7/1-7/7
Quilters Guild of Ellis County Quilt Display:
Swing by and take in the detail, color and craftsmanship of these beautiful handmade quilts! Free. Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St., Ennis. www.elliscountyquilters.com.
7/3-7/4
Crape Myrtle Festival:
Thursday: Patriotic celebration starts: 6:00 p.m.; fireworks: 9:15 p.m., Waxahachie Sports Complex, 151 Broadhead Rd. Friday: CNB of Texas Hometown Parade: 10:00 a.m., from Getzendander Park down Main Street to Downtown Waxahachie. For more information, visit www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2025/crape-myrtle-festival-and-fireworks22.
7/4
VFW Fourth of July Lunch:
Everyone is welcome for pulled pork sandwiches and sides. Free. Noon, VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35 E.
250th Marine Corps Birthday Gala Tickets on Sale:
Tickets go on sale for the highly anticipated gala, which will be held 11/10 from 6:00-11:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. For tickets, visit https://ellismcl.org/.
7/5
Summer Soul Affair:
A celebration of soul, funk and R&B, food and good vibes. Free. 7:00-11:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 College St.
7/6
Brave Like Ellie’s Christmas in July 2025:
Their goal is to build 50 hospital Brave Boxes filled with comfort and care for families whose children are currently undergoing cancer treatment in the hospital. To see how you can help, visit https://app.betterunite.com/bravelikeellie-christmasinjuly2025.
7/8
Carter BloodCare Blood Drive:
Hosted by the Waxahachie Rotary Club. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
7/12
Cars in the Park Car Show:
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
Joel Bradley Baseball Talk & Book Signing:
Mr. Bradley will talk about his experiences in baseball and how analytics is changing the game. 11:00 a.m.-noon, Lyceum, Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
7/16
SRP Tween/Teen End of Summer Reading Pool Party:
Enjoy swimming, pizza and hanging out with fellow library friends. Remember to register and fill out the health form prior to the party at simslib.org/register. 7:00-8:00 p.m., The Optimist Pool, 219 N. Patrick St.
7/17
American Red Cross Blood Drive:
Come be a hero in our community! Together, we can help save lives. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., The Hamilton at Garden Valley, 880 Garden Valley Pkwy.
7/18-7/19
Miss Nelson is Missing!:
Ellis County Children’s Theater presents this hilarious and heartwarming play based on the beloved children’s book by Harry Allard and James Marshall. 2:00 p.m., Waxahachie Coleman Fine Arts Center, 1000 Hwy. 77 N. Contact general@ecctheater.org for ticket information.
7/25-7/27
Dare to Dream Jr.:
A Disney musical revue. Tickets: $25. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd. For tickets, visit https://www.waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com/.
7/26
Let’s Go Girls – A Tribute to Country’s Leading Ladies:
Celebrates the queens of country with powerhouse tribute band Starstruck including performances as Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain. Family-friendly, free live music, food trucks. 7:00-10:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
8/2
Summer Reading Celebration:
Celebrate the end of the reading challenge with a party with the Creature Teacher! Noon-1:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.