7/1
Senior (50+) Dance:
Country music and dancing featuring Freightliner Band. Dances are on the first Monday of every month. Line dance class: 5:45 p.m.; band begins: 6:30 p.m., Optimist Center, 219 N. Patrick St. For more information, contact (469) 628-4819.
7/1-7/26
Where’s Waldo Waxahachie:
Find Waldo Local is a free, family-friendly summer activity and a wonderful way to support local businesses. With each miniature Waldo they spot, seekers get their card stamped or signed by the participating shop. Eagle-eyed hunters can also look for Waldo’s special 2024 gold medal hidden in O’Brien’s Bookshop. Collecting store stamps or signatures at 20 or more businesses qualifies seekers for entry into a grand-prize drawing for Waldo books and other prizes, including gift cards from some of the participating businesses. Pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Waxahachie!” stamp card at O’Brien’s Bookshop inside Gingerbread Antiques, 310 S. College Street. The stamp card shows all the participating businesses. [email protected].
7/3-7/4
Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks & Parade:
The patriotic celebration begins on 7/3, at 6:00 p.m. at the Waxahachie Sports Complex located at 151 Broadhead Rd. Guests will enjoy a concert by Endless Sumer – America’s Beach Boys Experience at 7:30 p.m. Following the concert will be the spectacular H-E-B and city of Waxahachie fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Note: personal fireworks are prohibited. On 7/4, the celebration continues at 10:00 a.m. with the CNB of Texas hometown parade from Getzendaner Park down Main Street to Downtown Waxahachie. All veterans and active service personnel, including veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan War on Terror, are honored guests in the parade. Before the parade, veterans, plus one guest, are invited to the Dan McClinton Veterans’ Memorial Breakfast, sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Waxahachie beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Getzendaner Park. The Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade are free to the public. Sponsors include H-E-B, InterBank and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Waxahachie. For more information on the festival, or to register a veteran for the parade and breakfast, call the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau at (469) 309-4040 or visit www.VisitWaxahachie.com.
7/4
Independence Day Celebration:
Hamburgers and hot dogs. Free. Opens: Noon; lunch: 1:00 p.m., VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35E.
7/5, 7/19 and 7/26
Bingo:
6:00 p.m., VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35E. https://www.facebook.com/VFWWaxPost3894/.
7/6
Summer Soul Affair Outdoor Music Festival:
Live performances by Paul Cannon, K.Avett and Keyon “DY K9” Ivory. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and umbrellas to comfortably enjoy a spectacular 4th of July weekend celebration! Free admission. Food and merchandise vendors on-site. 7:00-10:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
7/12
Jack Ingram – Solos Acoustic Show:
Doors open: 7:00 p.m.; show starts: 8:00 p.m., Texas Theater, 110 W. Main St. For tickets, visit https://thetxtheater.com/tickets/.
7/13
Cars in the Park Show:
Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
7/20
Adult Self-Publishing Class:
Featuring local author Michelle Stimpson. Michelle Stimpson will share her wealth of knowledge on both independent and traditional publishing, opening the floor to aspiring authors of all ages. 10:30 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Neon Disco Night:
Get ready to boogie down. The park will transform into a groovy time machine, taking you back to the dazzling days of disco and the electric ‘80s. Bust out your leg warmers and sequins for an unforgettable evening of funk-tastic fun! 6:00-10:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
7/27
Summer Reading Program Carnival:
10:00-11-30 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Waldo Party:
All Where’s Waldo Waxahachie participants invited. DJ, snow cones for sale, photo booth, prize wheel, bounce houses, splash pad and more. The grand prize and other prizes will be awarded. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.