Waxahachie's Top 10 Holiday Events

Waxahachie's Top 10 Holiday Events

Christmas Parade & Community Tree Lighting
Downtown Waxahachie
Tuesday, November 28; Activities begin at 6 pm; Parade at 6:30 pm
Enjoy a light Christmas parade culminating with the community tree lighting on the courthouse lawn and photos with Santa! Various activities for families to enjoy downtown including Jingle Jam Pre-Parade Party at Railyard Park from 5:30 pm-7 pm.

Bethlehem Revisited
402 N. College Street (behind Central Presbyterian Church)
FREE ADMISSION - Donations Welcome
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - December 1-3 and December 8-10; 6 pm-9 pm
Journey back in time, over 2,000 years ago, and walk the streets of ancient Bethlehem as Mary and Joseph did on the night of Christ's birth. On your journey to the site of the Nativity, you will meet innkeepers, merchants, craftsmen, tradesmen, clergy, and many other citizens as they portray daily life in the City of Bethlehem, complete with sheep, camels, and donkeys. You can also visit Herod's Court and await the nightly parade of the three kings bringing their treasures to Bethlehem's newest citizen.

Christmas Market 2023
Friday, December 1 - Mimosas at Market - 9 am-2 pm; VIP Preview Party from 6 pm-9 pm
Saturday, December 2 - 9 am-4 pm
Waxahachie Civic Center - 2000 Civic Center Lane
Sponsored by the Waxahachie Junior Service League
For tickets and information: www.waxahachiejsl.org

Sounds of the Season with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Friday, December 1; 7 pm
Waxahachie ISD Performing Arts Center
For tickets and information: www.waxahachiesymphony.org

Carriage Rides for CASA
Friday-Saturday, December 8-9 and 15-16
For tickets and information: www.downtownwaxahachie.com

Yeti It's Cold Out There
Presented by Waxahachie Community Theatre
Friday-Sunday, December 8-10
University Church, 221 Solon Rd.
Ticket Available online at www.waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com

Christmas Tour of Homes 2023
Saturday & Sunday, December 9-10 – 2-8 pm
Immerse yourself in the historic holiday tradition of the year, and celebrate the spirit of the season, as seen through the lens of Waxahachie's unique historic homes. Decorated in holiday splendor, tour a variety of different architectural styles and learn about what it's like to live and play in these magnificent homes. A festive and fun experience for the whole family!
How to Get Tickets: www.historicwaxahachie.com

YMCA Santa Run
Saturday, December 9; 9 am
Railyard Park – 455 S. College
For registration information: www.waxahachieymca.org

12 Beers of Christmas Stroll
Saturday, December 9
Participating Downtown Waxahachie Merchants
For tickets and information: www.downtownwaxahachie.com

Toys for Tots Toy Drive & Christmas Movie Night
Saturday, December 9; 6-9 pm
Railyard Park - 455 S. College St.