7/3-7/4
Waxahachie Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks and Parade:
Sunday: Tailgate party, concert and fireworks display at the Waxahachie Sports Complex. Kid Zone will offer free activities for the children. 6:00 p.m. Monday: Veterans are invited to the Dan McClinton Veterans’ Memorial Breakfast at the Chautauqua Auditorium: 8:30 a.m. Hometown parade:10:00 a.m. For more information on the festival, or to register a veteran for the parade and breakfast, call the Waxahachie Convention & Visitors Bureau at (469) 309-4040 or visit www.VisitWaxahachie.com.
7/9
Downtown Jamboree:
A free concert featuring Gary Fox and Fox Country supporting the Moral Courage Foundation. Donations accepted. 6:30 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St.
7/15-7/16
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County Quilt Show:
Admission: $8.00; men and children 12 and under are admitted free. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sokol Hall, 2622 Highway 3434, Ennis. www.elliscountyquilters.com.
7/16
Cars in the Park:
Come see classic cars up close. Free. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.
7/17
From Broken to Beautiful:
The Use of Glass Mosaics in the Healing Process: Join the North Texas Art Therapy Association in learning about the history and making of your own mosaic. $30. 2:00-4:30 p.m., Casa Colina Treatment Center, 1043 Rutherford Rd. Register on Eventbrite.
7/22-7/23
2nd Annual M.A.S. Indian Artifact Show:
There will be dozens of tables showing Indian artifacts including spear heads, arrow tips and other stone and bone tools, as well as fossils and gems, many for sale! Free. Friday: 2:00-8:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., West Entrance.
7/29-7/31
Junie B. Jones, The Musical:
If you love the books, see the play! $15/preschool free with paid adult. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church, 221 Solon Rd. For tickets, visitwww.waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com/.
Tuesdays-Fridays
Play Time:
Make friends at the library. Free. 10:00-noon., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Wednesdays
LEGO Boost:
Build your dreams with everyone’s favorite toy. 4:30-6:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Write On!:
Improve your writing skills and get your message across. Free. 3:00-4:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
First Thursdays
Tween Crafty:
Register in advance to learn neat crafts. Free. 4:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Second Thursdays
Canvas and Cocktails:
Come paint with your girlfriends. $40. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Art on the Square, 113 W. Franklin St.
Last Fridays
Book Rapport:
Drop in and discuss this month’s read. Free. 5:30 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Saturdays
ESL:
Aprende inglés en esta clase gratis. Free. Noon-1:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.
Third Saturdays
Adult Crafts:
Don’t let the kids have all the fun! Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St.