12/1
Beauville:
Games, crafts, train rides, story time, a live Grinch and much more! 5:00-7:00 p.m., Navarro Junior College-Waxahachie, 1900 John Arden Dr.
12/2
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps Graduation:
Learn about free classes for Ellis County women in computers, money management, Bible study, setting boundaries, communication, résumé writing and interviewing. Fall 2021 Class graduates at 7:00 p.m., Primera Baptist Church, 915 Kaufman St. Learn more at elliscwjc.life.
12/2-12/5
A Christmas Carol:
SAGU Theatre presents the Charles Dickens classic on stage. $10. Thursday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 3:00 p.m., Hagee Center Performance Hall, 499 E. University Ave.
12/3
Blind Dog Cooley:
Live music. 6:00 p.m., Railport Brewery, 405 W. Madison St.
12/3-12/4
Sparkle and Sleigh:
Find all your holiday needs at over 100 vendors and benefit local charities. $10. Friday: 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln.
Live Nativity:
Lone Star Cowboy Church presents this Christmas experience as a drive-thru or park-and-stroll event. Train rides and free hot coco and cider included. Free. Friday: 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 6:00-9:00 p.m., 1101 E. Ovilla Rd., Red Oak.
12/3-12/12
Bethlehem Revisited:
Step back in time 2000 years, to the night of the first Christmas. 6:00-9:00 p.m., 402 N. College St.
12/4
Wes Davis and the Highwater:
Live music. 5:30 p.m., Railport Brewery, 405 W. Madison St.
Movie Night — Polar Express:
Real train cars and the classic film make a great combo. Free. 6:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 College St.
12/10
Candlelight Walk and Caroling:
Participate in a holiday tradition that has almost disappeared. 5:30 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 College St.
12/10-12/12
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever:
Hey, you! Waxahachie Community Theatre presents the hilarious classic. Adults and school age children: $10; preschoolers: Free. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
12/11
YMCA Santa Run:
Get your jingle on! 9:00 a.m., Railyard Park, 455 College St. Visit https://www.ymcadallas.org/locations/waxahachie to register.
Danceworks Annual Nutcracker Tea:
Enjoy selections from Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet. $20-$35. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
Sounds of the Season With the Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra:
Check laughter and cheer off your holiday list this season with a spectacular Christmas program by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Sing along to beloved Christmas carols and seasonal tunes sure to warm the hearts of listeners of all ages and make memories to last a lifetime. $20. 7:00 p.m., SAGU Hagee Center Performance Hall, 499 E. University Ave.
12/11-12/12
TICA All Breed Cat Show:
See some purr-fect cats and overload on the cute! Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 W. 287 Byp.
Historic Waxahachie Christmas Tour of Homes:
Enjoy holiday splendor and fantastic architecture. 2:00-8:00 p.m. See www.historicwaxahachie.com for a list of participating homes.
12/14
Teen Holiday Party:
Stop by and see what the library has going on. Free. 5:00-6:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
12/18
Tween Holiday Party:
The library would never forget you guys! Free. Noon-1:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.