9/6
Third Annual Classic Car Show:
Awards for Best in Show, People’s Choice, Most Unique, Best Classic and Kids’ Choice. Registration fee: $25. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave. For more information, contact Billy Smith at Billy.wbc@outlook.com or (830) 200-7707.
Hispanic Heritage Festival:
This free, family-friendly celebration, sponsored by ECHO, brings together vibrant culture, infectious rhythms and a welcoming community atmosphere. Bring your lawn chairs, savor delicious food from local vendors and dance the night away under the Texas sky. Live music featuring Avizo, La Diferencia and Pression, plus the high-energy sounds of Bash. 3:00-11:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
9/13
St. Jude Car Show:
This car show, featuring 11 classes, benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. $20 cash per entry. Spectators: Free. Gates open: 8:30 a.m.; registration closes and judging starts: noon; awards: 1:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave. https://midlothianclassicwheels.org/yflyer.
BRA Celebration Luncheon and Fundraiser:
BRA (Believing Restoration is Attainable) is celebrating 10-years of walking alongside women who are separated, divorced, widowed or navigating single motherhood. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Oaks Church, 777 S. I-35 E., Red Oak.
Kidstravaganza:
Bounce houses, splash pad, face painting, food trucks, DJs, 92.1 Hank FM Party Patrol with games, prizes and more! Free. 2:00-5:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
Ellis County 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 Event Space, 515 W. Main St.
9/17
County Convene 2025:
Join cross-sector leaders across Ellis County for a time of equipping and encouragement. Five sectors comprised of church, nonprofit, education, business and government leaders helping each other maximize their efforts with collaborative strategies. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Ave. For more information call (832) 719-1641. Register for free athttps://www.uniteellis.org/event-details/county-convene-2025.
9/19
C10s in the Park Cruise-In:
The show before the show. Presented by CK Truck Magazine. 6:00-10:00 p.m., The Avenue Church parking lot, 1761 Hwy. 77.
9/20
10th Annual C10s in the Park:
1,200 GM Classic trucks gather for “The Largest C10 Gathering in the South.” Registration is sold out, but spectators are free to attend. Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
Junk in the Trunk Antique Alley:
Eight cities participate with store promotions, pasture sales, yard sales, food trucks and much more! 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/AntiqueAlleyTexas/.
C10s in the Park Party on the Square:
Presented by GoodGuys Rod and Custom Association. Entertainment by country music recording artist Rick Trevino. 5:30-10:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
9/21
Farm Heritage Day:
Outdoor games, hayrides, farm vendors, farm animals and farm living history activities. Free admission, activities and snacks (while they last). 2:00-5:00 p.m., Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, 130 Cunningham Meadows Rd. https://www.ruralheritagefarm.org.
9/26-9/28
Hollydays Market:
Join us for three days of fun, holiday shopping. 100-plus vendors and crafters. Find lots of new, unique and one-of-a-kind gifts all in one place. First Call Shopping ($10 admission): Friday: 9:00 a.m.-noon; General Admission ($6): Friday: Noon-5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln.
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.