8/1-8/31
Texas Writers Exhibit:
Texas Writers is an exhibition produced by Humanities Texas, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The exhibition surveys the vitality and breadth of creative writing in Texas from mid-20th century to the present day. Free. Open during library hours Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Sim’s Library, 515 W. Main St. For more information, call (972) 937-2671.
8/5
Job Fair:
Bring your résumé. Dress to impress. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center,
2000 Civic Center Ln. Kassandra Carroll with the Waxahachie Economic Development Dept. at (469) 309-4122 or [email protected].
8/6
Friday Night Flicks:
Family movie night at the Railyard. Free. 8:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
8/6-8/8
Tax Free Weekend:
Save money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend.
8/7
Back to School Bash:
Celebrate a new school year with a DJ, splashpad, My-Tee Sweet Snow Cones and more. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Railyard Park (the amphitheater), 455 S. College St., For more information, call (469) 309-4051.
8/12
An Evening With Cowboy Poet David Smith:
Free. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Sim’s Library, 515 W. Main Street. For more information, call (972) 937-2671.
Daily Cooling Station:
Come in and cool off any day the Heat Index reaches 100 F or above. Free. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Salvation Army, 620 Farley St.
First Mondays
Art on the Square:
Art demonstration. Free to the public. 113 W. Franklin. 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Mondays-Fridays
Waxahachie Care Donation Drop-off:
Waxahachie Care is always in need of adult diapers size large and x-large only, adult bed pads and boxed meals (such as Hamburger or Tuna Helper and Pasta Salad meals). Drop-off times are Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and Friday: 8:00 a.m.-noon, 1208 Ferris Avenue. For more information, call (972) 923-2273.
Tuesdays
Movie Mornings:
Movies are rated G – designed for a fun family morning at the library! Free. Join us in the Lyceum upstairs. Sim’s Library, 515 W. Main St.
Wednesdays
Yoga on the Lawn:
For children and parents! Bring your own mat or towel and water bottle. Free.
9:00-10:00 a.m., Front lawn of Sim’s Library, 515 W. Main St.
Bilingual Storytime:
Join us for in-person story time! Free. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sim’s Library, 515 W. Main St.
Second Thursdays
Ladies Night Out on the Square:
Stores stay open late with great deals and a pop-up art sale on the square. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
Saturdays
Downtown Waxahachie Farmers Market:
Offers a variety of different items for sale that includes fresh fruit, locally grown vegetables, eggs, fresh baked goods, honey, cheese, jams, jellies, salsas, locally raised beef and pork, grains, plants, jewelry, clothing and home decor items. Free admission. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., rain or shine in the new inside location. 701 Howard Road.
Saturday Morning Fitness:
Come with your neighbors to put your health and well-being into focus and get Hachie Heart Healthy at community fitness classes at Railyard Park. BYO mat, water and sunscreen. Free. 9:00 a.m., 455 S. College St. For more information, call (469) 309-4051.
Red Maple Riders Cycling Group:
Local family-friendly cycling group that rides every weekend for beginners through advanced. Free. 213 Pecan Tree Rd. For more information, visit their Facebook page: Red Maple Riders.