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Ennis Events Dec. 20-26, 2024
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Hi Reader, There's a lot happening in and around Ennis this weekend. In fact, you'd have a hard time doing everything on this list. The weather is going to be nice too, so get out and enjoy life. Main EventsSnow Day Friday Avenue Church Admission: free Forecasts may call for a sunny day in the upper 50s Friday, but there will be snow and sledding in Ennis. Forty thousand pounds of slushy ice will be trucked in for an eight-foot sledding hill that will create a rare experience in Texas. Expect food trucks, and the Ennis High School band will play Christmas music. Christmas Movie in the Park Friday Minnie McDowal Park Admission: free The City of Ennis is showing The Grinch outdoors in Minnie McDowal Park in Downtown Ennis, with an Christmas obstacle course (can't imagine), a mini train ride, and an inflatable slide. Mega Christmas Light Display Friday - Sunday Admission: free Mach Family Home Tour a huge three-acre Christmas light display at the private home of the Mach family. No pets are allowed. Elf Junior - The Musical Friday Saturday Admission: Students: $10.00 and adults: $15.00 The Chautauqua Auditorium at Getzendaner Park Presented by Ellis County Children's Theater, Elf Junior is the junior version of the musical Elf which tells the story of Buddy, a human raised at the North Pole who discovers he's not an elf and travels to New York City to find his father, bringing a joyful, childlike spirit to his cynical family while navigating the complexities of the modern world. Enjoy a lighthearted holiday musical presented by young performers, filled with catchy songs (a.k.a. earworms) and festive cheer that your children will enjoy.
Saturday Adoptions Saturday Waxahachie Animal Services The staff at the city's animal control center are opening up the shelter for your convenience this Saturday so that you have yet another chance to adopt -- not shop -- for a dog, cat, kitten or puppy who needs a home and is more than capable of returning the love that you give them and entertaining you for years, and maybe even helping you get motivated to get outside more. To see who's ready to go home with you, you'll need to visit the shelter, but a sneak peak of a few of the dogs can be had at the city's petfinder page. Holiday Music Bingo Saturday Admission: free Southern Roots Brewing Company Don your ugly Christmas sweater and Santa hats for a night of holiday music bingo at Southern Roots Brewing Company. Holiday Jams and Christmas Stories with Hip Hop Santa Saturday Admission: free Union 28 Join DJ Alexx for Holiday Jams and Christmas Stories featuring the one and only Hip Hop Santa in a festive, high-energy atmosphere. Pet Pictures with Santa Sunday Admission: unstated, but be prepared for a donation at least Pet Supplies Plus New Life Cat Rescue invites you to take along your friendly animal companion to Pet Supplies Plus for a picture with Santa and possibly take home a cat from the ones that are available for adoption and ready to entertain you for years. Continuing:DeSoto on Ice December 3 – December 21 December 22 – January 7 (Extended Holiday Hours) Holiday Hours Admission: $15 per ice skater, for one full hour, including skates. DeSoto Town Center Ice skate during the holiday season at the DeSoto On Ice Skating Rink. This event is a family-friendly way to get into the holiday spirit, even on unseasonably warm evenings. Skaters must be at least 4 years old to skate. Rental skate sizes start at baby size 8 and continue up to adult men size 13. Whether you are an expert skater or a first-timer, the rink promises fun for everyone.
Live Music Find live music at these venues in and around town. Rockett Cafe and Bar Friday Saturday Bluebonnet Barbecue Saturday Cork House Winery Friday Saturday Railport Brewing Co. Friday Saturday B&B Theatres Red Oak 12 Friday Saturday Union 28 Friday Thank you! Thank you for opening this email. My name is Marshall Hinsley and I started this update as a way to spread the word about the people, places and activities in the area where I live. I've been a writer for 26 years, so this project, which is a labor of love, seemed a natural fit. Spread the word If you have friends who'd like to have this update, forward it to them. If you know of an event that should be considered for listing, have a news tip or just want to say hey, reply to this email. To subscribe, visit the Ennis Insider Update Page. Oh, and if you're feeling especially generous and would like to support my work in bringing this update to you free of charge each week, considering buying me a coffee!  Important Disclaimer: I do my best to reflect accurate times and fees for the events that I list. However, neither I nor the event hosts are perfect and therefore we are not responsible for inaccuracies, typos, weather delays or cancellations, acts of God, mobs, riots, alien invasions, stock market slumps, unemployment, bratty children, the pollen count, gum getting stuck to your shoe, bad hair days or any other reason for the information failing to be correct and you having a bad day. Confirmation of event or activity details is the responsibility of the person who wishes to attend the event or activity. Consider this weekly update a sort of suggestion that maybe something is happening, or maybe it's not. I don't really know. |
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Hi Reader, This is your Ennis Insider for December 6-12, 2024 with plenty of Christmas event and activity ideas happening in and around Ennis. Main Events Cookies with Mrs. Claus SaturdayDecember 7, 202410:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Admission: $35.00 Ennis Chamber of Commerce201 NW Main, Ennis, TX 75119 Join Lights of Ennis for a holiday experience during which children are warmly welcomed by Mrs. Claus herself to decorate their very own gingerbread cookie tree, complete with a variety of...
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