12/2
Christmas at Nelson University:
Nelson University (formerly SAGU) will light the campus while treating attendees to live music, a train ride, a petting zoo, ornament painting and Santa. Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., 1200 Sycamore St.
Guild Christmas Party:
Join Ellis County Creative Quilters in the rotunda. $20. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave.
12/3
Christmas Parade and Community Tree Lighting:
Come out for a Waxahachie tradition. Free. 6:00-9:00 p.m., downtown.
12/5-12/7
Yeti, It’s Cold Outside:
Nelson University theater department presents fun holiday fare. $10. Thursday-Saturday: 6:00 p.m.; Saturday matinee: 1:30 p.m., Nelson University Hagee Communication Center, 1200 Sycamore St. Purchase tickets at brushfire.com/nelson/yetiitscoldoutside/591731.
12/6-12/8 and 12/13-12/15
Bethlehem Revisited:
Come relive that first night. Donations accepted. 6:00-9:00 p.m., 402 N. College St. (Behind Central Presbyterian Church).
12/7
Waxahachie Junior Service League Holiday Market:
Find some great gifts. $10. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. See waxahachiejsl.org for information and tickets to Mimosas at Market and VIP Party on Friday.
Ellis County Christmas Fest:
Come for light displays, Santa, holiday market, food trucks and bounce houses. Free. 5:00-9:00 p.m., The Avenue Church, 1761 Hwy. 77.
12/13-12/14 and 12/20-12/21
Downtown Carriage Rides:
Cozy up and take a scenic ride through downtown to support CASA. Adults: $20; kids: $10. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
12/13-12/15
Happy Hollandaise!:
Enjoy this holiday farce put on by Waxahachie Community Theatre. $25. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
12/14
Toys for Tots Collection Drive:
Masonic Lodge #90 will be collecting. 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 303 John Arden Dr.
Toys for Tots Distribution:
The VFW Post 3894 will be distributing toys collected in November. 1405 N. I-35 E.
Family YMCA Santa Run:
Run or walk various distances to raise money for the new Cindy Hess Memorial Park. $20-$45. 9:00 a.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St. See https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88840/ymca-santa-run to register.
12/14-12/15
Historic Waxahachie Christmas Tour of Homes:
Tour five historic homes in all their Yuletide glory. $30. 2:00-8:00 p.m., various locations.
12/20
Pajama Story Time:
All ages, come in your pajamas after WISD’s early release, to hear seasonal stories from Sims Library staff. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
12/31
New Year’s Eve Party:
The VFW Post 3894 will be hosting. DJ provided. 7:00 p.m., 1405 N. I-35 E.
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].
Second Fridays
Chess Club:
All ages and skill levels welcome. Free. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Saturdays
LEGO Club:
Build your dreams with everyone’s favorite toy. 11:00 a.m. Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Weekly
Waxahachie Animal Shelter:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00-10:00 a.m., 191 Lions Park Rd.