themed vendor market, live entertainment, food trucks, and art and photo ops at Geyer Commons, 605 E. Broad St., noon to 5 p.m.
• Sat., Nov. 7Veterans Day Parade and Salute10 a.m., from R.L. Anderson Stadium east on Broad St. to the new Veterans Memorial at Julian Feild Park.
• Sun., Nov. 8Veterans BashAmerica Helping Veterans' gathering at 781 W. Debbie Ln., 11 a.m.
• Nov. 9, 11, and 14Big 12 Soccer TournamentThe conference's top eight teams at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium: quarterfinals Monday, Nov. 9 (matches from 11:30 a.m.), semifinals Wednesday, Nov. 11, and the final Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m.
• Thu., Nov. 12Veterans and VerbzA free open mic for veterans at the Farr Best Theater, 10 a.m. to noon.
• Fri., Nov. 13Paladin at Geyer CommonsA free classic rock show from the City of Mansfield at Geyer Commons, 605 E. Broad St., 7 to 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.
• Sat., Nov. 14Summit Band Boosters Craft FestMore than 100 local vendors with handcrafted goods, food, live entertainment, and Santa at Summit High School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thu., Nov. 19Mansfield ISD Tree Lighting and ConcertHoliday music from Jandrucko Academy students, then the lighting of a giant tree, at the Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts, 6 p.m.
• Thu., Nov. 26Mansfield Turkey TrotThe 13th yearly 5K and 1K fun run from 650 US-287 Frontage Rd., 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
• Fri., Nov. 27Concacaf W Championship quarterfinalsInternational women's soccer at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium: Jamaica vs. Costa Rica at 4 p.m., then the United States vs. El Salvador at 7:30. One ticket covers both matches.
• Nov. 27 and 28, Dec. 2 to 4All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914The Fleetwood Project tells the true World War I story in the soldiers' words and songs at the Farr Best Theater. Evenings at 7:30 p.m. and a Dec. 4 matinee at 2:30. Adults $17, students $10.
• Sat., Nov. 28Infestation at Fat Daddy'sA tribute night at 781 W. Debbie Ln., 8:30 p.m.
• Fri., Dec. 4Hometown HolidaysMansfield's holiday kickoff at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St., 5 to 9 p.m.: a tree lighting, performances, light displays, photos with Santa, and fireworks.
• Sat., Dec. 5Ernie Haase and Signature SoundThe gospel quartet in concert at Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, 5 p.m.
• Nightly, Dec. 5 to Jan. 6Mistletoe and MasterpiecesA holiday art show and sale of original works by local artists at the Wallace-Hall Art House, 5 to 8 p.m. nightly.
• Sat., Dec. 12The Light of the WorldA free Christmas dance show for all ages at First Methodist Mansfield, 2 p.m. (doors 1:30). A free ticket is required.
• Sun., Dec. 13Mansfield Philharmonic: Christmas PopsWith First Methodist Mansfield's 60-voice choir, at First Methodist Mansfield, 6 p.m.
• Sat., Dec. 19Christmas with the KingAn Elvis show at Fat Daddy's, 781 W. Debbie Ln., 8:30 p.m., $20 cover.
• Sat., Dec. 19Art Ballet Academy's NutcrackerThe 17th yearly production at the Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts, 2 and 6 p.m.
• Thu., Dec. 24CRC Christmas Eve 5K and Fun RunAt James McKnight Park East, 700 US-287: the 1-mile fun run at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:30. Race-day sign-up opens at 6:30. $25 if you register by Dec. 12.
• Thu., Dec. 31New Year's Eve at Fat Daddy'sDef Leggend and Cruelingans, from 7 p.m. $25 general admission, tables from $50.

Nothing else is posted for Mansfield and Venus yet. The calendars below are the first place new dates show up.

• Mansfield Farm & Cottage Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, at 703 E. Broad St.
• The full holiday calendar is at mansfieldhometownholidays.com.

From Visit Mansfield, the City of Mansfield, and organizer listings, checked October 12 to 25, 2026.
Check for changes: Visit Mansfield events · Mansfield Hometown Holidays · AllEvents: Mansfield

Our full guide: Things to do in Mansfield

Worth the drive: Dallas and Fort Worth

The big seasonal shows across Dallas-Fort Worth, 35 minutes to an hour away.

• Sat., Oct. 31Dallas Día de Muertos Parade and Festival4 to 10 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, about 40 minutes.
• Nov. 11 to Jan. 3Dallas Arboretum holiday seasonThe final season of the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos, about 45 minutes.
• Nov. 13 to Jan. 3Dallas Zoo LightsA walk-through with 2 million+ lights, 5:30 to 9 p.m., about 35 minutes.
• Nov. 13 to Jan. 3Gaylord Texan Lone Star ChristmasWith ICE! featuring Harry Potter, in Grapevine, about an hour.
• Select nights, Nov. 26 to Dec. 23ChristmasTime in Texas, JoshuaA drive-through light park, $35 per car, about an hour.
• Nov. 26 to Dec. 31Prairie Lights, Grand PrairieThe 2-mile drive-through with 4 million+ lights, nightly 6 to 10 p.m., about 40 minutes. Expect long waits from about Dec. 13 to 25.
• Nov. 27 to Dec. 27A Christmas CarolDallas Theater Center's holiday production at the Wyly Theatre in the Arts District.
• Sat., Dec. 5Dallas Holiday ParadeDowntown Dallas, starting at 8:30 a.m.
• Dec. 16 to Jan. 3The Phantom of the OperaThe touring production at the Music Hall at Fair Park, through the holidays.

From each venue's and organizer's site, checked September 30 to October 25, 2026. Every light show, with prices and tips, is in our holidays guide.