12/1
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Kick-off the holiday season at this reverent event. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th Street. Rainout date is 12/3.
12/2
Jingle Belles 5K & Rubies 1-Mile Fun Run:
Supporting the Heritage Belles Dance and Drill Team as well as the Rubies Dance and Drill team. A portion of proceeds benefits Bridges Foundation. Rubies Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.; Jingle Belles 5K Run: 8:30 a.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
Hometown Christmas Craft Show:
Vendor booths, holiday music, handcrafted gift items, holiday treats, free drawings and prizes, plus visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch. $3 admission. 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle Dr.
City Christmas Festivities:
Explore Santa’s Village, take selfies with Santa, enjoy make-and-take activities, shop the arts and crafts market and more. Free. 1:00-4:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
Santa at the Ranch:
For families with special needs. Meet with ranch animals, visit with Santa, play games, create crafts and enjoy holiday refreshments. Free. Donations welcomed. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Paws for Reflection Ranch, 5431 Montgomery Rd. For more details, visit http://www.pawsforreflectionranch.org.
Annual Holiday Light-Up Parade:
This year’s theme is “Believe.” 6:00-7:00 p.m., route will follow S. 14th St. from Midlothian Community Park to Mt. Zion Road.
12/6
Christmas in Ovilla:
Snow slide, a visit with Santa, mini carnival rides, vendors and more. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Ovilla Road Baptist Church, 3251 Ovilla Rd.
12/8
Merry Movie Night:
Featuring Dr. Suess’s The Grinch. Free burgers from In-N-Out Burger while supplies last. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th Street.
12/8-12/9 and 12/15-12/16
Carriage Rides for CASA:
Step back to yesteryear and support children’s futures. Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie.
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/.
12/16
Kids’ Crafty Saturday:
Christmas-themed crafts for children in the first-fifth grades. Free. 11:00 a.m.-noon, A.H. Meadows Public Library, 923 S. 9th St. Register online at Midlothian.tx.us.
Wednesdays
DivorceCare:
Group sharing for those who have gone through or are going through divorce. DivorceCare for Kids ages 5-12 meets at the same time. Care for younger children available. 6:30-8:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 800 S. 9th St. For more information, call (972) 775-3993.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Jesus Feeds Us:
Free grocery distribution. 3:00 p.m. until supplies run out, Midlothian Church of Christ, 1627 N. Hwy. 67.
Third Wednesdays
Waxahachie Women’s Connection Luncheon:
Cost is $15, which includes lunch, a special feature and a Stonecroft speaker. Reservations due each Thursday before the meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Country Club, 1920 W. Hwy. 287 Business. For more details, contact Dee Ann Ellis at (972) 921-6221 or [email protected].
Thursdays
Midway Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol/U.S. Air Force Auxiliary:
Cadets ages 12-18 and Senior Members 18-plus. 6:45-9:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Celebrate Recovery Meeting:
A Christ-centered recovery program designed to help those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups. 7:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th St. For more details, email [email protected].