7/3-7/4 Waxahachie 25th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival & Parade: Monday: Madness Entertainment will entertain the crowd: 6:00 p.m. Concert by Seger System: 7:30 p.m. Fireworks display: 9:15 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are allowed, however, personal fireworks are prohibited. Waxahachie Sports Complex, 151 Broadhead Rd. Tuesday: Parade from Getzendaner Park down Main Street […]
7/1-Summer 2023 125&175: Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency’s special exhibit commemorating Corsicana’s 175 years with history from the 125-year-old I.O.O.F. Lodge. Viewable 24/7 from the sidewalk, 411 N. Beaton. (480) 824-3015. 7/1-7/29 Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department Summer Fun: Bunert Park and Jester Park pools and spray parks are open, and there are family fun activities […]
7/4 19th Annual Burleson Independence Day Parade: The Burleson Lion’s Club presents their annual Independence Day Parade. Kickoff: 9:00 a.m., Burleson Collegiate High School, 517 SW Johnson Ave. Red, White & BTX: Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration, featuring food trucks, a free concert and fireworks show. […]
6/3 Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour: Enjoy a self-guided journey through five unique gardens in Parker County showcasing stunning views, landscaping ideas and garden art. Tickets $12 online; $15 day of event. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Visit chandorgardensfoundation.org or call (817) 550-7762 for locations and ticket info. Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In: Classic airplanes, cars, motorcycles, helicopter […]
6/2 Community Fair: Kickoff event for the library’s summer children’s programs. 10:00 a.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St. 6/3 Junk in the Trunk: Downtown Waxahachie. 6/3-6/4 Gingerbread Trail: Tour several beautiful private homes, as well as the newly renovated Ellis County Museum, the ornate Sims Library and the historic Ellis County Courthouse. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., […]
6/3 Summer Reading Kickoff: Enjoy carnival games, candy, Miss Aimee’s Balloon Twisting, free Kessler Baking Studio treats, free Kona Ice and popcorn, arts and crafts, a ukulele singer, reading logs and bookmarks. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd. Summer Reading Kickoff: Kids, teens and adults sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! […]
6/2 Movie in the Park: Family Camp (rated PG), plus free snacks while supplies last. Located indoors, but bring folding chairs or blankets. 7:00 p.m., Red Oak Public Library, 101 S. Live Oak St. 6/10 Take a Kid Fishing: Free fishing event for kids 16 and under. Bait and some fishing gear for those […]
6/3 Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In: Classic airplanes and fighters, helicopter and CAF airplanes rides, classic cars and motorcycles, live music, children’s activities. Free admission and parking. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Learn more at www.mid-wayregional.com or call (972) 923-0080. Movies in the Park: This month’s free community movie is Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. 7:30-9:30 p.m., […]
6/1-7/27 100 Hours of Play: You track their reading, eating, sleeping and screen time … but when was the last time, you tracked your family’s play? Families are being challenged to log 100 hours playing outside between June 1 and July 27. Submit hours to enter weekly drawings, and keep working toward the big grand […]
6/3-6/4 Gingerbread Trail: Tour several beautiful private homes, as well as the newly renovated Ellis County Museum, the ornate Sims Library and the historic Ellis County Courthouse. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie. Purchase tickets at https://elliscountymuseum.org/events/. 6/6 Children’s Summer Reading Program: Karate Dance Party. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Community Center Park, 301 W. Crockett St. For more information, […]