Through 12/8
Ellis County Toys for Tots Toy Drive:
Support families and children in need throughout Ellis County this Christmas season. Toys will be collected at various locations. For more information visit https://ennis-tx.toysfortots.org.
11/1, 11/8 and 11/15
Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival:
Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, artisan shoppes, interactive activities for all ages, seasonal attractions and a touch of spooky delight. 2:00-10:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66. For ticket information, visit https://www.srfestival.com/.
11/7-11/8
ECLSR Holiday Market:
Get your Christmas shopping done early this year all while supporting the 4H & FFA Youth of Ellis County. Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Ellis County Youth Expo, 2300 W. Hwy. 287 Bypass. Get tickets at https://www.ecyexpo.com/p/tickets.
11/8
Ellis County Veterans Celebration:
Join in celebration of our military veterans. Live band, singers, tributes and a military style flyover. 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane.
Red Oak High School Christmas Market:
Vendors and silent auction benefiting the Specialized Learning VIP Dance. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., ROHS Cafeteria, 220 S. 342, Red Oak.
11/10
The 250th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball:
The Marine Corps Birthday is one of the biggest social events of the year for Marines all over the world. 5:00-11:55 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane. Purchase tickets at https://ellismcl.org/birthday-ball.
11/14-11/15
Festival of Trees:
Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County’s goal is to eliminate poverty housing in Ellis County. This fundraiser involves people using their creative skills to decorate a tree, wreath or other Christmas item which they donate to be auctioned. Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin St. For details visit https://www.ellishabitat.org/festival.htm.
11/15
Hachie Uncorked:
An afternoon of flavor, creativity and live entertainment. Sample a variety of local wines with tastings included in admission. Plein air artists, live music and other vendors. Noon-5:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie. Get tickets at https://www.simpletix.com/e/hachie-uncorked-wine-art-music-tickets-236593.
11/15-11/16
Paint Historic Waxahachie Exhibition:
Original paintings created during the annual Plein Air Paint Out on display at the Women’s Building, 407 W. Jefferson St. Hosted by the Ellis County Art Association. This is an annual event, and it is open for all patrons of the arts. For information, email Kathy Colvin, publicity chairman, at Kcolvin2c@aol.com.
11/22
Old Fashioned Craft Show:
Find unique Christmas gifts while supporting the Student in Need Fund for WISD. Admission: $3. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Coleman Jr. High, 1000 N. Hwy. 77.
Boston Brass:
Presented by the Waxahachie Symphony Association. 7:30-9:00 p.m., Nelson University, Hagee Center, 499 E. University Ave. For ticket information, visit https://www.waxahachiesymphony.org.
11/29
Small Business Saturday:
Kick off the holiday season by shopping and dining locally. Downtown Waxahachie.
12/1
Beauville:
Navarro College presents their annual holiday event. 6:00-7:30 p.m., 1900 John Arden Dr.
Christmas at Nelson:
Nelson University presents their annual holiday event. 6:00 p.m., 1200 Sycamore St.
First Mondays
Senior (50+) Dance:
Enjoy live country and western music and dancing. 6:30-9:00 p.m. Dance instruction 5:45 p.m., Optimist Youth Center, 219 N. Patrick.
Write On!:
Get that novel written. Free. 3:00-5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.