The best things to do in Ellis County

Carved from old brick quarries with panoramic elevation changes, Old Brickyard Golf Club delivers TifEagle greens that are equal parts joy and torture, plus water and sand that keep you honest. Sneak in a round this week, then tune up on the range or grab a bite.

From the Waxahachie newsletter, August 3, 2026

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

Catch a blockbuster in 4DX or ScreenX, then hang around because B&B Theatres Red Oak 12 also packs bowling at B-Roll, the Outtakes Arcade, pickleball and bocce, plus bites at Sterling’s. It’s basically a mini staycation for South Dallas without the suitcase.

From the South Dallas newsletter, October 3, 2026

Chautauqua Auditorium is a 1902 open-air landmark where Waxahachie’s Chautauqua heritage still lives, thanks to the Chautauqua Preservation Society. Swing by this week to soak in the setting and keep an eye out for their annual day-long Chautauqua festival that turns the whole place into a cultural hangout.

From the Waxahachie newsletter, October 11, 2026

Whether you’re dialing in your wedge or playing 18 with friends, Southern Star Golf Club has four private simulator bays that feel like a real round, plus a lounge upgrade for extra hang time. You book the bay, not per player, up to four, and memberships are tiered if you want regular reps.

From the Midlothian newsletter, October 27, 2026

Part movie night HQ, part hangout, Hooky Entertainment Waxahachie pairs new releases on expansive screens and oversized leather rockers with duckpin bowling, an arcade, darts and pool, plus legit dinner and cocktails, so you don't have to bounce around town. Also clutch for birthdays, group nights and quick gift cards.

From the Waxahachie newsletter, October 20, 2026

Webb Gallery has spent 40 years chasing the remnant of true culture, curating contemporary and visionary works from self-taught Southern artists inside a gorgeous 1902 building with its original glass and cast iron front. Put it on your this-week list if your walls or your spirit need a jolt.

From the Waxahachie newsletter, October 15, 2026

Peters Colony history lives on at The Newton Cabin - 1848, a rescued log home built by Larkin Newton and now set in a small downtown Midlothian park. Admire the half dovetail notching, imagine frontier life, and leave feeling clever for squeezing real history into your week.

From the Midlothian newsletter, October 13, 2026