12/2
Bluebonnet Christmas Market, Parade of Lights and Block Party:
A festive holiday parade, a live performance of The Nativity by Go! Dance and Gymnastics, free children’s crafts, stilt walkers and more! Join us for these great Ennis Christmas traditions. 5:00-8:00 p.m., downtown.
12/3-12/4 and 12/10
Holiday Carriage and Surrey Rides:
You must purchase tickets in advance. Minnie McDowal Park 119 North Dallas Street, Ennis. For more information, visit the Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau website at https://visitennis.org or call (972) 878-4748.
12/3-12/12
A Charlie Brown Christmas:
Story by Charles M. Schulz. Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer. The classic animated television special comes to life in this 30-minute stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, students and military. Ennis Public Theatre. 113 N. Dallas Street. For tickets, showtimes and more information, call (972) 878-7529 or visit www.ennispublictheatre.com.
12/3-12/19
Steel Magnolias:
A comedy/drama by Robert Harling. The play is based on the true-life story of the playwright’s family and the Southern women in the small town in Louisiana where he grew up. The play, of course, was adapted to become the iconic movie known and loved by so many. $18 for adults; $15 for seniors and students. Theatre Rocks! 505 NW Main Street. For tickets, showtimes and more information, call (972) 878-5126 or visit www.theatrerocks.com.
12/4
Cookies With Mrs. Claus:
She is a vibrant hostess who will put you in the Christmas spirit! Enjoy gingerbread house decorating, stories and songs. This is a ticketed event. You must purchase a ticket to participate. Two parents/guardians are allowed for one child. $25 for each child. 201 NW Main Street. For more information, including available time slots, contact Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau at (972) 878-4748.
12/5, 12/9, 12/13 and 12/30
Information about Foster Care and Adoption:
Adults interested in fostering and/or adopting children are invited to a live online session with Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS). Dates, times vary. For a link, call (512) 212-5700 or write to [email protected].
12/6 and 12/16
Care Village Virtual Tours: Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services invites the public to these virtual tours of the foster Care Village in Itasca, where siblings in foster care live together, and foster parents are neighbors. For times, location and more information, call (512) 212-5700 or write to [email protected].
12/9
What Christmas Really Means:
Presented by the Erwins. They will be singing songs from their Grammy-nominated Christmas album as well as other favorites. Besides being nominated last year for a Grammy they are Dove Award recipients and recently charted No. 1 on the Southern gospel charts. Seating is limited. Doors open: 6:00 p.m.; concert: 7:00 p.m., Ambassador Baptist Church, 2200 Ensign Road. For more information, contact (972) 875-8528 or http://abcennistexas.org.
12/10-12/12
Holiday Roller Skating:
There are three opportunities to skate! Friday and Saturday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00-6:00 p.m. Skates will be available or bring your own. Free. Knox street downtown.
12/17-12/19
Holiday Snow Tubing:
Come tube down a giant snow hill in downtown Ennis! Enjoy tubing down the hill, searching for elves and photo ops with the beautiful downtown holiday decor. This is a free activity, but please consider making a donation to the Lights of Ennis 501(c)(3). Funds will be used for next years’ downtown Christmas festivities.
12/31
Ennis Downtown Countdown for New Year’s Eve:
Are you ready to party? Bring in the new year for the first time in historic downtown, and kick off a year-long celebration of Ennis’ sesquicentennial. 150 years is a huge deal! Fireworks and more! Downtown Ennis. Follow Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau Facebook page and Instagram for more information.