7/1
Red, White & Blue Country Bash:
Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with live music, food, drinks and fun! Free admission. 4:00 p.m.: 90 Proof (playing the best in ’90s music). 8:00 p.m.: Barefoot Nation (Texas’ only tribute to the one and only Kenny Chesney). 4:00-10:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
7/1-7/28
Waldo Waxahachie Scavenger Hunt:
Visit O’Brian’s Bookshop inside Gingerbread Antiques for your stamp book. Then find Waldo inside local businesses to get your stamps. Free. Downtown Waxahachie.
7/3-7/4
25th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks & Parade:
7/3: Madness Entertainment, concert by Seger System and fireworks display: 6:00 p.m., Waxahachie Sports Complex, 151 Broadhead Rd. 7/4: Hometown parade: 10:00 a.m., from Getzendaner Park down Main Street to Downtown Waxahachie.
7/18
Postpartum Collective Support Group for Moms:
This is the first meeting. Come help each other make the adjustment. Free. 6:30 p.m., 311 Spring Creek Dr.
7/29
Waldo Bash:
Dress as Waldo for a group photo, enjoy a DJ, snacks and vendors while waiting for the Waldo scavenger hunt grand prize drawing. Free. 10:00 a.m.-noon. Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
Last Sundays
Literary Ladies:
Discuss books and make friends. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.
First Mondays
Art on the Square:
See what local artists are up to. Free. 6:00 p.m.,Downtown Waxahachie.
Tuesdays
Beginner Spanish:
Adults, get started on Texas’ second language. Free. Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Second Thursdays
Canvas and Cocktails:
Come paint with your girlfriends. $40. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Art on the Square, 113 W. Franklin St.
Last Tuesdays
Teen Anime Club:
Meet other fans and discuss your favorite anime and manga. Free. 5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Write On!:
Improve your writing skills and get your message across. Free. 3:00-4:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
First Thursdays
Homeschool Hangout:
Enjoy hanging with friends. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Chamber of Commerce Lunch:
Meet fellow entrepreneurs. Free, but limited seating. Noon-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 102 YMCA Dr. RSVP to [email protected].
Saturdays
LEGO Club:
Build your dreams with everyone’s favorite toy. 11:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Genealogy With Pat:
Get help tracing your family roots. Free. 11:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Saturdays Through September
Saturday Morning Fitness:
Join local trainers in being active to start your weekend. Free. 8:00-9:00 a.m., Railyard Park 455 S. College St.
Saturdays Through October
Downtown Farmers Market:
Find fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafts. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 701 Howard Rd.
Weekly
Waxahachie Animal Shelter:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00-10:00 a.m. by appointment, 191 Lions Park Rd.