12/1-12/17
A Christmas Story:
Based on the motion picture, adapted by Philip Grecian. Come see this Christmas classic. Contact the theater for tickets and show times. Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Main St. (972) 878-5126 or email [email protected].
12/1-12/31
Elf Seek & Find:
Enjoy fun-themed holiday windows and decorations from our charming downtown merchants. Pick up your Elf Seek & Find map from the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main to see if you can find all of our downtown elves!
Holiday Carriage & Surrey Rides:
Experience the holiday magic of Ennis via a horse-drawn carriage or surrey through the charming, tree-lined historic neighborhoods and downtown aglow with holiday lights. More information will be available for this ticketed event. Contact the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St. (972) 878-4748.
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert:
Presented by the Waxahachie Symphony Association. 7:00 p.m., WISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 U.S. 287, Waxahachie. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.waxahachiesymphony.org/.
12/2
Cookies With Mrs. Claus:
Enjoy a magical Christmas experience making an illuminated gingerbread house and listening to stories with Mrs. Claus. $35. Select times and tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cookies-with-mrs-claus-tickets-741528189777. 201 NW Main Street.
Lucky C.C. Car Show & Toy Drive 2023:
Calling all cars, trucks, hotrods, rat rods, customs, lowriders and motorcycles! Display your car for a good cause. Registration: $10 and an unwrapped toy. Downtown Ennis. Chubby, (469) 774-5692.
12/6
Ennis Retired School Personnel Meeting:
Luncheon and raffle. 11:00 a.m., First Methodist Church Family Life Center, 300 N. Sherman St. For more information, email [email protected].
12/7-12/17
The 24 Days Before Christmas:
The Austin family has a cherished tradition of doing something special every day counting down to Christmas. Recommended for all ages. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees: 2:30 p.m. Contact the theater for ticket information. Ennis Public Theater, 113 N. Dallas St. (872) 878-7529 or [email protected].
12/9
GriefShare — Surviving the Holidays:
Free. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Baylor Baptist Church, 210 N. Preston St. For more information, call the church office at (972) 875-2521.
12/9-12/10
Historic Waxahachie Christmas Tour of Homes:
Tour five historic homes decorated in unique holiday styles. 2:00-8:00 p.m. For tickets and details, visit https://www.historicwaxahachie.com/2023-christmas-tour-of-homes/.
12/12
Free Pictures With Santa
Santa is coming to Ennis State Bank! Free for the community. We provide one printed 4×6 photo and can email digital copies of your photos. 815 W. Ennis Ave.
12/17
Christmas Organ Concert:
Free, but please make reservations. 5:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Main Street. For reservations, call Judy Wensowich at (972) 921-8800.
Tuesdays
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Sherman St.
Second Tuesdays
Ennis Masonic Lodge #369 Meeting:
7:00 p.m., 209 North Dallas Street.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Rd.