7/3-7/4
Waxahachie 25th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade:
Monday: Madness Entertainment will entertain the crowd: 6:00 p.m. Concert by Seger System: 7:30 p.m. Fireworks display: 9:15 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed, however, personal fireworks are prohibited. Waxahachie Sports Complex, 151 Broadhead Rd. Tuesday: Parade from Getzendaner Park down Main Street to Downtown Waxahachie: 10:00 a.m. All veterans and active service personnel are honored guests in the parade. Before the parade, veterans plus one guest are invited to the Dan McClinton Veterans’ Memorial Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. The Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade are free to the public. For more information on the festival, or to register a veteran for the parade and breakfast, call the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau at (469) 309-4040 or visit www.VisitWaxahachie.com.
7/6
Sip, Shop & Stroll:
Join us in charming downtown Ennis. Come enjoy some sips, bites and special deals with our wonderful downtown merchants. 5:00-8:00 p.m. For more information contact the Ennis Welcome Center at www.visitennis.com or (972) 878-4748.
7/10
Teen Self-Care Celebration:
Teens, come make some DIY sugar scrub and a personalized container. Sign-up recommended to make sure we have enough supplies. Free. Ennis Public Library, 115 W. Brown Street. For more information, call (972) 875-5360.
7/11
Music & Motion:
Focuses on facilitating social interaction in a group setting and using communication with others while incorporating movement through music. Funded by SNAP-ED. Free. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/face-to-face-music-and-motion-group-ennis-tickets-625274572077. For more information, call (972) 878-7478.
7/14-7/15
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County’s Texas in Blume Quilt Show:
Admission: $8. Men and children 12 and under: Free. Raffle tickets are being sold for a 94×94-inch quilt. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $6. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., SOKOL Hall, 2622 Texas Highway 34 East. For more information, please visit www.elliscountyquilters.com.
7/21
Children’s Summer Reading Program:
Brett Roberts Bubble Show. Free. Ennis Public Library, 115 W. Brown Street. For more information, call (972) 875-5360.
7/21-7/22
Da Block Party:
Admission: $25 per day. Parking: $25 per day. Texas Motorplex, 7500 US 287. For more details, call (972) 878-2641 or visit www.texasmotorplex.com.
7/27
SYNC UP:
With more than 45 different learning activities, SYNC is a deep dive into mindfulness, character strengths and the cultivation of well-being. Students are welcome to come talk, play, engage, connect and unwind in a safe space. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For seventh- through 12-graders. 2:00-5:00 p.m., Ennis Welcome Center Bluebonnet Room, 201 NW Main St.
Tuesdays
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, The Vine at 119, 119 South Dallas Street.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Road. Please call Bob Taylor at (972) 875-3546 or email [email protected] if you plan to attend, so your lunch can be ordered.
Saturdays
Ennis Bluebonnet Market:
Come see the variety of fresh produce, hand-crafted items and unique products from area farmers, craftsmen, artists and specialty vendors. 8:00 a.m.-noon through October, North Dallas Street. For more information, visit https://ennistx.com/choose-ennis/farmers-market.