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Jazzercize in the Park:
New year, new workout! Free. 9:00-10:00 a.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
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Waxahachie Farmers Market – Closed:
The Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market will be closed for the entire month of January for building and site maintenance. The market will reopen on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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Ellis Co. Art Talk:
An art meeting to share art and ideas supported by the Ellis County Art Association. Bring your sketchbooks! 3:00-4:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
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Teen Theater:
2:00-3:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Third Sundays
Beards, Books and Banter:
Men’s book club. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.
Last Sundays
Literary Ladies:
Discuss books and make friends. Free. 3:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.
First Mondays
Senior (50+) Dance:
Enjoy live country and western music and dancing. 6:30-9:00 p.m. Dance instruction 5:45. Optimist Youth Center, 219 N. Patrick.
Ellis County Art Association Meeting:
Share your creative energy. Refreshments, socializing and art demos. 6:00 p.m., First Baptist Church, 450 U.S. 287 Byp.
Wednesdays
Write On!:
Get that novel written. Free. 3:00-5:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St., Second floor.
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 which is held 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 deeannellis@sbcglobal.net.
Thursdays
Happy Feet:
This music class incorporates harder songs geared toward ages 3-5. Toddlers will use rhythm sticks, sing, dance and pop bubbles together. 10:00-10:30 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Introduction to Sewing:
Learn to use a sewing machine. 5:30-7:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
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., Midlothian. For more details, email CR@dfwlighthouse.org.
First Thursdays
Chamber of Commerce Lunch:
Meet fellow entrepreneurs. Free, but limited seating. Noon-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 412 S. Rogers St., Ste. 100. RSVP to events@waxahachiechamber.com.
Fridays
Rotary Breakfast Meeting:
Start your day off with great company, conversation and food! 7:00-8:00 a.m., Cancun’s Restaurant, 2000 Corporate Pkwy.
Second and Fourth Fridays
Bingo:
Fill your card. 5:00-10:00 p.m., VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35E.
Third Saturdays
Adult Crafts:
Don’t let the kids have all the fun! Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Last Saturdays
YA Book Club:
Find out what everyone’s reading. Free. 5:00 p.m., Paper Leaves Bookstore, 510 Water St.
Weekly
Waxahachie Animal Shelter:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday:
8:00-10:00, 191 Lions Park Rd.