12/1
WFSO Christmas Concert:
Come dressed in your Christmas best for this sing-along concert. 7:00 p.m., WISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 U.S. 287.
Dueling Pianos Christmas Concert:
$25 and up, see website for tickets. 8:00 p.m., Texas Theater, 110 W. Main St. texastheater.com/tickets.
12/1-12/2
Junior Service League Christmas Market:
Over 100 (mostly local) vendors help get your Christmas shopping under way. See website for tickets and times. waxahachiejsl.org.
It’s a Wonderful Life:
A theatrical production of the classic movie. $15; under 5, free. Friday: 7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., SAGU Hagee Center 1200 Sycamore St.
12/2
Mosaic Ornament Class:
Make your own treasured keepsake. $20. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., The Mosaic Hideaway, 307 S. Rogers.
12/1-12/3 and 12/8-12/10
Bethlehem Revisited:
Come relive the first Christmas night. Free, but donations accepted. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Central Presbyterian Church, 402 N. College St.
12/7
Howard Holiday Concert:
Enjoy seasonal melodies. 7:00 p.m., Coleman Fine Arts Center, 100 N. Hwy. 77.
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.
12/8-12/10
Yeti, It’s Cold Outside:
Waxahachie Community Theatre debuts this original humorous Christmas play. $15, ages 5 and up. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd. See waxahachiecommnitytheatre.com for tickets.
12/9
Santa Run:
Get exercise, act goofy and support the YMCA’s programs. Santa or Grinch suit provided. Grinches run the wrong way! For distances and cost see ymcadallas.org/locations/waxahachie/SantaRun. 9:00 a.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
12/9-12/10
Christmas Tour of Homes:
See some of our historic homes dressed to dazzle. $25 advanced ticket; $30 day of. 2:00-8:00 p.m. historicwaxahachie.com/2023-christmas-tour-of-homes.
12/10
The Nutcracker Tea:
Enjoy Danceworks’ performance of scenes from the ballet and refreshments. $20; children under 2: Free. 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
12/11-12/13
Best Christmas Pageant Ever:
WHS presents the Yuletide favorite. $10. 6:00 p.m., The Texas Theater, 110 W. Main St.
12/12
Coleman Holiday Concert:
Enjoy seasonal melodies. 7:00 p.m., Coleman Fine Arts Center, 100 N. Hwy. 77.
12/14
Finley Holiday Concert:
Enjoy seasonal melodies. 7:00 p.m., Coleman Fine Arts Center, 100 N. Hwy. 77.
12/31
NYE Decades Time Warp:
Dance to tunes of the ’60s and ’80s as the New Year dawns. $25. 9:00 p.m., Southern Roots Brewery, 421 S. College St.
Wednesdays
Write On!:
Work on your novel, short story or poetry. Free. 3:00-4:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
First Thursdays
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 Sundays
Literary Ladies:
Discuss books and make friends. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.