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- Website: https://www.visitennistexas.com/lightsofennis
- Line/Box Office Phone: 972/878-4748
Description
Create holiday memories in charming historic downtown Ennis! Enjoy snow tubing, carriage rides, a magical elf seek and find game and more. Stroll the streets of downtown while enjoying holiday music and photo-ops for pictures.
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.
Thursday, December 5, 5–9pm
Lights of Ennis Parade, Block Party and Christmas Bluebonnet Market Schedule
5pm: Block party begins! Christmas Bluebonnet Market, Food trucks, Dasher and Dancer, FREE children's crafts, Model train display
5:30pm: The fun continues, performance by Ennis Jr High Band Ensemble, Photos with Santa Claus
6pm: Performances: Strolling Carolers with the Ennis Choral Department, Avant Garde performance
7pm: Christmas Parade of Lights
7:45pm: Christmas is GO Dance
December 6–23
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, 13–14, and 20–23. Reservations available at vintagecarriage.net.
Saturday, December 7, 10am & noon
Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Join 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 story time, sharing enchanting tales that celebrate the spirit of the season.
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. Purchase tickets in advance on Eventbrite.
Monday, December 9, 5–9pm
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.
Thursday–Friday, December 12–13, 5–9pm
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.
Saturday, December 14, 10am–3pm
Lucky CC Car Show
Calling all cars, trucks, hotrods, rat rods, customs, 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.
Friday, December 20, 6–8pm
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.
Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.