12/1
Lights of Ennis Parade and Block Party:
One of the most spectacular holiday events this year. Parade, live music, dance performances, arts and crafts activities for the kids, free open house at the Ennis Railroad and Cultural Heritage Museum, photos with Santa. Free. 5:00-7:00 p.m., 200 Northwest Main St.
12/1-12/31
Lights of Ennis:
Events include cookies with Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn carriage and wagon rides, Elf Seek and Find game, a giant snow hill, photo ops and more! Downtown Ennis.
12/2
Holiday Carriage Rides: Back by popular demand, horse-drawn carriage or surrey (wagon) rides are available through charming historic downtown Ennis. Other dates will also be available. Rides must be booked in advance at www.vintagecarriage.net/christmas-rides-in-ennis.
12/2-12/11
Santa Claus is Comin’to Town:
Presented by the Ennis Public Theatre. Visit the website or call for showtimes and tickets. 113 N. Dallas St. www.ennispublictheatre.com or (972) 878-7529.
12/2-12/18
A Christmas Carol:
Presented by Theatre Rocks! Visit the website or call for showtimes and tickets. 505 NW Main Street. www.theatrerocks.com or
(972) 875-5126.
12/3
Lucky’s Car Club Car Show and Toy Drive: Calling all cars, trucks, hotrods, rat rods, kustoms, low riders and motorcycles! Come out and display your car for a good cause! 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 201 NW Main Street. For more information, call Chubby at (469) 774-5692.
12/4
Jingle Jam:
An exciting way to get into the Christmas spirit with your family. Music, lights, games and more. Free. 5:00-6:30 p.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club.
12/6
Deck the Hall Choral Concert:
The Ennis Choral Department is proud to present their winter concert, Deck the Hall. This event is fun for the whole family and features a wide variety of winter and holiday classics. Free admission. 6:45-8:00 p.m., Ennis High School Auditorium, 2301 Ensign Rd.
12/10-12/11
Christmas Tour of Homes:
See some of the best decorated houses in Waxahachie. $10-$25. 2:00-8:00 p.m. For ticket information, visit historicwaxahachie.com.
12/11
The Living Christmas Tree:
This annual tradition will feature the musical, An Unexpected Christmas. Free. 6:00 p.m., Baylor Baptist Church, 207 N. Preston Street. For more information, call (972) 875-2521.
12/18
Christmas Concert:
Organist Frederick Grimes, harpist Yumiko Endo Schlaffer, violinist Andrew Schast and organist Candace Bawcombe. Free. 5:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. McKinney Street. Reservations, (214) 850-4037.
12/24
Christmas Eve at Tabernacle:
Our band will play some new and old familiar Christmas songs. We’ll light candles as a community and celebrate the light and life that Jesus brings. Child care will be provided for pre-school aged children. 9:15 a.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club.
Tuesdays
Men’s Brown Bag Bible Study:
Bring your Bible and a sack lunch and join other men of the community for a brief time of Bible study. Noon-1:00 p.m.,
Baylor Baptist Church, 210 N. Preston St. Use the Knox Street entrance. (972) 875-2521.
Wednesdays
Preschool Storytime:
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Avenue. Contact the library at (972) 875-9360 or visit
www.ennistx.gov/library.
Thursdays
Cornhole at the SPJST Lodge:
Cornhole tournament open to anyone. It is run by the South Dallas Cornhole Region. Sign up before 7:00 p.m., 1901 East Ennis Avenue. For more information, call (972) 875-8381.