9/4
Fish Fry:
VFW Post 3894 welcomes everyone for catfish, hush puppies and all the fixins. $10 per plate. 2:00 p.m., 1405 N. I-35E.
9/5 and 9/18
Hiring Event:
Bring your résumé! Multiple employers will be present. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 1712 W. Hwy. 287 Business. Pre-register at workintexas.com. For more information, call (972) 937-8114.
9/6
Classic Car Show:
The men’s ministry hosts this fundraiser for Love Your Neighbor of Ellis County. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave.
9/7
Cotton Industry Historical Marker:
The Ellis County Historical Commission will be unveiling a state historical marker documenting 170 years of cotton in Ellis County.
5:30-6:30 p.m., Ellis County Museum, 201 S. College St.
9/9
Art Show and Tell:
Learn about the art from the artist. 5:00 p.m., Texas Art and Pour, 109 Franklin, Ste. 115.
9/16
8th Annual C10s in the Park:
Family, friends and trucks. “The Largest C10 Gathering in the South.” Come view 1,200 of the coolest classic trucks on the planet. 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
Junk in the Trunk:
See if you can find a treasure among another person’s junk. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
Red Oak Founders Day:
Celebrate Red Oak’s 50th anniversary with a parade and festival. Free. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Watkins Park, 102 N. Live Oak St., Red Oak.
9/23
Hispanic Heritage 2023:
Enjoy live music, food and more. Free. 2:00-11:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
9/24
Farm Heritage Day:
Bring the family for the farm animals, hay rides, vendors, outdoor games and living history demos. Free. 2:00-5:00 p.m., Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, 130 Cunningham Meadows Rd.
9/30
Cowboy Poetry and Music:
Cowpokes and tenderfoots of all sorts will enjoy poetry, song, harmonica lessons, birds of prey and trashcan painting. 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Getzendaner Park, 500 S. Grand Ave.
St. Jude Hospital Benefit Car Show:
Come support St. Jude by looking at cool cars and vote on your favorite. Free. 8:30 a.m., Getzendaner Park, 500 S. Grand Ave.
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.
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.
Wednesdays
Bilingual Story Time:
Strengthen both languages with fun stories. Free. 11:00 a.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].
Last Fridays
Book Rapport:
Drop in and discuss this month’s read. Free. 5:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.