November 30, 2024 | 10am-2pm

Shop Small Saturday - Come enjoy a day of shopping, strolling, and listening to holiday carolers in historic downtown Ennis. There will also be a photo op with one of Santa's reindeer! Check in at the Welcome Center at 201 NW Main to register for prizes and pick up your map.

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December 2024

Elf Seek & Find - Enjoy fun-themed holiday windows and decorations from our charming downtown merchants. Pick up your Elf Seek & Find map from the Welcome Center at 201 NW Main in December to see if you can find all of our downtown elves!

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Holiday Carriage Rides - You can now book your horse-drawn carriage ride in historic downtown Ennis! We are thrilled for you to experience the magic of the holidays in this memorable way with family and friends. 

Make your reservations now for any of the following dates: 

December 6, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23

Reservations: https://vintagecarriage.net/christmas-rides-in-ennis

**Only book at the link provided. Please note, dates can be added/changed

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December 5, 2024 | 5pm-9pm

Lights of Ennis Parade, Block Party and Christmas Bluebonnet Market - Kick off the holiday season with the Christmas Parade of Lights, Block Party and Christmas Market! Thank you to Ennis Chamber of Commerce for hosting the amazing holiday parade! This is a festive scene you don't want to miss! Lights of Ennis Parade Applications are available at the Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce website. Click here. 

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December 7 | 10am & 12pm​

Cookies with Mrs.Claus - Join us for a delightful holiday experience where each child is warmly welcomed by Mrs. Claus herself! Together, they’ll decorate their very own gingerbread cookie tree, complete with a variety of colorful candy embellishments.

After crafting their edible masterpieces, Mrs. Claus will gather everyone for a cozy storytime, sharing enchanting tales that celebrate the spirit of the season. 

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Tickets are $35 per child, and each ticket includes a gingerbread cookie kit. Please note that a maximum of 2 adults can accompany each child, but adults will not receive a gingerbread kit. Seating for adults is limited.

You can only purchase tickets in advance on our eventbrite link. Click here to purchase tickets!

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​​​​​December 9 | 5pm-9pm​

Toys for Tots Christmas Toy Drive - Join us for a huge Toys for Tots Toy Drive in historic downtown Ennis! Bring new unwrapped toys and meet Santa Claus, enjoy hot cocoa, photo ops, holiday entertainment from Ennis ISD students and children crafts! Download the flyer here. 

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December 12 & 13 | 5pm-9pm​

GAF & Schirm USA Inc Snow Tubing - Come race your friends down giant holiday snow tubing hills! These icy slopes will be in the heart of downtown Ennis and perfect for all ages! 

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December 14 | 10am-3pm

Lucky CC Car Show - Calling all cars, trucks, hotrods, rat rods, kustoms, low riders and motorcycles! Come out and display your car for a good cause! Bring an unwrapped toy, enjoy music, and delicious food truck options!

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December 20 | 6pm-8pm​

The Grinch Movie Night & Holiday Fun - Watch a Christmas movie in historic downtown Ennis! Christmas is almost here and you can celebrate the season with a movie under the winter sky plus an evening filled with festive fun including a holiday obstacle course, giant slide, and you can hop aboard a holiday train ride.

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More holiday magic loading soon! Keep checking back for updated events for the holidays in Ennis, Texas!​