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Written by the hosts of The Waxahachie Tiny Home to help you plan a trip to Waxahachie, from festival weekends to quiet getaways.
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Family fun near Waxahachie
Splash pads, a drive-in movie, the State Fair, pumpkin patches, zoos, museums, rainy-day ideas, and easy day trips to Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Where to eat in Waxahachie
Our family's picks, downtown favorites, barbecue, Tex-Mex, brunch, seafood boils, special-occasion dinners, coffee, and sweets.
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Nightlife and adults-only fun (18+)
Breweries and wine on the square, live music at The Texas Theater, karaoke, axe throwing, cosmic clay shooting, and late-night spots.
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Holidays in Waxahachie
Every holiday, all year: giant Christmas lights from Interlochen to the Gaylord Texan's Harry Potter ICE!, the parade and Tour of Homes, plus Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid, Lunar New Year, Juneteenth, July 4th, and more.
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Waxahachie wedding guide
25 wedding venues with drive times and prices, the Texas marriage license, rehearsal dinners, local vendors, and bachelorette and bachelor weekend ideas.
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival guide
2027 dates, tickets, parking, food, kids, costumes, where to eat, and where to stay for the festival.
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Texas Motorplex NHRA guide
The NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, the 10-day Stampede of Speed, every Motorplex event through 2027, and a place to stay with room for your trailer.
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48 hours in Waxahachie
A Friday-to-Sunday weekend getaway from Dallas: porch sunsets, the courthouse square, and dinner downtown.
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Romantic getaway near Dallas
Anniversaries, proposals, babymoons, and date-night spots in historic Waxahachie.
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Pet-friendly stay near Dallas
Our pet policy, Waxahachie's dog park, dog-friendly patios, and tips for traveling with pets.
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Found your reason to visit?
Stay about 35 minutes from Dallas on 1,800 acres of quiet Texas farmland.
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