12/5
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert:
Dress in your holiday best and enjoy an evening of timeless tunes and festive melodies. Children 18 and under: $15; adults: $30. Waxahachie ISD Performing Arts Center, 3001 US 287, Waxahachie. Purchase tickets at https://www.waxahachiesymphony.org/.
12/5-12/7 and 12/12-12/14
Bethlehem Revisited:
Step back in time and walk the streets of ancient Bethlehem as Mary and Joseph did on the night of Christ’s birth. 6:00-9:00 p.m., 402 N. College St. (behind Central Presbyterian Church), Waxahachie.
12/6
Jingle Belles 5K & Rubies Fun Run:
Every step helps support the Heritage High School Belles and Rubies drill teams with contest fees, costumes, props and more. Registration and packet pickup: 7:00 a.m.; fun run begins: 8:00 a.m.; 5K race begins: 8:30 a.m.; awards ceremony: 9:30 a.m., Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, 1800 S. 14th St.
Christmas Cookie Walk:
Fill a box with the homemade cookies of your choice. Proceeds help feed children in need. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., First Methodist Church,800 S. 9th St.
Midlothian Christmas Celebration:
Festivities include take-and-make crafts, holiday market, selfies with Santa, toy drive, entertainment and more. 1:00-5:00 p.m., downtown 8th Street. Movie Magic Light-up Parade: 6:00 p.m., downtown North 8th Street to West Avenue F to Overlook Drive.
Rudolph’s Hot Rod Holiday:
Car show and Christmas market. Free to attend. Car show payments received only at the gate. 2:00-6:00 p.m., Paws for Reflection Ranch, 5431 Montgomery Rd. Pre-register your car at https://pawsforreflectionranch.org/.
12/12
Merry Movie Night:
Bring the family to watch The Polar Express, and enjoy free refreshments while supplies last. Bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating. 6:30 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
12/13
Fueling for Families:
Car show benefiting Anchor Home. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Union 28, 651 Highlander.
Christmas at Founders Row:
Live music, a petting zoo, crafts and other activities. Tickets are required for ice skating and photos with Santa, but entry is free. 3:00-8:00 p.m., 314 E. Ave. F.
12/13-12/14
Historic Waxahachie Christmas Tour of Homes:
Advance ticket: $25; tour weekend: $30. 1:00-7:00 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.historicwaxahachie.com/2025christmastourofhomes/.
12/14
The Trail To the Manger:
The Lone Star Cowboy Church Band and the Little Wranglers will perform popular songs and traditional favorites. 10:00 a.m., The Lone Star Cowboy Church, 1011 E. Ovilla Rd., Red Oak. For details, call (972) 576-0900.
12/18-12/20
It’s A Wonderful Life:
A live radio play by Back Porch Theatre Inc. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St. Tickets: backporchtheatre.org/ticket-sales/.
Weekdays
Library Events:
Daily events for a range of ages, from Book Babies and Disney Trivia, to Dungeons and Dragons, Adult Yoga and more. Midlothian Public Library, 215 N. 8th St. Visit midlothian.libcal.com for schedules.
Second Saturdays
Resilient Together:
Connect with others who understand the challenges of living with MS. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Harvest Hill Church (first floor, red room), 1250 Walter Stephenson Rd. RSVP to mallory.msfriends@yahoo.com.
Third Saturdays
Urban Well Food Pantry:
Everyone receives a large box of fresh foods while supplies last. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Creekside Church, 5491 E. Hwy. 287. Text (817) 944-0318 to volunteer.