6/6
Car Seat Inspection Event:
Make sure your child’s car seat is really safe. Free. 4:00-6:00 p.m., Ennis Regional Medical Center, 2201 W. Lampasas St., Ennis.
6/7
Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In:
Enjoy food and fun with airplane and helicopter rides, classic cars, children’s area. Free entrance and parking. Breakfast: $8 over age 8; $4 under 8. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian.
6/7-6/8
Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes:
See some of our town’s fine old homes and buildings. $30. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Various locations.
6/8
Tour of McKinney-Aday Farmhouse:
See the house at The Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm. 2:00-4:00 p.m., 130 Cunningham Meadows Rd.
6/14
Juneteenth Parade and Festival:
Celebrate from the corner of Wyatt and Peters to Railyard Park. Food, music and more. Free. 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Railyard Park,
455 College St.
6/16
Waxahachie Purple Heart Community Designation Ceremony:
Bring photos and mementos of your wounded veteran. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln.
6/27-6/29
Paws for Hope Auction:
This three-day auction raises money for at-risk pets. 8:00 a.m. Friday-5:00 p.m. Sunday. givebutter.com/c/kgDpji.
6/28
Liberty and Lemonade:
Join the Downtown Merchants Association for an afternoon of shopping, strolling and lemonade. Noon-4:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
7/3-7/4
Crape Myrtle Festival:
Thursday’s events include a patriotic celebration starting at 6:00 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Friday’s parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Various locations. 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.
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.
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 Dance:
Everyone 50-plus is welcome for line dancing and square dancing. 5:45-9:00 p.m., Optimist Club, 219 N. Patrick St.
Ellis County Art Association Meeting:
Share your creative energy. Refreshments, socializing and art demos. First Baptist Church, 450 U.S. 287 Byp.
Fridays
Adventures in Yarnia:
Crochet and knitting club. 4:30-6:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Bingo:
Fill your card. 5:00-10:00 p.m., VFW Post 3894, 1405 N. I-35E.
Saturdays
Saturday Morning Fitness:
Different workouts every week for all ages. Free. 8:00 a.m., Railyard Park, 455 College St.
Third Saturdays
Adult Crafts:
Don’t let the kids have all the fun! Free. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.