Free events in Waxahachie, TX

Historic Downtown Cedar Hill hosts the sixth season of the Cedar Hill Farmers Market, featuring locally grown and handcrafted goods. Shop fresh produce, baked treats, canned specialties, apparel, lotions, art, and more from local vendors. The focus is on building connections between farmers, producers, and artisans and the community, and an exclusive line dance class by Perfect Lines Line Dancing in Pioneer Park is also part of the experience.

Discover a lively community market with more than twenty vendors offering a wide mix of goods and treats. Browse seasonal produce and local honey, try popsicles, sip coffee, and shop premium meats and farm fresh eggs. Find custom hats, decorative door signs, Scentsy products, and handcrafted woodwork. Explore a blind book date, visit Ramos Flowers, meet local authors, and see what new things are happening around town. It is a welcoming place to support local makers and connect with neighbors.

MT is hosting a free community back to school drive offering essential supplies to help students begin the new year prepared. It is open to all kids, with items provided at no cost so every student can step into school feeling confident. Community partners are invited to contribute supplies such as backpacks, pencils, binders, scissors, erasers, crayons, and glue to support local students. For donation details or questions, contact MT Hope House at 214-377-7916 or Hope House Thrift Co. at 214-468-4018.

Presented by Nurturing Healthcare Solutions, this community health fair in Waxahachie, Texas offers free health resources, caregiver support, and wellness screenings. It also provides opportunities to connect with others and access information that supports healthier living. Donations will be accepted.

Step into your favorite story with a creative art workshop celebrating Book Lover’s Day. Participants ages 18 and up are invited to bring a picture or idea inspired by a favorite book, comic, movie, or original character. Mr. K will guide everyone step-by-step as they turn imagination into illustrations with personality and fun. The event is free.

Ernie Roberts Park hosts a first annual back-to-school barbecue presented by Second Stride. Attendees can enjoy free food, receive school supplies, and take in lively music for a fun community gathering.

Back to School at Oaks Church offers a warm sendoff to the new school year with a time of celebration and prayer for students, educators, and school administrators. A teachers' lounge will be available where teachers can pick up a free gift. K-12 students can receive free haircuts and backpacks.

An annual back to school fair hosted by Representative Rafael Anchia at Halperin Park offers free support for students and families. The fair includes distribution of 3,500 backpacks filled with school supplies, a raffle for bikes and helmets, and access to community resources. Entertainment features mariachis, ballet folklórico, face painting, and more. RSVP is required.

This free weekly yoga class welcomes all levels for mindful movement, focused breathing, and a supportive flow that helps you feel refreshed and re-energized while connecting with the community. Led by experienced instructor Chris Mayhan, it takes place at The Sound at Cypress Waters in the Rogers-O'Brien Amphitheater. Bring a yoga mat and water, invite a friend, and enjoy a no-cost practice you can make part of your 2026 routine.

Challenge Entertainment hosts live, team-based trivia at Civil Pour in Dallas each week. It is free to play, with weekly prizes and a chance to be crowned champions by the end of the night. Trivia is available at both locations. Players can enjoy food while they compete and share the fun with their favorite trivia partners.

A sunrise gathering at the MHS Baseball Fields brings the Class of 2027 together to mark the start of senior year. Presented by the MHS Class of 2027 Project Graduation Committee, this free event offers seniors time to connect as they begin their final year. Parents are welcome to attend and celebrate alongside their senior.

Settle into a weekly sunset yoga session at The Glen Lawn at The Village Dallas, located behind the Drey Hotel. This free, all-levels class offers a guided flow designed to help participants reset and reconnect under the evening sky. Bring your own mat and soak up the golden hour atmosphere. Attendance is free, and an RSVP reserves a spot for exclusive invites and giveaways. Complimentary parking is available in the underground garage.

This free organized open play at the Park at Oaks Church features basketball and pickleball for intermediate or advanced players. There is no need to schedule games or bring a partner. Participants compete on site against other intermediate or advanced players, and team registration is available.