9/9-10/7
Youth Acting Classes:
Ellis County Children’s Theater classes held on Thursdays culminating in an original play. Classes are divided by grade level/theme. Sessions are $160-$175. First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin St. E-mail Gail Harrell at [email protected], for class times and to register.
9/11
Hispanic Heritage Celebration:
Live music by the Spazmatics. Free. 6:30-10:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
9/18
Junk in the Trunk:
Free. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
Wings-N-Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In:
Classic airplanes and fighters, car and motorcycle clubs, helicopter and airplane rides, children’s activities, food vendors and more! No parking or entrance fees. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport,
131 Airport Dr., Midlothian. Call (972) 923-0080 or visit www.mid-wayregional.com.
9/18 and 9/19
Antique Alley:
Spans the towns of Waxahachie, Maypearl, Grandview, Venus, Alvarado, Keene and Cleburne. Free. For more information, call (214) 909-9621.
9/19
17th Annual Bridal Extravaganza Market:
Admission: $5. Noon-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln. (469) 309-4040.
9/24
35th Annual Gingerbread Classic Golf Tournament:
Single player: $150; foursome: $600. Registration: 8:00 a.m.; tee off: 9:00 a.m., Country View Golf Course, 240 West Beltline Road, Lancaster. https://waxahachiechamber.com.
Ellis County College Fair:
Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane.
John Wolfe in Concert:
Tickets are no cost, but each person must have a ticket to enter. 8:00 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, Getzendaner Memorial Park.
9/25
3rd Annual Ellis County Livestock Show & Rodeo Clay Shoot:
Benefits the 4-H and FFA youth of Ellis County. Sponsorship opportunities available. Registration: 7:30 a.m.; shoot begins: 9:00 a.m., Alpine Shooting Range, 5482 Shelby Road, Fort Worth. For more information, contact Shea Dowell at (817) 881-1358.
Smithfield Concert:
7:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St. (469) 309-4051.
9/30
Michael W. Smith Concert:
Michael has been honored with three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and has sold more than 15 million albums. Limited tickets available. 7:00 p.m., Sheaffer Center, SAGU, 2000 Sycamore, Waxahachie. https://sagu.ticketspice.com/michael-w-smith-public.
Fourth Mondays through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com.
Third Wednesdays
Lancaster Women’s Connection:
Welcoming Christian women in Ellis County. Cost is $15. Reservations due Thursday before the meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Country View Golf Course, 240 W. Belt Line Rd., Lancaster. Contact Dee Ann Ellis at
(972) 921-6221.
Fridays through 9/3
Ellis County Historic Courthouse Tours:
Meet on the first floor of the courthouse. No reservations necessary. Noon, 101 W. Main St. (972) 825-5000. Saturdays
Downtown Waxahachie Farmers Market:
Offers a variety of different items for sale including fresh fruit, locally grown vegetables, eggs, fresh baked goods, jellies, salsas, locally raised beef and pork, jewelry, clothing and home décor. Free. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., rain or shine in the new inside location. 701 Howard Road.
Saturday Morning Fitness:
Come with your neighbors to put your health and well-being into focus and get Hachie Heart Healthy at community fitness classes at Railyard Park. BYO mat, water and sunscreen. Free. 9:00 a.m., 455 S. College St.
For more information, call (469) 309-4051.