Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Waxahachie for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run (December 12) and Letters to Santa (December 15). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 2 Christmas events for kids in Waxahachie
- Season: December 12 (Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run) to December 15 (Letters to Santa)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8 to 10 am
- Where: Railyard Park, 455 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $25 to $28 per youth, $35 to $40 per adult, $48 to run as the Grinch
- Ages: All ages
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Runners and walkers cover a 5K or a 1 mile course dressed as Santa, because every registrant is handed a five-piece Santa suit to wear. A limited number of entrants can sign up as the Grinch instead and run the 5K in the opposite direction from the Santas. The run doubles as a fundraiser for the Waxahachie YMCA's community programs and for Cindy Hess Memorial Park.
The 13th annual run is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at Railyard Park, 455 S College St. Registration is required: youth entries are $25 untimed (5K or 1 mile) or $28 for the timed 5K, adult entries are $35 untimed or $40 timed, and the Grinch 5K entry is $48.
Parent tip: For younger kids, the untimed youth entry lets you choose the 1 mile distance and is the least expensive option. Grinch spots are limited, so register early if someone in the family has their heart set on running against the flow of Santas.
- Host
- Waxahachie Family YMCA (YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Railyard Park, 455 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (opens in maps)
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Letters to Santa
- When: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 4:15 to 5:15 pm
- Where: Nicholas P. Sims Library (Meeting Room), 515 W Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Ages 6 to 11
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Children sit down with milk and cookies and write their own letter to Santa in the meeting room at Nicholas P. Sims Library. The library files it under arts and crafts and lists it for children ages 6 to 11.
It takes place on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 4:15 to 5:15 PM at 515 W Main St. The library's listing does not mention a price or any registration.
Parent tip: The program is aimed at ages 6 to 11, so kids should be ready to do their own writing; talk through the wish list on the drive over so the hour goes to the letter and the cookies. The 4:15 PM start makes it an easy stop straight after school.
- Host
- Nicholas P. Sims Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Nicholas P. Sims Library (Meeting Room), 515 W Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (opens in maps)
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When each Waxahachie Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run in Waxahachie on December 12; the last runs to December 15. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa RunWaxahachie · Dec 12
- Letters to SantaWaxahachie · Dec 15
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Grand Prairie, Dallas, Arlington, TX and Fort Worth. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Waxahachie
Waxahachie is known locally for its elaborate Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse and for its many Victorian and Gingerbread-style homes. At Christmas, families pull on Santa suits for a morning run at Railyard Park, and kids write to the North Pole over milk and cookies at the Nicholas P. Sims Library on West Main Street.
How Waxahachie celebrates
The season's listed events come from two local institutions. The Waxahachie Family YMCA, part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, holds its 13th Annual Santa Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Railyard Park, outfitting every registrant in a Santa suit and raising money for YMCA programs and Cindy Hess Memorial Park. Three days later, on December 15, the Nicholas P. Sims Library on West Main Street hosts Letters to Santa for ages 6 to 11. The city's Wikipedia article also notes Bethlehem Revisited, a re-enactment of the birth of Jesus held behind Central Presbyterian Church in early December, though no organizer page for it was available for this guide.
Fun facts about Christmas in Waxahachie
Waxahachie was founded in August 1850 as the seat of the newly created Ellis County, on land donated by early settler Emory W. Rogers, and was incorporated on April 28, 1871. A rail line approved in 1875 greatly increased the population. The name may come from Native American words meaning cow creek or calf's tail. Getzendaner Park holds the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, built in 1902, and the 2020 census counted 41,140 residents.
Traditions today
- Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run: Now in its 13th year, the run puts every registrant in a five-piece Santa suit for a 5K or 1 mile at Railyard Park.
- Running as the Grinch: A limited number of Santa Run entrants sign up as the Grinch and run the 5K in the opposite direction from the Santas.
- Letters to Santa at Nicholas P. Sims Library: Children ages 6 to 11 write their letters to Santa over milk and cookies in the library's meeting room on West Main Street.
- Bethlehem Revisited: According to the city's Wikipedia article, this re-enactment of the birth of Jesus takes place behind Central Presbyterian Church in early December.
A fact for kids
The name Waxahachie might come from words that mean cow creek or calf's tail. Movie crews have filmed here too, including scenes for Bonnie and Clyde.
Questions about Christmas in Waxahachie
When was Waxahachie founded?
Waxahachie was founded in August 1850 as the seat of the newly established Ellis County, on a tract of land donated by early settler Emory W. Rogers, who had come to Texas from Alabama in 1839. The city was incorporated on April 28, 1871.
How did Waxahachie get its name?
The origin is uncertain. Some sources say the name means cow or buffalo in a Native American language. One theory ties it to the Alabama language phrase for calf's tail, and another to Muscogee Creek words meaning cow and creek, linked to Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama.
What did the railroad do for Waxahachie?
In 1875, four years after the city incorporated, the Texas legislature granted investors the right to operate a rail line from the Waxahachie Tap Railroad to Garrett, Texas. According to the city's Wikipedia article, that line greatly increased Waxahachie's population.
What is Waxahachie known for?
The city is locally known for its elaborate Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse and its Victorian and Gingerbread-style homes, some now bed and breakfast inns. It has also been a filming location for movies including Tender Mercies and Places in the Heart, and it hosts the annual Gingerbread Trail Festival.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Waxahachie?
This season's listings include the 13th Annual Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at Railyard Park, and Letters to Santa at Nicholas P. Sims Library on Tuesday, December 15, from 4:15 to 5:15 PM.
Where do Waxahachie's Christmas events take place?
The Santa Run starts at Railyard Park, 455 S College Street. Letters to Santa is held in the meeting room of the Nicholas P. Sims Library at 515 W Main Street. Bethlehem Revisited, noted in the city's Wikipedia article, takes place behind Central Presbyterian Church.
Who organizes the Santa Run in Waxahachie?
The Waxahachie Family YMCA, part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, organizes it and calls this year's run the 13th annual. The YMCA says the run is a fundraiser for its community programs and services and for the Cindy Hess Memorial Park.
Is anything free for kids at Christmas in Waxahachie?
The Nicholas P. Sims Library listing for Letters to Santa on December 15, 2026 shows no price and no registration, but it does not state that it is free. The YMCA Santa Run charges an entry fee, with youth entries listed at $25 and $28.
How many people live in Waxahachie?
The 2020 census counted 41,140 residents in Waxahachie, with a median age of 34.1 years. The city is the county seat of Ellis County and is described as an exurb south of Dallas, with Interstate 35E running along its west side.
What is the Chautauqua Auditorium in Waxahachie?
It is a historic auditorium built in 1902 that stands in Getzendaner Memorial Park, one of several city parks. Others named in the city's Wikipedia article include Spring Park, Richards Park, Chapman Park and Brown-Singleton Park, and Lake Waxahachie has camping and fishing areas.
Sources
- Waxahachie, Texas, Wikipedia
- 13th Annual Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run, YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
- Letters to Santa, Nicholas P. Sims Library
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Waxahachie Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Waxahachie?
Two good places to start are the Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at Railyard Park, where every registrant wears a Santa suit, and Letters to Santa at Nicholas P. Sims Library on Tuesday, December 15, from 4:15 to 5:15 PM.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Waxahachie?
The library's Letters to Santa listing for December 15, 2026 does not mention a price or registration, though it does not use the word free either. The YMCA Santa Run on December 12 is a paid fundraiser, with youth entries from $25 and adult entries from $35.
Where can kids connect with Santa in Waxahachie?
Neither listed event is a sit-down Santa visit. At Letters to Santa on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, children ages 6 to 11 write to him over milk and cookies at Nicholas P. Sims Library. At the YMCA Santa Run on December 12, the whole crowd dresses as Santa.
What is the Waxahachie Santa Run, and can kids take part?
It is the 13th annual Waxahachie Family YMCA Santa Run, held Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Railyard Park. Youth can enter an untimed 5K or 1 mile or a timed 5K, and each registrant gets a five-piece Santa suit. A limited number can run the 5K as the Grinch, heading the opposite way.
Which Waxahachie holiday events need registration?
The YMCA Santa Run on December 12, 2026 requires registration, with separate entries for youth, adults and Grinch runners, and Grinch spots are limited. The Nicholas P. Sims Library listing for Letters to Santa on December 15 does not mention any sign-up.
What does the Santa Run in Waxahachie raise money for?
The YMCA describes the December 12, 2026 Santa Run as a fundraiser that supports the Waxahachie YMCA's community programs and services and the Cindy Hess Memorial Park. Families who enter are helping fund those programs while running or walking in Santa suits at Railyard Park.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Waxahachie?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas Christmas train rides guide. This Waxahachie guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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